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|8 Dec 2022|3 mins

5 Easy Exercises To Do Anywhere, Even On Holidays

Sweat mode: ON

Holiday season is officially here! Which means it's a time to get some (well deserved) R&R time, hang out with friends and family, and if you’re lucky enough, fit in a bit of travelling.

But what happens if you want to stay consistent with your training, while still being able to sip on a few cheeky margs by the beach while you’re away? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.

We asked personal trainer and model Felicia Kendrick to share her top 5 exercises that you can do anywhere, any time, even when you’re on vacay. The best part? No gym or equipment is required.

WORKOUT PLAN:

Timing

30-40 seconds of work with a 15 second rest between each

HOLIDAY EXERCISE 1:

Push up with arm raise

We love an all-rounder exercise, and this one is right up there. Focusing more on working your triceps, pectoral muscles and shoulders, this is a great exercise to help strengthen your lower back and core muscles.

Training Tip: Remember to keep your hips as still as possible and avoid tilting them by engaging your core. Take your time bringing your hand off the ground.

Regression: As an easier alternative, drop to your knees to the ground while still focusing on keeping the core engaged as you bring your hand off the ground.

HOLIDAY EXERCISE 2:

Burpees

Let’s face it, we all have a love/hate relationship when it comes to burpees, but secretly we know we love it, and for a good reason. It’s the perfect full body workout that strengthens your arms right through to your legs, and is also a great exercise that builds overall strength and endurance.

Training Tip: Drop all of your weight to the ground at the bottom, and get your chest to touch the ground each rep.

Regression: Try stepping the feet in if jumping in and out is too much.

HOLIDAY EXERCISE 3:

Sumo squat rotations

Getting a bit tired of your normal squat exercise? This cheeky exercise (literally) is a great alternative to working those glute muscles while also working your quads, abductors and adductors (the inside and outside part of your thigh).

Training Tip: Keep your feet wide with toes and knees turned outwards slightly. Once in the sumo squat, turn on the ball of one foot into a side lunge and then back to your sumo squat, alternating sides. Aim to stay as low as you can throughout the whole set and between transitions for the full burn.

Regression: Come up in between the squat and lunge to break the two movements up.

HOLIDAY EXERCISE 4:
Kick sits

Level up your abs game with kick sits. Not only will your core muscles be on fire, it simultaneously increases shoulder strength and hip mobility. Sounds like a win, win to us.

Training Tip: Start with your knees bent so they are right underneath your hips. Rotate on your toes then kick one leg through and drop your hip to the ground each rep. Be sure to keep the knees bent each time you come back to the middle.

HOLIDAY EXERCISE 5:

Russian Twists

If you’re looking for a stronger core, then this is the exercise for you. The Russian twist is a great way to target all muscles in your core while also strengthening your obliques and spine.

Training Tip: Lean back slightly and twist through the shoulders and core to tap the fingertips to the ground each rep.

Regression: Start with your feet on the ground until you're ready to bring them off.