If you’re away from home with no gym, pool or park in sight, what can you do to get your exercise fix? Give this quick hotel-room workout a try! With exercises ranging from beginner to pro, you may find it harder than you think! (All links go to demonstration YouTube videos)
Warmup
| Exercise | Time/Sets | Alternate Exercise |
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| Jumping jacks | 1 minute bursts x 2 (30 sec rest in between) | Try burpees to make the workout more intense. |
Jumping jacks and burpees will get your heart rate up, ready for your workout.
Workout
| Exercise | Time/Sets | Alternate Exercise |
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| Pushups | 30 seconds x 4 (45-60 seconds rest between sets) |
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| Squats | 30 seconds x 4 (45-60 seconds rest between sets) |
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| Luggage rows | 30 seconds x 4 (45-60 seconds rest between sets) |
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| Chair/bench dips | 30 seconds x 4 (45-60 seconds rest between sets) |
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| Supermans | 10 second holds x 3 for each side (alternating, no rest) |
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| Mountain climbers | 20 seconds x 3 (30-45 seconds rest between sets) |
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The workout above allows you to use all of the major muscle groups in the body, making sure you still get some good exercise even if you are restricted by your surroundings. For more workout tips, check out the exercise section of the site.
Have you ever been stuck without a gym? How did you workout? Leave a comment below!
