With today’s busy schedules, we take vacations to rest and rejuvenate our minds, bodies, and souls. Most people consider skipping their workouts for a week as a way of resting their body and making their mind happy by eating and drinking whatever they choose. It is good to give your body a break every once in awhile; however, it is important to continue moving! The general excuse for skipping workouts while on vacation is that there is “no gym in the beachside condo” or “there is no equipment I am used to.” To develop or maintain a strong body, you do not have to partake in intense workouts everyday.
Chances are your vacation is at a place filled with beautiful scenery- why not take a daily walk in your beautiful surroundings? For the more ambitious souls, you only need four exercises to strengthen and maintain your body. These four exercises include; planks, push-ups, squats, and jumping jacks.
Workout #1
Jumping jacks 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Plank 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Squats 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Push ups 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Repeat 3 times- 12 minutes
Workout #2
Star jumps 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Rocking plank 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Sumo squats 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Tricep push-ups 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Repeat 3 times- 12 minutes
Workout #3
Jumping jacks 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Side plank 45 seconds (switch sides after 20 seconds)
10 seconds rest
Closed leg squat 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Wide arm push up 45 seconds
10 seconds rest
Repeat 3 times- 12 minutes
These quick and simple workouts will leave you feeling strong, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the day! If you are not on vacation, rather a work trip or at home feeling unmotivated, these workouts are perfect to fit into your busy schedule.
Caroline Tarnofsky is a graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. Caroline graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. While in college she discovered fitness gave her the ability and knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle while balancing studying and work. Caroline currently provides her private training clients with the workouts and nutrition programs they need to reach their goals and maintain optimal health. She also facilitates online fitness challenges for people around the world who want to make a change in their lives. When she is not working with her personal training clients, Caroline consults for families to show them how to maintain a fitfam regardless of their hectic schedules. Caroline aspires to own her own fitness facility teaching all aspects of optimal health and guiding people to a proper work life balance.
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