Workout of the day

Get into the holiday spirit with this full-body burner! We’re mixing it up with some straightforward yet challenging movements. Let’s get after it!

The workout of the day consists of:

4 rounds for time:

  • 12 Burpees
  • 30 Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunges (15 each arm) @ 35 lb/ 20 lb (16 kg/ 9 kg)
  • 25 Air Squats
  • 15 Sit-Ups
  • 10 Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans @ 35 lb/ 20 lb (16 kg/ 9 kg)

Scaling

  • If burpees are too difficult: scale to 8 reps or do Up-Downs (omit the push-up)
  • Scale overhead lunges to reverse lunges if overhead position is uncomfortable
  • If air squats are too easy, scale up to Goblet Squats
  • Scale sit-ups to crunches or make them easier by reducing the reps to 10-15
  • Scale Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans by reducing the weight or number of reps

No equipment

  • Burpees: Stand up, reach and jump, no push-up needed
  • Lunges: Stationary lunges or step-ups with a chair
  • Air Squats: Sit down and stand up from a chair
  • Sit-Ups: Crunches or leg raises to focus on core
  • Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans: Use a backpack with books or water bottles

Warmup

  • 200m Jog or 1 minute of high knees
  • 10 Arm Circles each way
  • 10 Leg Swings each leg
  • 10 Bodyweight Squats
  • 10 Lunges (5 each leg)

Cooldown

  • 800m light jog or 3 minute walk
  • Standing Quad Stretch (30 sec each leg)
  • Child’s Pose (1 minute)
  • Seated Forward Bend (1 minute)