J.J. Kunkle is an A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer and owner of The Fit Life, LLC in Bellbrook, Ohio. She never leaves home without her running shoes and shorts.
“I couldn’t workout out last week; I was on a business trip. The hotel didn’t have a gym!” I’ve heard it a thousand times from my clients and friends—an excuse to get off track and break the exercise habit.
Travel is the worst time to skip your workouts, because most likely you are eating out for every meal, consuming way more calories than normal. So I make sure my clients are armed with an easy, quick travel workout that can be done anywhere!
Push-Ups
I consider push-ups the single, best exercise you can do. They work your muscles from head to toe. If they are tough for you, you can modify them by either elevating your hands on a bed, dresser, step, etc. or do the push-up on your knees.
Wall-sits
Wall sits are a great leg workout. Always make sure your knees are behind your toes to avoid injury to the knees. Challenge yourself to a certain amount of seconds. If you are new at this, try to hold the sit for 30 seconds. If you have strong legs, challenge yourself to a two minute wall-sit. Do it two or three times.
Tricep Dip
Tricep dips on a chair
Using a chair in your hotel room, perform a tricep dip (see photo). A dip can be modified by bending your legs until you have enough strength to straighten them.
Cardio
The easiest way to do cardio while on travel is to pack your running shoes and go for a walk or run each day. However, sometimes you just don’t feel safe wandering around a strange place on your own. Here are a few suggestions for exercises you can do right at the hotel—maybe even in your room.
Jump Rope
Jump ropes are cheap and very portable. One will easily fit into the pocket of your suitcase. Don’t worry if you are not very good—all that matters is you are moving your body!
Step-ups
Find a step, curb or bench. Place on foot on the elevated surface and the other on the ground. Using the power in the elevated leg, push your body up into a knee-up position. Do a few sets on each side.
Turn those push-ups into Burpees
Have you heard of a Burpee? I can hear the groans, but they are great exercise. See how many you can do!
Finally, treat yourself to a nice stretch after your workout.
If you keep up your exercise routine while on travel, you will have more energy. Plus, you’ll be ready to get right back into your routine when you return.
___________________________________________________
Guest Blog Series: Look for the following badge on your favorite health sites to see if they have been a featured guest blogger on DietsInReview.com. See other posts in the Guest Blog series.
If you would like to apply to be featured as a guest blogger, please contact us.