LA Fitness invites you to trot off the turkey with us this season!
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to give thanks to all that is good in our lives – including giving thanks to our bodies. Before sitting down with friends and family, try challenging yourself to this 2-week pre-Thanksgiving dinner workout!
But first, a fun fact.
Did you know the average number of calories that a person consumes at Thanksgiving dinner is a whopping 4,500!?1 That’s a whole lot more than the daily recommended amount (over double for some!), and that’s just one meal.
But fear not, let yourself splurge for the holiday by burning off the 4,500 calories in the next 15 days leading up to the big event.
The Turkey Trot Challenge is designed to increase in difficulty as we get nearer the holiday, but make sure you go at your own pace and never push yourself to the point of exhaustion. Remember, this should be fun!
Share your journey with us using the hashtags #LAFitness #TurkeyTrotChallenge.
Starting Point: 4,500 calories to burn.
DAY 1 – Starting off slow
- Running (5 mph)
- Time: 30 minutes
Calories Burned: 240
Calories Remaining: 4,260
DAY 2
- Walking (3 mph)
- Time: 60 minutes
Calories Burned: 247
Calories Remaining: 4,013
DAY 3 – Time to up the training!
- Elliptical Trainer
- Time: 60 minutes
Calories Burned: 645
Calories Remaining: 3,368
DAY 4
- Jogging
- Time: 45 minutes
Calories Burned: 298
Calories Remaining: 3,070
DAY 5
- Running (6 mph)
- Time: 45 minutes
Calories Burned: 427
Calories Remaining: 2,643
DAY 6 – We’re in the home stretch!
Workout #1
- Elliptical Trainer
- Time: 60 minutes
AND
Workout #2
- “Power” Walking (4 mph)
- Time: 60 minutes
Total Calories Burned: 937
Calories Remaining: 1,706
DAY 7
Workout #1
- Running (7 mph)
- Time: 30 minutes
AND
Workout #2
- Hiking
- Time: 60 minutes
Calories Burned: 832
Calories Remaining: 874
DAY 8 – One day out from Turkey Day (The cool down.)
- Walking (3 mph)
- Time: 60 minutes
Calories Burned: 247
Calories Remaining: 627
DAY 9 – GOOBLE GOOBLE DAY (Thanksgiving!)
- Elliptical Trainer
- Time: 60 minutes
Calories Burned: 645
Calories Remaining: -18
Yay! 18 extra calories burned!
A Special Message from the Writer:
In the spirit of the holiday season, I would like to take this time to thank all of our Living Healthy readers and subscribers. Each of you is such an inspiration to our community. I hope this holiday season brings you an abundance of love and gratitude and a desire to keep working towards all your health and fitness goals!
Now it’s time for the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Thanksgiving dinner!
Disclaimer: Calories burned are approximate and based off a weight category of 125lbs. In order to calculate calories burned using your own weight, click here.
Separately, a healthy balanced exercise program should consist of a mixture of both strength training and cardio. Do not use this as an exercise training program. This challenge is simply designed to be a fun addition to your normal workout routine.
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