Tight Space Body Weight Workout
Hey everyone! Happy Thursday…the perfect day or jeans and a faded gray v-neck t-shirt, in my opinion. Well, that’s in an ideal world. Most of us work, which means that outfit more resembles Saturday duds you might walk around the Farmer’s Market in. 
In my work world, every day means workout clothes. I was excited to share some of my new Fila crops and sports bras yesterday (loving them!), and found myself wearing a new top again yesterday (and again, courtesy of my mom; thanks mom!) for a long day out.
Mikey and I left the house early yesterday as we had to share the car and make the most of our trips from appointment to appointment. After a meeting with a friend over coffee, I headed to a client’s house and Mikey to his office to work. One good workout, some lunch together and lots of time working in his office later, I found myself alone in a tight space while Mikey was out for his last meeting of the day. Since I live in my workout clothes and was now alone, I decided to move a little and get my workout on!
Post-workout in the office!
There is so much you can do in a small space, whether that be in a hostel or hotel while you’re traveling, in a quiet corner of the room while your kids are sleeping two doors down, or if you’re visiting someone in their home. This workout is all about toughing out the reps (and is based on this BodyRock workout), so crank the FitRadio (tell me you’ve heard of them and use their tunes to pump you up!), get a warm up in and start moving!
If you have access to weights, you can make almost every move harder by adding weight (think: squat or lunge with dumbbells in the “rack” position on your shoulders, hold a weight in front of your core during the sumo squat w/knee raise, etc). But this is designed for if you find yourself without equipment in a small space, so feel free to keep it body weight only – it’s certainly hard enough on it’s own!
Below is a video for those who like a visual of each move. In it I’m wearing my Fila gear (of course!) and New Balance on my feet (although I usually workout barefoot, I’ve been wearing shoes all day! #weird). Please note: my head is cut off a bit in the beginning – happened during the editing? – but you see my whole body for almost all of the video. Bear with me and stick with it to actually get some eye contact! (to see the film without the edges cut off, you can watch it here on my YouTube channel.)
Let me know if you give this workout a shot! Do you have any go-to workouts while traveling or if you find yourself in a tight space and without equipment?
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Tomorrow is a busy day...glad I've been able to squeeze workouts in here and there! No running this week as I think I'm catching what my in-laws had...my voice is so scratchy and heavy breathing hurts my throat! ;) So I've been sticking with quick, high intensity indoor workouts and feeling good. Hoping to squeeze some squats and push ups in a tight room tomorrow too!
Live well & be well friends, and have a healthy & happy Friday,
Bonnie
D5 Creation
great workout! going to try it!
was JUST thinking about making one of these last night! love it! can’t wait to try
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Fitness Friday 11
This looks like such a great workout! It would be great too if you were traveling
. Thanks for sharing!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..FLOW #4
As always, love your stuff Bonnie
Pinning your vid now!
Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted..Getting Out Of My Way
great workout! pinning it
Tara Burner recently posted..10 Minute Workout
Thanks for the workout. I agree that it sounds perfect for a hotel room.
Tiff recently posted..Challenge Update
Wow Bonnie…I just tried your workout with a client…30 reps is a ton for some of those exercises…we had to take breaks…thanks that was a good challenge.
Yesterday: 100 burpee/push-up/row/curl/press combo
100 KB Swings
100 lying down hips in the air butt squeezes
WOWEE! Tough workout…
Love you…you look cute in your new clothes!
Great workout!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Toni recently posted..Friday Favorites with a Tommie Copper Review
My friend Ashley recommended your blog! I love it! What a great workout!
Hey Bonnie, I hope you get feeling better!! Take good care of yourself
You are hardcore for working out in Mikey’s little office.. that’s awesome! I hope you guys have a great weekend. Thinking of you from Ontario!! xoxo
Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner recently posted..Turn it down and a hilly run
Awesome! Thanks, Tara!
Thanks, mom! Glad you tried it and liked it! Your workout looks awesome too…I’ll keep it in mind!
Thanks, Toni!
How neat, Heather…thanks for checking it out! Let me know if you give that workout a shot!
Thanks for the well-wishes, Sabrina! Thinking of YOU from Calgary!
So great – I appreciate that, Ericka!
It’s always good to have a tight space, no props workout on hand, hey Lindsay? Let me know if you make one!
You look awesome doing those reps–a tight space doesn’t hold you back!! Great video Bonnie!
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail recently posted..Tuesday Trainer & Happy Zzzzz’s
I am trying the workout tonight, I may have missed it but I don’t think the “pendulum” is included in the video.
Heather recently posted..Baby Unicorns
You’re right! I forgot that one! Yikes! …here’s a link to the move: http://youtu.be/Bd4Sjm57Z-o Go to 3:30 and that’s a pendulum.