When it comes to being at your best over the holidays, moving your body is key. Exercise stimulates those feel-good endorphins, boosting our mood and helping us respond more calmly to tense or chaotic situations. While you certainly don’t need to stress over sticking to your regular workout schedule while you are celebrating with loved ones, getting in a few minutes of feel-good movement between all the festivities will definitely pay off. Plus, squeezing in a quick workout or two during your holiday plans can make transitioning back into your regular fitness routine easier.
That’s why we rounded up five of our favorite on-the-go workouts for you! You can do all of the following without any equipment in 10 minutes or less wherever you find yourself.
Pro Tip: If you are traveling this holiday season, familiarizing yourself with the moves for each workout before you head off on your trip can help you feel more motivated to follow-through on your commitment to actually workout when the time comes. Similar to creative visualization, it is a way to “prime” your brain for the experience and eliminate any resistance you might feel.
Still-In-Bed Morning Stretch
Getting in some mindful movement before you even get out of the sheets is easy with this simple and effective stretch routine with Frame’s instructor Jess. You’ll feel the grounding effect of these three moves all before you enjoy your morning coffee or tea.
Full Body Warm Up Routine
This warm-up series with Sydney is perfect for those days you want a light, full-body workout. This series will get the blood pumping throughout your body while lengthening and stretching your muscles.
Ultimate Booty Burn
With lots of small pulses and a full-bridge series with Jeni, this sequence will work your glutes in just a few minutes. Quick and effective, you are sure to feel the burn with this one!
Standing Leg Series
No squats required in this sequence by Frame’s instructor Karen. This leg series does double duty with a lateral lunge series that works your muscles and your balance. Add a resistance band to this workout if you are looking for an extra challenge!
10 Minute Ab Blast
Led by expert instructor and Founder of FRAME Fitness, Melissa, this series targets all sides of your abdominals. With leg lifts, side planks, clams, and scissor kicks, it's all the moves you love (but also love to hate) in a single sequence that is sure to make you sweat.
