Easy Summer Vacation Workouts

Marquette Physical Therapy
Jun 17
2 min read

Contributed by: Marquette Physical Therapy

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Vacation is a time to relax, recharge, and soak up the sun—but that doesn’t mean your fitness routine has to take a back seat. Whether you're at the beach, in the mountains, or visiting family, a little movement each day can keep your body feeling strong, energized, and injury-free.

And the best part? You don’t need a gym, fancy equipment, or even much time. Here are a couple quick and fun summer vacation workouts you can sneak in between adventures.

Morning Mobility Flow

Start your day with this gentle full-body warm-up:

Arm circles - 30 seconds each direction
Field Goal Openers - 15x
Cat / Cow - 30 seconds
World’s greatest - 5x each side

Great for: stiffness, posture, lubricating joints to keep them mobile throughout the day!

Beach or Balcony Bodyweight Burner

Try this mini circuit 2-3 times:

Squats 15x
Wall / Counter Push-ups 15x
Backwards lunge - 10 ea leg (hold chair for balance if needed)
Knee plank - 2x30” hold

Strengthens legs, arms, and core using only body weight

Bonus: Vacation Activity Hacks

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Take a lap at the airport before you sit hours on a flight.
Do heel raises while brushing your teeth.
Go for a morning or sunset walk—aim for 15–30 minutes.

Final Thoughts

As a physical therapist, I always encourage consistency over intensity. Even just 10–15 minutes of intentional movement can make a difference in how you feel—physically and mentally. It keeps your joints happy, your muscles strong, and your energy up so you can enjoy every moment of your trip.

Remember: vacation is about joy and balance. Keep it light, keep it fun, and keep moving!

Wishing you a strong, active, and joy-filled summer!

Marquette Physical Therapy has two locations - Leawood & De Soto, KS. We treat one-on-one with a focus on manual therapies with specialties in Graston Technique™, Dry Needling, Pelvic Floor, Vestibular/Concussion, golf, and diagnostic ultrasound.

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