Start your exercise plan with a run
Christmas is coming, there; s really no time to spare, and while you are pondering that thought, let’s think about what happens to your fitness schedule over the holiday period.
With so much to do and so little time, there is always collateral damage, and at this time of year fitness is often the one thing that is pushed to the side as we run like panicked elves on December 24 to finish coo king, shopping, wrapping, decorating, cleaning and posting cards through neighbours letterboxes.
So in the run up to the festivities, here’s a handy cut out guide to an exercise plan to keep you sane over the season.
These quick four and five minute workouts should hold you together till we emerge like a butterfly from the chrysalis of the festive season.
This week it’s a short run:
One minute low jog, keep feet close to the floor, no big moves yet, shift your weight from right to left, get those heels down.
One minute bigger jog. Get those heels up to your bottom and run like Rudolph.
One minute jump jacks, bend those knees and don’t jack too wide.
One minute knee lifts, alternate from right to left, get those knees high
One minute touch downs, drop your right hand to the floor reaching across your body, holding your tummy muscles tight bending at the waist, then repeat with the left as quick and safely as you can.
That should burn up a few calories and get you really motivated. Repeat when stressed.