While most of us think of the pumpkin as raw material to demonstrate our carving skills, this festive gourd averages 5 to 15 pounds, and can serve capably as a weight.
This three-exercise full-body workout works all the major muscle groups, improves posture and mixes fat-burning with a little fun.
Complete this circuit of three exercises for a total of three rounds with 20-second rest periods between each round.
Be sure you are warmed up sufficiently before starting this (or any) workout program.
Halloween workouts
ACC’s Pumpkin Boot Camp
Saturday: The fourth annual Boot Camp is a one-hour workout using pumpkins, 8:30 a.m. Bring one 6- to 10-pound pumpkin. Suggested donation is $25 (tax deductible) for the ACC Foundation Fitness Center Fund. Participants are encouraged to dress in 1980s workout wear. Prizes will also be awarded for the best costumes. Healthy Halloween treats and refreshments will be offered after the workout. Annex Building at the Arapahoe Community College Fitness Center, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; call Priscilla at 720-951-0101 or visit for reservations.
PUMP-kin Workout & Food Drive
Saturday: Fitness for Living is hosting a “pumpkin workout” for all levels, 8:45-10 a.m. Women are encouraged to bring a 5- to 10-pound pumpkin; and men, 8 to 14 pounds. Under the instruction of a trainer, participants will run, jump and carry their pumpkin in various activities. You are also encouraged to wear a Halloween costume. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and spirit. Bring four non-perishable items or a $15 contribution to be donated to the Emergency Family Assistance Association (). Scott Carpenter Park, 1505 30th St., Boulder, 303-550-3491,
Phantom 4-Miler Run/Walk
Saturday: The inaugural Run/Walk with costume judging for people and animals (dogs are welcome) begins at 9 a.m. Meet at the Embassy Suites Loveland and shuttle buses will take participants to the start of the race at the Promenade Shops at Centerra. The course winds through Chapungu Sculpture Park and ends back at the hotel. A Kids 2K with trick or treating, breakfast, a beer garden, race and costume awards follow at 10:15 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Denkai Animal Sanctuary. Embassy Suites Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, ,
Animal Fitness course for kids in costume
Saturday: Presents an adventure fitness course and costume contest for kids that includes a mini-adventure race, obstacle course and scavenger hunt, 10 a.m. The focus is on having fun while getting a great workout. Participants are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume, and prizes will be awarded. $10 each, family discounts available. Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave.,
Halloween Hustle/ Spooky Family Fun Run
Sunday: The Melting Pot Halloween Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Spooky Family Fun Run benefits the Professionals Miracles Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children who are diagnosed with life-threatening diseases. Participants are encouraged to come in costume, prizes will be awarded. Fees include admission to Elitch Gardens’ Fright Fest and T-shirt. Elitch Gardens, Elitch Arena, 2000 Elitch Circle,
