Four Exercises to Burn Those Holiday Meals

 I hope that you are enjoying time with your loved ones.  This time of the year it is easy to feel a bit slow and heavy with most of us eating more calories than we normally do over the holidays.  The focus of the exercise program below is burning stored calories. If you need modified exercises because of an injury or you haven’t exercised in a while drop me a note erin@vintagefitness.ca and I will send different exercises through.  If you want an even more personalized program for your needs, consider in-home personal training. 

Stair Climb

Tips:

• Go at a pace that you would rate 6 or 7 out of 10 (exertion scale)
• Stand tall and look forward

Time/reps:

• 2 minutes

Sets:

• 2

Video:

Caterpillar Walk

Tips:

• Watch the video for full explanation on how to do this exercise
• If you feel dizzy- stop

Time/reps:

• 4 caterpillars walks in one direction and 4 back

Sets:

• 2

Low Impact Jacks

Tips:

• Slide one foot out the side and then slide the other foot out
• Keep your shoulders relaxed and down

Time/reps:

• 10

Sets:

• 2

Chair Squat:

Tips:

• To make this harder use hand weights or squat slower
• Stand tall and look forward

Time/reps:

• 10-15

Sets:

• 2

Video:

What Should I do now?

Good Luck!

Erin

Vintage Fitness

Vintage Fitness is an in-home personal training company in Toronto, Canada.  We specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 with exercise.