12 Days of Fitness

 Hi friends <3 How are you? We’ve had such an amazing time the past couple of days. I have a ton of pics to edit and share, but in the meantime, how about a fun little challenge?

I was pretty excited to do a 12 Days of Fitness leading up to December 25th, but after doing a few searches, I quickly learned that the 12 days occur AFTER the Christmas holiday, not before. Derp.

So, here we are! I think it’s even better timing since it’s a nice little push and refresher before New Year’s goals and fitness intentions. Think of it like a warm-up for those of you who have big fitness goals for 2013 (and extra credit to complete after your current workouts).

This is meant to be done every day for the next 12 days, including today and just like the song, adding in moves each day. For example, you’ll start with the 1-minute plank today (you can split it into 6 rounds of 10 seconds on, 3 seconds rest if you’d like) and then tomorrow, you’ll do 2 pushups plus the plank. You’ll notice that this little blitz consists of strength movements and I usually don’t recommend working the same muscles every day (they need time to rest and recover). However, that’s usually the rule of thumb if you’re really working to really fatigue your muscles during the workouts. This one shouldn’t do that, since it’s only one set of each move and it’s a short time frame (12 days), adding on a little each day. If anything, it’s a great chance to get a strength/cardio blast and increase power for future muscle-burning activities.

Who’s going to join in the fun?!

Twelvedays

12 sumo burpees

11 weighted squats

10 overhead presses

9 lateral lunges (each side)

8 bicep curls

7 tricep dips

6 pull-ups

5 frog crunches

4 toe touches (each side)

3 mountain climbers (each side)

2 pushups

1-minute plank (can be 6 rounds of 10 seconds up, rest for 3 seconds)

Plank 2

Every morning’s post through the 12 days of fitness will include above little button as a chance to check in. Let me know how it goes! I’m stoked to join in and work out with all of you 🙂

xoxo

Gina

Did you do your minute plank?! Holler if you did!

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58 Comments

  1. Brittany on December 26, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Just did the plank. I am really interested in doing this! Usually I start something and dont finish it. This time will be different! It helps to know that others will be doing it with me!

    • Brittany on December 26, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      also can you post what christmas cookies you guys made? I dont celebrate but I love the cookies!!!!

  2. Tiffanie on December 26, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I love this idea! Any ideas for a substitute for the pull ups? I can’t do those here at home. Thanks!

  3. Lindsey on December 26, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Any suggestions for a pregnant lady who has been sitting on her lazy butt and needs to get off it in the new year? I want to participate but I’m not sure how to modify for my needs (I’m 18 weeks and can count on one hand the number of works I’ve done since getting the positive test!)

    • Mari on December 26, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Me too, I’m 22 weeks and 37 yrs old. I just did a short demo of Zumba core and Dance Central on our new Xbox which was fun. But I’ve been too tired this whole pregnancy to do more than work and sleep. Tips would be appreciated 🙂

  4. Alissa on December 26, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Oh yeah! This just kicked my Christmas junk food filled butt! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see what is in store for tomorrow!

  5. Jen on December 26, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I’m totally in for this! I’ll be planking it out at lunchtime!

  6. Lucie@FitSwissChick on December 26, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Count me in!! What a great challenge! Plank is done for today! 🙂

  7. claire on December 26, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I busted a rib snowboarding :-/ No planks for this girl! Ah!

  8. Emily H on December 26, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Plank complete! My in-laws think I’m nuts, but a good way to kick off the morning!

  9. Angela W on December 26, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Yes! I’m in 🙂 doing the plank later today after my workout.

  10. joelle (on a pink typewriter) on December 26, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Fun idea! I’ll doing my plank today! 🙂

  11. Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed on December 26, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I’m headed to the gym tonight, gotta work off those cookies 😀

  12. Caitlin on December 26, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I’m in! I’ll add this to my daily workouts to get me amped up and hold me accountable with you ladies. Thanks for the post-holiday boost!

  13. Holly on December 26, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    What an awesome idea – I am so in! Will be tackling that plank when I head to the gym after work!

  14. Danielle on December 26, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Love this pattern of workouts! Always makes for a killer workout. Love your version and I will definitely be trying this one out!

  15. Tali on December 26, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I did it! I’m so excited to start 2013 – for me it’s going to be the Year of Fitness! Xxx

  16. Shaina on December 26, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I’ll be planking after the last savasana @ Bikram tonight!

  17. Sara@fitcupcaker on December 26, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I like this idea!

  18. Marysa on December 26, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Can’t wait to plank later today at the gym!

  19. Mandy M on December 26, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I’m in.

  20. Olivia Hill @ life as liv on December 26, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    1 minute plank, complete! Can’t wait for day two!

  21. Kaitlyn on December 26, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Fun! Definitely going to try to do this!!

  22. Laura on December 26, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Plank DONE 🙂 Love this challenge! What an amazing and clever idea!!

  23. Molly@This Life Is Sparkling on December 26, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I’m totally doing this! Can I also say that I am SO incredibly excited for Winter Shape Up? I’ve been looking forward to it since SSU ended 😉

  24. Carolyn on December 26, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    This is great! I teach a circuit class, so today after the workout I’ll mention this to the class and have everyone do the 1 minute plank together at the end! And each day, together as a class we will do the next move!

    Thanks, Gina!

  25. Maryz on December 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Hitting the gym after work…I’ll be plank-ing!

  26. Kelster on December 26, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I just planked!

    • Kelster on December 26, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      I did forearm instead of the straight arm plank pictured. It hit me after I finished. Which is more challenging? I am used to the forearm plank from other fitness routines.

  27. Karla @ myhighonlife on December 26, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I love this! it’s something that’s fun, efficient, and QUICK. I am going on a vacation to the rose bowl so I’m all about quick workouts the next 7 days 🙂

  28. Julianna @ Julianna Bananna on December 26, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    i’m in! i love how easy this is to fit into a busy day 🙂

  29. Madison (Pointy Toe Shoe Crew) on December 26, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Sounds fun!! Definitely let my workouts slide the past few days so it’s fun to have a motivational tool like this. I love a challenge. Plank will be completed sometime after I finally change out of my pyjamas…

  30. Alexandria on December 26, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I just planked! This is such a good idea!

  31. Samantha on December 26, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I am in. I just ate a huge lunch so in a few hours I will try. 🙂 Post-it on the computer!

  32. Leah O on December 26, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Love this idea Gina! So excited to do this 🙂

  33. lindsay @prettylittleparadise on December 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I’m in! just did my cardio and the plank- I made a little Instagram pic ill have to send you!

  34. Stacy on December 26, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    One minute plank…check! My cats kept walking under me, extra motivation to hold it! lol

  35. Michelle on December 26, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Ante up….just did my 2 min 20 sec plank…working up to 3 min planks.

  36. Rachel on December 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I’m in…plank about to go down!

  37. Marcie on December 26, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Done! This is a great idea!

  38. Kara on December 26, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I’m in! 1 minute plank complete.

  39. Sti @ little windmill yoga on December 26, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I AM SO ON BOARD!! I’ll link back to you of course, this is a lovely idea! Peace in all ways!

  40. Jacquelyn on December 26, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Done my plank! First session 35 seconds and second session 25. I was amazed I did 35! Sending a tweet next!

  41. Kim on December 26, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Fun plan – plank done! This will be a great add-on for the next few days. Thanks!!

  42. Christine @ BookishlyB on December 26, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I’m going to take this “counting down” idea and apply it to the treadmill, I think- run 0.9 miles, walk a minute, run 0.8 miles, walk a minute, etc… Great idea, Gina! Psychologically counting down is so much more comforting.

  43. Maria on December 26, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Plank complete! Such a fun, quick idea.

  44. Kailey on December 26, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Oh I’m so in! Plank is done!

  45. Erin on December 26, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I’m totally in! Day one: Done!

  46. Ria on December 27, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Love this! I’m definitely in!

  47. Eileen on December 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I love this idea- plank is complete (I’m going to be a day behind!)

    • Fitnessista on December 27, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      that’s ok- i’m so happy you’re joining in!

  48. Maggie on December 27, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I did the 1 minute plank yesterday but just now getting around to commenting about it. 🙂

  49. zuupdesign on December 27, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    I totally love your ideas here!! 1 minute plank done! Sounds fun and exciting

  50. Katie on December 28, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Where is the check in button? I love this idea, I started on day one but was out of town checking posts on my phone, so couldn’t “check in”!

    • Fitnessista on December 28, 2012 at 11:56 am

      just leave a comment to say you did it!

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