December 21, 2014
Hallmark Christmas Movie Workout Challenge
I’ve worked on a few cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, and now is the time for me to see the fruits of my labour (or more accurately, cringe through it with my overly supportive family). Might as well work off some holiday indulgences while I do – ‘tis the season for a good ol’ workout challenge:
If the main character is a single mom or dad = 10 squats
Any kiss = 10 buttkickers
--> double if it’s because of mistletoe
Anytime someone says “Merry Christmas” = 10 tuck jumps
Anytime it starts to snow = 10 diamond push-ups
--> double if the characters comment on it
For any Christmas tree you see = 10 Russian twists
--> (fun side note, if you watch The 12 Trees of Christmas, I helped build and decorate those trees! Plus, you’ll have a lot of Russian twists to do)
Anytime an ex shows up = 10 sumo squat
Any magical goings-on = 10 tricep dips
Whenever Santa is seen or mentioned = 10 jumping jacks
For any really obvious plot twist = 30 second plank
When any dog or child that’s a main character is introduced = 10 calf raises
Any red-head = 10 bicycle crunches
Whenever someone finds the true meaning of Christmas = 10 burpees
For any jerk boyfriend/girlfriend who’s obviously going to be broken up with by the end of the film = 10 jack-knife sit ups
Whenever you notice it’s obviously not New York or wherever it is the movie is supposed to take place = 10 mountain climbers
Grand romantic gesture = 10 supermans
Bonus move = jog in place during the commercial breaks



