Staying fit during the festivities

3 December 2014 by
First published: 7 December 2014
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We all know what happens when party season comes around: Christmas parties and after-work drinks get in the way of gym sessions. So here’s your guide to staying fit during the festivities

Thought it was impossible to keep fit during Christmas and new year? Think again. The solution is a fast-paced, high-intensity workout that you can easily fit in around your celebrations, and even do in your own front room. Well it’s a good thing we’ve got just that. Check out the ultimate full-body workout, testing both your cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength using a pyramid structure.

Check out the ultimate full-body workout, testing both your cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength using a pyramid structure.

Follow the exercises below set by set, then when you reach the final move, come all the way back down to the first.

Burpee - Workouts for women - We Heart Living

Burpee – Workouts for women – We Heart Living

10 Burpees

Instructions:

Crouch down placing your hands flat on the floor then jump the legs back into a plank position.

Jump the legs back in towards your hands then jump up high into the air to finish off the burpee.

Land softly and repeat.

Top tip:

Try to flow smoothly from one movement to the next.

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