With the right Halloween fitness tips, you can avoid candy and other sweet treats that disrupt your health goals.
First off, try not to keep Halloween candy in the house if you struggle to avoid it.
Buy candy to hand out to the kids the day of Halloween, not weeks before!
Keeping those sweet temptations out of the house will help you stay on track with your nutrition and meal planning.
Don't skimp on your workouts, either!
Treat Halloween as just another day, and keep moving forward.
Then you can keep maintaining those healthy habits into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the remaining holiday season!
Get started with the Halloween fitness ideas we lay out below!
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15 Halloween Fitness Tips
Set Halloween Fitness Goals
Setting goals is the best way to stay active this Halloween and beyond.
While you're the best person to set your unique personalized goals, there are a few general recommendations to consider.
For example, you might aim to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily (even during holidays), keep your body moving for at least 45 additional minutes a day, and lift weights at least 3-4 days a week.
You can also set goals to increase workout intensity, miles completed, or exercise durations.
Trick-or-Treat with Your Kids
While trick-or-treating with your kids may not be the same as a daily workout, it's an excellent way to burn extra calories, boost your metabolism, and keep your body moving.
Dress up in costume if you'd like, or simply tag along with the kids as part of a Halloween fitness plan!
Sign Up for a Halloween-Themed Fun Run
If you're a runner, or would like to be, train for a fun run as one of your Halloween fitness goals.
You might find a zombie run or another fun race to train for and run in with friends and family!
If you're not a runner, you can always do a 3k, 5k, or 10k Halloween-themed walk instead!
Try Our Halloween HIIT Workout
To get shredded this Halloween, give the Fit Father Project Halloween HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout a try!
HIIT workouts include sets of fat-burning, muscle-building exercises that keep your waistline trim during the holidays and all throughout the year.
The more fit you become, the more circuits you can complete and the more weight you can lift!
Get a Zombie Running App
To help you train, try a monster-themed running app, such as Zombies, Run!
This app allows you to run away from the scary sounds of zombies and complete your own spooky adventure.
You'll hear groaning, breathing, and other creepy zombie sounds that really get your blood pumping!
When you hear the zombies getting closer, it's time to run faster.
Use this app when running outdoors or even when you're training on a treadmill!
Join a Halloween Fitness Class
Hit your local gym this season to try a Halloween-themed fitness class!
Join a Halloween spinning class, boot camp, or a fitness class online if you'd rather exercise from the comfort of your home.
Fitness classes help you get in a daily dose of cardio, burning excess fat and calories.
If you have a Peloton bike, there are plenty of Halloween-themed rides you can choose from too!
Check Out a Corn Maze
Find a corn maze and head to it with your family to continue on your Halloween fitness journey!
You can spend quality time with loved ones, be outdoors, and keep your body moving.
You might find a corn maze at a pumpkin patch or a nearby farm.
Customize a Halloween Fitness Routine
Find some pumpkins or other Halloween-themed objects to use as weights to create a festive strength training routine.
While holding a pumpkin (or weights), you and your family can do walking lunges, standing squats, squat to press, biceps curls, weighted sit-ups, and push-ups or planks.
You might also try Russian twists using a pumpkin as your weight!
Make a Halloween-Themed Scavenger Hunt
Be active with your family this season by creating a Halloween scavenger hunt!
Send your kids indoors, outdoors, and even throughout the neighborhood as they find clue after clue.
Come up with spooky clues and decorate the inside and outside of your home to make the experience one to remember.
Complete the hunt with your kids to stay as active as you can this Halloween.
Play Outdoor Sports on Halloween
Get outdoors this Halloween to throw around a football or baseball; play basketball, racquetball, or volleyball; or do other outdoor sports with family and friends as part of your Halloween fitness routine!
Decorate your basketball hoop or volleyball net with a Halloween theme, and enjoy making memories.
Being active outside is an excellent way to keep your metabolism high, reduce stress, and keep you on track with your health and fitness.
Go for a Spooky Walk at Night
Set up a spooky nighttime walk with your family as part of a fun Halloween fitness plan.
Wear bright Halloween colors, take a flashlight, listen to spooky music, or tell scary stories during the walk.
Recruit your entire family or friends to join in on the fun!
Organize Halloween-Themed Relay Races
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or simply want to plan fun, active events for your family, consider organizing a Halloween-themed relay race!
Set up gunny sack races (decorated in Halloween colors) or create a Fall-themed obstacle course to keep your blood pumping and make lasting holiday memories.
Make Your Outdoor Trampoline Spooky
To encourage your entire family to stay active this Halloween, make your outdoor trampoline (if you have one) into something spooky and fun.
Decorate the net surrounding the trampoline with lights, spider webs, ghosts, goblins, or anything else that's Halloween-themed or scary.
Have fun decorating, encourage your kids to help you, and jump with them as part of a Halloween fitness plan.
Choose Pumpkin-Themed Pre- and Post-Workout Fuel
Get in the holiday spirit this Halloween by choosing a pumpkin-flavored protein shake or bar before or after workouts!
A couple of festive recipes to try are:
Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake
This nutritious pumpkin protein shake recipe is refreshing and packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup of frozen banana slices
- 3 tablespoons of pure pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) of vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 8 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend them until smooth.
- Enjoy this delicious shake before or after your next workout!
Servings: 1 shake
No-Bake Homemade Protein Pumpkin Bars
Enjoy this flavorful, tasty protein pumpkin bar recipe before exercising, after workouts, or between meals as a healthy Halloween snack!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup of natural almond butter
- 1 1/4 cups of vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Line a bread pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the pumpkin puree and almond butter. Mix these ingredients well until well-combined and smooth.
- Add in the protein powder, pumpkin spice, and salt. Mix well to combine. The mixture will get crumbly initially, but then combine together in a large dough ball. The consistency should slightly thicker and dryer than cookie dough. If necessary, add a little bit more protein powder to make the dough less sticky.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of your pan. If you'd like, put the dough in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it becomes firm.
- Cut the bars into 6 equal-sized pieces.
- Serve, enjoy, and store the bars in your refrigerator for up to a week in an air-tight container.
Servings: 6
Treat Yourself to New Workout Gear
Rather than spending money on and eating sweet treats this Halloween, treat yourself to new fitness gear or equipment to keep you motivated to continue on your healthy living journey.
Items to consider treating yourself to include dumbbells, running shoes, a fitness tracker, cardio exercise equipment, a medicine ball, kettlebells, air pods, workout clothes, or other workout gear you've been wanting!
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*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on Halloween fitness.
