Living on the road full time means that my exercise regimens have to sometimes get creative. If the hotel gym is full or if there is no hotel gym, I’ll grab a workout in my room. I typically don’t carry around workout equipment so I’ll just use the things that are available to me (like a coffee table or the side of the bath tub). Here’s a workout for you that requires no equipment…
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Note: Please consult with a physician prior to engaging in any kind of exercise regimen. It’s better to get the okay from your doctor before beginning any new exercise routine…you want to make sure your body can handle the stress of exercise.
Quick Tips:
The Door Pull-ups: The bathroom door or closet door will work for this exercise. Open the door. Put one foot on either side of door and grab a hold of the door handles (one hand on each handle). Make sure to grab the handles with your palms facing each other. Lean backwards until your body is completely straight at an angle to the door. Keep your core engaged (think belly button to the spine) and pull yourself back towards the edge of the door. Exhale on the pull. Inhale on the release back to the start position. Repeat.
Front Shoulder Raises: Grab a full water bottle. Hold it perpendicular to the floor (water bottle in the natural upright position). Start with your arm down by your side and lift the bottle straight up in front of you. Lift to the point of where your wrist becomes in line with your shoulder and then lower back down. Repeat on the other side.
Happy Workout!
Kathleen says
November 16, 2013 at 12:39 pmWhat a great idea to have work out for a hotel room! I’ll be at a hotel next weekend. But I need more direction than you provided as I don’t know what all those moves are.
Chelsea says
November 16, 2013 at 4:09 pmGood tips! Because I don’t live on the road, though, when I get to stay in a hotel I usually avoid working out 😉
brett says
November 16, 2013 at 11:24 pmi try to avoid working out whenever possible- ha! just kidding. i’ve been getting back into it. i could have used this in seattle last week
Teresa Mccluskey says
November 17, 2013 at 3:13 amThis workout it awesome! I am for sure giving this a go soon! I am trying to loose 100+ pounds
KIM says
November 17, 2013 at 8:06 amLove this! Next time I’m staying at a hotel, I’ll keep this in mind…great tips, especially if it’s raining outside or the hotel doesn’t have a fitness center!
Pam says
November 17, 2013 at 2:30 pmThat is a great idea for a workout in the hotel. I usually run up and down the stairs a few times when I am at the hotel.
Kecia says
November 17, 2013 at 2:50 pmWhen there’s not a work out room available at a hotel, I usually just don’t exercise. Now I have no excuses!!
Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
November 17, 2013 at 3:04 pmWhat a great idea. hotel fitness rooms are usually a joke and nothing ever works…but this is great.
Dawn Lopez says
November 17, 2013 at 3:22 pmLove this! Last time we went on vacation we tried to do mini workouts in the hotel room but it got weird. Will have to try this!
Angela says
November 17, 2013 at 3:51 pmI love your quick tips and it’s nice there’s no bulky or expensive equipment required.
Debi says
November 17, 2013 at 7:21 pmWow never thought about doing this. Thank you fo rthis.
Melissa says
November 17, 2013 at 9:17 pmGreat tips! I’d much rather workout in my room than the hotel gym….and sometimes they don’t even have one!
katherine bartlett says
November 19, 2013 at 1:24 amWhat a great idea for a workout!
Mya says
November 9, 2015 at 9:38 amI know this is old, but I’m just going to say thank you! I’m a student living in a dorm, and I can’t afford my local gym! so this is a great help!