How to Stay Fit on Vacation: Simple CrossFit Travel Workouts

Planning a trip but don’t want to lose your fitness momentum? We get it. At CrossFit Sweat Shop in Walnut Creek, we hear this all the time: you’re headed on vacation, and suddenly the idea of working out feels overwhelming or unrealistic. The good news? It doesn’t have to be.

Here’s how to keep moving while still enjoying your trip, with easy-to-follow CrossFit travel workouts and mindset tips from our coaches.

1. Use What You Have

Whether you’re at a hotel, Airbnb, or campsite, there’s always a way to stay active.

• Hotel gyms: If there’s a rack of dumbbells (even up to just 35 lbs), you’re set.
• Camping or road-tripping? Pack light with a kettlebell, sandbag, or even just a jump rope.

The key? Keep it simple. Your workouts don’t need to be fancy to be effective.

2. Keep It Short & Simple

Vacation workouts should complement your trip—not take over your schedule. Aim for:

• 5-minute warm-up
• 20-minute workout

Plan a few go-to workouts based on the equipment available. Having a plan removes the guesswork and helps you stay consistent.

3. Don’t Overthink Your Workout

Worried about missing equipment? Don’t be. Swap movements as needed:

• No pull-up bar? Do dumbbell rows.
• No cardio machine? Go for a run or grab a jump rope.
• No barbell? Use dumbbells or switch to bodyweight movements.

At CrossFit Sweat Shop, we post daily Hotel/Travel workouts on Beyond the Whiteboard that require minimal or no equipment. The goal is simple: just keep moving.

4. Drop In Somewhere New

If you’re away for longer and missing the barbell, drop in at a local CrossFit gym. Most are super welcoming to visitors, and dropping into a new gym can offer:

• Fresh coaching cues
• New warm-up drills
• A unique training environment

Our coaches have worked out everywhere from open-air gyms in Kauai to snow-covered gyms in Truckee—and every time, it’s an experience worth having.

Want to experience a welcoming community when you’re back in town? Book a drop-in at CrossFit Sweat Shop in Walnut Creek!

Why Vacation Workouts Matter

One week off? No problem. But skip two or three weeks, and you might feel it—especially in your strength work. Beyond physical benefits, many of us simply feel better after a workout. It clears your head, boosts your mood, and lets you enjoy your vacation more.

Quick CrossFit Travel Workout Ideas

Here are a few examples to get you started:

Workout 1:

• 3 rounds for time:
  • 20 dumbbell goblet squats
  • 15 dumbbell push presses
  • 10 burpees

Workout 2:

• AMRAP 15 minutes:
  • 200m run
  • 20 jump rope singles (or jumping jacks)
  • 10 dumbbell rows (each arm)

Workout 3:

• For time:
  • 100 air squats
  • 75 sit-ups
  • 50 push-ups
  • 25 burpees

Need More Ideas?

Check the Hotel/Travel workouts posted daily for our members at Beyond the Whiteboard. Or, if you’re back in Walnut Creek and looking to get back into full workouts, book a drop-in at CrossFit Sweat Shop — our coaches are always ready to help you get moving again.

Book a Drop-In at CrossFit Sweat Shop Walnut Creek

Traveling through Walnut Creek? Come experience a supportive community and professional coaching at CrossFit Sweat Shop. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, we’re here to help you stay consistent on your fitness journey.

Click here to book your drop-in today!