No Gym? No Problem! Fit From Home (or Wherever You Roam)

Life gets busy. Holidays come along (yayy), work trips happen, and you can’t get to the gym – but you still want to work out! The good news? You don’t need a fully equipped gym to get a good workout. Whether you’re lounging by the pool on holiday or squeezing in a session between Zoom calls at home, there are simple, effective ways to keep your fitness on track – no machines required.

Firstly, working outside the gym doesn’t mean compromising on results. Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or even household items (hello, backpack full of books 😊) can give you a great workout whilst you’re on holiday or until you can get yourself back to the gym 😊

Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges and planks are tried-and-true for a reason. They’re functional, scalable, and build strength and endurance. Also, when you exercise without machines, you engage more stabiliser muscles, improve balance and boost mobility.

Quick Bodyweight Workout

Try the following quick bodyweight burner (no equipment needed)! Adapt the number of rounds to the time that you have:

Do 3-4 rounds of:

30 seconds squats
20 seconds push-ups
30 seconds jump lunges
30 seconds plank
20 seconds burpees

Quick Holiday Workout

If you’re looking to work out in a hotel room (lucky you if you’re on holiday 😊), at the beach, or in a park, then do 3-5 rounds of the following roaming routine – just adapt the number of rounds to the time that you have:

40 jumping jacks
15 incline push-ups (use the bed, a bench or chair)
20 step-ups (on stairs or a curb)
20 glute bridges
30 seconds wall sit

Consistency is key!! When you’re not replying on the gym for your workouts, you need to be disciplined. Here are our best tips for making this achievable:

Set aside a daily time to exercise – this might be first thing in the morning when you get up, or in the evening as the sun is setting but exercising at the same time each day can naturally turn into a habit, making it easier to stay consistent.
Make yourself a mini space. Set up a small, designated area just for your workouts – even placing a yoga mat in the corner of a room can transform that spot into your personal fitness zone. Having a consistent space, no matter how compact, helps to create a routine and signals to your mind that it’s time to focus on movement and well-being.
Start with micro goals. Instead of saying ‘I’ll run 5 miles’ start with ‘I’ll walk for 10 minutes’ (a simple brisk walk along the beach or in the park, and you’ve easily done 10 minutes, if not more). This is easy to accomplish and won’t leave you feeling like you’ve failed if you don’t finish the 5 miles! You can build momentum from here onwards.
Aim for consistency and not perfection. Exercising regularly, even for those 10 minutes, is more important than going hard occasionally. This builds a great habit which is sustainable and won’t cut into your holiday time too much. It also reduces the risk of injury especially if you are lying on the beach for the rest of the week :)
Track it. Keep track of your workouts – whether it’s through a fitness app or a simple notebook. Recording your progress not only helps you to stay organised, but also allows you to see how far you’ve come over time, which can be super motivating and encourage you to keep pushing towards your goals.
Celebrate the small wins – just 10 minutes of movement today is more valuable than doing nothing tomorrow 😊

Whether you’re on a mountain trail, in your living room or staying at a friend’s house, your ability to move doesn’t disappear. Fitness isn’t a place – it’s a mindset! When you commit to staying active on your terms, you create freedom, flexibility and a lifestyle that sticks 😊

Have the best holiday and we’re here if you would like help on your fitness journey once you are back home 😊

Much Love

Caroline & Hannah xx