Shoulder Bridge
Work out your back and core with this great exercise, which requires less space than a single bed would occupy.
Plank
Give your abs the workout they need, no matter where you are! All you need is enough space to do push-ups, and you can perform both the “on elbow” and “on hands” variations of a plank.
Warrior III
For a core-toning, balance-improving, cellulite-fighting workout, this yoga position tops the list. All you need is a roughly 6-foot by 3-foot space, and you’ve got plenty of room for this awesome exercise.
Tricep Dip
All you need for this exercise is a raised surface on which to lean. A bed, chair or even a staircase will suffice. You can even do this workout on a flat floor! Tricep dips are one of the best exercises to give you those lean, mean triceps you want.
Superman
This great back exercise targets your lower back, as well as your butt. If you don’t have a yoga mat handy, you can use a blanket, carpet or any other flat surface.
Push-Up
Push-ups give your arms, shoulders and chest a good workout. This is another exercise that you can do anywhere, as long as you have a roughly 6-foot by 3-foot space. You can do military-style push-ups if your space is limited.
Chair Twist
This yoga exercise is amazing for shredding leg muscles, and it works out your core at the same time. With this exercise, you can target your abs, obliques, hips, butt and thighs very efficiently.
Side Plank
To really give your core muscles a good workout, try this pose that you can do anywhere. You don’t even need a mat for this exercise!
Squat Side Kick
This exercise is incredible for toning your legs, and you’ll find it’s surprisingly difficult once you pass the 15-rep mark. Give your hips, thighs and glutes a great workout almost anywhere.
Squat Calf Raises
Throw some calf raises in with your squats, and you’ll give your calves, glutes and thighs a workout.
Legs
Wall Sit:
Who needs a chair when there’s a wall? Slowly slide your back down a wall until the thighs are parallel to the ground. Make sure the knees are directly above the ankles and keep the back straight. Go for 60 seconds per set (or however long it takes to turn those legs to jelly). Need more fire? Add some bicep curls.
Lunge:
Stand with the hands on the hips and feet hip-width apart. Step the right leg forward and slowly lower your body until the right knee is close to or touching the floor and bent at least 90 degrees. Return to the starting position and repeat with the left leg. Try stepping back into the lunge for a different variation.
Clock Lunge: Time for a challenge. Complete a traditional forward lunge, then take a big step to the right and lunge again. Finish off the semicircle with a backwards lunge, then return to standing. And all that’s one rep! Aim for 10 reps and then switch legs.
Lunge-to-Row: Start by doing a normal lunge. Instead of bringing that forward leg back to the starting position, raise it up off the floor while lifting the arms overhead. The leg should remain bent at about 90 degrees. Add weights to really bring the heat.
Pistol Squat: There may be no gun permit necessary for this one, but it’s still no joke. Stand holding the arms straight out in front of the body, and raise the right leg, flexing the right ankle and pushing the hips back. Then lower the body while keeping the right leg raised. Hold (have fun with that), then return to standing.
Lunge Jump: Ready to impress some friends? Stand with the feet together and lunge forward with the right foot. Jump straight up, propelling the arms forward while keeping the elbows bent. While in the air, switch legs and land in a lunge with the opposite leg forward. Repeat and continue switching legs.
Curtsy Lunge: Let’s show a little respect. When lunging, step the left leg back behind the right, bending the knees and lowering the hips until the right thigh is almost parallel to the floor. Remember to keep the torso upright and the hips square.
Resistance Band Curls
Bring resistance bands with you wherever you travel. Break them out to do a few sets of curls in your hotel room, on the beach, or even while sitting and waiting.
Tree Pose
Finish of your “anywhere” workout with this simple pose, which stretches your entire body and improves your balance.
