The colder temperatures and holiday festivities often contribute to a sedentary lifestyle and more indulgent eating habits.
I have five of the absolute best workouts to fight winter weight gain and stay in shape.
Keep reading for the five best workouts to fight winter weight gain.
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And when you’re finished, be sure to check out10 Best Exercises To Melt Lower Belly Fat.
Jumping Jacks
Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Jump up, and spread your legs while raising your arms overhead.
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Return to the starting position, and repeat.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
High Knees
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Lift your right knee as high as possible while swinging your left arm forward.
Alternate between legs in a running motion.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
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Burpees
Start in a standing position.
Drop into a squat position, and place your hands on the ground.
Jump your feet back into a plank position.
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Perform a pushup, then jump your feet back toward your hands.
Explosively jump up from the squat position.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
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Mountain Climbers
Begin in a plank position.
Bring your right knee toward your chest, then quickly switch and bring the left knee in.
Continue alternating in a running motion.
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Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
Boxing Cardio
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Throw a series of jabs, crosses, and hooks in the air.
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Incorporate quick footwork and lateral movements.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
Yoga not only enhances flexibility but also promotes mindfulness and stress reduction.
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Sun Salutation
Start in a standing position, inhale, and reach your arms overhead.
Exhale, and fold forward, placing your hands on the ground.
Inhale, lift your chest, and look forward.
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Exhale, step back into a plank position, then lower into a pushup.
Inhale, upward-facing dog; exhale, downward-facing dog.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
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Chair Pose
Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Inhale, and raise your arms overhead.
Exhale, bend your knees, and sink into a seated position as if sitting in an imaginary chair.
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Hold the pose for 60 seconds.
Warrior II
Start in a standing position, and step your feet wide apart.
Turn your right foot outward, and bend your right knee, extending your arms parallel to the ground.
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Repeat on the left side.
Complete three rounds of 45 seconds.
Bring your palms together in front of your chest.
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Hold for several breaths, and switch sides.
Hold the pose for 60 seconds.
Squats
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
Return to the starting position, and repeat.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Pushups
Start in a plank position.
Lower your body by bending your elbows.
Push back up to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Dumbbell Lunges
Hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Step forward with one foot, lowering your body until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Return to the starting position, and alternate legs.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Bent-Over Rows
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, hinge at the hips, and bend your knees slightly.
Pull the dumbbells toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Lower the dumbbells back down.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
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Plank with Shoulder Taps
Begin in a plank position.
Tap your right hand to your left shoulder, then your left hand to your right shoulder, alternating.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps per side.
Jump Squats
Perform a squat, then explosively jump, reaching for the sky.
Land softly, and immediately go into the next squat.
Perform three sets of 45 seconds.
Burpee with Tuck Jump
Perform a standard burpee.
Instead of a regular jump, bring your knees to your chest in a tuck jump.
Perform three sets of 45 seconds.
Mountain Climber Sprints
In a plank position, bring your knees toward your chest as quickly as possible.
Sprint in place, keeping your core engaged.
Perform three sets of 45 seconds.
Sprint Intervals
Find an open space.
Sprint at maximum effort for 20 to 30 seconds.
Recover with a slow jog or walk for 30 to 60 seconds.
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Jumping Lunges
Begin in a lunge position.
Jump up and switch legs in mid-air, landing in a lunge on the opposite leg.
Perform three sets of 45 seconds.
Planks
Begin in a plank position, with your wrists directly under your shoulders.
Hold your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Russian Twists
Sit on the ground, leaning back slightly.
Hold a weight or medicine ball, and twist your torso, touching the ground on each side.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Leg Raises
Lie on your back with your hands under your lower back.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling, then slowly lower them without touching the ground.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back, hands behind your head.
Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg.
Repeat on the other side in a bicycling motion.
Complete three sets of 45 seconds.
Plank with Knee-to-Elbow
In a plank position, bring your right knee toward your right elbow.
Return to a plank position, and repeat on the left side.
Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps per side.
