With so many tourist spots to explore, long list of unique delicacies to savour & “cheap” shopping, who on earth has time for EXERCISE during a vacation right? It’s easy to let travel derail your workout routine, but hey you can still squeeze in some moves amidst your busy itinerary!
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Lift that Baggie
Aside from being a fashion accessory or just another bag to store your shopping loots, your travel backpack can be your dumbbell too.
How to do it:
Kneel on the edge of the bed with your one leg, and the other leg off. Now hold your backpack in one hand, and bring it up to your chest. Hold the position for 30 seconds, and lower the bag back down.
Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions for each side.
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Amp up the load:
Increase the weight by adding more stuffs into your backpack, or substitute it with your luggage (hold it by the side handle)
Off the Bed Push Up
Place your hands on the edge of the bed, with both feet on the ground behind you in a push up positon. Lower yourself down to the bed, and keep the position for 10 seconds. Slowly push back up to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.
You can do this on the chair or sofa too!
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Decline Bed Push Ups
Place your feet on the bed and hands on the floor. Remember to stack some pillows on the floor first in case you fall over.
Gradually lower your chest to the ground while keeping your elbows close to your body. Remain in the same position for 10 seconds, then push yourself back to the starting position. Do 5 sets of 5 repetitions.
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Lunge with Your Pillow
Start off with a lunge position (right leg forward) and hold a pillow with outstretched arms. Turn your upper body and arms to your right, as far as you can, retract and return to the center. Repeat for 10 times, and then switch legs and turn to the left.
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Slam that Pillow
Stand near the edge of the bed. Then hold the pillow and stand with your legs wider than shoulder width apart. With fully extended arms, raise the pillow overhead. Drop into a low squat position and bring the pillow down to your navel. Release and let the pillow slam on the floor.
Quickly grab the pillow, and return to the starting position. Repeat as many times as possible.
