Traveling the world is awesome, but usually your workout is the first habit that gets kicked to the curb. Trust me, I get it. It’s the “I’m on vacation, these calories don’t count!” mentality. Yes I’ve been there. But I’m here to tell you that your life will be so much easier if you don’t ever go to the point of no return. Binge eating/drinking/not exercising is not a good idea. Throws your hormones out of balance, and results in unwanted cravings for days after your binge fest.
I designed this workout to be 20 minutes or less. It’s simple, easy to do in your hotel room, and will kick your booty and make you sweat. It targets your arms, abs, back, butt, and legs, as well as challenge your cardiovascular system, and consequently increase your metabolism and help you burn fat and look great! You will need some space but no equipment. Lets go!
Travel Workout:
- Burpees
- Air Squats
- Jumping Jacks
- Push ups
- Squat Jumps
- Mountain Climbers
The Dose:
- 10 Reps of each exercise
- No rest between each exercise
- Rest 1.5 minutes in between each round
- As many rounds as possible for 20 minutes
Explanations:
Burpees – Drop from a standing position into a push up position, optional push up here, jump two feet back up towards your hands, and either stand or jump up.
Chair Squats –Begin by standing shoulder width apart and squat down. Imagine you are sitting in a chair. Keep your weight in your heels, and don’t let your knees go forward beyond your ankles. Bring your butt down as far as you can, aiming to get your thighs parallel to the floor. Then stand back up!
Jumping Jacks – Start by standing with your arms at your sides. Bring your feet out and your arms up. Then simply move back to the starting position.
Push Ups – Not just for men. Great way to shape your arms. Start with hands on ground, and either start on your toes or on your knees. If you are on your knees then your shoulders, hips, and shoulders should be in one straight line. Hands are shoulder width apart, and your core engaged, slowly bring your chest down as far as you can, then press your hands into the floor to come up. Keep pelvis tucked under, glutes tight, and core engage. Keep neck and shoulders relaxed!
Squat Jumps – Starting with a chair squat, jump high into the air with arms overhead. Land immediately back into the chair squat and hold for 2 seconds, then explode again.
Mountain Climbers – Starting in the push up position with two hands under shoulders and two feet together (also looks like a plank), move one foot towards your chest and then back to starting. Alternate with the other foot. Repeat alternating legs, and make it a fast, dynamic move. Should feel like you are running on the floor. 1 single rep is right AND left.
