Traveling workout

I travel about once a month, and when I do I try not to miss my workouts. Consistency is one of the key ingredients to my workout plan I describe in my ebook, so don’t let traveling prevent you from your workouts.  I write this because I not only want to motivate you to be consistent, but I also want you to accept diversity in your workouts. Take whatever your hotel will give you.

For example, while on the road, many hotels will have gyms conveniently located on the premises.  And while you may not be able to do the exact workout plan that I outline in my book, you can get a workout in.  And, just so you know, diversity in your workouts is a good thing for your muscles and your metabolism.

Here’s a suggested travel muscle workout guide. You never know what equipment you will have, so I offer you simply the compound movements to workout the entire body.

1.     Quads

Best Case: Leg Extension

Worst Case: Air squats-no weights, good form, slow continuous movement high quantity-one set and make them burn

2.    Ham Strings and Calve

Best Case: Leg Curl Machine

Worst Case: No machine, don’t risk it.

3.    Chest and triceps

Best Case: Bench Press machine

Worst Case: Pushups to failure, slow controlled continuous movements.

4.    Lats, back and biceps

Best Case: Lat Pull Down Machine

Worst Case: No machine, don’t risk it

5.    Shoulders & triceps

Best Case: Shoulder Press Machine

Worst Case: Shoulders only: Empty your suitcase or computer bag, support yourself with one hand/arm against a wall. With the other hand,  grab    your bag by the handle and have it by your side. Raise your arm laterally away from your body keeping your elbow straight and the palm of your hand facing down. Once your arm is parallel to the ground, lower it back to your side in the same slow, controlled and continuous movement. Add or subtract clothing for weight in the suitcase as necessary. Perform one set to failure. Switch arms and repeat.

6.     Abdominals

Best Case: Leg Raise or Abdominal Sit Up Bench

Worst Case: Leg raises with back securely on the floor. Crunches with knees up and feet flat on floor, and be sure not to pull up on the neck.

The worst case is nothing like your gym workout, but it certainly beats not working out at all.

Good health to you.

Richard

Tags: High Intensity Training, HIT, Richard Webb, Traveling workout, Weight Training

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