Keeping In Shape While Traveling

Its tough enough for people to exercise and keep fit at home, how can you do it while away from home or traveling? Getting proper nutrition is tough and working out seems impossible so most people just give up - don't! I'm going to show you how to keep in shape while away from home. It doesn't matter if you are someone who has never worked out and wants to start getting in shape on vacation or you a experienced bodybuilder.

In this section, I'm going to assume you are traveling just with a rollerbag and have at most 8 ounces of room in your bag. Here is all we are going to pack:

• two straps
• 10' of rope
• long sticks cut from broom handle 

Beginning Workout Plan

If you are just starting out, the most important thing is to start out slowly so you don't get injured. It can take a year or more to get your muscles to the point where you can lift with 110% intensity - don't rush it, let your body slowly get used to the loads being placed on it
The only equipment you need to do these workouts is a pullup bar and a used weight set from a garage sale. Please don't waste money on new equipment, you can get it used for pennies on the dollar from craigslist. For a used weight set, expect to pay 10 cents to 50 cents per pound. If you cant find a used weight set then you can buy a new weight set but don't pay more than $1/lb!. You can make your own pullup bar with $5 of metal toprail from a hardware store or buy a no-mar, door mount pullup bar.

Remember, your muscles don't care if your weights are new, shiny, and chrome or rusty, used, and cast iron - don't waste money on new stuff, buy used and save money!

If you have never lifted weights before and want to get started at home this video is a great way to get started!

Advanced Workout Plan

If you have been lifting more than a year then you are advanced.  Please remember that this is just one suggested routine.  As an advanced bodybuilder you realize that you have to mix up your routine constantly.  Its your job to constantly try different exercises and techniques to maximize your progress.  As an advanced bodybuilder you push yourself hard during your workouts and workout so intensely that it takes your body a long time to recover so you only work out each bodypart once each week.
 
The only equipment you need to do these workouts is a pullup bar and a used weight set from a garage sale. If you cant find a used set then you can buy a new weight set but don't pay more than $1/lb!. If you have lots of money and very little space then consider these adjustable 45 lb Powerblocks/90 lb Powerblocks, but they are really expensive. You can make your own pullup bar with $5 of metal toprail from a hardware store or buy a no-mar, door mount pullup bar.

Intermediate Workout Plan

If you have been lifting more than 6 months, an intermediate routine is appropriate for you.  At this stage you have the feel for the exercises and are starting to push yourself harder so you get sore the day after the workout.  Because you are pushing yourself harder, it takes you longer to recover between workouts so only work each body part once a week to allow the muscles time to rebuild themselves. You need very little equipment for these workouts, just a used set of dumbbells and maybe a protein supplement if you don't have time for 6 real meals a day.
The only equipment you need to do these workouts is a pullup bar and a used weight set from a garage sale. Please don't waste money on new equipment, you can get it used for pennies on the dollar from craigslist. For a used weight set, expect to pay 10 cents to 50 cents per pound. If you cant find a used weight set then you can buy a new weight set but don't pay more than $1/lb!. You can make your own pullup bar with $5 of metal toprail from a hardware store or buy a no-mar, door mount pullup bar.
Remember, your muscles don't care if your weights are new, shiny, and chrome or rusty, used, and cast iron - don't waste money on stuff, buy used and save money!