You don’t need fancy fitness attire or heavy equipment to have a good workout. Here are 5 items to put in your luggage to empower you to exercise anywhere.
1) Resistance Bands: These one-meter long rubber bands come in a variety of colors, each representing a different amount of resistance. They are often used in physiotherapy centers to aid in the redevelopment of muscles after an injury or surgery. As an addition to bodyweight exercises, resistance bands are a simple and efficient way to increase the intensity of your exercises.
2) Jump Rope: Skipping rope is a great cardiovascular exercise and will also train the muscles in your shoulders and lower legs. You can even skip rope in your hotel room – no shoes required. Just watch out for those ceiling lights.
3) Water Bottle: During exercise, it is recommended that you constantly rehydrate by drinking water. Bring an empty water bottle with you when you travel, and if it’s big enough you can even use it to store your resistance band and hand towel.
4) Hand Towel: It’s not just for wiping sweat from your body. A towel can be used to help you stretch and to help you maintain proper body alignment as you perform bodyweight exercises.
5) Motivational Music: Find your “Eye of the Tiger” and get a groove on with some tunes to motivate you. Don’t worry about looking silly. When you’re in you’re exercising in your hotel room alone, no one will be watching.