You are now ready for the Abs Wheel.  As I mentioned earlier, this multi-joint fitness tool works many major muscles including your abs, back, arms and shoulders.  For starting position, get on your hands and knees facing the ground.  Grip the Abs Wheel on both sides with your hands, keeping your arms fully extended and the wheel located right below your chest.  Take a look at your position.  At all times in this exercise, make sure the three points of contact with the floor are your knees, feet, and Abs Wheel.  Keep your buttocks erect to relieve the lower back, and keep your abs tight.  Begin to roll forward (away from your body) by extending your hips and flexing your shoulders until you reach your ‘Sticking Point’ (that point where it feels difficult to roll back). It is important to note here that this point varies from person to person and for each person as we develop strength.  At that sticking point you stop and roll back to start position.  Rep it to maximum or 25 reps (whichever comes first) for 3 sets resting 1 – 1½ minutes between each set.

  Classic push-ups can be done anywhere and are good for working out your chest, shoulders and arms.  For those that cannot do regular pushups with only feet and hands touching the floor, you can simplify the set by crossing your legs and keeping your knees on the floor.  Either way, perform 3 sets of 10-15 reps using different widths each time for variation.  For the first set, place your hands on the floor at shoulder width.  For the second set place your hands 2-3 inches wider than shoulder width and the third set 2-3 inches closer than shoulder width.

  For many of us business trips and (hopefully many) vacations are part of everyday life.  Since we have already successfully incorporated fitness into our daily routines there is no reason to have to choose one over the other. Working out is a way of life and should be handled when planning a trip like packing a toothbrush, finding an Internet connection or making dinner reservations.  Following this basic routine will not necessarily enhance your strength but will maintain your fitness momentum.  It will be easier for you to bounce back into your routine when returning home and travel right!