During the Holidays, Strive for Efficiency
It’s the holiday season—you know you should exercise, but you’re short on time.
So… should you skip the cardio or the weights?
Answer: Neither.
When time is tight, most people gravitate toward the type of training they already enjoy. Cardio fans log more miles, and weightlifters reach for the dumbbells. But for balanced health and results, especially during the holidays, the best strategy is to do both—efficiently.
💡 Enter Circuit Training: Your Holiday Fitness Solution
Circuit training combines strength and cardio into one quick, effective workout. It alternates exercises in a way that keeps your heart rate up while building muscle. The trick? Moving between upper and lower body exercises to push blood through the body faster and fire up your metabolism.
🔁 Try This Simple Holiday Circuit:
Squats – 30–40 seconds
Jumping Jacks – 30–40 seconds
Push-Ups – 30–40 seconds
Inchworms – 30–40 seconds
Lunges – 30–40 seconds
💤 Rest for 20 seconds between each move.
🔁 Repeat the circuit 2–3 times depending on your schedule.
🚴 Want More Variety?
Mix short bursts of cardio with strength moves:
Bike sprints (2 min) → Dumbbell squats
Treadmill jog (2 min) → Push-ups
Step-ups (2 min) → Bent-over rows
This method gives you the benefits of cardio and resistance training—without doubling your time commitment.
🎯 Final Tip:
During busy seasons, focus on intensity, not duration.
Just 20–30 minutes of focused effort with smart programming can maintain your strength, protect your metabolism, and keep stress at bay.
You don’t have to pause progress for the holidays—you just need to train smarter.
