by: nancybinspired
Table of Contents
- Intro
- Why Fitness Matters During The Holidays
- Actionable Fitness Tips For December
- Your 30 Day Fitness Challenge
- Stay Motivated
- Summary
Intro
The holiday 2024! Can you believe it? We’re here again?
The holidays are filled with joy, gatherings, hustle and bustle; lets not forget the delicious treats, but they can also challenge your fitness goals. But does it have to? Staying active in December doesn’t mean you need to skin the celebrations or stop entertaining and baking-it’s about creating balance and making small, intentional choices every day.
Here’s how you can stay fit this holiday season and take on a 30-day challenge to keep moving through December. Why wait until January?
Did you know that keeping up with your routine actually gives you energy and a clear mind? It helps you decompress while adding on more to your day to day this time of year. It helps with keeping you calm in heavy traffic, finding parking spaces and even worrying about your packages being delivered on time!
Are you ready to dive in?
Let’s go!
Why Fitness Matters During The Holidays
Staying active helps:
- Boost energy levels for busy days.
- Reduce holiday stress.
- Keep you on track with your health goals.
- Build momentum for a strong start for the new year.
Actionable Tips For December
- Make movement a priority.
Even if you’re short on time, aim to move every day. Whether it’s a quick walk, a stretch session, or a full workout, staying consistent is key. Find what it is you like to do and do it, don’t make an excuse.
Actionable Idea: Schedule 15-30 minutes of movement into your daily routing-think of it as a gift to yourself.
2. Incorporate Holiday Fun
You don’t need to hit the gym every day to stay active. Look for festive activities that keep you moving, like ice skating, sledding, or walking through holiday light displays. Check out your local area for glow night walks, Christmas caroling, etc. Check out my sites here for more ideas:
Actionable Idea: Challenge your family to dance-off your favorite holiday tunes!
3. Keep It Simple
No need to overcomplicate your fitness routine. A mix of cardio, strength and flexibility exercises like squats, push-up and planks can be done at home without the need of equipment. Remember if you can’t get on the floor, lean up against a wall for support.
Go for a stroll at night and look at all the neighborhood decorations. Let them inspire you to be grateful for this holiday season and all the blessings in your life.
Actionable Idea: Use your living room or an area that is spacious and safe for bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups and planks. (please proceed at your own discretion, these are just informational ideas)
The key to staying fit this holiday season and 30 day plan to a healthier holiday season begins with small consistent incremental steps. Build on the momentum and ace your way into 2025 ahead of everyone else!
Your 30-Day Holiday Fitness Challenge
Here’s a simple, no-equipment plan to help you stay fit through December 2024. You can adjust it to fit your schedule and fitness level. (these are just suggestions and for informational use. Please proceed at your own pace and fitness level)
| Day | Activitvity | Duration |
| 1 | Brisk Walk or Jog | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Bodyweight Circuits (squats, push-ups, planks) | 3 Rounds |
| 3 | Stretch or Yoga | 15 Minutes |
| 4 | Dance to your favorite Zumba or holiday song | 10-15 minutes |
| 5 | Rest Day | N/A |
| 6 | Strength Training, lunges, dips, planks | 15 Minutes |
| 7 | Walk through festive light display | 30 Minutes |
| 8 | Core workout Planks, sit-ups, leg raises | 15 Minutes |
| 9 | Stair climbs | 10 minutes |
| 10 | Stretch or Yoga | 20 minutes |
| 11 | Rest Day | N/A |
| 12 | Cardio Intervals (jumping jacks, jump no rope, high knees) | 20 minutes |
| 13 | Strength Circuit (arms and legs) wall sits, chair tap squats) | 15 Minutes |
| 14 | Walk | 30 Minutes |
| 15 | Rest Day | N/A |
| 16 | Power walk/jog | 20-30 minutes |
| 17 | At home pilates (YouTube) | 20m |
| 18 | Dance to your favorite Zumba or holiday song | 10-15 minutes |
| 19 | Stretch or Yoga | 15 Minutes |
| 20 | Rest Day | N/A |
| 21 | Strength Training, lunges, dips, planks | 20-30 minutes |
| 22 | Walk your neighborhood | 20-30 minutes |
| 23 | Quick cardio burst (jump no rope, high knees) | 10-15 minutes |
| 24 | Holiday Dance Session | 15 Minutes |
| 25 | Active Rest Day (light walk or stretching) | N/A |
| 26 | Strength and Core Circuit | 20-30 minutes |
| 29 | Cardio and strength mix | 20-30 minutes |
| 30 | Reflection Walk and stretch | 30 Minutes |
If you want more ideas and fitness tips, check out my fitness and health and wellness sections in my blog and this post https://nancybinspired.com/transform-your-fitness-in-30-days-your-weekly-guide-to-a-healthier-you/
Stay Motivated
- Set small goals: Focus on one day at a time..
- Journal your progress, post it on social media
- Reward yourself: Treat yourself to non-food rewards, like new workout gear or relaxing day at the spa.
- Involve friends or family: Invite them to join the challenge to stay accountable.
Remember this isn’t a race it’s a journey. The journey to staying fit and a 30 day challenge to a healthier holiday season is about balance. Balance with taking care of yourself mind, body and soul. From your stress level, taking nice walks or dancing it off. Eating healthy and yes enjoying those once a year favorite foods without over indulging. (Don’t workout to eat more). Stay consistent.
Are you ready to stay active and enjoy the 2024 holidays guilt-free? Let’s get this started and tag me on social media
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Wishing you a Merry Fit Christmas season!
Let this isnpire you today!
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