When you’re traveling and short on space, these 5 workout moves you can do in a hotel room are all you need for a quick and easy sweat sesh.
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I’ve been trying to get in as much movement as possible while I’m out here in LA. I got in a fun N’Sync vs. Backstreet Boys SoulCycle ride, a few runs and a great hike up to the Hollywood sign, but other days I’ve been quite crunched for time. The hotel gym is less than ideal, so I’ve been relying on the small space I have in my room to sweat it out when I’m in a hurry. These 5 workout moves have been my go tos. They don’t require a lot space or any equipment, but you can still work up a serious sweat. So get ready to get wild on this Wild Workout Wednesday with these 5 Workout Moves You Can Do In A Hotel Room!
- The Burpee: Start standing with feet hip-width apart. Jump or step feet back and drop your hands under your shoulders (so you land in a plank position). Do a push up. Then, jump your feet back in and hop back up to stand, clapping your hands overhead as you do so. Repeat as soon as you land.
- The Air Squat: Stand with feet about hip width apart, feet turned slightly out. Send your hips back and drop down into a squat as low as you can go, keeping your torso upright and knees pointed out. You don’t have to stop at 90 degrees if you have the mobility to drop down further. Stand back up to starting position and repeat.
- The Pike Push Up: Get in a push up positions. Raise your hips and walk your hands closer to your feet, so that your body is in a V position. Rotate the wrists so the fingers are pointing in toward each other. Lower your head down toward the floor between your hands and slowly raise back up. You should feel this in your shoulders.
- The Classic Push-Up: Head over here to see how to do the perfect push-up. The goal is to get your chest all the way down and touching the floor. Feel free to drop to your knees to modify.
- The Wall Sit: Place your back against a wall and dip down so that you knees are bent at 90 degrees, as though you are sitting in a chair. Hold for 60 seconds.
You can organize these moves however you like. I say, do a minute of each (with 30 seconds rest in between) and repeat as many times as possible given your time frame.
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Let’s Chat:
What’s your favorite way to workout while traveling?
Any favorite hotel room moves?
Great ideas when you’re traveling and don’t have access to a gym! When I went on vacation with my sister a couple of years ago, she brought a workout DVD to use and that seemed to work well!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Let’s Debate Repeating Races: Yay or Nay?
That’s a great idea, too!
Burpees and pushups are definitely a fav of mine in the hotel room. I also love plank jacks- they really get the heart rate up!
ooo plank jacks – yes!
I’m a glutton for punishment. I kinda actually like burpees. Haha. Great tips!
Rachel recently posted…Injured Before Peak Training? [Running Coaches’ Corner]
haha – they are a killer workout.
Love these moves, Nicole! So versatile and you could do so many workout combinations with just these 5 moves! Enjoy your time in LA!
Thanks, Jen!
That soul cycle class sounds fun! Good tips for hotel workouts-it can be challenging when you travel.
Thanks for the link up
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Girls on The Run Season Recap & 5K
SoulCycle is always a good time.
Very helpful tips! Often the hotel gyms are pretty crappy so it’s good to have a few moves that you can do in your hotel room!
Kimberly G recently posted…Wild Workout Wednesday – NYRR UAE Healthy Kidney 10K Race Recap
Agreed!
When traveling, time can be an issue, too! So to fit this routine in in your own hotel room (heck even in your pjs!) to get the heart rate up is great!
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com recently posted…Host Your Best Barbecue . . . the Healthy Way!
My thoughts exactly!
What a great post! I’ve also been a fan of packing a resistance band in my travel bag – those can be so great for hotel room workouts where you know the jumping around of a HIIT workout could disturb other people.
oh that’s a great idea!!
When in doubt, squat it out!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…What To Do Between Training Cycles
– Susie, May 2016 – trademark it!
I love getting in a quick hotel room workout before heading out for a day of exploring, particularly if the place doesn’t have a gym.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…How I got faster and shaved 24 minutes off my marathon time
Exactly!
What a great set of exercises to do when on the road! Heck, just when I can’t make it to the gym!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Of course! Thanks for reading!
I’ve been all about the wall sit lately! Not sure why… haha! Great moves for the hotel room and I think I need that Soul Cycle class in my life. :-))))
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…What to Do in Grenada
That Soul Cycle class was pretty epic!
This is a great workout! Really you could it it anywhere. Great to have when you need it! Pinning for later 🙂
AutumnPTW recently posted…Game of Thrones Workout
Thank you!
Those are some good exercises… don’t take much room or any equipment.
Exactly!