Exercise On The Go

Yes, I am going on vacation (yippee), and yes, I have traveling on my mind and yes, many of my clients are in and out, jet-setting here and there. I guess that is why I have had a couple of traveling exercise posts.   Here is a workout out you can pretty much do anywhere.  That means there is no excuse on vacation.   If you don't have access to weights in your hotel gym, you can  pack some resistance bands, pick up some rocks if you are camping, use water bottles or even a towel for an isometric hold.  Good luck and keep exercising.

Format:

• 10 Exercises
• 60 Seconds per exercise
• 15 second break between each exercise (You can eliminate if you are feeling studly)
• Rest 2 minutes between each cycle of 10 exercises (More if you need it.)
• Repeat each cycle 2-4X or work for an hour.  

Exercises:

• Goblet Plie' Squats-Hold heavy dumbbell in front like a goblet and move down and up.
• Mountain Climbers-Plank position-can be at an incline-Run with high knees.
• Squats with alternating Front arm raises.
• Plank to side plank back to Plank-Repeat side, center, side-can be done at an incline.
• Flying lunges. (Everyone loves these)
• Arm Rows in squat position.
• Side-to-side lunge-adding rotation with torso and reaching dumbbell downward,same direction as lunge.
• Plank with hands on dumbbells-Push Up then single arm row-repeat side row , push-up, side row.
• Alternating lunges with torso rotation
• Overhead arm presses with Plie' squat quickly

Send me your favorite travel workout.  Good Luck

Here are some pictures of the exercises.  Some are shown with more than one way to be done.  Thanks to my wonderful models.

Workout In Your Car

Chevy loves the idea of roadtrip exercises.

Faces after completing Glute squeezes for the entire song of "We Will Rock You."

What??  You are thinking I am desperate for a new post idea but I am serious.  I don't sit still very well so I have rightfully earned my reputation as a terrible traveler by car.   I go nuts.  Once my craziness sits in,  my family wishes they could give me the luxury box seat on top of the car.  Magazines, scooby snacks and music help for a while but then I just start squirming and pesting.  On my last trip I started to think of things that I could do-exercise wise-to keep me entertained.

Good music is a must.  Find a good beat.  These exercises can be done for time or until the song ends.  Make it a friendly competition and see who can last the longest.  (Drivers of the car must not be included in all of these exercises, specifically R Leg or arms)

• Leg Extensions-If you don't have the space to straighten out your leg no worries.  Straighten out as far as you can or until you hit something (not a family member) and do an isometric hold.
• Abdominal contractions-Find a good beat and contract.  Try and do it without changing your spine.  Just tighten.
• Leg Abduction-Tie a shirt or something around your legs and then open outward and hold.
• Leg Adduction-(Inner Thighs) Think Suzanne Summers.  Put something between your legs and squeeze away.  (Drinks not recommended)
• Calf Raises-Put your heavy purse, books or whatever you have on your knees, lift your heels up and down. (Do not use children.  Everyone needs to stay seat belted in for all exercises)
• Anterior Tibialis-Anterior whoobie whatie? The front part of your lower leg.  Tuck your toes under the seat or dash in front of you and do isometric toes raises.
• Glute Squeezes-Contract away.  Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze. Try not to smile too much.
• Shoulders-Over head Isometric Press-Push against the ceiling and hold.  Remember not to shrug your shoulders.
• Shoulders-Posterior Isometric Press-Push your arms backward into your own seat and hold.  Sit very tall please.
• Shoulders-Medial Isometric Press-Push arms out to side.  Better not do this one.  Tends to get people fighting.

These are just a few ideas.  Send me things that have worked for you.  I'm sure everyone would love to hear.