The Travel Diary: Charlotte, NC

I was lucky enough to get some time away for Labor Day Weekend and went up to Charlotte, NC for a few days to visit with Lindsey and Nova. Any time we have together is precious, and I was so happy to finally hold Little Miss Nova in my arms!

Workouts are always a challenge when I travel. Whether I sleep in too long, or overindulge at the continental breakfast (Hampton Inn's hot breakfast spread is always so tempting), I never seem to make the gym as I planned. This time, I made my workout my priority- and that in itself is a small victory!

While The Hampton Inn in Uptown Charlotte had a fantastic fitness room (and an indoor pool that I will have to remember next time), I opted for a jog around the Queen City to see what I could see. Cardio has never been my friend so a few short blocks serves as a sufficient warm up at this point, so I was glad when I stumbled upon a set of stairs at the Time Warner Arena, Home of the Charlotte Hornets. I've done a lot of boot camps and worked with trainers outside, so I called upon that experience and came up with my own impromptu routine using the fixtures available. I was able to come up with a full body routine using the stairs, and a box/bench that was in the area.

I surprised myself with just how many exercises I could come up with! I guess its just one of those things- you never know until you try! What is your favorite impromptu workout when you travel?

XO,

Hattie

Fitness Routine Breakdown:

Stair Climb with alternating side lunges and a 1/2 turn jump at the top and

walking lunges at the bottom

Step Ups with glute kickback

(10 on each side)

Box Jumps (10)

Calf Raises (10)

Push Ups (10)

Triceps Dips (10)

*Repeat