by Tiffanie Grady-Gillespie, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, WickedFiTT
For many, the holidays are a time for happiness, family and favorite recipes. And just like last season, I want to get you in the spirit through some fun, heart pumping workouts. And of course, a super easy, delicious and healthy recipe.
Let’s recap last year’s workout. It’s a great one, and I would hate for anyone to miss out:
Listen to the song The 12 Days of Christmas and repeat this entire workout until the song is over.
- 30-second plank
- Plyo jumps
- Pushups
- Spiderman pushups
- Dumbbell curls
- Mountain climbers
- Leg lifts
- Crunches
- Superman pushups
- Lunges
- Calf raises
- Squats
Now for this year
Repeat this work out three times or while listening to the entire song Holly Jolly Christmas. This one will totally get your heart pumping.
Holly Jolly Cardio Burn
50 jumping jacks
10 walking lunges
50 jumping jacks
10 plie squats
50 jumping jacks
10 skaters
50 jumping jacks
10 burpees
Now for your healthy reward
3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites
Ingredients
1 (7-8 oz) prepared pie crust or ½ of a 14-oz package
½ cup prepared or homemade cranberry sauce
3 oz brie cheese, cut into 24 pieces
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Unroll pie crust onto a cutting board or clean surface. Flatten dough to about 12 inches in diameter. Cut 24, 2-inch circles out of the dough with a biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps if needed.
- Place the dough circles in the prepared muffin cups, gently pressing on the bottom and sides. Prick the dough with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Add 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce to each cup, then top with a piece of brie. Return to the oven and bake until the sauce is hot and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired, and serve warm.
