Let the Summer Workout Season Begin!

Staying fit while on vacation

May 20, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching and what better way to kick off the summer season than with a workout that you can do anywhere, anytime!

Vacation training is a challenge for all of us because we are out of our daily routines and without our usual access to trainers, coaches and equipment. Not to mention those late nights celebrating with friends and family. So “vacation” training needs to be versatile, requiring minimal equipment and space, and be modifiable for a low intensity “just move to feel good” kind-of-workout or a high-intensity sweat-fest.

Today’s workout includes all body-weight movements and is the first in this summer series designed to travel. It requires minimal equipment and space and can even be done outside. But don’t underestimate it just because it’s a “travel workout”. This is 30 minutes of solid fitness! Don’t be shy! Grab some friends and neighbors to join in … and don’t forget to ask them to subscribe!

Warm Up

TABATA 20 seconds of work/10 seconds of rest x 6 minutes (3 rounds of the 4 movements in sequence)

Up-Downs
V-Up (see video link for options if V-Ups are not possible)
Ab Mat Sit-ups (if no ab mat, roll a towel up and place behind your back, or do traditional sit-ups with knees bent/feet anchored).
Easy Push-up

Movement Practice

Take 5-10 minutes to select your movement options. The instructional video links highlighted in red demonstrate several movement alternatives. Do 1-2 “mini” rounds with 5-8repetitions of each movement until you are comfortable with your selected options.

TIP! This is a higher volume workout, so please select movement options that you can do confidently even when fatigued.

Workout

10 Rounds for time

10 Burpees (see video for options and variations. May also sub Up-Downs or jumping jacks with double the prescribed repetitions)
8 V-Ups (or other option)
20 Mountain Climbers (Right + Left = 2 repetitions)
8 push-ups

Goal Time: <25:00

Modifications:

Just feel like a little jump-start to get you moving? Try 5 rounds instead of 10.
Slow the repetitions - target 10 rounds for completion instead of 10 rounds for time and just focus on sound mechanics and movement.
Review the movement videos and options and select movements that just feel good and do them at your own pace for as many rounds as feels good to leave you feeling invigorated and accomplished.

Cool-Down

I know there are parties to go to and adult beverages to drink, but please be sure to hydrate and cool down effectively! #dontskiptheyoga

10-minute Full Body Recovery Yoga for Athletes

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