How was your day?
Bo and I are running around the house trying finish packing our bags for tomorrow’s trip. Tomorrow we head off to St. Petersburg, Russia!
In honor of us leaving for another trip, during which we plan to stick to our workout plans, I figured I’d take this opportunity to answer one of the questions I’m asked most frequently:
How do I workout while traveling? I won’t have a gym where I’m staying."
All too frequently, people think that they need a gym to stick with their training plan or workout routine. Many people, especially those people who have newly resolved to work out daily, are easily intimidated by change. They worry that they won’t be able to squeeze in a good workout just because they don’t have a gym. Don’t get me wrong, access to gyms or studios makes things easier. In fact I love using hotel gyms or trying boutique workout classes like Mile High Run Club when visiting new cities. But, in the world of AirBnB, business travel, budget travel, or traveling to foreign cities, this may not be an option, due to either time constraints or accommodations.
So, the next time you are worried about working out while traveling, check out these sites. These are the sites I frequently look to for inspiration as they include many great body weight workouts which don’t require anything other than a few feet of space!
PBFingers – For the past year, I’ve sworn by Julie’s awesome workouts that she creates almost weekly. She has over 50 different workouts on her site, but her 20- minute hotel room workout is one of my favorites! Check out her circuit workout page for many different workouts which include a mix of body weight and gym workouts, perfect for any fitness level!
DailyBurn – A streaming workout site featuring elite trainers, including Bob Harper, DailyBurn brings the workout to you! Their array of workouts, ranging from yoga to intense, intervals means that you can get a great workout, wherever you are! I love Anja’s workouts as most of them are short and sweet, helping me break a crazy sweat within minutes. Don’t believe me? Sign up for your free 30-day trial today!
Sarah Fit – I love Sarah because her blog is a refreshing breath of reality in the realm of fitness bloggers. She admits to drinking or eating too much while on vacation but quickly gets back on track, without blaming herself. Her YouTube channel and blog help thousands of people realize that they can get fit and healthy in a dorm or hotel room. Her no gym workouts are perfect for your next trip, while her videos will make them easy to follow and understand.
Nike Training Club – With this convenient app you can choose your workout type – yoga, pilates, drills, running, or high intensity and then choose your level. While I’ve used it far less than many of my other friends, there’s no doubt the over 100 workouts will make it easy for you to get inspired, wherever you are.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out these other posts about staying healthy while traveling.
- Intuitive Eating Tips for Work and Travel
- 10 Tips for Squeezing in Workouts
- 3 Easy Healthy Travel Tips
Your turn: What blog or site do you use for workout inspiration?
