Travel Friendly 30 Minute Full Body Workout

Save this workout for the next time you are traveling for fun, work, or just in need of a quick 30 minute full body, bodyweight workout!

Circuit Workout Structure

  • Duration: 30 minutes

  • Format: Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of rest. Complete the entire circuit 3 times. Rest for 1-2 minutes between circuits.

Circuit (Repeat 3 times)

  1. Squat Jumps

    • Description: Start in a squat position, explode up into a jump, and land softly back into the squat position.

    • Muscles Worked: Quads, glutes, calves.

  2. Push-Ups

    • Description: Keep your body in a straight line, lower yourself until your chest almost touches the ground, then push back up.

    • Muscles Worked: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core.

  3. Reverse Lunges

    • Description: Step one foot back into a lunge, keeping your front knee over your toes. Alternate legs.

    • Muscles Worked: Quads, hamstrings, glutes.

  4. Mountain Climbers

    • Description: In a plank position, bring your knees towards your chest in a running motion.

    • Muscles Worked: Core, shoulders, quads.

  5. Plank to Alternating Shoulder Taps

    • Description: In a plank position, tap each shoulder with the opposite hand, maintaining a stable core.

    • Muscles Worked: Core, shoulders, triceps.

  6. Pistol Squats (Assisted if Needed)

    • Description: Perform a single-leg squat, using a wall or chair for balance if necessary. Alternate legs.

    • Muscles Worked: Quads, hamstrings, glutes, core.

  7. Burpees

    • Description: From a standing position, drop into a squat, kick your feet back into a plank, do a push-up, return to the squat, and jump up.

    • Muscles Worked: Full body.

  8. Glute Bridge March

    • Description: In a glute bridge position, lift one knee towards your chest, then alternate.

    • Muscles Worked: Glutes, hamstrings, core.

  9. Plank Jacks

    • Description: In a plank position, jump your feet out wide and then back together, like a horizontal jumping jack.

    • Muscles Worked: Core, shoulders, legs.

  10. Triceps Dips (using a chair or bench if available)

    • Description: Place your hands on the edge of a chair or bench, lower your body by bending your elbows, then push back up.

    • Muscles Worked: Triceps, shoulders, core.

Cool Down (3-5 minutes)

  • Stretching: Focus on hamstrings, quads, chest, shoulders, and back.

  • Deep Breathing: To lower your heart rate gradually.

This workout is designed to keep you moving, working all major muscle groups, and can be done anywhere!

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