Like most twenty-somethings who love getting in the spirit of one of the most popular holidays for college-aged women everywhere, you no doubt have some kind of pumpkin decor left over from the weekend. Maybe it’s a pumpkin you picked with your autumn boyfriend, maybe it’s one you carved that doesn’t quite resemble its Pinterest counterpart. But regardless of where it came from, now that Halloween has come and gone, you may be asking yourself one simple question – and no, it’s not ‘Why don’t I remember uploading this to Instagram Friday night?’ It’s ‘What can I do with those left-over pumpkins?’ And the obvious answer would be, use it in your workout!
Some may think we’re taking this whole pumpkin thing a little too far, and obviously we disagree. After all, collegiettes love pumpkin, and this pumpkin workout from FitSugar is seriously genius! Not only will you get to extend the use of your pumpkin, you’ll also get a great workout in! You’ll work your core, upper-, and lower-body while using the pumpkin as a stand-in for a medicine ball, a kettlebell, and as a source of added resistance for moves that are both challenging and fun! Check out a preview of one of the moves here:
Check out the rest of the workout here! There are 14 awesome moves and each one includes a picture and detailed explanation to help execute it! From the Goblet Squat to the Pumpkin Swing you’ll definitely break a sweat. And the bonus: no need for equipment when you’ve got a perfectly plump pumpkin! Of course, these moves can also be done with weights if you have them handy, or if you’ve already started decorating for Christmas.
The end of October doesn’t mean the end of enjoying all things Fall! So, if you’re still looking to continue your love for pumpkins into November, and hopefully find some use for them now that they’re just sitting near your door or window sill looking sad and useless, try out this pumpkin workout today! You’ll love it (insert pumpkin emoji here)!
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