This workout is a fun and quick-paced take on Pictionary that can be modified for any occasion. The below examples include words for Thanksgiving, but they can be easily subbed for any other holiday…or no theme at all!

Pictionary Bootcamp Workout

Equipment needed: Dumbbells, Bench/Step
Time needed: 45 minutes

Warm Up

Begin with any set of dynamic movements and stretches, like: 

• Run in place with shoulder rolls
• Seal jacks
• Squat-together-squat step-outs
• Quad pulls, ankle cradles, hip hinges
• Inchworms with T-raises

Main Workout

Speed Pictionary

Each camper is given 3-5 words at the beginning of the workout, ranging from easy to hard. Be sure to tell campers to keep their words secret.

Campers will have 5 minutes total to work through each drill with the goal of completing 4 sets. After explaining the exercises in drill #1, campers begin working through it on their own. At random intervals, I will pause the workout, and campers will have 10-15 seconds to drop to a plank and work on drawing a picture of one of their words. At the end of that time, they go back to where they were in the drill. 

At the end of the 5 minutes while resting between drills, each camper shows their drawing to the group. Three people in the group have a chance to guess: if any of them are right, the draw-er gets a point. If no one guesses correctly, it’s 5 penalty burpees.

Everyone then moves on to the next set of exercises and the game continues! 

Variations: 

• Campers may draw in either plank or wall sit. 
• If a camper’s drawing is not guessed, they don’t have to tell what it is – they can keep working on it in the next drill and see if people can guess it the next time!
• If you have a large group, divide into teams and ask a representative of each team to show their drawing. 

Drill #1: 

• 20 Jacks 
• 20 High knees
• 20 Punches
• 20 Hacky sack kicks
• 20 Toe taps

Repeat 4X (draw with the remaining time)

Drill #2: 

• Squat with Press X14
• Pushup X8
• Leg raises X10

Repeat 4X (draw with the remaining time)

Drill #3: 

• Deadlift to upright row X12
• Single-arm Rows X8/8
• Scissors X10

Repeat 4X (draw with the remaining time)

Drill #4: 

• Mountain climbers X30
• Weighted Situp / Crunches X10

Repeat 4X (draw with the remaining time)

Pictionary Words – Thanksgiving Version

Cooldown

Niki J. Torres

Niki J. Torres is the owner of Folk Fitness where she specializes in helping everyday folks come together to build healthier, stronger lives. A personal trainer for over 9 years and nutrition coach, she believes there is strength in numbers, power in fun, and that the smallest changes make the biggest differences. With a background in theatre and a love for board games and all things silly, Niki loves finding ways to build community and make fitness enjoyable. Folk Fitness currently offers virtual classes, online programs, and in-home personal training in the Raleigh area.