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?!
12 sumo burpees
11 weighted squats
10 overhead presses
9 lateral lunges (each side)
8 bicep curls
7 tricep dips
6 pull-ups
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)
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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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!
also can you post what christmas cookies you guys made? I dont celebrate but I love the cookies!!!!
I love this idea! Any ideas for a substitute for the pull ups? I can’t do those here at home. Thanks!
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!)
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 🙂
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!
I’m totally in for this! I’ll be planking it out at lunchtime!
Count me in!! What a great challenge! Plank is done for today! 🙂
I busted a rib snowboarding :-/ No planks for this girl! Ah!
Plank complete! My in-laws think I’m nuts, but a good way to kick off the morning!
Yes! I’m in 🙂 doing the plank later today after my workout.
Fun idea! I’ll doing my plank today! 🙂
I’m headed to the gym tonight, gotta work off those cookies 😀
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!
What an awesome idea – I am so in! Will be tackling that plank when I head to the gym after work!
Love this pattern of workouts! Always makes for a killer workout. Love your version and I will definitely be trying this one out!
I did it! I’m so excited to start 2013 – for me it’s going to be the Year of Fitness! Xxx
I’ll be planking after the last savasana @ Bikram tonight!
I like this idea!
Can’t wait to plank later today at the gym!
I’m in.
1 minute plank, complete! Can’t wait for day two!
Fun! Definitely going to try to do this!!
Plank DONE 🙂 Love this challenge! What an amazing and clever idea!!
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 😉
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!
Hitting the gym after work…I’ll be plank-ing!
I just planked!
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.
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 🙂
i’m in! i love how easy this is to fit into a busy day 🙂
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…
I just planked! This is such a good idea!
I am in. I just ate a huge lunch so in a few hours I will try. 🙂 Post-it on the computer!
Love this idea Gina! So excited to do this 🙂
I’m in! just did my cardio and the plank- I made a little Instagram pic ill have to send you!
One minute plank…check! My cats kept walking under me, extra motivation to hold it! lol
Ante up….just did my 2 min 20 sec plank…working up to 3 min planks.
I’m in…plank about to go down!
Done! This is a great idea!
I’m in! 1 minute plank complete.
I AM SO ON BOARD!! I’ll link back to you of course, this is a lovely idea! Peace in all ways!
Done my plank! First session 35 seconds and second session 25. I was amazed I did 35! Sending a tweet next!
Fun plan – plank done! This will be a great add-on for the next few days. Thanks!!
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.
Plank complete! Such a fun, quick idea.
Oh I’m so in! Plank is done!
I’m totally in! Day one: Done!
Love this! I’m definitely in!
I love this idea- plank is complete (I’m going to be a day behind!)
that’s ok- i’m so happy you’re joining in!
I did the 1 minute plank yesterday but just now getting around to commenting about it. 🙂
I totally love your ideas here!! 1 minute plank done! Sounds fun and exciting
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”!
just leave a comment to say you did it!