Exercise while traveling can be tough. While consistency in fitness is important, you likely don’t have the tools and products you’re used to at home available to you. This might mess with your routine a bit. Luckily, with the right tools, you can stay active and energized no matter where you are.
Imagine you’re packing for a business trip. You know you’ll be in a hotel room for a few days or more, and you’ll need to travel light. For obvious reasons, you probably can’t make space for free weights in your luggage. Lightweight and portable training materials are the key to unlocking a consistent, full-body training when you’re on the go.
The best way to supplement your workout routine while traveling is to rely on elastic resistance bands and associated products to set up a workout station in any location. Here are 4 products to set you up for a portable workout station that you can use to keep in shape when you’re on the road:
1. Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are a must-have for any traveler looking to stay fit. They are lightweight, compact, and can provide a full-body workout experience.
Resistance bands come in various strengths, allowing you to customize your workout intensity based on your fitness level. With just a few bands, you can target different muscle groups and perform a wide range of exercises, including squats, lunges, rows, and bicep curls. They are also great for supplementing full-body exercises that would normally use weights.
Resistance bands employ the principle of variable resistance to give you an intense workout even when they themselves weight close to nothing. A pack of 3-4 resistance bands, plus an anchor and some attachable handles still might weight less than 10 pounds total. Through variable resistance, the bands actually challenge your muscles more at the top of your movement than at the bottom. This will give a new edge to your muscle growth and stability.
2. Portable Anchoring System
A portable anchoring system is a game-changer for travelers who want to expand their workout possibilities. These systems typically consist of a door anchor or a strap that can be securely attached to a door, a tree, or any other stable structure.
The anchoring system allows you to anchor your resistance bands or other fitness equipment safely, providing a stable base for exercises such as chest presses, rows, and tricep extensions. This portable solution offers versatility and ensures that you can perform a wide range of resistance exercises no matter where you are staying.
Not every anchoring system for resistance training is built for traveling exercise. Heavy-duty anchors such as steel poles with rungs or one that bolts to the wall are designed to establish an at-home or professional workout station. You’ll want an anchoring system that allows for easy and no-trace setup and takedown, like this one.
3. Loop Bands
Our first mention of resistance bands focused on the standard segmented style. Loop bands, also known as mini bands, circular bands, or hip bands, are small resistance bands formed in a loop shape.
The best part about loop bands is they don’t require an anchoring system. For almost any exercise you’ll do with this band, you either aren’t using an anchor or you are the anchor.
While incredibly portable and lightweight, we’d recommend that you have one or two of these bands in addition to some standard-style bands, not instead of them. The design of a loop band doesn’t necessarily lend itself to as many exercises.
They are ideal for targeting smaller muscle groups and adding resistance to exercises such as glute bridges, lateral walks, and clamshells. Loop bands are incredibly portable and can easily fit into your bag or even your pocket. They are perfect for activating and strengthening your glutes, hips, and thighs.
4. Attachments
They may not be completely necessary, but resistance band attachments bring a significant improvement to the accessibility and comfort of your traveling exercise.
These attachments are accessories that can enhance your resistance band workouts by providing additional functionality. Some common attachments include handles, ankle straps, and bars. Handles, for example, provide a comfortable grip and allow for a variety of exercises such as rows, presses, and curls. Ankle straps can be attached to resistance bands to target the lower body with exercises like leg curls and kickbacks.
These attachments are lightweight and easily portable, allowing you to expand your exercise repertoire while on the road.
Wrap It Up
Exercising while traveling and prioritizing your fitness goals on the road is possible with the right tools. Resistance bands, a portable anchoring system, loop bands, and resistance band attachments are four essential products that can transform your workout routine on the go.
These portable and versatile fitness tools offer a wide range of exercises targeting various muscle groups. With these products in your travel arsenal, you can maintain strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, no matter where your travels take you. So, pack these essentials, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and make your fitness journey a part of your travel adventures!
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