When we talk about Thanksgiving, we talk about a night of celebrating the four F's: family, food, soccer and fun, but we rarely stick to one night. Thanksgiving always falls on the third Thursday in November, and let's be honest, Black Friday in some circles is a holiday in itself. This turkey-sized meal coupled with a shopping extravaganza can ruin both your workout and your earnings. If you lack discipline and only keep your vacation to one meal, it could continue well past Thanksgiving weekend. That's why we've put together the 3-Day Thanksgiving Weekend Workout Plan to help you keep your fitness journey on track and finish the year strong through Christmas and New Year's Day.
To help you stay both festive and accountable, we asked trainer Michael Blauner, who has more than 30 years and thousands of knowledgeable sessions, to design a workout routine that will help you enjoy the best of both worlds-going to the gym and devouring the dinnertime spread-without guilt.
His three-day guilt-free Thanksgiving workout plan is created to hit the whole body and leave you feeling stronger on the weekend. His plan of attack will help you burn calories, build strength and endurance, and feel great.
THE 3-DAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAINING PLAN
FRIDAY
This day consists primarily of bodyweight exercises performed in supersets. You'll need less than an hour for this fast-paced workout, which will feel like you have more energy going out than coming in.
For most exercises, do 12 to 15 reps, trying to complete each superset in under a minute. For push-ups, pull-ups and dips, do as many reps as possible. Do each superset twice, resting only after the second exercise; if you're feeling ambitious, you can do each superset three times.
SATURDAY
This will be a hard, heavy weight training session. Blauner says this workout, which focuses on large, powerful movements, will hit every major muscle group in the body.
The goal of this workout is to maximize fatigue, which will lead the body to absorb additional protein, while the high and sustained metabolism will help burn calories longer. Again, your workout will be performed in supersets, 8 to 12 reps per set. Then, treat yourself and enjoy it, knowing that your body is making good use of all those calories.
SUNDAY
This workout will be less intense than the previous two, leaving you with plenty of energy to get back to work. (You're welcome to join us.)
Your challenge: Go for a run or a hike in the park. If necessary, use a treadmill. Keep your pace at no less than 4 mph. For every mile you complete, do two full 100-yard sprints (six sprints total). After the workout, you will do some basic calisthenics and stretches of your choice.
The workout should take about an hour, giving you plenty of time to rest and mentally prepare to return to work.
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