Even though Thanksgiving is around the corner, many people may start to decorate their home for the holidays beforehand. Whether you are a proactive decorator or a procrastinator, there are a few options to make your home a winter wonderland while also fitting in a quick workout that requires no equipment. My family and I enjoy the Fitmas Tree Challenge every year as a fun way to be active and to decorate together. This challenge can be modified to how you decorate your house (colors, themes, etc.) in addition to the type of exercise you prefer. Below is the type of exercises you can do for each decoration, as well as a video link to demonstrate the exercise.
Fitmas Tree Challenge:
- For every gold and/or silver ornament hung:
- 2 Push-ups
- For every red ornament hung:
- For every ornament/decoration made by hand:
- For every ornament that has a picture of your family:
- 10 Triceps Dips
- For every snowflake item/ornament hung:
- Tree topper:
- 10 Burpees
- For every stocking hung:
- For every wreath hung (on windows, doors, and walls):
- 20 Knee Ups (10 on each side)
- For every piece of garland hung (on the stairwell, fireplace, front porch, etc.):
- 20 Static Lunges (10 on each side)
- For every seasonal candle put out:
- For every Elf on the Shelf character you own:
- 20 Sumo Squats
- For every seasonal centerpiece (coffee table, dining room table, etc.):
- 20 Oblique Crunches (10 on each side)
- For every piece of mistletoe hung:
- 30 Second Wall Sit
- For every hot chocolate consumed when decorating:
- 30 Second Plank
Other Body Weight Exercise Options:
- Abdominal Bicycle
- Arm Circles
- Butt Kicks
- Calf Raises
- Crunches
- Leg Hold (or Hollow Body Hold)
- Leg Raises
- Reverse Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Shoulder Tap Push Up
- Side Lunges
- Side Plank
- Sit Ups
- Squats
- Squat Pulse
- Sumo Squat Jumps
- Walking Lunges
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