Working out during December can be hard, with chill weather in the North hemisphere and holiday prepping ahead, most people choose to take a break from fitness. Rest and recovery are as important to fitness as exercise itself, thus rewarding yourself with a few off days after a year of consistency is very valid. However, if you need to move your body to let go of your holiday anxiety and unwind, choosing gentle workouts infused with some seasonal joy can feel just right. Without further ado, here's a curated list of fun, creative home workouts to brighten your holidays. I'll also tag the easier workouts as kid and family friendly, in case you want to share the fun with loved ones without being strenuous.
Dance Workout Under the Christmas Tree by Little Light Dance Workout
This fun and easy workout featuring a gorgeous Christmas tree and appropriate music is as joyous as a workout can get. Easy to follow moves and coach Lumilita's contagious smile make this routine a short but sweet choice for moving your body and getting some steps in. Her channel also offers various Christmas themed walk and dance workouts, ranging from hour long to shorter videos, playlist can be found here.
- No equipment.
- Low impact.
- Written next step cues on screen.
- Kid and family friendly.
Christmas Classics Dance Workout by Kyra Pro
Newbie to ballet? Don't worry, this follow along routine to classic Christmas songs is beginner friendly and low impact. Get ready to lengthen your limbs and flow gracefully along with Kyra, with slow and controlled moves choreographed to the music. And if you want more Christmas workouts from Kyra, feel free to browse her dedicated playlist, with over twenty themed workouts.
- No equipment.
- Low impact.
- Next move previewed on screen.
- Family and kid friendly.
Christmas Combat Walking Workout by Get Fit with Rick
If you prefer dynamic workouts, this easy interval workout alternates between basic boxing moves and power walking. Get around 2000 steps in under fifteen minutes and challenge your arm coordination with punches and jabs. Paired up with a cute festive background and remixes of Christmas music, this workout will liven up your living room. And if you enjoy Rick's videos, his channel just released a Christmas themed playlist.
- No equipment.
- Low impact.
- Next move previewed on screen.
- Family and kid friendly.
Christmas Cardio Workout by Caroline Girvan
If you want a real Christmas challenge, this workout will surely bring up the heat. With classic cardio moves and some interesting variations, this no rest workout will have you moving non stop for thirty minutes. Make sure to pace yourself and take short rests when needed, you'll feel so accomplished by the end of the workout.
- Fitness mat required.
- High impact with no modifications.
- Next move previewed onscreen.
- No warm up included.
Full Body Christmas Pilates by Callie Jardine Gualy
Pilates can be a great way to get some gentle movement and focus on your body during the busy holidays. In this short routine targeting the full body, classic and contemporary Pilates moves are present to achieve a dynamic flow perfect to those short on time. A short cool down stretch is included too to help unwind by the end of the workout. This video is the first workout of Callie's 12 Days of Pilates Christmas Challenge, you can check out the full playlist here.
- Fitness mat required.
- Low impact.
- Fully guided class with vocal cues.
Low Impact Holiday HIIT with Dumbbells by Heather Robertson
Want to hit the weights during the holidays? This 25 min workout perfectly incorporates light and medium weights to HIIT inspired exercises. Though all moves are technically low impact, this is a high intensity workout that will surely get your heart rate up. While cute Christmas music is not everyone's top pick for workout music, it actually fits the tempo of this workout in particular.
- Light and medium weights, fitness mat are required.
- Low impact, high intensity.
- Next move is previewed on screen.
- Includes warm up and cool down.
Happy Holidays Dance Workout by Mike and Sophie
A perfect mix of strength training inspired moves with simple dance steps, this workout with light dumbbells is a cool way to keep accustomed to weights while enjoying holiday music. And if you have no dumbbells at home, water bottles or small cans are fitting substitutes to help get that extra burn.
- Light dumbbells required.
- Low impact.
- Family and kid friendly.
- Moves are previewed on scree before each choreography.
Christmas Dance Party Workout by Fit and Fab
Featuring full Christmas decorations, a song by the queen of Christmas Mariah Carey, and a cameo from the Grinch, this video is probably the most festive on this list. The lively choreography brings the party atmosphere, with fun steps matching the beat of the music. Though some of the steps might be a little bit complex, just feel the vibe and move your body as much as you can.
- No equipment.
- Low impact.
- Family and kid friendly.
- Next move previewed on screen.
And with this list completed, Couch to Proud wishes you and everyone a Merry Christmas! Whether you choose to try any of these workouts, do your own or take a well deserved rest from exercise, I wish health and happiness to each one of you. Thanks for reading.
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