Besides chugging hot cocoa, baking all the holiday treats and driving around to see the festive decorated lights… our favorite holiday pastime is THE MOVIES! There are so many classics to choose from and only so much time to watch them all. I present you this fun idea, let’s workout and watch our favorites. We have carefully crafted the perfect workouts to some of our cherished holiday films. Get your binging on with some crunches, burpees and squats. Don’t worry, we won’t judge if you hydrate with a peppermint mocha. Invite some friends and make it a jolly good time!
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (ABS):
When Ellen calls Clark “Sparky” – 1 MINUTE PLANK
Whenever an advent calendar door is opened – 30 SECOND DIAMOND PUSH-UP
When the swimming pool is referenced – 1 MINUTE BICYCLES CRUNCHES
When someone is wearing an ugly sweater – PLANK TO DOWNWARD DOG 5x
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (BACK):
When something rhymes with “who” – 10 SUPERMAN REPS
When you hear a clearly made-up word – 10 BACK TWISTERS
(in chair pose, rotate side to side using you back to pull)
When a song starts – 10 REVERSE SNOW ANGELS
(think snow angels, but laying on your stomach)
Every time you think Cindy Lou Who is adorable – 30 SECONDS REVERSE PLANK
The Santa Clause (LEGS):
When Scott makes fun of Neil – 10 JUMP SQUATS
When Charlie pouts or whines – 10 LUNGES – ROTATING SIDE
When you see Comet the Reindeer – 20 HIGH KNEE TOE TAPS
(TIP: use your coffee table or couch to tap)
When someone says “Seeing is Believing” – 10 SIDE LUNGES – ROTATING SIDES
Elf (ARMS):
When someone mentions the naughty or nice list – 15 PUSH-UPS
When Buddy screams “Santa!” – 1 MINUTE PLANK-UPS
When Buddy sings – 30 SECOND DIAMOND PUSH-UP
When someone mentions “Christmas Spirit” – 1 MINUTE LATERAL PLANK WALKS
Love Actually (GLUTES):
When someone is wearing a turtleneck- 15 BODYWEIGHT SQUATS
When “Christmas is All Around You” plays – 10 RESERVE LUNGES
When someone says the word “actually” – 10 HIP BRIDGE PULSES
When someone cries – 30 SECOND JUMPING LUNGES
Home Alone (FULL BODY):
When someone says “Kevin” – 20 BODYWEIGHT SQUATS
When the pizza guy knocks over the statue – 2 MINUTE PLANK
When Harry or Marv get hurt – 10 JUMPING JACKS
When some says “Pizza,” “Paris,” or “Polka” – 10 WALKING LUNGES – ROTATING SIDES
Combining fitness and all your favorite classic holiday movies, this is pure gold, baby. Take a break from curving your spine while wrapping presents and get in some fun movement. I would love to see your holiday moves, tag me @taylormadetasty and use the hashtag #TastyHolidayMovieWorkout.
What movie are you going to workout to first? Tell me in the comments!
