Get fit for xmas workout challenge! Get 10k for getting fit!

Get fit for Xmas! Yes you!, you! And me! Are you surprised I added "me" to that sentence? Well, I did because I need to get fit. I took a break from workout and you can hold my "past ill health" responsible for that, but trust me, I'm not joining the challenge to win the money.

It's been over a month we had any workout challenge, no thanks to several reasons, but this is happening now, especially because some of our lovely readers have requested a challenge and yes! Christmas is a few miles away.



This workout challenge is simple and would have you go at your own pace, but at the end of the challenge, the most transformed person, or the person who put in a lot of hard work would be rewarded with 10,000 N. Now I know this is no were close to what could be described as a "huge sum of money", but it's some motivation? Isn't it?

Our "Get fit for Christmas" workout challenge is a total body workout, this means the exercises I've included will address all your muscles, from upper body, to midsection and lower body! Before we go ahead to the exercise section, let's check out the basic guidelines for joining the challenge.

Guidelines

1: Follow me on Instagram and Twitter! My current Instagram handle for this blog is @Fit.Africa and the twitter handle is @EnnadaFitness

2. Take pictures of your current frame and specific body parts you'd like to work on. If you're trying to lose weight, get on the scale and record your current weight. (Please send these statistics to ifuennada@gmail.com)

3. Share these pictures with me on Instagram and Twitter by mentioning and tagging me on these social media platforms. Use the hash tags #GetFitForXmasFitAfrica #FitAfrica

4. Everyday you workout, make sure to get your workout pictures and share them with us on Instagram and twitter by tagging and mentioning me. Do not forget to add the relevant hash tags so that we can see you #GetFitForXmasFitAfrica #FitAfrica

I'd share these workout pictures on my social media accounts so that all our followers can closely follow and watch your progress because they'd be responsible for selecting the winner. This challenge starts today and will end on December 28th. This means we have just 24 days to make a difference. At the end of the challenge, the person voted by our followers as the winner will be rewarded with N10, 000

Now to the exercises involved in this challenge. Commence with warmup by skipping or jogging on a spot (for those looking to lose weight, aim to jog or skip for at least 10 minutes). Now that you've completed this phase, move on to the following;

1. Squats:

Squats work your entire lower body and keep your core in check. Squats will also help you get rid of cellulites as it tones your thighs and increases the size of your booty!
I like to start with traditional squats because they get your heart pumping and set you in motion for other exercises to follow. Do 20 squats for 3-5 sets

2. Pushups:

Push ups are great upper body exercises that work your chest and your arms. If you're looking to give your breasts  a nice lift and also combat your flabby arms or get extra toned arms, pushups are the way to go! Do 10-20 reps for 3-5sets

3. Full Planks:

I love planks from the bottom of my heart because aside being great for toned abs and flat belly, they also work the core. The importance of keeping your core in great condition can never be overemphasized. Get in the full plank position and hold it for 30-60 secs for 1 rep, repeat 3-5 times.

4. Sit ups:

 Doing traditional sit ups is arguably the oldest way of working the midsection to produce a flat belly and firm abs, but they are very effective and top on my list of belly exercises! Do 20 reps for 3-5 sets

5. Leg Lifts:

This is another belly exercise that will work your entire mid section, primarily your lower abs. If you're looking to get rid of lower belly pouch, this is one of  the exercise to make your obsession! Do 20 reps for 3-5 times.

6. Weighted Lunges:

This is a slightly modified version of the regular static lunge exercise. The lunge exercise is second to squats as far as lower body building goes. This modified version will work your arms and lower body at the same time.
Get in the lunge position on one leg and hold it for 30 seconds. In that still position, with your hands by your side and your dumbbells in them, lift them so that they form an angle slightly above 90. After completing 30 seconds on one leg, alternate and continue this process for 3-5 sets. 30secs on each leg equals 1 set.

These are basic exercises that would work your entire body. To get the best out of these exercises, do them in a circuit. Try to finish all the exercises without breaking the circuit. After each set take a maximum of 30-40 secs break, then continue until you finish your required number of sets.

Requirements

1. Water
2. Dumbbells
3. Your body weight
4. Music for motivation
5. Any useful thing you feel you need.

Tips

1.To get the best out of this challenge aim to work out 5-6 days a week.

2. Try to eat healthy, cut short on high calorie foods and try to incorporate more veggies and fruits Into your diet.

3. Checkout out these links

Super Weight loss Foods
Weightloss and flat belly tips
Easy Ways To Lose Weight: Couple workout

NB: Before signing up for any workout program or meal plan, kindly get professional advice from a physician.

Are you ready to work it out?! Please tell us and also state your fitness goals. It's paramount to follow the guidelines so that you can get featured here and also motivated by our followers.