3 Quick Hotel-Gym Circuits for a Lean, Toned Beach Body

3 Quick Hotel-Gym Circuits for a Lean, Toned Beach Body

Stuck in a hotel gym with only basic dumbbells and a resistance band? No problem! These three efficient circuits sculpt a lean, toned silhouette—and even give your glutes a boost—all in under 30 minutes. Perfect for mornings on the move or a sunset sweat session before dinner. Let’s make every rep count!

Upper-Body Blast

1. Upper-Body Blast

  • Dumbbell Push-Press — 3×12 reps
    Light–moderate dumbbells, slight leg drive, press overhead.
  • Bent-Over Dumbbell Row — 3×12 per side
    Hinge hips, pull to ribcage, squeeze shoulder blades.
  • Resistance-Band Face Pull — 3×15 reps
    Anchor band at eye level, pull toward forehead.
  • Overhead Triceps Extension — 3×12 reps
    One dumbbell, both hands, extend behind head.

▶️ Repeat the circuit with 30–45s rest between exercises.

Lower-Body Power

2. Lower-Body Power

  • Goblet Squat — 3×15 reps
    Dumbbell at chest, sit back into heels.
  • Walking Lunge — 3×12 per leg
    Step forward, keep torso upright.
  • Single-Leg RDL — 3×10 per side
    Balance on one leg, hinge to target hamstrings.
  • Glute Bridge — 3×20 reps
    Drive hips up, squeeze glutes, hold 2s top.

▶️ Move swiftly through each, 30–45s rest between.

Core & Cardio Finish

3. Core & Cardio Finish

  • Mountain Climbers — 3×30s
    Drive knees to chest, keep hips low.
  • Plank-to-Push-Up — 3×10 reps
    From forearm plank, press up one arm at a time.
  • Russian Twist — 3×20 total
    Lean back, feet lifted, twist with light weight.
  • High-Knee March — 3×30s
    Lift knees high, pump arms for cardio burn.

▶️ Keep rest under 30s for a solid finisher.

Ready to train smarter and travel lighter? These circuits prove you don’t need fancy machines to get a beach-ready body. Stay tuned for our top packing-light tips—coming soon!

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