Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Done 4 U: Vacation Workout

Vacation Tip 

If your hotel doesn't have a gym, or if you'd simply prefer the privacy of your room, do this hotel room workout:


  1. Body Weight Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Lower down into a squat position. Make sure that your knees do not go past 90 degrees. Exhale as you straighten your legs and return to the starting position. Complete 12-15 repetitions.
  2. Cardio: Do Jumping Jacks, High knees, or jog in place for 30 seconds.
  3. Body Weight Lunges: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Exhale as you lunge forward with your right leg. Make sure that your knee does not go past 90 degrees. Inhale as you return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Complete 12-15 repetitions.
  4. Cardio: Do Jumping Jacks, High knees, or jog in place for 30 seconds.
  5. Push Ups: Get into the push up position (depending on your fitness level choose to go off your knees, push off of the wall, or assume the traditional position). Inhale as you lower your chest down. Exhale as you return to the starting position. Complete 12-15 repetitions.
  6. Cardio: Do Jumping Jacks, High knees, or jog in place for 30 seconds.
  7. V-Ups: Sit on the edge of a chair or bed and lean back. Exhale as you drive your knees in toward your chest, squeezing your abdominal muscles. Inhale as you lower your knees back down with control. Complete 15-20 repetitions.
  8. Cardio: Do Jumping Jacks, High knees, or jog in place for 30 seconds.