Use Your Time Wisely During the Holidays

You can squeeze in an effective total body workout in as little as 20-30 minutes. Use the following guidelines to help fit in fitness:

• Give 4 to 5 minutes of your workout out to your normal warm-up routine. Do some dynamic stretches (i.e. jumping jacks, mountain climbers)
  
• Set aside 10 minutes for weight training focusing on using a circuit of compound exercises that hit all the major areas of the body. This will be about 4-6 exercises; do 12-15 repetitions each.
• Find your cardio equipment of choice and do 10-12 minutes of higher intensity work. 1-2 minute warm-up followed by intervals and ending with a 1-2 minute cool-down
• Use your final 5 minutes to do some static stretching for the same 4-6 areas you worked in you resistance training.

Although these aren't as comprehensive as your regular routine they will help maintain your fitness throughout the holidays.