Fun, At-Home Thanksgiving Workout

November 22, 2022 Karen Nicholas

I could list how many calories are in a Thanksgiving meal, but I don’t care. We want to be active and move, regardless of what we eat or don’t eat.

I often drag my feet when it comes to working out on Thanksgiving because I’m always behind. I need to set the table or make the stuffing. But, you know what? I have 20 minutes to spare.

If you are like me and have to force yourself to get moving, try this workout.

It’s actually FUN!

Grab five different songs you like (or use the suggested songs below) and follow the chorus/verse exercises below.

Song #1: Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift or any song you want to pick!

Verses – Reverse Lunges

Chorus – Jumping Jacks

Song #2: My House by Flo Rida

Verses – Plank (feel free to go down to your knees or take breaks!)

Chorus – Push-up (can be done on knees or toes)

Song #3: Good as Hell by Lizzo

Verses – Skaters

Chorus – Wall Slides

Song #4: Just Like Fire by P!nk

Verses – Glute Bridges

Chorus – On-the-ground Triceps Dips

Song #5: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Verses – Squats

Chorus – Squat Jumps

Song #6: Roar by Katie Perry

Verses – Quick Feet/Football Run

Chorus – Cross Punches

Quick Workouts for Holiday Season

November 7, 2022 Karen Nicholas

The holidays can be enjoyable, but they are also filled with extra activities and stress.

Finding time to work out is sometimes impossible, but in reality, it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.

You don’t have to invest an hour in order to reap the benefits of being active. Numerous studies have shown that 10-minute bouts of activity can increase your muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness.

If a busy holiday season is looming, try out some of these quick workouts. You can do the five-minute workouts below once or repeat them multiple times for a 20 or 25-minute workout. I’m also including a full-body 20-minute workout below.

You can do all of these from the comfort of your home, and equipment isn’t needed.

If you need modifications or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Beginner:

1 min. March in Place

10 Push-ups (against a wall or on the ground)

Repeat for a total of two times.

#2:

10 Glute Bridges

10 Straight Leg Raises (each leg)

10-30 sec. Plank

Repeat for a total of two times.

#3:

1 min. March in Place

5 Wall Slides

Repeat for a total of two times.

Intermediate:

30 sec. Jumping Jacks

30 sec. Forward Lunges (left leg)

30 sec. Jumping Jacks

30 sec. Forward Lunges (right leg)

30 sec. Plank (or Plank Jacks)

30 sec. Bird Dogs

30 sec. Single-Leg Glute Bridges (left leg)

30 sec. Single-Leg Glute Bridges (right leg)

30 sec. Skaters

30 sec. Squat Jumps

Easy Thanksgiving Workout: No Equipment Needed!

November 23, 2021 Karen Nicholas

I love Thanksgiving.

I love the food, the warm atmosphere, Black Friday newspaper ads, and the relaxed pace.

Although I enjoy kicking back, I usually feel better if I try to move for 20 minutes before or after eating. So, I try to squeeze in a quick workout once I’ve gotten the turkey in the oven.

The workout below is what I will be doing this year. It’s a bodyweight workout you can do anywhere, and it only takes 20-25 minutes.

If you don’t love this workout’s format, check out some of my previous Thanksgiving workouts:

Alphabet Thanksgiving Workout (Bodyweight!)

Full-body Turkey Day Workout

Directions: Complete 2-3 rounds of the exercises listed below.

20 Forward Lunges

20 Mountain Climbers

20 Supermen

20 Push-ups

20 Squats

20 Scarecrows (with or without light weights)

20 Single-leg Deadlift