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Stay Active on the Go: 6 Road Trip Workouts to Keep You Moving

Are you hitting the open road soon? Don’t let your fitness goals take a backseat! These six exercises will help you stay active, stretch your legs, and burn calories, all while enjoying the scenic views.

Rear-ender: A Cardio Boost to Start Your Day

Before you fuel up on coffee, get your heart rate up with this quick and effective exercise. Stand about a foot away from the back of your car, keeping your chest lifted and core tight. Lift your right knee high and tap your right toe on the bumper. Quickly switch to your left knee and repeat, aiming for 3 sets of 20 reps.

Suitcase Swing: Engage Your Core and Glutes

Turn your luggage into a workout buddy! Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart, holding your suitcase with both hands. Take a slight bend in your knees, push your booty back, and drive through your heels, squeezing your glutes forward. Try 3 sets of 15 reps.

Modification: Suitcase Deadlift

If your suitcase doesn’t fit between your legs, try a deadlift instead. Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, holding your suitcase in front of your body. Keeping your spine neutral and knees slightly bent, push your hips back and slowly lower the suitcase until it touches the ground. Bring your hips forward to raise back up to the starting position. Do 15 reps and aim for 3 sets.

Bumper Push-up: Strengthen Your Upper Body

Find a safe spot to pull over and get in a quick workout. Place your hands about shoulder-width apart on the bumper, stepping your feet back into an elevated plank. Bend your elbows to 90 degrees, lowering your chest, and then press away from the car, repeating for 3 sets of 15 reps.

Windshield Wiper Reverse Leg Lift: Tone Your Glutes

Take a break from driving to clean your windshield and squeeze in some exercise. Stand with a slight bend in your standing leg, reaching forward with the squeegee. Lift your opposite leg behind you, squeezing to engage your glutes, and return to the starting position. Try 3 sets of 15 reps on each leg.

Parking Lot Sprint: Get Your Heart Rate Up

Make the most of your pit stops with a quick sprint session. Find a safe, open space and set a distance about six cars long. Sprint down and back five times to get your heart rate up and boost your metabolism!

Modification: Tire Tap

Short on space? Try tire taps instead! Start at your driver’s side front tire in a crouched position. Jump off your left foot, using your arms and right leg to propel your body toward the back tire. Land softly on the ball of your right foot and repeat on the other side. Aim for 20 jumps.

Freeway Crunch: Stay Active from the Passenger Seat

Don’t have any stops coming up? You can still get in a workout from the passenger seat! Place your hands behind your head, with elbows out to the sides. Lift your left knee and lower your right elbow, rotating at your core so they meet each other. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, aiming for 50 double-count crunches every 5 minutes.

Remember, staying active on the go doesn’t have to be a challenge. Try these exercises on your next road trip and stay on track with your fitness goals!