We're not trying to rush through the end of the summer, but Halloween enthusiasts know: Oct. 31-themed products are already hitting shelves, and we're already starting to anticipate spooky season. We may not be ready to swap our summery butter nails for Halloween nail art quite yet, but we are ready to add a little haunted magic into our fitness routines with some Halloween workouts.
A Halloween workout is like your normal workout, with some Halloween flair. That may mean a HIIT routine set to Halloween music, or a strength workout that asks you to swap our your dumbbells for actual pumpkins. Regardless, they're a lot of fun — as evidenced by these Halloween workout videos on Youtube.
Throw on some spooky workout gear , fuel up with a couple pieces of candy corn (as long as you know it doesn't upset your stomach), and get ready for a fitness-y version of trick of trick: sweat or spook. — Additional reporting by Jade Esmeralda If You Want to Be a Pro at Push-Ups, Do This 10-Minute Push-Up Progression Workout 30-Minute Haunted HIIT Full-Body Dance Workout Routine You can't help but love this dynamic, high-intensity haunted workout. Grab a friend or two and try out this 30-minute HIIT-focused dance session, which brings with it dark vibes that are perfect for spooky season.
Led by instructor Kaleila Jordan, this high intensity interval training class will get your heart racing, and will work out your entire body. Happy Halloween! Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" Dance Workout We love the creepy-cool vibe of this Billie Eilish dance workout, created by choreographer Mylee Dance, and it's the perfect routine to pull up when you want to challenge yourself with more advanced moves. Hocus Pocus Cardio Dance Workout If you love DCOM classic "Hocus Pocus," this workout is about to put a spell on you.
Choreographer and dance and fitness instructor Joseph Corella leads the upbeat choreography, which is set to "I Put a Spell on You" and features simple bodyweight moves and spot-on costumes. 30-Minute Halloween Dance Cardio Workout For a longer workout, look no further than this dance cardio burner from Gina B of Up to the BEat Fit. It's a good one for all levels and features hit after Halloween hit, including "Monster Mash" and "Time Warp.
" 25-Minute Pumpkin Workout Put your extra pumpkin to use with this 25-minute workout from Healthy With Kelsey! You'll complete eight intervals at 45 seconds, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, with one to two minutes of rest between sets. The ingredients for this pumpkin workout include exercises like the squat press, single leg deadlift to row, curtsy lunge with a front raise, and twists. (While Kelsey is using an 8-10 lb pumpkin, if you don't have an actual pumpkin available, grab a pair of dumbbells!) "Exercise The Demons" Zombie Workout Video From the makeup to the lighting to the costume, this 30-minute dance workout is perfect for getting you in the Halloween spirit! It's led by HyperBody, a multimedia artist and AFAA-certified group-fitness instructor, who takes you through simple but effective choreography to get your whole body moving.
"Thriller" Dance Workout Only have time for a quick workout? Look no further than this five-minute cardio routine set to "Thriller," which gets you moving and sweating with hip thrusts, punches, arm holds, and more. These Realistic Pottery Barn Pumpkins Are My Favorite Fall-Decor Investment Low-Impact, Catwoman-Inspired Total Body Workout Cassey Ho, Pilates instructor and founder of Pop Pilates, created this bodyweight workout that targets your arms, abs, and butt for a sleek, low-impact, Catwoman-inspired routine. Throw on your black leggings (slicked-back hair and lipstick optional), and join in! FitDance "Thriller" Dance Workout Yes, there is already a "Thriller" workout in this playlist, but it's Halloween and we deserve more than one.
This choreography is a little trickier, but we love the intense feel of the video and the way bodyweight exercises like squats are weaved into the dance moves. 30-Minute Halloween Dance HIIT Workout This balanced, full-body workout starts fast and never slows down. Led by group fitness instructor Jennifer Lewis, you'll fly through upbeat versions of classic Halloween songs until the sweat is dripping! Lady Gaga "Monster" Dance Workout From the Fitness Marshall If "Monster" isn't already considered a Halloween classic, we think this creepy, powerful Halloween dance workout can change that.
Get ready for monster claws, punches, and plenty of sweat. Maggie Ryan was an assistant editor at PS. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four years of experience covering topics in the wellness space, specializing in fitness, sports, nutrition, and mental health.
Jade Esmeralda , MS, CSCS, is a Staff Writer, Health & Fitness. A life-long martial artist and dancer, Jade has a strong passion for strength & conditioning, sports science, and human performance. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning from George Washington University.
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