Attention! There are 30 days until Thanksgiving, which means that for us college students, there’s about 30 days until we get to see our family, and the endless questions begin. How are classes? What are you studying? Do you like anyone? Do you have any friends? Unfortunately I can’t help you avoid all of those questions, but I can help you feel a bit more fit and comfortable when answering those questions. If you’re anything like me you spend a quality amount of time looking up workout plans on Pinterest and I can never decide on just one. So, to kickstart the holiday season, and ensure you can eat all the pie you want, I have combined four different workout plans to create the ultimate 30 Days to Thanksgiving Workout Plan.
Now, I know what you’re going to say… “I’m a busy college student who doesn’t have time to devote to going to the gym” and I understand. I want to ease your doubt; working out doesn’t have to be a burden. The cardio you do can be fun and easy, for example: go for a walk to see the fall leaves, take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk at a quicker pace to your classes. Cardio doesn’t need to be a run. Yes, some of these exercises require weight, but let’s be honest, I think you have at least one textbook that weighs 5 lbs. Adding weight to your workout doesn’t need to mean going to the gym, but by all means push yourself to go to the gym if you feel like it, it’s a nice break from the school world. Lastly, find a workout buddy to do this with, I promise the competitiveness and accountability almost guarantee you follow through all the way to Thanksgiving.
30 Days to Thanksgiving Workout Plan
Week 1
Sunday: Rest
Cardio: 15 Minutes
Arms: 10 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 15 Sit-ups, 10 Russian Twists, 30 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 20 Calf Raises, 10 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x2 reps)
Tuesday
Cardio: 15 Minutes
Arms: 10 Bicep Curls, 10 Tricep Dips, 10 Lat Pull Downs, 10
Core:15 Sit-ups, 10 Russian Twists, 30 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 10 Squats (x2 reps)
Wednesday
Cardio: 15 Minutes
Arms: 10 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 15 Sit-ups, 10 Russian Twists, 30 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 20 Calf Raises, 10 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x2 reps)
Thursday
Cardio: 15 Minutes
Arms: 10 Bicep Curls, 10 Tricep Dips, 10 Lat Pull Downs, 10
Core: 15 Sit-ups, 10 Russian Twists, 30 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 10 Squats (x2 reps)
Friday: OFF
Saturday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 15 Sit-ups, 10 Russian Twists, 30 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 15 Squats (x2 reps)
Week 2
Sunday: OFF
Monday
Cardio: 20 Minutes
Arms: 10 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 25 Calf Raises, 10 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Tuesday
Cardio: 20 Minutes
Arms: 10 Bicep Curls, 10 Tricep Dips, 10 Lat Pull Downs, 10
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 10 Squats (x3 reps)
Wednesday
Cardio: 20 Minutes
Arms: 10 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 25 Calf Raises, 10 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Thursday
Cardio: 20 Minutes
Arms: 10 Bicep Curls, 10 Tricep Dips, 10 Lat Pull Downs, 10
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 10 Squats (x3 reps)
Friday: OFF
Saturday
Cardio: 40 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 15 Squats (x3 reps)
Week 3
Sunday: OFF
Monday
Cardio: 25 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x3 reps)
Legs:
30 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x2 reps)
Tuesday
Cardio: 25 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 30 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x2 reps)
Wednesday
Cardio: 25 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 30 Calf Raises,15 Squats, 10 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x2 reps)
Thursday
Cardio: 25 Minutes
Arms: 15 Bicep Curls, 15 Tricep Dips, 15 Lat Pull Downs, 15
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 15 Squats (x2 reps)
Friday: OFF
Saturday
Cardio: 50 Minutes
Arms: 20 Push-ups (x2 reps)
Core: 20 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 45 Sec Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 20 Squats (x2 reps)
Week 4
Sunday: OFF
Monday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 35 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 15 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Tuesday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Bicep Curls, 15 Tricep Dips, 15 Lat Pull Downs, 15
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 15 Squats (x3 reps)
Wednesday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 35 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 15 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Thursday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Bicep Curls, 15 Tricep Dips, 15 Lat Pull Downs, 15
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 15 Squats (x3 reps)
Friday: OFF
Saturday
Cardio: 60 Minutes
Arms: 20 Push-ups (x3 reps)
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x2 reps)
Legs: 20 Squats (x3 reps)
Week 5
Sunday: OFF
Monday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 40 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 15 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Tuesday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Arms: 15 Bicep Curls, 15 Tricep Dips, 15 Lat Pull Downs, 15
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 20 Squats (x2 reps)
Wednesday
Cardio: 30 Minutes
Core: 25 Sit-ups, 15 Russian Twists, 1 Min Plank (x3 reps)
Legs: 40 Calf Raises, 15 Squats, 15 Split Lunges, 10 Burpees (x3 reps)
Thursday: Thanksgiving
