While many Elves on the Shelf are mischievous with an excessive sweet tooth, pounding cereal, chocolate bars, and marshmallows while washing it down with pots of honey, some Elves are trying to look and feel their best by showing their healthy side.  Check out these fit-minded Elves — they just might inspire the kiddos to leave Santa kale smoothies instead of cookies this Christmas.

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Holiday stress is getting to them, so Elf is teaching Elsa a little yoga.

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Tough #WOD!

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Slam dunk!

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Train hard!

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Time to get a run in.

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Climbing the pipes sure strengthens the upper body — he must miss his Elf gym back at the North Pole.

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Don't mess with this black belt.

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This little Elf is getting her cardio on.

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Check out this adventurous rock-climbing Elf.

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Weeee!

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Tell the kids that handstand push-ups get the Elf in tip-top shape;  but you know he's twerking.

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Run, Elfie, run!

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It's time to work on his putting skills.

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Good hygiene is always important.

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What a fun way to stay flexible.

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Ahh, a little Cobra pose after some strength training.

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This Elf is quite the acrobat.

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Nothing like a hot bath to relieve tired, sore muscles.

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Time for a healthy snack.

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Nice form!

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This Elf is all about high reps with lighter weights.

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... 8, 9, 10 ...

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Now that's a unique variation of Down Dog!

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Warming up before the big game.

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So that's how this Elf has thighs of steel — he rides reindeer!

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He's practicing Firefly pose.

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Relieve holiday stress like this little Elf with a little calming meditation.

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Check out the Jillian Michaels fan.

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This Elf is carving out his six-pack.

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I bet these Elves will be sore tomorrow after catching a little powder on Elf Mountain.

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Bowling with candy is much healthier than eating it!

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Sleep is important, too.

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Sleep is important, too.

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This Elf isn't afraid to get strong and show off her muscles.

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Of course Elf on the Shelf does CrossFit.

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Yogi Elf getting his om on.

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This Elf never misses a sweat session.

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How about a little aerial yoga?

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Hardcore Elf!

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Elfie ice-skating and taking selfies.

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Jumping rope burns serious calories!

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A little too much cardio for this Elf.

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