GET SWEATY, GET FIT & GET YOUR FESTIVE PANTS ON

This month, I am encouraging you to get your workout on and stay in cheer shape even during the holiday season.  Despite the holiday parties to attend, christmas cookies to make (and eat) and gifts to buy, I want you to remember exactly what you have worked all season for! That’s right, I have said it before and I will say it again – competition season is here my friends and I want you in it to win it.

I know we are all busy this time of the year, but no matter how busy you are, you can still squeeze in a workout! For this week, I have put together the most effective total body exercises and fit tips to help burn, blast, strengthen and sculpt in just a few short minutes. Now grab your festive pants because we are working out with some holiday c-h-e-e-r (FIT).

Fit Tip #1: Make it Effective

When you are working out – you are WORKING OUT. This is not the time to focus on the million other things you have to do. Use your workout as a time to de-stress, zone out and make it me time. Keep pushing yourself, keeping motivating your teammates and friends, and remember if you need an extra boost – I’m here to help.

Fit Tip #2: I Encourage you to Sweat

True story – one time I had a client who told me “but I don’t like to sweat”  Little did she realize just how AMAZING you feel when you get your sweaty glow on. Honestly, I love that feel good, I can do anything feeling after you finish an awesome workout – dripping sweat and all!  And when you consistently make time to sweat, competition season is even more enjoyable. So let’s get sweaty – with a holiday twist!

This week’s #cheerfitchallenge bonus workout is: How many ICE SKATERS can you do in 60 seconds?

Tag your friends to join the fun and together we will get our sweaty glow on and stay in cheer shape all December long. For a full workouts, pair the ICESKATERS  with these 3 other #workoutwednesday exercises.So for this week – your print and go workout and bonus #cheerfitchallenge exercises are:

MONKEY JUMPS

Complete each exercise for 60 seconds and repeat 4 times.

Benefits of Plyometric Exercises

And for your education of the day – this workout is awesome because it works the muscles we cheerleaders need to boost endurance and power through that 2 1/2 minute routine.

You see, this workout is jam packed with plyometric exercises. Plyometric exercises are also known as jumping exercises and are great because they: boost endurance, increase strength (which prevents injury), boosts power (physically and mentally), and activates those fast twitch fibers in your muscles to increase speed and agility. Sounds pretty darn good, right?

Don’t Forget You Can Print Out Your Workout Card and Take it On the Go (bring it to practice, the gym or send to a friend)!

Instagram Fame– Post a sweaty awesome pic of you getting your weekly workout on, use the hashtag #cheerfitchallenge @cheerfittraining, and spread the holiday cheer by tagging your friends or teammates to join the fun!

Aright my holiday cheer babes, leave a comment and let me know how I can help you get your sweaty glow on!

Oh and remember, I want to enjoy the holiday season, but keep in mind what you have worked so hard all season for!! If you need a little extra boost staying motivated and in cheer shape (especially during the holiday season) – check this out.

Happy Workout Wednesday!

Danielle

Danielle Wechsler is the fitness trainer for cheerleaders. She has combined her experience as an elite cheerleader and fitness expertise to create cheerFIT – a personal training service that connects cheerleaders to a cheer fitness trainer, online. Danielle understands your needs as a cheerleader and knows the exercises to reach your cheer goals. For more information about Danielle, fitness plans for cheerleaders, cheerFIT certifications for coaches, and weekly fit tips, visit www.fitnessforcheerleaders.com.