‘Tis the season for fun family gatherings, lots of celebrations and wondering how on earth you’re going to fit in a workout. I’m always a fan of fast dumbbell circuits, but even more so in such a busy season. I will always cherish the amazing feeling I get when I can grab a pair of dumbbells, put on my headphones, and 20-30 minutes later, I’m sweaty and energized to tackle the rest of the day.
For today’s post, I wanted to share a quick workout that you can do anywhere this holiday season. All you need is a medium pair of dumbbells and a mat. Please let me know if you try it! (As always, talk to a doctor before making any fitness changes and honor your body.)
Holiday training circuit
Form slogans and tips:
Squat in a standing row
Holding a pair of dumbbells, keep your chest lifted and your weight in your heels as you squat back and forth. Exhale and push your booty up and do a standing row at the top.
Jump Squats
Be sure to land softly with bent knees. As you spring up, touch your arms above your head and try to create some lightness within the movement. Squat as low as you can and reach as high as you can.
Curtsy Lunges
Cross one leg back and behind the other and step down into a sharp bulb. The front foot remains flat on the ground and the back foot has the heel lifted off the floor.
Little frogs
Start in a plié squat position. Lower your hands to touch the floor (keep your chest up). Jump and land, touching the floor.
Push Doll Biceps to Hypercephalus
Holding a dumbbell, squeeze your biceps and exhale as you curl up, inhale to bring the weights to 90 degrees and exhale to press overhead.
Renegade Row push-ups
Start in a plank position, on your knees or on your toes, holding dumbbells in both hands. Keep your hips down in line with your spine and exhale, squeezing your chest, to stand up. Pick up a dumbbell and press your back to bend the elbow in toward your torso, keeping the elbow close to you. Lower and repeat on the opposite side.
Shears
Exhale to lift your head and shoulders off the ground, reach to hold onto the back of your knee with both hands. Keeping legs straight or bent and core tight, switch legs.
Note: These photos were originally taken as part of a paid sponsorship that is still in the approval process, but I wanted you to have access to this holiday workout content. I covered the cost of the clothes out of my own pocket.
These tights they’re supportive, not see-through (<— very important), and perfect for strength training and Orangetheory. They also have a wide range of sizes.
This fleece they’re a classic Under Armor staple, and they also make easy holiday gifts. You can find them in so many different colors for women, men and kids. They are very soft and comfortable for lounging around or wearing to and from the gym.
Please let me know if you try the workout and what you think! I’ll do a quick cardio workout and meet a friend from college for coffee. 🙂
Hope you have a great morning and see you soon!
xo
Gina
Photos from Christy Harris
