It seems like this year has been jam-packed with travel for me. Since visiting and exploring new places brings me a lot of joy, this is a great thing, but it can also make it hard to stick to a fitness routine.
If I’m on vacation, I don’t really worry about missing a workout here and there, but if travel is a frequent occurrence in your life due to work or other obligations, you may wish to find a way to remain active while you’re on the go. Running is probably my favorite out-of-town workout because it allows me to sneak away and check out a new destination on foot in the quiet of the morning. Sometimes running outside isn’t always an option due to weather or safety concerns, so a quick hotel room workout is a great standby!
Here is one of my go-to 20 minute travel workouts that I can do before the craziness of the day sets in. It doesn’t require any equipment and can be done anywhere. Just be aware of anyone sleeping below you!
More travel workout options can be found in the following posts:
- Travel Workouts
- At Home Workouts
- Fast Functional Workout
- Outdoor Run/Walk Workout
- Sunrise Circuit Workout
I hope these workouts help get your heart pumpin’ the next time you hit the road!
Question of the Morning
- Do you travel often?
- When you travel how do you maintain an active lifestyle?
When I travel, I enjoy walking around and exploring a new area and will use that as my main way to remain active, but if a trip doesn’t allow for a lot of activity, I like to get up early and go for a run. It’s a great way to take in a new place and check out some unseen areas before the hustle and bustle of the day sets in.
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I LOVE to travel, but I don’t get to as often as I’d like. When I do, I walk everywhere so that I can explore the area as well as get some exercise in. Plus, a lot of gyms and fitness centers will give you a free day pass/class/etc. to try them out, so sometimes I go that route 🙂
Great workout! I have found that it makes my trip much more enjoyable when I workout- even a quick one like this! Thanks for sharing.
I travel regularly for work. I agree that getting outside is the best (esp after a day at the office). I also bring a thin yoga mat that folds up as well to do my in-room workouts. And I also do my makeup in airport bathrooms:)
Thank you, I was just about to ask for a workout I can do at home once my kids go to bed. I dont have a lot of equipment – and you make it so easy to workout, thank you!!!!!
I’m a Beachbody coach & love the convenience of the portible workouts we offer! So fun and easy to do on the go! 🙂
Hey Julie! First off, just wanted to say that I love your blog! I always look forward to checking for new posts in the mornings; it’s become part of my routine 🙂 I also wanted to let you know about an app called sworkit (free!) that lets you pick a duration/type of workout, whether it be cardio or strength, and runs you through a bunch of timed exercises. It’ll even chime to let you know when to switch. I thought it’d be a great travel workout tool since, from what I’ve seen so far, doesn’t require equipment. Anyway, just wanted to share! Keep on shinin, girl!
Ahhh! so cool your in Canada! (I’m from Canada Nova Scotia But I’ve lived in Ottawa and visited Quebec!) I can’t wait to see what else you are doing/ eating! enjoy:)
This is a good list! I like when you do workouts that don’t require weights, because I travel ALL the time. Its very difficult to stay with a routine on the road. I usually hit the hotel gym and use the treadmill and weights (if they have them). I will also do a tabata style workout in my room if the hotel gym sucks.
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
I studied abroad last semester so I traveled a lot then (wee 10 countries in 4 months!). During the winter and in hostels it was hard to work out but I made a point to walk as much as possible or look up some very quick workouts to do throughout the weekend. In the spring I went for a run around the town I was traveling!
Now that I’ll be traveling in a few weeks to Vegas I think a hotel workout would be perfect.
This is awesome! I travel quite a bit for work and always try to scout out the hotel gym as soon as I arrive but sometimes the equipment just isn’t up to par. Great to have in-room options! Hope you’re enjoying Canada!