🦾 Road Warrior Reality: Your Holiday Travel Doesn't Have to Kill Your Gains

Hey Insider, Let me give you a real glimpse into my next 5 weeks: Dallas for a software company's SKO, 3 days home, Jamaica for a week, quick pit stop home, LA for 7 days, one night in my bed, then Virginia.

This is what peak travel season looks like. Your schedule might be different, but the challenge is the same.

The Real-World Game Plan

Here's exactly how I'm tackling each leg:

Dallas SKO (6 Days)

• Found a real gym 0.8 miles from hotel

• Early sessions before 8 AM kickoff

• Protein bars packed for between-session fuel

• Water bottle refill during every break

Jamaica Vacation (7 Days)

• Resort gym scouted (basic but workable)

• Morning sessions after breakfast with my family

• Protein prioritized at buffet meals

• Active recovery through swimming

Los Angeles (7 Days)

• Day pass arranged at commercial gym

• Flexible training window (meetings vary)

• Restaurant research for protein options

• Extra focus on sleep quality

The No-Excuse Arsenal

Look, having a well-equipped gym nearby is great, but banking on perfect conditions is a recipe for failure.

After 200+ days on the road, I've learned that the best workout plan is the one you can execute anywhere, anytime.

Here are my three go-to workouts that have kept me strong through countless hotel stays, delayed flights, and packed schedules.Hotel Room Hero (15 minutes)

4 rounds:

• 20 bodyweight squats

• 15 push-ups

• 10 burpees

• 30-second plank

Basic Gym Beast (30 minutes)

5 rounds:

• 10 dumbbell squats

• 8 dumbbell rows

• 12 kettlebell swings

• 10 dumbbell push press

Full Facility Crusher (45 minutes)

When you find that perfect gym:

• Heavy squats 5x5-8

• Deadlifts 3x5-8

• Bench press 4x8-12

• Pull-ups 3 sets to near failure

Real Talk: Business Impact

“But I'm traveling for business, not fitness." I hear this all the time.

Here's what those people miss: your physical performance directly impacts your sales performance.

Let me show you exactly how maintaining your fitness routine during travel translates to better business outcomes.

Why this matters:

• 8 AM SKO presentation? Clear head from morning workout

• 6-hour strategy session? Sustained energy from protein timing

• Late client dinner? Recovery plan ready

• Early flight? No-excuse hotel room circuit

The Travel Success Stack

Success leaves clues. After years of trial and error, I've developed a system that works regardless of location, schedule, or conditions.

This isn't about perfection - it's about proven processes that keep you on track when everything else is in flux.

Pre-Trip Prep

• Book hotels near gyms

• Pack protein backup

• Download workout templates

• Set non-negotiable times

Daily Execution

Morning:

• Movement minimum (30 mins)

• Protein breakfast

• Double water intake

Evening:

• Next day prep

• Magnesium/zinc

• Success log

Common Danger Zones

Want to know what really derails most road warriors? It's not the lack of equipment or time - it's predictable situations they're not prepared for. I've fallen into every one of these traps, and now I'll show you how to avoid them.

1. The SKO Social Scene

• Solution: Morning training non-negotiable

• Protein before cocktail hour

• Water between drinks

• Early exit strategy

2. Vacation Mode

• Solution: Family-first timing

• Activity-based fun

• Buffer day planning

• Acceptance over perfection

3. Back-to-Back Travel

• Solution: Simplified expectations

• Recovery prioritization

• Sleep quality focus

• Stress management

The Sales Fit Challenge 💪💼

This travel season:

1. Map your training locations for each stop

2. Pack your protein strategy

3. Set your non-negotiable minimums

4. Share wins with #RoadWarriorFit

Remember: Perfect is the enemy of consistent. Choose consistency every time.

Stay Sales Fit!

Win the Day!

Ken Lundin