Sitcom Workouts

This may be the first time on this blog that I have written about a topic that, on the surface, has nothing to do with God, but as the creator of this world, everything really comes back to Him.

Working out is something we all wish we did, but sometimes it is just a pain to get yourself in the habit of doing it.  Once the habit is formed, believe me, it only takes minimal effort to stick with.  Courtney just recently got me on a recent craze that really makes getting into working out a lot easier.  They’re called “TV Workouts” or “Sitcom Workouts” usually titled with whatever show you are using first i.e. “Big Bang Theory Workout.”

There are a number of these out on the internet already made, and you can completely customize them.  Plus, if it isn’t already out there, even a complete workout novice can make their own from an example for a show they are familiar with.

Instead of describing them, I will just give you two that I have made.  The first is a Big Bang Theory Workout that I modified from several I found online, and the second a Frasier Workout that I made on my own.

Big Bang Theory Workout

Sheldon says, “Bazinga”                                                   
– 20 Squats

Anyone eats food                                                 
– 10 Burpees

Someone knocks on a door
– 20 Crunches

Sheldon gives a fact
– 10 Jump Squats

Sheldon fails socially
– 20 Jumping Jacks

Howard’s mother yells
– 30 Crunches

Sheldon is made fun of
– 20 Squats

Howard hits on a girl/mommy issues
– 20 Mountain Climbers

Raj & Howard argue/gay
– 20 Sit-ups

Amie says something lesbo
– 15 Squats

Anyone mentions Texas
– 20 Jump Squats

Anyone drinks
– 15 Fire Hydrants (each leg)

Raj can’t talk/whispers to Howard
– 10 Butt Busters (each leg)

Anyone says, “Coitus” or “Star Trek”
– 20 Mountain Climbers

Leonard longs for/fights with Penny
– 50 Bicycle Crunches

Howard mentions his Jewish ancestry
– 20 Push-ups

“The Stairs” are shown
– 20 Crunches

University is shown
– 20 Push-ups

Comic book store is shown
– 10 Lunges (each leg)

Cheese Cake Factory is shown
– 20 Calf Raises

Frasier Workout

Frasier says, “I’m listening”
- 20 Mountain Climbers

Niles creeps on Daphne
- 20 Sit-ups

Frasier offers a sherry
- 20 Squats

Martin is sitting in his chair
- 20 Jumping Jacks

Frasier hangs up with a caller
- 20 Jumping Jacks

Anyone eats or drinks
- 10 Burpees

Someone says, “Eddie”
- 30 Crunches

Eddie breaks the rules
- 10 Jump Squats

Bulldog barks
- 20 Push-ups

Daphne mentions England/Manchester
- 50 Bicycle Crunches

Someone rings/knocks on a door
- 20 Crunches

Frasier mentions Harvard
- 20 Jump Squats

Roz talks about sex/her baby
- 10 Butt Busters (each leg)

Martin does/talks about exercises
- 20 Push-ups

Someone mentions Martin being shot
- 20 Mountain Climbers

Frasier & Niles argue/fight
- 10 Squats

Frasier yells
- 20 Jumping Jacks

Frasier apologizes
- 15 Fire Hydrants (each leg)

Nirvosa (coffee shop) is shown
- 10 Lunges (each leg)

Radio Station is shown
- 20 Pushups

Courtney and I have had a lot of fun doing them together, and I am really happy about it because being in shape is something I feel very strongly honors God.  Once you become a believer in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live within you as a guide and helper.  Your body literally becomes a temple for the God of the universe, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?  You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.  So glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).  That is why the church is not a building, it is the people.  We are put in charge of taking care of that temple.  That means eating right is not only a good habit, it is a spiritual act of worship… a sacrifice on the altar so to speak.  Sacrifice is difficult, and the area of food is an idol to many believers.  I challenge you not to let yourself fall into that trap.

You are more than welcome to use mine, modify them, etc.  I hope they help you get into the kind of shape your desire and that honors God.