HOLIDAY FITNESS
December 4th 2010 22:46
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The time you'd usually spend exercising now may well be spent shopping, wrapping and baking instead. Try these quick, playful exercises — all will fit into a jam-packed schedule.
1. MILK-JUG SQUATS When putting away groceries, grab a full, 1-gallon container of milk or juice in each hand, then do six to eight squats (keep a straight back). It should feel like you're sitting down in an invisible chair, then standing up (if it helps, put a chair behind you, but don't sit down in it). Do at least two sets.
2. GIFT-WRAP RUNS Wrap two gifts, then walk or run up and down your stairs three times or jog in place for two minutes. Repeat five times or until you're done packaging your presents.
3. COOKIE PUSH-UPS While you're waiting for the cookies to bake, do five push-ups (knees on the floor for beginners; plank position for advanced exercisers).
4. SOUP-CAN CURLS While cooking, take an average-size soup can in each hand. Face your palms forward and "attach" your elbows to your waist. Then slowly raise one arm at a time to your chest and return it to the straight, hanging position. Do one set of 10 repetitions with each arm.
5. POST-FEAST WALKAfter a meal, plan to take a 45-minute walk with a friend or family member.
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