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Traveling?
Consider these
do-anywhere
exercises.
By Josh Peterson Fitness on the go
Most U.S. hotels and motels have You don’t need loads of fancy equipment to stay in shape. Simple bodyweight
sad, little exercise rooms. They movements can keep you healthy when you’re on the go.
stereotypically contain a wobbly
treadmill, a stair-stepper with too-small Does it get easier?0RGLÀHGSXVKXSV BURPEES
footholds, an uncomfortable exercise can be done standing up and pushing off Don’t be fooled by the adorable name.
bike and some sort of incomprehensible the seat or back of a chair. The less hori- Burpees get ugly fast.
pulley-based weightlifting machine. zontal you are, the easier the push-up.
If you’re traveling abroad, camping or Target muscles: Legs, arms, core and
touring in your RV, you won’t even have SIT-UPS upper body
access to that. The good news is that the
human body already comes standard This is a classic workout with a name that How to: There are several variations of
with everything you need to get in a sol- doesn’t leave much to the imagination. the burpee. The standard burpee asks
id workout, and you won’t need a single the exerciser to hunker down in a squat
piece of equipment. Here is how: Target muscles:&RUHVSHFLÀFDOO\DE- SRVLWLRQ ZLWK WKHLU KDQGV RQ WKH ÁRRU
dominals then to kick their legs back into a plank
(Remember, don’t attempt any exercises position. From there, jump back into a
before consulting your doctor or trainer How to: Lie on your back on the ground squat position and then jump into the
DQGDVVHVVLQJ\RXUFXUUHQWOHYHORIÀWQHVV ZLWK\RXUNQHHVEHQWDQG\RXUIHHWÁDW air. A harder variation asks the exerciser
PUSH-UPS RQ WKH ÁRRU 'UDZ \RXU KDQGV DFURVV to drop into a plank position, perform a
your chest like a vampire might and push-up before leaping back into a squat
This exercise is so tough that it’s used to engage your core. Sit up until only your position and then to jump and touch a
punish soldiers in the movies. feet and your posterior are touching the target six inches above your reach.
ground. Lie back down.
Target muscles: shoulders, arms, core, Does it get easier? A much simpler
chest Does it get easier? If that’s beyond version has you drop into a plank, lower
your ability, you can work on engaging \RXU ERG\ WR WKH ÁRRU DQG WKHQ VLPSO\
How to:3ODFHDUPVRQWKHÁRRUMXVWRXW- your core by getting into a plank position stand up any way you can from there.
side the shoulders. Your toes should be on with either your arms fully outstretched WALKING
WKH ÁRRU OLNH \RX·UH LQ D SODQN SRVLWLRQ or resting on your forearms. This is the usual mode of in-home hu-
but your bodyweight should be supported man transportation.
by your arms. Tighten your core and pos- SQUATS
WHULRUDQGORZHU\RXUVHOIWRWKHÁRRUXV- Target muscles: Legs, upper body if
ing your arms. Push up from the ground It’s like sitting down with no chair there. you swing your arms
until your arms are again straight.
Target muscles: Legs and lower back How to: You probably know, but one foot
OPTIONS AT OUR in front of the other, pump those arms
FITNESS CENTERS: How to: Stand with legs slightly farther IRUDGGHGEHQHÀW
apart than hip width. Move your hips Does it get easier? No. That’s called
- HIIT back and down. Keep your back straight standing.
T/TH, 12:15 p.m., Cowan Creek and your head up. Hold your arms out in
front of you to maintain balance. Drop Always consult with your doctor about
- Cardio Kickboxing down until your thighs are parallel with health concerns or before beginning an
M, 1 p.m., Texas Drive WKHÁRRU6WDQGE\VWUDLJKWHQLQJ\RXUOHJV exercise regimen.
- Balance & Strength Does it get easier? If you can’t quite
F, 2 p.m., Cowan Creek squat until you are parallel with the
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stool instead.
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