Fun and Simple 12 Days of Christmas Circuit Workout

A festive, full-body workout using dumbbells + resistance loops

The holiday season gets busy fast, and if you are anything like me you are juggling school drop-offs, holiday programs, shopping lists, work deadlines and still trying to squeeze in moments for yourself.

This is exactly why I created this fun and simple 12 Days of Christmas Circuit Workout! A festive little burn you can do in 20–30 minutes using just dumbbells and mini resistance loops.

Even better? I turned it into a free download you can save to your phone so the workout is right there. No excuses. 😉

🎁 What Is the 12 Days of Christmas Workout?

It’s structured just like the song.
You start with Day 1, then you do Day 1 + Day 2, then Day 1–3, and so on… until you finish with all 12 exercises.

It’s fast, fun, and sneaky-effective. ( I was huffing and puffing by the end :))
By the time you hit round 12, you’ve worked your entire body — upper body, core, booty, and legs — with a surprising amount of cardio sprinkled in.

And the best part?
You can do it during nap time, before the kids wake up, or during that tiny pocket of time between holiday chaos.

Here are the resistance loops I use – love all the options they give you!

🎄 The 12 Days of Christmas Circuit (Dumbbells + Resistance Loops)

Here’s the full workout:

Plank Hold – 20 sec
2 Loop Band Squat Abductions
3 Dumbbell Bent Rows
4 Loop Band Lateral Walks (each direction)
5 Push-Ups
6 Dumbbell Deadlifts
7 Loop Band Kickbacks (each leg = 1)
8 Reverse Lunges (alternating)
9 Dumbbell Shoulder Presses
10 Glute Bridges with Loop Band
11 Loop Band Seated Rows
12 Loop Band Bicep Curls

Time required: 25–35 minutes
Equipment: Dumbbells + mini resistance loops
Perfect for: WFH moms, beginners to intermediate levels, anyone needing a fast holiday workout

⭐ Tips to Make the Most of It

Short on time? Start at 12 and go down instead of up.
Want more burn? Repeat the full 12-move round twice.
Low impact? Slow things down and focus on form.
Want to track progress? Screenshot your rounds and check off how far you made it each day.

This workout can be as cozy or as fiery as you want. Turn on Christmas music, light your tree, and make it a vibe. ✨

📱 Grab Your Free “12 Days of Christmas Workout” Download!

I made a cute, minimal, holiday-themed download so you can pull up the workout instantly.
Perfect for that “I have 20 minutes before pick-up… what can I do?” moment.

👉 12 Days of Christmas Workout Download

Save it on your phone and you’ll never forget your moves.

❤️ Final Thoughts

Mama, you deserve to feel strong and good in your body — even during the busiest season of the year. This quick but powerful circuit gives you a way to stay consistent without overthinking it.

Looking for more at home workout at idea? Check on Bodi! They are my go to for at home works and have everything from beginner to advance options, from yoga to lifting to cycling you name it you can probably find in on their platform.

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Try it for the next 12 days and watch how much stronger you feel by Christmas!
And if you use it, tag me on Instagram @jensettelmaier so I can cheer you on!