12 Days of Fitmas

Stay strong, energized and joyful with this festive workout series that highlights how to stay fit during the holidays while still embracing all the fun of the season. These 12 quick, feel-good workouts are designed to fit into even the busiest days, helping you manage stress, boost your mood and keep your fitness goals on track.   

• Day 1: Deck the Halls Warm-Up 
• Day 2: Jingle Bell Jumping Jacks 
• Day 3: Santa Squats 
• Day 4: Reindeer Runs 
• Day 5: Candy Cane Core 
• Day 6: Frosty Flex (Upper Body) 
• Day 7: Stocking Step-Ups 
• Day 8: Sleigh Bell Shuffle 
• Day 9: Mistletoe Moves 
• Day 10: Reindeer Recovery 
• Day 11: Ho-Ho-Hold 
• Day 12: Fitmas Finale 

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It’s time to trade holiday stress for holiday sweat. With a workout you can crush even on your busiest holiday days, there’s no excuse not to get a little movement in and stay fit over the holidays!  

During the next 12 days, we’re bringing the festive vibes straight to your workouts and all the holiday cheer your muscles can handle. So, grab your water bottle, crank up that holiday playlist and let’s sleigh these 12 days together! 

Day 1: Deck the Halls Warm-Up

10 minutes total 

• 2 minutes light jog or march in place 
• 1 minute arm circles and shoulder rolls 
• 1 minute jumping jacks 
• 2 minutes leg swings and hip openers 
• 4 minutes dynamic stretches (lunges with twists, shoulder shrugs and torso rotations) 
  
  

Day 2: Jingle Bell Jumping Jacks

3 sets of 20 reps 

• Perform 20 jumping jacks, rest 30 seconds and repeat for 3 rounds. 
• Tip: Land softly and keep your core engaged. 
  
  

Day 3: Santa Squats

4 sets of 10 reps 

• Do regular squats or jump squats for an extra burn. 
• Rest 45 seconds between sets. 
• Tip: Keep your chest up and push through your heels. 
  
  

Day 4: Reindeer Runs

6 rounds total 

• High knees for 20-30 seconds, rest 30 seconds. 
• Focus on quick feet and controlled breathing.
  
  

Day 5: Candy Cane Core 

3 rounds 

• 30-second plank  
• 20 Russian twists  
• 15 bicycle crunches 
• Rest 45 seconds, then repeat 3 times. 

Day 6: Frosty Flex (Upper Body)

3 rounds 

• 10 push-ups 
• 12 dumbbell presses with 5 or 10 lb. dumbbells 
• 12 bent-over dumbbell rows (5 or 10 lbs.) 
• Rest 60 seconds between rounds. 

Day 7: Stocking Step-Ups

3 rounds per leg 

• 12 forward lunges 
• 12 reverse lunges 
• 12 step-ups on a sturdy chair or box 
• Rest 45 seconds and switch legs each round. 
  
  

Day 8: Sleigh Bell Shuffle

4 rounds 

• 10 lateral lunges (5 per side) 
• 20 mountain climbers 
• Rest 30 seconds between rounds. 

Day 9: Mistletoe Moves

3 rounds 

• 10 burpees 
• 20 mountain climbers 
• 1 minute jump rope (or invisible rope!) 
• Rest 60 seconds between rounds. 
  
  

Day 10: Reindeer Recovery

15–20 minutes of gentle yoga or stretching 

• Focus on full-body mobility. 
• Neck Stretch – Tilt head side to side. 
• Shoulder Shrugs – Lift and drop shoulders. 
• Arm Swings – Swing arms forward and back. 
• Torso Side Bends – Reach one arm overhead, bend to the side. 
• Hamstring Stretch – Reach down to touch toes. 
• Cat-Cow – Arch and round your back on hands and knees. 
• Breathe deeply and enjoy the reset.
   

Day 11: Ho-Ho-Hold

3 rounds 

• 30-second wall sit 
• 30-second plank 
• 30-second glute bridge hold 
• Rest 45 seconds between rounds. 
  
  

Day 12: Fitmas Finale

Circuit Style – 3 rounds 

• 10 squats 
• 10 push-ups 
• 20 bicycle crunches 
• 20 jumping jacks 
• Rest 1 minute between rounds. 
  
  

Whether you crushed every workout or just got a little festive movement in each day, you’ve built strength, energy, and momentum to carry you through the holidays. Keep that holiday spirit alive, stay active and remember, the best gift you can give yourself is feeling strong, healthy and confident. Here’s to finishing the year strong and sleighing every day after!