Monster Mash: A Halloween Workout

I absolutely love #halloween It’s a time for dressing up whacky and of course hogging all that delicious candy! Halloween is also a time to appreciate our favorite spooky friends like zombies, bats, and ghosts. This had me thinking… how do these scary creatures stay fit and look amazing all at once? They must workout!

Think about it. Zombies must have amazing full body strength, I mean they travel miles just to find brains! Sometimes I feel like I have to travel miles for brains too. Witches, ghosts, and ghouls must spend a ton of time at the gym perfecting their spooky physique. Why not tone and work on our bodies just like our #halloweenfriends do! Check out some fun ideas below:

Bye, Bye Bat Wing

Bats are awesome animals, but let’s face it, no one wants actual bat wings. Ladies, I’m talking about the extra under arm flab that kinda looks like bat wings getting ready for takeoff. In order to really target this tricky area, you need to tighten your triceps. Try tricep dips or tricep kickbacks with light weights to really engage the area.

Zombie Arms

Zombies have incredible upper body strength. They march around all day with their arms extended the entire time! Talk about exhausting. How do they do it you ask? Shoulders. Shoulder workouts are super fun and really work. Try dumbbell overhead shoulder presses or front dumbbell raises to really target strengthening and building such an important muscle group.

Witchy Balance

Witches are amazing at balancing on their broomsticks and flying around without falling off. I do not have that kind of remarkable balance, do you? Witches definitely spend a lot of time working on balancing exercises which actually targets your core muscles and gives your body stability when lifting. By having strong and steady posture while you workout, you avoid injury and muscles strain. Try single leg balances or Bosu ball exercises that require balancing like pushups or planks.

Scared Black Cat

What’s Halloween without black cat sightings and rumors of impending bad luck? Cats spend a lot of time running about and of course being scared of pretty much anything! This exercise tones your lower abs and helps with your shoulders and triceps. The Scared Black Cat starts in a plank position with your core tight and wrists in line with your shoulders. Next, lift up your “tail” or your bottom and squeeze your lower abs. Exhale back to starting position.

Ghost BOOty Blast

Ghosts are by far the creepiest Halloween creature there is and to make it worse… ghosts can be all year round creatures too! The Ghost BOOty blast targets, you guessed it, your bottom side. Try leg bridges or fire hydrants to really get the ultimate workout. To do fire hydrants correctly, start in all-fours and pull your abs in as your lift you right knee behind you. Make sure you keep your hips level and do each leg about 15 times.

Frankenstein Lunges

Frankenstein is definitely the most misunderstood monster of all. He marches around grumbling and people keep running and screaming without asking him if he’s ok. The reason why Frankenstein is so crabby is because he’s actually a lunge expert and he’s always sore! Frankenstein lunges are just like regular lunges, but your arms are extended out the entire time. Try lunging forward for each leg about 15 times. Want a major challenge? Hold weight extended out in each hand.

Whether you spend your time trick-or-treating on Halloween or indulging on some candy, this Monster Mash workout is sure to be a hit. Try it today and don’t forget to wear your costume! Happy Monster Workout!