It can be hard to stay fit when you’re traveling for business. Long flights, jet lag, food on the go (often fast food) and before you know it your pants are getting tight and you’re winded climbing a flight of stairs.
The good thing about the following workouts is they can also be done in the comfort of your own home if you’re not someone who likes the gym. With the ability to take your workout anywhere, you’ll have no excuses for not staying fit, since all you need is a laptop or smartphone. Always talk to your doctor before starting a new program if you haven’t exercised for a while.
Here are the best hotel room workouts when traveling for business:
Piloxing
The only thing you need for this workout, is a small pair of weighted gloves which come with the Piloxing system. You’ll get a great boxing workout, and the mix of boxing, Pilates, and dancing will have you burning 400 calories per session.
Choose if: You find great stress relief in punching your imaginary targets.
Insanity
Many call this the hardest workout to ever be put on a DVD, and they’d be right. Fitness expert Shaun T will take you through 60 days of workouts, and at first you’ll probably need to take a break after the warmup.
The program aims to make you fitter than you’ve been in your life, and the results are extraordinary, with power and resistance exercises, explosive cardio, plyometrics, and core work which will change your body…if you’re brave enough.
The first 30 days of workouts go for approximately 40 minutes, and the last 30 will test you at 50-60 minutes. If you’re looking for
the workout of your life, and can commit to 60 days of intense workouts, insanity could be a great option for you.
Choose if: You’re ready to completely change your body, and you know it’ll be tough.
Tone it Up
Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott are the “Tone it Up” girls and their workouts gained traction on YouTube (you can still find plenty of free workouts on their channel), and their Beach Babe DVD program is especially popular for women looking to tone up in time for summer. The girls can be a bit too perky, but their toned bodies provide plenty of inspiration, and the shorter length makes it easy for you to ensure you’re doing
Choose if: You want to look at toned women working out in some of the most pretty locations in the world (the DVD was filmed in Hawaii).
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
Anyone who has seen The Biggest Loser will know that Jillian Michaels is a tough trainer, but her interval system gets serious results. Each 20-minute workout allows you to progress by the level of intensity, and you can lose up to 20 pounds in 1 month.
Choose if: You’re looking to lose weight fast, and you want a tough trainer to motivate you.
