Time is tight during the holiday season, but you CAN still get enough exercise time in to make it count. The key to working out through the holidays is to maintain your fitness level without expecting to make huge fitness gains, and to make good use of the time you have. Even ten to twenty minutes makes a difference, as long as you make all of the those minutes count. Too wet and icy for a run? All you need to do is dust off …
Add a plank, a one-legged squat, movement, and what do you get? A great core, quad, glute, and upper-body exercise that burns lots of calories, to boot. Bonus: No equipment needed! Plank variations are some of my favorite moves, working not only the core, but other major muscle groups. Incorporate more full-body exercises like this one into your workout for maximum efficiency and results. Can’t get enough? Browse my “videos” section for more. Remember to bend the knee as you lower to the ground. Perform 8-12 reps on each leg. …
