Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Exercises that Need No Equipment Perfect for Travelers

Here are exercises you can do anytime anywhere without equipment, these are great for home, but even better when you are on vacation, or traveling for work. They are simple yet effective and ready to do at anytime you can squeeze them in without having to pack any extra stuff.

1. Crunch


Lie down on the floor on your back with your feet up on the couch or chair Give support to your neck with the help of cushion. Place your behind as near as possible to the couch. Lock your elbows. Now slowly raise your head off the ground just a few inches. Hold on to the raised position for 2 seconds and then slowly come down.

Repeat this exercise 20 times to make one set. It will really build your abs and you will feel it.

2.  Raising your Toes and then coming down.

Stand on a floor flatfooted with toes pointing straight. Hold onto something to balance yourself. Now slowly, raise your toes as high as possible. Hold on for 2 seconds and come down very gently and slowly. Repeat it 20 times to make one set.

3. Push ups

Lie down on the floor facing towards the floor with your body weight on your palms.Now slowly; push your body up keeping your back straight and facing right ahead. Hold onto 2 seconds and then slowly bring your body back to the starting position.

Repeat it 5-10 times in the beginning and then try to practice this exercise 20 times per set.

4. Wall Squat

Stand straight with your back against the wall. Now, gently move your body down to the sitting position. Make sure your back is still against the wall.Hold on to 15 seconds and then gently move up keeping your back against the wall again.

Repeat it 5-10 times in the beginning and then try to practice this exercise 20 times per set.

It's an easy to follow exercise plan while you are away from home, and it will make you feel good for sticking to your fitness program away from home.