“12 Moves of Christmas” Workout

Do each move for 30–45 seconds, rest 15 seconds, and go through 2–3 rounds.

1️⃣ Candy Cane Squats

→ Squats with arms reaching up like holding a candy cane
Option: Hold a water bottle or dumbbell overhead

2️⃣ Jingle Bell Jacks

→ Jumping jacks (low-impact option: step side to side)

3️⃣ Reindeer Runs

→ High knees or marching in place
Cue: “Run from Santa!”

4️⃣ Snowball Throws

→ Squat + twist and “throw” side to side

5️⃣ Elf Plank Taps

→ Plank position, tap opposite shoulder
Knees down for beginners

6️⃣ Present Push-Ups

→ Push-ups (wall, knees, or full)

7️⃣ Sleigh Lunges

→ Alternating lunges
Add a twist holding an imaginary sleigh rope

8️⃣ Christmas Tree Reach

→ Standing side bends reaching overhead

9️⃣ Frosty Jump Squats

→ Squat + small jump
Low impact: rise onto toes

🔟 Ornament Knee Lifts

→ Knee lifts with a crunch motion

1️⃣1️⃣ Santa Skaters

→ Side-to-side skaters
Option: step-touch for low impact

1️⃣2️⃣ Silent Night Stretch

→ Slow stretches: hamstrings, shoulders, back
(Play a calm Christmas song 🎶)

🎁 Make It Extra Fun

• Play Christmas music (Mariah Carey counts as cardio)

• Wear festive colors or Santa hats

• Call out moves with holiday names

• Add a “snowstorm break” (freestyle dance for 30 sec)