Pumping Up with AJ Sloan: A Quickie on the Go, Travel Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

May 13, 2022
AJ SLOAN

So many of us are #blessed with work that scratches our itch to travel. Although there are many pluses to the nomadic life (Grindr much?), it can be a bit difficult to make the time for a little exercise. I have had my fair share of hotel room pumps (of all varieties). Here is a quickie workout structure that you can follow if you're trying to squeeze one in while out of town.

I have an appreciation for any workout that requires no equipment and allows you to utilize your own body weight to get a burn that is comparable to a gym workout. With this routine, we are going to do just that. Starting from the ground and then working our way up we are going to do:

- 10-20 leg raises

- 10-20 crunches of your choice

(flip over to plank position...)

- 10-20 pushups

- 10-20 shoulder taps

- 10-20 alternating knee to elbow

(stand up...)

- 10-20 squats

- 10-20 alternating lunges

Repeat this 3-5 times, each time increasing by 5-10 reps, then work your way back down (for a total of 5-9 sets). And of course, feel free to modify the exercises and amount of reps to whatever you find challenging and satisfying. The important thing is to complete the pyramid structure of working your way up to higher reps and then decreasing that number set by set.

Many people tend to not have a plan when they workout, and simply stop when they get bored as a result. By having a predetermined structure to your workout, you will keep you on track from start to finish and ensure a productive pump that is guaranteed to get your blood flowing and your day going.

Until next time, keep it sweaty