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A while ago while traveling, one of our coaches went two days without a workout. (See our email from a few days ago.)
That meant day 3 needed to include some kind of movement — no matter what.
Here’s one of our favorite go-to workouts when life gets busy and consistency matters most.
It takes about 25–30 minutes, hits the entire body, and can be done at home, in a hotel room, or anywhere with a little space. (It’s even more fun with a friend!)
At Method3 Fitness, our Willow Glen personal trainers often remind clients that consistency matters more than perfection, especially during travel or busy seasons.
The Do-Anywhere Workout
Equipment: Optional dumbbells or a kettlebell. Bodyweight works just fine.
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Move continuously and keep it easy. Repeat once.
- Bodyweight squats x 10
- Arm circles x 10 each direction
- Hip hinges x 10
- Alternating reverse lunges x 10 total
- Light jumping jacks or marching in place x 30 seconds
Main Workout
Complete 3–4 rounds. Rest 60 seconds between rounds. Focus on control, not speed.
- Squats – 12–15 reps
Bodyweight or goblet style if you have a weight - Push Ups – 8–12 reps
Modify on knees or elevate hands on a bench or chair if needed - Split Squat – 10 reps per side
Engage abs and breathe - Bent Over Row – 12–15 reps
Use dumbbells, a suitcase, or a resistance band. Keep your core strong. - Plank – 30–45 seconds
Optional Finisher (5 minutes)
If you have time and want to push a little:
- 20 seconds fast movement such as mountain climbers, high knees, burpees, or brisk marching
- 40 seconds easy marching in place
Repeat for 5 rounds.
Our Willow Glen personal training team loves workouts like this because they remove the “all or nothing” mindset and make it easier to stay active anywhere.
Whether traveling, short on time, or just needing a simple reset, workouts like this are a great reminder that movement doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.
Many of our Willow Glen personal trainers encourage clients to keep simple “backup workouts” like this ready for busy weeks, vacations, or low-motivation days.
Try it, and you’ll walk away feeling like you got it DONE!