‘Tis the month of commitment overload—but these quick moves will keep you feeling strong no matter how insane your holidays may be.
The holidays might look a little different this year, but you can count on at least one seasonal standby: The unrelenting hustle and bustle as you prep for the celebrations. Between last-minute shopping, wrapping presents, tying up end-of-year tasks and FaceTiming with faraway family, fitting in your regular workout can be a tall order. But the holiday frenzy doesn’t have to force you to skimp on your fitness regimen. Instead of a long sweat session, opt for mini workouts that maximize your efforts—and help to keep you balanced during the busiest stretch on the calendar. “Even if you just have a few minutes, those few minutes of exercise will keep you in the mindset of moving towards your goals and not getting stuck in a rut,” says Brittany Watts, a trainer at Performix House in New York City.
Slip on your favorite comfy clothes and follow Watts’ tips below for a 10-minute workout made up of the moves she swears by. Each of the seven exercises she recommends can be completed in a little more than a minute (while you wait for the coffee to brew, take a moment between Zoom calls or preheat the oven). You can do them all at once, break them up or select a new duo to cycle through at different points during your day. No matter what mix works for you, by committing to these exercises, says Watts, “you’ll definitely get a good sweat in.”
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