The Christmas workout for between the courses

After you just conquered those croissants, French toasts and brioches and before you go wild on that enormous charcuterie board, you surely have a few minutes to work up a sweat. Of course, you could also lounge on the couch or dive back into bed, but we all know that party dress fits just a little better after we've moved a bit. Plus, your metabolism gets a boost during a short workout, making it a bit more pleasant to slide into the table later. So put on a nice jingle, grab the timer, and work yourself into a sweat for a quarter of an hour. Then you can open the bottle again. Because staying hydrated is important, you know, I know.

1. Jumpsquats (legs and butt)

a) Get into a squat position, lower your knees, and then jump into the air while actively bringing your arms along.

b) Try to land softly and repeat the exercise.

2. Switching side planks (waist)

a) Get into a plank position on your right elbow with your hips off the ground.

b) Slowly lower your hips and then push them back up.

c) Switch sides.

3. Jumping lunges (legs and butt)

a) The exercise is the same as the jumpsquat, only now you come into a lunge position.

b) Switch sides while jumping, trying to land softly.

4. Snow angel (shoulders and back)

a) Lie on your stomach and lift both legs straight slightly off the ground.

b) Extend your arms in front of you upwards and then move them downwards like a snow angel.

c) Repeat.

d) Advanced? Hold two weights or water bottles in your hands.

5. Planking (whole body)

a) Old but gold. Lean on your elbows and keep your body in a straight line.

b) Engage your abdominal and glute muscles and hold for at least a minute.

6. Burpee (whole body)

Need to say more? As many as possible in 45 seconds.

7. Twister (waist and abdomen)

a) Sit on the ground, lift your feet off the ground, and keep your legs at a 90-degree angle.

b) Tap the ground alternately with your hands. First left, then through the middle to the right while keeping your feet off the ground.

8. Kick-out (butt and legs)

a) Get on your hands and knees. Lift your left knee to the side.

b) Then extend your whole leg. After that, return to the starting position and switch legs.

Perform each exercise for 45 seconds and take a maximum of a minute's rest after you have completed ALL exercises. Do as many rounds as possible in fifteen minutes.