Stay Fit Even on Vacation

Go on vacation. Enjoy the beach, being around family or traveling the world. However, you don't have to blow your diet or give up your exercise while on vacation. Below are exercises you can do to stay fit and active even while on vacation and the best part is no equipment is necessary.

Here’s a list of 10 effective bodyweight exercises that collectively target all the major muscle groups—upper body, lower body, core, and posterior chain—plus a sample full-body routine you can do anywhere, even on vacation. No excuses not to stay active.

Do 3–4 rounds of the following circuit:

Exercise	Reps/Time	Notes
1. Bodyweight Squats	15–20 reps	Go slow and deep, keep form
2. Push-Ups	10–15 reps (modify on knees if needed)	Chest & triceps
3. Lunges	10 reps per leg	Step far, stay upright
4. Mountain Climbers	30 seconds	Quick pace, tight core
5. Glute Bridges	15–20 reps	Pause at top for 1–2 secs
6. Pike Push-Ups	8–12 reps	Targets shoulders
7. Side Plank	20–30 sec per side	Lift hips, stay aligned
8. Superman Hold	Hold 30 seconds	Squeeze back & glutes
9. Burpees	10–15 reps	Explosive movement
10. Plank	Hold 45–60 seconds	Stay solid, don’t sag

Rest: 30–60 seconds between exercises, 1–2 minutes between rounds.

Optional Variations

• Beginner: 2 rounds, more rest, modify push-ups and burpees.

• Advanced: 4+ rounds, minimal rest, add jump squats, explosive push-ups, or longer plank holds.