With the holiday season upon us in full force, (seriously, on Halloween, there was an enormous inflatable Christmas tree at the Wal-Mart entrance next to their newly discounted pumpkins!), I wanted to share a “quicky” workout for you to kick off your Thanksgiving Day (or any other morning for that matter)!

You wake up.  It’s Thanksgiving morning.  The plan is to hit the ground running (probably not an actual jog, but more like running around the house) getting kids ready, food ready, etc. to travel to wherever your destination may be.  It may be that you’re staying home hosting this dinner.  Either way, this will still be applicable to anyone and everyone!

Take an extra 10 minutes to get in a workout, and you’ll feel so much better…especially on a day when you plan to take in, perhaps, a few extra calories. (If you didn’t already catch it, check my post last week “Healthy Swaps! Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide” for some tips!)  And since this is a day where we are to pause and reflect on all that we are thankful for, take this time to also count your blessings.  I can’t think of a better way to start the day!

This workout is customizable for the time that you have.  Circuit through the exercises below once and then make it a goal to repeat a couple more times, resting for one minute between circuits.  Complete in ten minutes, twenty minutes, etc. just depending on how many times you choose to repeat!

Here’s to this past year and memories we’ve made.  Here’s to the new year and adventures that await.  Here’s to family and friends.  Here’s to the failures that made us stronger, and here’s to the successes that reminded us we could do it.

And here’s to YOUR health!