Merry Liftmas: Here's A Holiday Workout You Can Do From Home

Between travel, packed schedules, and extra indulgences, the holidays can make consistency feel impossible. The good news? A smart holiday workout doesn’t need fancy equipment or long gym sessions to be effective. With the right approach, you can maintain strength, boost energy, and enjoy the season without losing momentum.

Why Holiday Workouts Matter

Staying active during the holidays isn’t about perfection—it’s about continuity. Even short bouts of holiday exercise help support metabolism, manage stress, and keep habits intact so you don’t feel like you’re starting from scratch in January. And if you're not celebrating from home, we've also got expert-backed advice for staying strong while traveling.

Full Body Holiday Workout 

When time and space are limited, choose exercises that work out the whole body. This full body workout with no equipment can be done anywhere—living room, hotel room, or backyard. Or, if you've got some handy dandy home gym equipment nearby, we've added movements using weights like a barbell, dumbbells, or kettlebells for added intensity.

Sleigh Mode: REP's Holiday Chipper Challenge

Work through each exercise in order, completing all reps of a movement before moving on to the next. Rest when needed. Perform for time.

• 100 Speed Squats

• 90 Skaters

• 80 Step Ups (40 per side)

• 70 Rows (35 per side) OR Push Ups

• 60 sec. Offset Farmer's Carry (switch sides at 30 sec. mark) OR Plank

• 50 Hang Cleans OR 180 Hops

• 40 KB Swings OR Plyo Lunges

• 30 Box Jumps OR Tuck Jumps

• 20 Krampus Presses (aka Devil Presses) OR Burpees

• 10 Turkish Delights (aka Get Ups) OR Sit-Ups

You can also add in some bodyweight mobility for active recovery.

Christmas Workout Ideas That Feel Festive

If motivation is low, lean into Christmas themed workouts to keep things fun:

• Add reps in descending “12 Days of Christmas” style

• Perform a workout before holiday meals

• Train with family using partner exercises

These small twists make Christmas workout ideas feel less like a chore and more like part of the celebration.

Holiday Fitness Tips to Stay on Track

Consistency beats intensity to stay on track during the holidays.

Quick tips:

• Shorten workouts, don’t skip them

• Prioritize full-body training

• Walk more—especially after meals

• Focus on maintenance, not PRs

Fitness Gifts for the Holiday Season

Looking for motivation beyond workouts? The right gear makes consistency easier. Check out REP’s holiday gift roundups for fitness enthusiasts:

• https://repfitness.com/blogs/lifestyle/the-21-best-gifts-for-gym-lovers-2024

• https://repfitness.com/blogs/lifestyle/holiday-gifts-under-100

• https://repfitness.com/blogs/lifestyle/healthy-stocking-stuffers

The Bottom Line

A well-planned holiday workout keeps you moving, energized, and ready to hit your New Year goals running. Whether it’s a quick full body workout with no equipment or a festive Christmas workout, staying active now makes January feel a lot easier.

For more guidance on building momentum beyond the holidays, explore REP’s resources on setting fitness goals you’ll actually keep.