MIT LL Fitness Center

11/30/2025

Reset your body for the week ahead with this 3-minute mobility flow:
• 10 hip circles
• 10 arm circles
• 10 Cat/Cow reps
• 20-second child’s pose
Gentle, grounding, and perfect for Sunday.

11/29/2025

Strengthen your core before the weekend festivities:
• 20-second plank
• 10 dead bugs (each side)
• 20-second side plank
Repeat 2–3 rounds.

11/28/2025

Reset gently the day after Thanksgiving with these 5 steps:
1️⃣ Drink 12–16 oz water
2️⃣ Take a 10-minute walk
3️⃣ Add a veggie to a meal
4️⃣ Stretch for 30 seconds
5️⃣ Take 3 deep breaths
No guilt. Just balance.

11/27/2025

A short walk today keeps energy high and digestion happy.
Action: Walk 10–15 minutes after your main meal. Bring a friend or family member for connection + movement.

11/26/2025

Before tomorrow’s big meal, practice 3 mindful habits:
• Take 3 deep breaths before eating
• Slow your chewing
• Fill half your plate with color
Mindfulness = enjoyment without overdoing it.

11/25/2025

Energize your body before holiday cooking ramps up. Try 2–3 rounds:
• 12 squats
• 10 glute bridges
• 20 marching steps
Quick, joint-friendly, energizing.

11/24/2025

Choose ONE anchor habit for Thanksgiving week:
• Walk 10 minutes after meals
• Drink 2–3 bottles of water today
• Do a 5-minute bedtime stretch
Small, steady habits carry you through busy days.

11/22/2025

Before the holiday rush picks up, try this 60-second stress reset:
Inhale 4 sec → Hold 2 → Exhale 6 (repeat for 1 minute).
Calm body, clear mind.

11/21/2025

Start the weekend strong with these Top 5 wellness wins:
1️⃣ Drink a full glass of water
2️⃣ 5-minute stretch break
3️⃣ Add one veggie to a meal
4️⃣ Get 10 minutes of movement
5️⃣ Plan one “you time” moment for the weekend

11/20/2025

Holiday classic ➡️ healthy makeover 🥗
Swap fried onions for baked crisps + use Greek yogurt instead of cream soup. Yay for healthy feasts!

11/19/2025

Family gatherings can be joyful AND stressful. Keep it light with a few quick resets:
🧘 Take 5 deep breaths before entering the room
🚶 Step outside for fresh air
📓 Jot down a quick gratitude list

What can you do about the mounting stress during the holidays? Consider these coping strategies from Len Kravitz, PhD.

11/18/2025

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the crash:
🍫 Dark chocolate bark
🍎 Baked apples with cinnamon
🥥 Coconut macaroons (light)
🍮 Greek yogurt parfaits
Which one tempts you most?