The Gym-Free Workout When You’re on the Road

When you’re on the road—especially during the holiday season—it’s tough to get to the gym. But between all the turkey and apple pie I’ve been eating this month need to make sure I get a good workout in, even when I’m out of town. These workout tips work perfectly if you find yourself sleeping on a family member’s couch for a few days, or if you’re in a hotel on a business trip.

Body Weight Exercises

Forget about weights. Body weight exercises are a great way to go to keep your body guessing. You’ve gotten accustomed to all those bench presses and dumbbell exercises, so now it’s time to shake things up a bit. The squat is a great exercise for your lower body. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and cup your hands behind your head. Bend down slowly so that your backside is parallel to the floor. Your thighs and legs should form a 90 degree angle. Your legs will be screaming in no time! For a slightly easier version, stand in front of a chair and squat down until your backside touches the seat.

The lunge is another great workout! Stand at a comfortable position with your hands at your sides. Lunge forward with your right foot. Bend your right knee to a 90 degree angle and extend your left leg behind you. Touch the shoelaces of your right foot with your hand. Now, do this with the left foot. Doing this 12 times each leg is a great workout. Another version is a side lunge. Stand tall and then step out with your right leg to the right side—as far out as you can go with your left foot planted on the ground. Bend your right knee at a 90 degree angle, and then push off on your right foot to get to a standing position. Repeat on the left side.

The Pushup

There are few exercises that engage more muscles in your body than the pushup. Think back to high school gym class! Stretch out on the floor with your palms down—a little wider than shoulder width apart. Push up your body from the floor. Slowly bend your arms and bring your body back down to the floor. Stop when your arms are at about a 90 degree angle. Your nose should just about touch the floor. You can also do a close grip pushup (place your palms close together so that your index fingers and thumbs make a triangle) to engage more of your triceps.  

The Routine

This routine is all about speed. Take 15 or 20 minutes. Do 12 squats, and then 12 lunges on each leg. First a set of the forward lunges, then the side lunges. Then do as many pushups and close-grip pushups as you can. Then back to the beginning! By the end of 15 minutes, you’ll be panting and begging the clock to move faster.

Aftercare – Masculine Face Care™

You’ve no doubt worked up a sweat during this workout. To avoid breakouts (yes, even us adults have to worry about them) make sure you wash your face. But whatever you do, don’t use regular soap! That really is one of the worst things you can do to your face since it will clog your pores! Use soap that is specifically a facial cleaner (common beauty term – cleanser). After washing, moisturize with a high quality protectant (because you’ve just stripped your skin of its natural oils. This is a great way to start your day—with stronger muscles and a fresh face!