It’s the time of year again when the crowds start to get rowdy and green is everywhere to be seen. This can only mean one thing – St. Patrick’s Day! While this holiday bears very little significance for many people, it seems to represent a pivotal time in the year: spring is coming.
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As winter hibernation comes to an end, our minds are filled with thoughts of warmth and sunshine. Spring brings a fresh new season that is much needed after months of seemingly endless darkness.
The upcoming spring season has me hoping for some sweaty workouts to shed those extra winter pounds, freshen up and prepare for the season of bathing suits and sun up ahead.
Whether or not you’re heading out to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day, a great way to start the day is with a workout.
Those extra calories consumed during a holiday typically leave us feeling guilty and less than stellar the next day. But they don’t have to.
This St. Patrick’s Day workout is a body weight workout that you can complete right in your living room. The three sets target each area of your body: the lower body, core and upper body. Each set consists of 7 exercises, completed seven times each and repeated seven times.
That’s a lot of 7s!
This Lucky 7 workout will help you pregame in a healthy way and kick start the spring season ahead. Enjoy your St. Paddy’s Day after a sweaty workout in the morning knowing that you’re strengthening and toning your entire body.
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This St. Patrick’s Day workout is the best way to celebrate! Earn a little luck as spring approaches with these full body lucky 7 exercises.
St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Full Body Lucky 7 Workout
Set #1: Lower Body
- Squats x 7
- Jump Lunges x 7
- Skaters x 7
- Calf Raises x 7
- Reverse Lunges x 7
- Clamshells x 7
- Chair Jumps x 7
—-> Repeat entire set 7 times
Set #2: Core
- Toe Touches
- Russian Twists x 7
- Side Crunches x 7
- V Sits x 7
- Straight Leg Sit Ups x 7
- Leg Raises x 7
- Windshield Wipers x 7
—-> Repeat entire set 7 times
Set #3: Upper Body
- Tricep Dips
- Push Ups x 7
- Dolphin Push Ups x 7
- Shoulder Taps x 7
- Shoulder Squeeze x 7
- Commandos x 7
- Cross Punches x 7 (per arm)
—-> Repeat entire set 7 times
This Lucky 7 Workout will leave your muscles burning after each set. Each set is challenging yet attainable, with fast-moving exercises and plenty of variety to allow you time to recover before repeating each exercise.
Enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day workout for a festive start to the upcoming holiday! Kick start spring with an epic combination of body weight exercises for your entire body.
More bodyweight workout ideas:
- The 15 Minute Bodyweight Workout You Can Do Anywhere
- 30 Minute Cross Training Workout Challenge
- Powerful Bodyweight Arm Workout
- Lucky 7s Dumbbell Workout
