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The Roaming Viking – The Dirty Motel Workout
As I write this blog I am sitting in Salt Lake City airport at 5:30 in the morning waiting another 4 hours to check-in to a flight that may or may not actually happen. My food options are slim at best, I have coffee and vending snack to choose from. To top that off, I am working on 25 hours without sleep. To say the least my body is not happy with the change of routine. But does this mean that I have to throw all my hard work out the window? Absolutely not, we have many options to choose from to help us condition and train while on the road, even in an airport. Lets break it down:
The Dirty Motel Workout:
Please note that playing Black Sabbath will dramatically improve results…
You can do this anywhere, anytime, just do it over the course of your day. Alternate the A and B workouts each day.
Workout A (Do 3 Times)
- Lunges (10)
- Toe Touches (10)
- Elevated Pushups (10)
- Single Leg Squat (10)
- Pushups (10)
- Prisoner Squat (10)
- Bulgarian Single Leg Squat (10)
- Pullups (10)
Workout B (Do 3 Times)
- 1-leg Deadlift (10)
- Step-ups (10)
- Slow Pushup (10)
- Prisoner Lunge (10)
- Side Plank (hold 20 seconds)
- Close-grip Pushups (10)
- Plank (hold 45 seconds)
The Diet:
This is the most important part so try to keep some discipline here.
When most people are removed from their home kitchen, fast food establishments and restaurants become the go-to places for eating quick. Eating on the road becomes a matter of convenience, which can be detrimental to your health and fitness.
When you initially arrive at your destination, your first stop should be a grocery or convince store. You can pick up things like fruits, canned tuna or chicken, all-natural peanut butter and whole wheat wraps to snack on throughout the day. But most importantly, grab the biggest bottle of water you can find. This way you can sip on water all day long and stay hydrated. If you have a lunch or dinner meeting at a restaurant you can always go for a simple steak with veggies and brown rice or a sweet potato. Eat as naturally as possible and avoid the temptation to stuff your face with a cheeseburger or pizza. It might take a little more effort but I promise you there are plenty of healty options if you look for them.
If you are really pressed for time, choose a quick and easy option that will deliver what you need such as a fruit and nut bar or protein shake (just make sure you don’t eat again 10 minutes later too). Thiswill give you the protein and other nutrients you need to keep full without taking in a whole mess of garbage calories. Plus these are easy to throw into your bag or briefcase before you leave your hotel room – this will guarantee you proper nutrition in any situation.
So now I’m off to do some lunges down the terminal… Stay focused on your goals and you will see the rewards.
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