Traveling over the holidays ? Crazy busy and don’t want to fall off track? Here are a few tips to get the most out of your holiday workouts!
Mindset- Stay away from the all or nothing mindset!-
Do the best you can under the circumstances, which are not perfect. You might lack time, equipment,motivation, and have more high calorie foods around.
One or two sessions a week with some activity is better than nothing. Enjoy your favorite foods while watching portion sizes and frequency.
Bands And Bodyweight –
Bands and bodyweight are the perfect combination when it comes to travel workouts! The bands can fit into your suitcase and there are so many bodyweight exercises to choose from!
If you need ideas for workouts with limited equipment send us an email and we can help!
Multi joint strength exercises
I always prioritize multi-joint exercises when I write workouts! Exercises that involve a lot of muscle groups are more effective for getting stronger and burning calories. Think squats, pushups, lunges, deadlifts, rows instead of dumbbell curls, calf raises, and triceps kickbacks.
Isolation exercises have their place in a workout! They are important. I include these exercises when a client has more time to workout. But if you are lacking time, then prioritize multi joint exercises. Doing a few curls , crunches, and isolation exercises for your triceps are not doing much if they are not a part of a great overall program!
Research the hotel gym
If you are staying in a hotel, research the gym ahead of time. They usually have some dumbbells and cardio equipment. Combine this with bands and bodyweight and you have more than enough to get in an effective workout.
15 to 20 min workout
You do not need an hour to get in an effective workout! I see so many people who do nothing because they feel like they don’t have enough time. If you choose the best exercises, stay focused, and stay away from excessive talking/texting 15 to 30 minutes works great! This will help you build momentum and develop habits!
Try supersets and circuits
Supersets and Circuits are effective methods to get in quality workouts with limited time. This involves pairing two or more exercises together without long rest periods. The key is to pair the the best exercises together. For example, a bench press variation with rows works great. Doing exercises that work the same exact muscles back to back is not as effective.
Make it fun!
Make it Fun! This makes it a lot easier to build the habit!
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