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Staying Fit Over The Holidays

Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Workouts
With the holidays coming up, it can be difficult to find balance between cooking, hosting, gift buying, attending parties and all the other fun things this time of year brings. I have found that the best way to truly enjoy yourself - and help to stay healthy - is to get in some exercise every day! Consistent exercise will help to bolster your immune system so you can attend those parties and have fun, will help you stave off weight gain so you can indulge in delicious holiday treats without feeling the guilt, and will give you the energy and stamina to get through it all with a smile on your face!


These fitness tips will work whether you are at home or traveling this holiday season - and if you want to take it a step further and get access to all my workout videos, healthy recipes and motivation from me, join for less than $50 for the whole year with my Black Friday Sale! My membership includes 5-, 10-, 20- and 30-minute workouts, many of which you can do anywhere, anytime - some with no equipment! I even have standing workouts that you can do in the privacy of your hotel or guest room with limited space, so you can stick with your healthy workout plan no matter where you are. 

Try these fun 5-, 10- and 15-minute workout ideas this holiday so you look and feel amazing all winter long!

5-Minute and Under Workouts

  • Commit to getting up every day and doing 5 minutes of stretching (my November Wake Up Workout is a great option!), it will help get your blood flowing and give you an extra energy boost. Also wind down the day before bed with 5 minutes of PM stretches, to help calm you down.
  • Mid-day, take a 3-minute break and do one of my 3-Minute Toner workouts! These are quick and effective, and every bit counts!
  • If you don't have time for a full 20- or 30-minute workout, consider one of the workouts from my "Give Me 5" Series!

10-15 Minute Workouts

  • As you are cooking, walk in place or around the kitchen for 10 minutes.
  • Walk up and down your stairs for 10 minutes.
  • Try this Throwback workout for your abs & waist that's only 10 minutes!
  • If all else fails, grab a family member and dance around your living room for 10 minutes!

20-30 Minute Workouts

  • Go for a brisk walk around your neighborhood - aim to be out of breath for the best pace.
  • Do an ab workout like one of my Pilates or yoga workouts to help keep your back strong and healthy - and tone up your mid-section at the same time! This 20-Minute Pilates Barre Fusion is GREAT!
  • Try a total-body workout that focuses on both strength and cardio. Toning the upper body, mid-section, and lower body will really increase your calorie burn (remember the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn!). You will go into holiday parties looking and feeling amazing!

At least 20-30 minutes is the sweet spot when it comes to heart health and getting the most out of your exercise routine, and my app has hundreds of workouts for you to try out - and right now save with my Black Friday sale!

Happy holidays everyone! 


Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!

Denise