Post-Holiday Hustle: Days After Christmas WOD
The holidays are over, but the real celebration begins now—with sweat, strength, and a challenge that’ll reignite your energy. Today’s Days After Christmas WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is the perfect blend of strength, endurance, and explosive movements.
Whether you’re burning off festive indulgences or jump-starting your fitness goals, this workout delivers results. All levels are welcome, with modifications available for every move. Let’s break it down!
Today’s WOD: Days After Christmas (For Time)
Your goal? Complete the following exercises as quickly as possible while maintaining good form.
- 10 Kettlebell Thrusters
- Squat low with a kettlebell in both hands and press it overhead as you stand.
- Modification: Use a single kettlebell or dumbbell if needed.
- 20 Overhead Walking Lunges
- Hold the kettlebell overhead and step into lunges.
- Modification: Use body weight or lower the weight.
- 30 Guard Punches
- Quick, powerful punches from a solid guard stance.
- Modification: Go slower with focus on form.
- 40 Crunch & Press
- Perform a crunch while pressing the kettlebell overhead.
- Modification: Use a lighter weight or perform regular crunches.
- 50 Roundhouse Kicks (25 Each Leg)
- Controlled, powerful kicks to improve mobility and strength.
- Modification: Perform lower kicks if flexibility is limited.
- 40 Power Punches
- Throw fast, explosive punches with full extension.
- Modification: Focus on precision and speed, not force.
- 30 Bicep Curls (Resistance Bands)
- Stand on the band, curl with control.
- Modification: Use dumbbells if bands are unavailable.
- 20 Long Jump Burpees
- Jump forward, drop into a burpee, and repeat.
- Modification: Perform step-forward burpees instead.
- 10 Glover Sprawls
- Drop into a sprawl with speed and power, then return to standing.
- Modification: Step back instead of jumping into the sprawl.
Pro Tips for Success
- Form First: Speed is important, but proper technique prevents injury.
- Pace Yourself: Start strong but steady; don’t gas out in the first round.
- Hydrate: Keep water close and sip during short breaks.
- Warm Up & Cool Down: Loosen up before, and stretch well after.
At-Home Modifications
No kettlebell? Use a heavy backpack.
No resistance bands? Grab light dumbbells or water bottles.
No space for long jump burpees? Do regular burpees in place.
Why This WOD is Worth It
The Days After Christmas WOD is more than just a workout—it’s a reset button. It builds strength, improves endurance, and enhances agility. Plus, it’s a killer calorie burner. Whether you’re training in our Santa Clara group fitness classes or at home, this WOD guarantees progress.
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