5 Simple Exercises to Get You Ripped on the Go

It can be hard to keep up with your regular fitness routine on the road, but these exercises (25 repetitions each) will keep you in tip-top shape without ever leaving your room. Here’s how to exercise in your hotel room.

Bed Push-Ups

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Work your upper body and core by utilizing your bed for this take on the classic exercise. Position your toes on the edge of the bed and extend your body out so your hands are on the floor in a push-up position, shoulder width apart. If that’s too difficult, reverse the position and place your hands on the bed with your feet on the ground.

Chair Dips

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Find a sturdy chair in your hotel room and position yourself so you’re facing away from the chair with your palms gripping the edge of the seat. Extend your legs, feet on the ground, straighten your back and dip down until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. Then lift yourself back up. Raising your legs on a surface off the ground will also increase the intensity by further engaging your triceps.

Bicycle Crunches

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Lie on the bed on your back and, with your hands clasped behind your head, bend your knees to a 90-degree angle. Engage your core by lifting your upper body and twisting your left shoulder into your right knee while your left leg extends out fully, and vice versa. Doing these on a bed reduces stability, which means your core will work harder to keep you balanced throughout the exercise.

Mountain Climbers

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This is a great exercise for getting your heart rate up and working your abdominal muscles. Start by placing your hands and toes on the floor, similar to the top of a push-up position, and bring one knee to your chest. Quickly alternate back and forth with your legs.

Lunges

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With no equipment required, the lunge is one of the easiest and most effective leg workouts you can do outside of the gym. Take one large step forward and bend your knee to a 90-degree angle. Step back and do the same with your other leg.