It's hard to get a good workout in while on the road; cramped hotel rooms, no gyms, and no space in the carry-on bag all conspire to get you out of shape. And not everyone enjoys running, which is the easiest way to get the blood flowing while on a trip. This exercise video shows you how to hit all the major muscle groups in your hotel room, giving you a total body workout in just 18 minutes:
A great workout while traveling
These exercises go far beyond the basics and will hit your whole body with these exercises:
- Squats with leg abduction for your thighs and bum - 1 minute per set
- Chair dips for triceps and back muscles - 1 minute per set
- Hip lifts with leg abduction for leg and core work - 30 seconds per leg and then switch legs
- Rotating/'bicycle' crunches for abs - 1 minute per set, rotate sides for each repetition
- Holding plank (also called a 'bridge') to push up to work your chest and core muscles - 10 seconds in the plank position, then one pushup for 1 minute per set
This is a great basic workout while traveling. It won't keep you in competition shape, but when you can't get to the gym for a couple of days, it'll keep you trim. Three sets of each of these exercises will keep you trim while on vacation or a business trip.
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Looks great
This looks like an interesting concept. I always think of doing this but need to a tight plan to cram it all in to a short workout. I'm going to try this.
francetales.com on 16 March, 2008