Hotel Gym Workout #1

Just because I'm on vacation, doesn't mean that I take a vacation from my workouts.  It should actually be the complete opposite!  I have the extra time on vacation to get great workouts in!  NO EXCUSES!  

Today, I share the workout I did this morning...  Do the same workout later today or save it for tomorrow!  Enjoy!

WarmUp:  I warmed up by walking around outside for about 5 minutes.  Be sure your muscles are warmed up before starting any strenuous exercise.  Safety first.

Run:  I went for a 3 mile run.  Slow and steady is my norm when I run outside.  During treadmill days, I tend to do interval training, but when I'm outside, I love to enjoy it by doing a slow and steady pace - especially when I'm on new trails!​

Gym Workout:  After my run, I hit the hotel gym.  Here is what I accomplished today!

Side Lunges - I used 15 lbs. weights for these, but you can use whatever you have or nothing at all...  Stepping out as far to the side as you can will ensure you are engaging that inner thigh - the  muscle that all us women need to shape those legs!  This is a must-do move!  I did 30 reps on each side and I ended up doing 2 sets of these.

Bicep Curls and Tricep Overheads:  I rotated through bicep curls (regular bicep curls, out to the side and hammers) - 15 each.  Then, as many tricep overheads that I could do to max.  I ended up doing 3 sets of these throughout my workout.

Weighted Back Lunge:  Next was the back lunges.  Again, I used 15 lbs weights for these.  I also added a front kick to mine, but you can just do the weighted back lunge.  30 reps on each side for a total of 60 lunges.  Again, 2 sets of these.

Boat Twist:  I had to incorporate some core work, so I chose to do the boat twists!  This is a great move for your entire core and arms!  I grabbed a small towel that the hotel gym has available and did this for a minute.  (2 sets)

That was the end of it!  So, I ended up going for a 3 mile run, side lunges, back lunges, biceps, triceps and some core workout.  I total body workout for sure!  Now, the rest of the day, I can enjoy my day and feel good about myself!  

Hotel Gym Workout #1

Warmup - 5 minutes
Run - 3 miles
Side Lunges - 30 reps (2 sets)
Bicep Curls (regular, out to the side & hammers) - 15 each (3 sets)
Tricep Overheads - to max (3 sets)
Back Lunges (I added a front kick) - 30 reps (2 sets)
Boat Twists - 1 min (2 sets)
Cool Down/Stretch - 5 minutes