YAY! You are going on vacation!.... but wait, no gym?! This is when I start to ask myself, "Can I run everyday for a whole week?" "What am I going to do for my workout?" This is where the vacation idea is maybe not
quite so appealing.... I know I'm crazy.
We've all had this conversation in our head at one time or another. Maybe it wasn't due to the opportunity of a vacation (sorry to get your hopes up). Maybe it was a work trip, staying with friends or family, or just not making the trip to the gym. Whatever the case, you don't have access to the basic equipment for a fitness guru like yourself.
Well, for those instances, I have saved the day (or week)! All you need is a jump rope! It is cheap, easy to store, and will fit in your suitcase quit nicely. Plus, it can still provide you with a great workout- and include variety!
P.S. This saved me over the Christmas holiday.
All You Need is a Jump Rope Workout:
Complete each exercise for 1 minute. Alternate each exercise with 1 minute of jump rope. Rest time will depend on your fitness level, but rest as little as possible in between exercise. (suggestion 0-30 seconds)
Circuit #1
Squats
Jump rope
Pushups
Jump rope
Plank knee to elbow
Jump rope
Lunge jumps
Jump rope
Plank to pushup
**Complete 2-3 rounds
Circuit #2
Speed skater hops
Jump rope
Shoulder pushups
Jump rope
flutter kicks
Jump rope
Burpees with a pushup and jump
Jump rope
mountain climbers
Jump rope
**Complete 2-3 rounds
