Thanksgiving at Home Workouts: Burn the Pie, Not the Momentum

The turkey’s in the oven. Football’s on TV. The couch is calling your name.
But before you dive headfirst into mashed potatoes, let’s talk about keeping your edge — because Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a rest day for your goals.

You don’t need a full gym or fancy setup to crush a holiday workout. All you need is some floor space, a good attitude, and maybe a family member who’s down to suffer—uh, sweat—with you.

Why You Should Move Before the Feast

Thanksgiving is a day built around gratitude (and carbs). But getting a quick workout in first thing sets the tone:

• Boosts your metabolism before the big meal

• Sharpens your focus (less “food coma,” more “food champion”)

• Balances stress hormones so you can actually enjoy the day

• Creates discipline momentum heading into the holiday chaos

It’s not about guilt. It’s about gratitude — for the body you’ve been given and the strength you’re building.

No Gym? No Problem.

Try this 30-minute at-home Thanksgiving circuit — no equipment, no excuses:

Warm-Up (5 min)
Jumping jacks • Arm circles • High knees • Air squats

Main Circuit (3–4 Rounds)

• 15 Bodyweight squats

• 10 Push-ups

• 20 Walking lunges (10 each leg)

• 10 Burpees (or squat thrusts if you’re in a nice outfit 😉)

• 30-Second plank hold

• 30-Second rest

Finish:
2-minute cardio burnout — mountain climbers, jump rope, or run the stairs like Rocky.

Then stretch, hydrate, and go dominate that dinner table.

The Mindset Move

Working out on Thanksgiving isn’t punishment — it’s a celebration. You’re training your mind to stay consistent when life gets full. Because when everyone else is saying, “I’ll start after the holidays,” you’re already ten steps ahead.

So grab your mat, fire up a playlist, and get after it.
This is how athletes celebrate Thanksgiving — with strength, gratitude, and a side of pumpkin pie.

Stay strong, stay thankful.
— Team Exponent Edge

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