Sharing a winter travel workout for ya. This is a super simple dumbbell circuit workout that you can do anywhere!
Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is off to a great start! We’re driving back from the Princess _ I’ll share the adventures in Friday Faves – and heading home for discovery calls and all of the holiday baking.
Today, I wanted to chat a bit about travel workouts and share a quick and fun one for you!
Traveling during the winter months can be magical… and also a little disruptive to your routine. Between flights, family time, cold weather, and being out of your normal environment, workouts can often be the first thing to go.
The good news is that you don’t need a full gym or hours of time to get in movement while traveling.
This winter travel workout is one of my go-to routines when I’m out of town. It’s quick, effective, and requires just one set of moderate dumbbells. You can do it in a hotel room, Airbnb, or even a small living space, and it hits your legs, glutes, core, and upper body while getting your heart rate up.
The goal isn’t to crush yourself; it’s to move your body, maintain strength, and feel good while traveling.
Why Strength Training While Traveling Matters
When you’re traveling (especially in winter), movement tends to drop, sleep can be off, and inflammation can creep up.
Short, full-body strength workouts can help:
Maintain muscle and metabolism
Improve circulation after long travel days
Support energy levels
Reduce stiffness and joint pain
Keep stress hormones in check
This circuit-style workout gives you all of that in under 30 minutes.
Warm-Up (5–7 Minutes)
Before jumping into the circuit, take a few minutes to warm up and get blood flowing.
You can choose:
Brisk walking (outside or treadmill)
Marching in place
Dynamic movements like:
Arm circles
Hip circles
Bodyweight squats
Walking lunges
Inchworms
Torso twists
The goal is to feel warm and prepped for your body.
Winter Travel Dumbbell Workout Circuit
You’ll complete this circuit leading with one side, then repeat it leading with the opposite side. That ensures balanced strength and core engagement.
Aim to complete 2–3 rounds per side, resting as needed between rounds.
1. Dumbbell Swings x 30
(Hold one dumbbell with both hands)
Form cues:
Feet hip-width apart
Hinge at the hips (not a squat)
Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes
The dumbbell should swing to chest height using momentum from your hips, not your arms
Keep your spine neutral and core engaged
Why I love it: Builds glutes, hamstrings, and power while elevating heart rate.
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