5 Easy workout routines to get back on track after the holidays. The festivities might be over and you step on the scale, while your numbers have increased I want to say that is totally fine. It usually happens, November and December are the months we enjoy the most because of the holiday foods, gathering and sharing.
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While there are times you might say I should have controlled my holiday eating, well that’s totally acceptable. Gone are the days that we should limit ourselves and just look at the table while others are enjoying the food although it could have also been done with a great balance.
This article of easy workout routines to get back on track after the holidays will help you to start getting on track again or continue your fitness journey.
Advantages of Workout Routines
- You can track your progress and assess your fitness journey.
- It can help give extra motivation because there is a structure that you can follow.
- It is good for your physical and mental health and well being.
These 5 easy workout routines to get back on track after the holidays are not complicated and the goal is to just start small, adapt what will work for you and your schedule and also the best thing about it is that you can also just follow one and eventually do all or alternate doing any of these 5 workout routines.
This is a great new year resolution as well if you have actually forgotten about improving your physical fitness. If you haven’t checked out my previous article about The Power of Embracing an Indoor Workout now is the time to check it out and try what indoor workout will work for you and your schedule.
Free Workout Planner

Workout Routines to Get Back On Track After the Holidays
1. Yoga
A practice and discipline that is good for our physical and mental well being. Not only yoga helps improve your posture, it also improves metabolism and a great form of relaxation and discipline.
The good thing about yoga is when you learn the basics and diligently practicing it you will be able to reap the benefits.
Do check this article later for some yoga poses inspiration that you can include in your workout routine. These easy yoga poses only need 10 minutes of your time every morning.
Morning Yoga Routine To Energize Your Day
2. Running
If you haven’t picked up running as a new hobby or sports well it’s time to do it now. Running has so many great benefits for our health and wellness but if you are not motivated to really run at all. Here are some articles for you:
10 Effective Ways To Motivate Yourself To Run
10 Good Reasons To Run
Now don’t ever think that running is complicated at all although you have to assess yourself when it comes to running. You can start by doing some walking, followed by brisk walking, light jogging and eventually running. Allot 30 minutes of your time to get yourself into the routine.
You don’t also have to run everyday especially if it is not feasible or doable with your schedule. Did you know that there are different running workouts? From intervals, fartlek, long runs and recovery runs.
Different Types Of Running Workouts
3. Strength Training
There are so many available youtube videos that you can follow when it comes to practicing and doing strength training that sometimes it can be overwhelming especially if you do not see any results.
The key here is to practice with consistency and give it time because truth is progress doesn’t happen overnight.
Whether you are a runner or not strength training is important because it helps to perform daily activities with ease. It makes your bones stronger, develops endurance and the fact that it feels good after a good workout. Strength training is a good form of exercise because of the benefits it can give to your body.
Some inspirations to do strength training
In performing strength training it is important to start with some warm up first before jumping and doing such activity. Feel the stretch of your body giving 5-10 minutes warmup. It is also important to consult your doctor before doing any physical activity to avoid any injury.
My favorite sample of strength workout:
- Taking stairs instead of lifts and escalators when outside.
- Walking on my way to the metro with climbing stairs with a total of 2.4 kms on weekdays when working.
- Calf raises while waiting for the metro.
- Planking
- Planking with shoulder tap
- Wall squats while browsing my phone.
- Regular squats every morning 20-30 reps.
- Morning Yoga (10 minutes)
- Lunges
- Jumping Jacks
You can divide strength training into two categories and focus on them on separate days. Upper body strength training and lower body strength training.
4. Weight / Muscle Training
Although it might be similar to strength training, muscle training focuses on building muscles to your body incorporating weights to achieve it.
If you have your own set of dumbbells it is a good start with weight training to develop muscle strength and gain muscles. If you want to improve your upper body and tone your muscles choosing the right equipment is necessary.
You can seek assistance when purchasing your very own first set of dumbbells. If you will buy very light dumbbells it might not challenge you and you may need to increase the repetitions and sets in order to see results.
A too heavy dumbbell is also not necessarily good, as it may cause injury to you. Choose something that will challenge you as you go along with lifting, not too light and not too heavy at the start.
This form of workout can be done in the comfort of your own home. It is also a good way to burn those holiday fats and calories.
5. Cardio Workout
Although I have mentioned running as part of your workout routine, there are other cardio activities that you can also include like cycling and swimming.
Swimming is a total body workout, it improves endurance, tones your body, it is also good for your heart and lungs.
Swimming is a good form of workout especially if you are not allowed to lift weights or perform running. It is also gentle for the joints, a kind of workout routine that is gentle to your body.
Cycling is also a good body workout while enjoying the views outside taking you to places and also as means of transportations. I used to cycle after doing my grocery as the items are just too heavy to carry with my two hands.
Indoor cycling is also a good choice especially if the weather is too cold and it’s too dark outside. You can actually do indoor cycling while watching your favorite tv show so you don’t need to track time.
Cycling is a good low impact form of exercise gentle to your joints but will surely help also with weight loss or maintaining your weight. It is also a good cross train from running. While you can’t cycle outside indoor bikes can do a lot also at the comfort of your own home.

Final Words for Workout Routines
Now that you have a great list of workout routines to get back on track after the holidays it’s time to prepare those workout clothes and get back on track. Whether your goal is to stay healthy, burn some calories or continue your fitness journey it is always a good idea to do something good for yourself to stay healthy.
Note: Before performing any workout activity or training, make sure that you are fit for it. This article is for information only and does not replace any medical or expert advice.
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I love yoga. I’m a total junkie when it comes to yoga. i have been thinking about taking up running.
You got it Erika 🙂 For sure you’ll enjoy it.
I really want to work on my running this year, it’s one of my main 2021 goals! I would like to get better at it and be more consistent. I also would like to get more into yoga, so this post is perfect timing! Thanks for posting all this info!
thank you Sarah! It’s good to balance work with exercise and keeping healthy.
Great workout ideas! Ready to recharge in the new year! Thanks for sharing!
thank you Maureen!
I really needed this. I have recently joined a gym. Let’s see how it goes!
thank you Aditi!
Great lists! I’m getting back into running again, too! My half marathon is in April
that’s great! All the best with your training and happy running! Im glad the article is helpful to you. Thank you Holly 🙂
I love working out so I will definitely include these
Thank you Heaather! So glad you to help you with this 🙂
I’m hopping back to my workout routine today! So excited to try a couple of these!
yay, you can do it! have fun 🙂
I love the name game, I am going to use it for this morning’s workout. Santa left me new workout clothes for motivation. He’s the best.
so nice! new workout clothes are the best gifts, excited for you to do the name workout challenge 🙂
Can’t wait to try that name workout! Sounds like a fun challenge.
Exciting! Don’t forget to post and tag me on insta! 🙂
This post speaks to me. It is unbelievable how a few days of holidays can completely mess up a routine. It is so hard to go back to it.
baby steps can help and you‘ll do just fine 🙂
I’ve started a new running routine and am so glad I have done. Having a routine makes it become a habit and I’m more likely to stick to it.
that‘s so nice! totally agree with you ar first maybe its difficult to stick with a routine but once you find the rhythm it becomes easier. Happy Running! 🙂
Love your list. I will be soon purchasing a home trainer bycicle so I can be more consistent with doing cardio 🙂
Thank you, Natascha! I like an indoor bike I could go for hours while watching at the same time, saves from boredom. Excited for you! 🙂
Great list! With the kids schooling at home right now, their teachers are assigning virtual yoga, so we’re in on that… but before that, we are just trying to count our calories to see how far off we are from where we should be. Great list! Thanks for sharing.!
You’re welcome Katherine, Im glad you find this article helpful to you.
i need to lose some weight- am trying
I love this post! Exactly what I needed to read! I especially love the free workout planner 🙂
Thank you Karissa, Im glad you find it useful 🙂
Thanks for healthy living inspiration!
You’re welcome Leslie!
to be in shape this 2021 is one of my goals! i will definitely try this! thanks for sharing
way to go Hazel, thank you!
I love that your post includes such a wide array of ways to resume or start an exercise regimen. I’m intrigued by the name workout.
Thank you Kimberlie, I have a video on my IG for the name workout challenge 🙂 It’s really fun!
Thanks for the share. I enjoyed reading your post
Thanks for sharing this post! Great ideas on how to get in shape for the new year!
you’re welcome Maureen, glad you like the article 🙂
Yoga and weight lifting are on my agenda for 2021. I’ve been running for five years but I’m in my 40s now so I need to build strength 🙂
building strength to balance everything is really necessary especially for us runners. Thank you 🙂
Unfortunately I haven’t worked out much over the holidays. With my SO home, the motivation just isn’t there. Looking forward to his return to work on Monday haha
thank you Cindy, that made me laugh, haha
I have been doing yoga for a long time now. I can’t live life without it. It is not just helpful for my physical body but also mentally and emotionally. Thanks for sharing these tips. Happy New year!
Thank you Nooky, Happy New Year.
You’ve inspired me to go for a walk/jog today. Thanks!
that‘s nice! Thanks Camille.
Thank you so much for sharing this at the most perfect time for myself! I’m in desperate need to get in shape but scared on going in to strong and giving up! This post has helped so much. I love the idea of doing yoga!
Ashleigh
thank you. Baby steps and consistency can always go a long way! 🙂