Hotel gyms are unlikely to contain all the equipment that you are used to using in your standard workout environment. These facilities are set-up to accommodate people that workout because it’s the thing to do not necessarily to actually get fit. Therefore, you really need to think about what id likely to work for you in these limited environments.

Assumptions

• limited barbell weight, not enough to complete a decent strength-focus workout
• no pull-up bars or rings
• treadmills are the predominant “cardio” machine
• limited free space in the gym
• you will avoid cable machines at all costs

Workout #1

Three rounds (for time):

• 500m row (replace with treadmill run as a last resort)
• 25 push-ups
• 25 squats

Workout #2

20-15-10-5 reps (for time) of:

• dumbbell press, 2x10kg (min.)
• box jump
• sit-up

Workout #3

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

• 10 kettlebell/dumbbell swings, 15kg (min.)
• 10 burpees
• 10 lunges

Workout #4

For time:

• 50 lateral jumps
• 50 push-ups
• 50 sit-ups
• 50 squats

Workout #5

Three rounds (for time):

• 500m row
• 500m run

End note

These are very simple workouts. That’s the whole point. We hope they give you a place to start with your travelling fitness program.

Important

This is not an exercise prescription. It does not take the individual situation into consideration. Be sure to consult a health & fitness specialist before attempting exercise. The Portable Athlete is not responsible for your actions; follow these workouts at your own risk.

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Adam is a qualified fitness trainer and business owner. He is co-owner of Firebrand Fitness where he spends most of his time helping people become fitter than they’ve ever been. Adam also owns a number of online businesses and blogs including Portable Athlete, The Business Jolt, Paleo Brothers and his personal blog.

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