Day 3 of the Fitness Advent Calendar

From frog squats (lower body), to frog push-ups (chest and arms) to the airplane (back and glutes), this is our exercise of the day. There are so many variations to this exercise. The video demonstrates some of those options.

For the beginner, using a modification, do 3 sets of 10 second holds. For the intermediate exerciser, do 3 sets of 30 second holds. For the advanced exerciser, hold in the lifted position for 2-3 minutes with arm variations.

For a major muscle simple workout, do one set of all 3 exercises from Days 1-3. Then repeat so that you do 3-4 sets total of each exercise. Easy to do when you're on the road! All you need is enough floor space for your body!

Directions:
1. Lay down on your belly.
2. Squeeze your glutes and anchor your hips and tops of your feet to the floor.
3. Keep your chin tucked so neck is in alignment with the spine.
4. Lift chest up to rib cage if you can.
5. Use modifications and variations where applicable. (see video)

Day 2 of the Fitness Advent Calendar

So if we're going to act like a frog in the lower body, might as well do some upper body huh? Push-ups! Frog push-ups! The great thing about push-ups is that they sculpt shoulders, triceps, chest and core! Multiple muscles all in one shot!

Beginners, do 1 set of 10 and modify by bringing the knees down if you need or only going down half way. If you've been exercising for awhile, do 3 sets of 10. Advanced exercisers, here's your challenge...do a set of frog squat hops from Day 1 then do a set of frog push-ups. Rotate the 2 exercises for 3 rounds of hoppin' happy fitness fun! If you still need more motivation, how about watching a Christmas special on TV and on every commercial break, do 1 set!

Directions:
1. Hands set up outside of the chest.
2. Start with knees under the hips then tuck your toes and lift the knees up off of the floor.
3. Staying in this lifted position, take your nose towards the floor while bending at the elbow.
4. Chin tucks so spine stays long.
5. Abs pull up to protect the back.