With payday looming I’m already spending the “virtual money” in my head. I would love a good holiday due to the awful summer we’ve had here in the UK, but that means I need some luggage! If it’s not one thing it’s the other :)

But what about my fitness routine?! That can’t go out of the window?! So this raises the question, what should I take with me for maintaining my fitness levels and keeping up my exercise routine if I go away?

Well here at home I live by one item of awesome fitness equipment; a skipping rope! This is one vital piece of equipment you can’t overlook in your training arsenal.
Any sort of weights equipment is a big no, no, until I get my own private jet I’m not paying excess baggage for something that’s not vital! This brings me onto a handy little tip.

When you go abroad, you can buy HUGE water bottles from most local supermarkets! Go get a couple of those and there you go! Two instant dumbbell/kettleballs for your holiday. They’re not going to be very heavy, but still, boost up the repetitions and you can get a good workout done! And it’s better than nothing!

I’ve also had a look at the “Powerballs” that you can buy online, from what I’ve seen these condition your arm by vibrating and you’ve got to try and hold the “Powerball” still as it vibrates in your hand. They certainly look interesting and work along the same lines as the powerplate machines.

Maybe I’ll invest in a powerball sometime this week!