How Do You Keep Fit While Away? (Without a Bike)

[wolfie2]

Try this book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Royal-Canadian-Exercise-Physical-Fitness/dp/1626545480?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Deadloss]

Resistance bands. Not as good as using free weights but a great compromise when travelling.
An example.

 

[Deadloss]

The words “An examples in my previous post are a hyperlink, not sure it came through ok as expected.

 

[steve69]

At home, I have a mini gym; treadmill, rower, spinning bike, dumbells and slam balls. When we're away, it's difficult to keep my cardio and strength training going. So, how do you guys maintain your cardio and strength while away? I don't take a bike with me, so I'm looking at ways to keep fit while in the MH or a hotel room (without a fitness room). I'd like to be able to do a full body workout in a very small space. Is it achievable or am I searching for the Holy Grail?

Do you remember those "Bullworkers" you used to be able to buy back in the '70s & 80's?
Can you still get them?
I used one back then following a shoulder injury and it worked very well in my recovery from that.

 

[HKF]

The words “An examples in my previous post are a hyperlink, not sure it came through ok as expected.

I got it

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[HKF]

Do you remember those "Bullworkers" you used to be able to buy back in the '70s & 80's?
Can you still get them?
I used one back then following a shoulder injury and it worked very well in my recovery from that.

Crikey, you mean the ones that ripped your nipples off? Or the ones that suddenly sprung open and upwards and knocked your teeth out?? Oh, 'ow it made oi larf

 

[Terry242]

I use cycling and walking but as you say, not for you.
So, legs - simple squats, sit on a kitchen table type chair and stand up. Sets of 10 at a time. Or walk up and down steps/stairs. To engage more CV, climb faster.
Chest/shoulders/arms - press ups. If your not very good, start on your
knees. Sets of 10.
Core - sit-ups and plank, again, sets of 10.

Its very basic but will see you through, the easier they get, the more reps you do or the faster you go.

I'm in Spain at the moment and I use rubber bands, they're cheap on Amazon. There's loads of guides on YouTube.

Terry

 

[HKF]

I use cycling and walking but as you say, not for you.
So, legs - simple squats, sit on a kitchen table type chair and stand up. Sets of 10 at a time. Or walk up and down steps/stairs. To engage more CV, climb faster.
Chest/shoulders/arms - press ups. If your not very good, start on your
knees. Sets of 10.
Core - sit-ups and plank, again, sets of 10.

Its very basic but will see you through, the easier they get, the more reps you do or the faster you go.

I'm in Spain at the moment and I use rubber bands, they're cheap on Amazon. There's loads of guides on YouTube.

Terry

Thank you To be fair, it's not stuff I don't know but sometimes I can't see the wood for the trees!! I just need pointers and then I'm ok. This has given me good ideas, even for doing things inside the MH where space is limited. Thank you x

 

[L' Hobo]

Tai Chi is good but at it's proper combat speed, not slowly OR,
Take your toolbox and change a couple of tyres daily!

 

[PaddyM]

If you are that serious about it find a gym.

That’s my advise , day or weekly passes are invariably available.

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[HKF]

That’s my advise , day or weekly passes are invariably available.

I'm often a long way from the nearest gym and often without transport if my husband has gone off with whatever vehicle we're in.

 

[Pappy]

Keeping fit while away isn’t rocket science. Just keep active with whatever suits you. Everyone is different.

 

[Ridgeway]

I would try something different. Do the cardio when you can and do something else better suited to what you have around you, cardio is only part of what we really need to do.

I travel 2-3 days a week for work and most days i do yoga type routines for 15-20mins each morning, the app i use is called Dynamic Cyclist. It’s a paid app but very good. You just need a tablet and ideally some headphones and not even a yoga mat although it is nicer if the floor is laminate wood.

If i must do cardio when I’m away then i use my skipping rope, and there are plenty of good routines and apps for that as well. It’s surprising how much skipping takes out of you

PS: don’t laugh at the yoga, I’m a bald Mancunian and even I’ve got over my Rosemary Conley fears

 

[Ingwe]

I aim for 3x 6-8km runs a week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The rest days in between are important. After 10 minute warm-down exercises, I do 40 push-ups and a couple of core-strengthening exercises. Now it’s autumn, I no longer feel the need to go for my runs at sunrise so tend to go at 8:00 a.m. when finished, I love having the whole day still ahead.

 

[Terry242]

Thank you To be fair, it's not stuff I don't know but sometimes I can't see the wood for the trees!! I just need pointers and then I'm ok. This has given me good ideas, even for doing things inside the MH where space is limited. Thank you x

Don't over-think it.
As my Sgt. Magor used to say.... KISS
Keep it simple stupid.

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[HKF]

I aim for 3x 6-8km runs a week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The rest days in between are important. After 10 minute warm-down exercises, I do 40 push-ups and a couple of core-strengthening exercises. Now it’s autumn, I no longer feel the need to go for my runs at sunrise so tend to go at 8:00 a.m. when finished, I love having the whole day still ahead.

Before I was ill for 3 years, I used to run Monday (2 mile Tempo, Fartlek or Hill Training), Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (LSR up to 13 miles). I went spinning on Tuesdays and Thursdays and also did Karate on Fridays. Saturday was my rest day. However, since being ill and recovering from major surgery, I've lost my confidence to go running (or even walking) on my own. I wish I could. I still run shorter distances on my treadmill at home, as well as spinning, rowing and weights but just struggling to continue while I'm away (which is quite often). Some of the replies on here have given me ideas and sparked the enthusiasm (and kick up the bum) that I needed

 

[Tinker2]

GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar set 2.0 + App Bundle

The GYMPROLUXE comes with everything you need to complete a full-body workout from the comfort of your own home.

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You won't be disappointed.

 

[HKF]

GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar set 2.0 + App Bundle

The GYMPROLUXE comes with everything you need to complete a full-body workout from the comfort of your own home.

www.gymproluxestore.com

You won't be disappointed.

Thanks but I don't have a smartphone or use apps

 

[Tinker2]

Thanks but I don't have a smartphone or use apps

You don't need one.

 

[HKF]

You don't need one.

Ah, ok. It's says .........+ APP Bundle , so i assumed you needed one. I'll take a look

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[CazPaul]

I use small dumbbells to swing/shadow box with, I have 2 sets, a small 2 kg and a bit heavier 4kg set, excellent for muscle tone and a bit of resistance training plus they don’t weigh much.
You can do it outside the van, even inside depending on the space available.