With the holiday season coming up on its last stretch, many of us might be wondering if we’ll have to abandon our fitness goals while we travel around to meet with friends and family. It’s easy to give up and forget working out altogether when we’re stuck in a hotel or guest room and away from our normal routine. But just because you don’t have access to a gym or equipment does not mean you can’t workout effectively.

Starting off, if you can bring a laptop with you and access the Internet, then there’s no reason why you can’t join me in the ZGYM! Place the computer on a bed, nightstand, or dresser, and select a workout. It’s as easy as that!

But I know what you might be thinking-

That sounds great, but my hotel doesn’t have a gym.

If you don’t go to a gym at home, what makes a hotel any different? There’s no reason why you can’t workout in your hotel room! I’ve done it before- Boston, Las Vegas, Idaho– and I always feel good after I’m done. I’m less stiff, cranky, and achy, and overall a happy camper. Here’s a quick Hotel Workout if you’re short on ideas.

And don’t let your environment intimidate you! Even the smallest space is big enough for you to workout in, as I’ve shown in this Small Space Bodyweight Workout.

But what if I don’t have any equipment?

Trust me, it’s not impossible to train effectively without equipment. Your body is your own gym. And I’ve got you covered- there are tons of bodyweight-only routines for you to do. You can also try one or a combination of the following series that require zero equipment:

Bodyweight Beginner Series

Body Crush

Legs Like a Dancer

Power Yoga

If you don’t have access to the ZGYM, then write down some of these routines on a piece of paper and take them with you. Or create your own workouts! To help you get started, here are 30 Bodyweight Exercises for you to use. If you know how to do this right, then you’ll definitely be keeping yourself in amazing shape. Play around with different sets, times, repetitions, and combinations.

But I’m on vacation! I don’t want to think about working out!

As crazy as this sounds, you’ll actually feel energized after doing a workout despite being out on the road. Our body likes to move, and as I’ve written about before, exercise is great for our mental health. Beyond burning calories and shaping our body, exercise also helps us to relax, focus, and feel good. The holidays tend to stress many of us out as it is, so why not do something that gives you multiple benefits? Don’t look to exercise as punishment- see it as a reward! You’re investing in your health and well-being, and looking good is just a great side effect.

Don’t let your travels keep you down! It’s your body, and your rules. Stay consistent with these tips, and let me know how you stay in shape while on the go or during the holidays.

(PS- if you have room, pack some exercise clothes! That way you’ll have a reminder to stay consistent with your training. If you’re looking for something different, functional, and fashionable, then try out my new active wear line!)