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JUMP ROPE

I’m always on the go, and sometimes it’s difficult to find a gym or place to train away from home. The simple solution: I always pack my jump rope in my carry-on. There’s no excuse to miss a workout when the perfect piece of cardio equipment is right inside my suitcase. I can jump rope anywhere and never fail to get a killer workout. to burn fat, speed up metabolism, and get my heart rate up.

3-POUND DUMBBELLS 

Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn These portable muscle toners are another ideal piece of equipment to bring on the road. There are so many different ways to use them, but here are three of my favorites: 1. To tone my biceps, I hold the weights in front of my body (elbows off waist) and curl them in for 30 reps. 2. To keep the backs of my arms trim and tight, I do triceps extensions (). 3. Finally, I use these weights to do shoulder and postural work. This involves T’s, Y’s, and W’s, which are some of the most under-appreciated exercises (). JADE YOGA MAT Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I always say to my clients, “the only way you’ll do yoga is if your mat is with you.” It is very difficult to practice yoga in your home or on a vacation without a mat. The key is finding a good mat and keeping it in plain sight, not in the closet, under the bed, in your car, etc. I love because they use natural rubbers that lack heavy chemicals, which is refreshing when you’re breathing deeply duringyoga.   RESISTANCE BANDS Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn With just this one, lightweight, portable piece of equipment, you can tone every inch of your body, but I especially love them for any type of arm or butt workout. They’re so convenient–it’s easy to toss them in a bag and fit in a sculpting session anytime, anywhere. ( for a fat-frying workout.) SWISS BALL Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Adding a Swiaa ball, or physio ball, to your core workout is an easy way to engage more muscles so you challenge your entire body at once and fast-track your results. Try any variation of planks on the ball to strengthen your deepest core muscles—trust me, you’ll feel it right away! FOAM ROLLER Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn This is a very important piece of equipment for recovery, as it can help move the lactic acid out of your muscles and reduce soreness. I usually roll every night before bed, focusing on my quads, glutes, back, and lats. It doesn’t take long, feels great, and makes aworld of difference to your body. SHAKER BOTTLE Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I try to have a protein shake after every workout to quickly refuel, rebuild the muscles I’ve worked, and speed up recovery. I find it much easier to do this when I plan ahead and put one scoop of protein powder in my before I leave the house. This way, all I have to do is add water and I’m good to go! Need something more than plain protein powder and water? top trainers swear by. A PUMPED-UP PLAYLIST (IPOD) Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Great music makes a world of difference when it comes to your workout. A quick beat helps keep me moving in the gym and pushes me past my comfort zone. I also love to sing (even if I can’t really carry a tune) so I’m always updating my workout playlist to include all of the most popular songs on the radio. Music can also be a great motivator. to see my go-to playlist for when I don’t feel like going to the gym. It never fails to get me into training mode and make myworkout fun (and fly by)! CLEAN TOWEL Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Simple, yes, but few people think about having a nice clean towel on hand until it’s too late. This is a great way to avoid blemishes and keep your skin smooth. I take two towels when I work out—a small one to use during my workout and a big one for a post-session shower. And even if there’s no shower available, I wash my face in the sink to clean off sweat and grime and help maintain a beautiful complexion.

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