A holiday workout routine might sound like something only fitness fanatics follow—but if your goal is to stay consistent year-round, it’s one of the most effective tools you can have.
Most people set out to train three times a week. It sounds reasonable: not too much, not too little. But what often happens over the course of a full year is a different story.
Let’s take a closer look at what really happens—and why maintaining a holiday workout routine can help you avoid constantly starting over.
A year is longer—and messier—than it looks
Let’s say someone wants to train three times per week. That adds up to 156 workouts a year.
But life, as we know, doesn’t always go according to plan.
In a typical year, this person might have:
- A couple of weeks in spring where they only train twice
- Two full weeks off due to illness
- Five weeks of holiday scattered across the year
- Several long weekends where training falls off
- And a few “too busy” weeks with only one or two sessions instead of three
That’s at least 35 missed sessions—and suddenly, that 3x/week goal becomes an average of closer to two. And two session on average is just not enough to stay fit let alone to build fitness.
This is where a well-planned holiday workout routine makes a big difference. Not because you should never rest—but because consistency beats intensity when it comes to long-term progress.
How a holiday workout routine keeps your momentum alive
Consistency isn’t built in the easy weeks. It’s built in the in-between moments—during travel, time off, and disrupted routines. That’s why staying active on holidays isn’t about being strict. It’s about maintaining momentum.
A good holiday workout routine doesn’t require a full gym or long sessions. It just requires a little structure and a bit of movement. 30 minutes is enough to stay in rhythm and avoid the dreaded “starting from scratch” feeling when you return.
The easiest holiday workout routine you’ll ever follow
At CrossFit Kreis 9, we’ve made this simple for you.
All members get access to our Travel Programming—a fully guided holiday workout routine you can follow anywhere, anytime.
Here’s what’s included:
- 5 short sessions per week
- Each takes just 30 minutes, start to finish
- Clear video instructions for every workout
- No equipment required
- No gym access needed
- Can be done in a hotel room, on a balcony, at the beach, in a parking lot—or wherever life takes you
Workouts can be bodyweight-only or use improvised gear like backpacks or water bottles. It’s designed to meet you where you are—literally—and keep you consistent when your normal routine isn’t available.
Why it’s worth it
If you’ve ever come back from a holiday and felt like everything is heavier, slower, and more difficult, you’re not alone. That’s what happens when we go from 100 to 0.
But even a few light workouts while you’re away can preserve your strength, energy, and confidence. You stay connected to your habits. You keep your body moving. You return feeling good—not guilty.
A holiday workout routine isn’t about punishment. It’s about protecting what you’ve already built.
So what should you do?
Next time a holiday is coming up, don’t wait until you’re back to restart your training. Instead, pack a pair of workout clothes, download your Travel Programming, hit the hotel gym, take a run on the beach or visit the local CrossFit gym, and treat your fitness like the lifestyle it is—not just a location.
Remember: your holiday can be restful and active.
You don’t have to choose between relaxation and movement—you can have both.
