{"id":208270,"date":"2025-06-23T17:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/208270\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T17:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:59:10","slug":"forget-the-gym-build-full-body-strength-with-this-equipment-free-15-minute-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/208270\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget the gym \u2014 build full-body strength with this equipment-free 15-minute workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I go on holiday, working out isn\u2019t a priority for me. However, I do like to give myself the option, so I often pack a pair of my <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-running-shoes\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-running-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best running shoes<\/a> into my luggage for either a run or a quick visit to the hotel gym.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m heading to Portugal next week and staying in a rental apartment, so with no gym available, I\u2019ve been on the hunt for a no-equipment strength workout I can do from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>One trainer who never lets me down when I need a quick and effective home-friendly workout is <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kayla_itsines\/?hl=en&amp;g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kayla_itsines\/?hl=en&amp;g=5\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\">Kayla Itsines<\/a>. With nearly 16 million <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/instagram\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> followers, I know I\u2019m not the only one who loves her content. That\u2019s where I came across her travel-friendly full-body workout, and it went straight into my saved posts.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p>It includes six moves performed across three sets, which might sound like a lot, but the full routine only takes 15 minutes to complete. I gave it a test run before packing and found it quick, effective and surprisingly energizing.<\/p>\n<p>As I\u2019m an early riser. Even on holiday, I\u2019ll likely be doing this routine out on the balcony before everyone else wakes up. That said, it\u2019s the kind of workout you could easily squeeze in during a midday siesta or before heading out for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Watch Kayla Itsines&#8217; Full-Body Travel-Friendly Strength Workout<\/p>\n<p>There are six exercises involved, all demonstrated by Itsines in the post above. It&#8217;s worth watching her video so you can note the correct form.<\/p>\n<p>Each exercise is listed below. You&#8217;ll spend 30 seconds on each move, so make sure to do this on each side for the unilateral exercises and don&#8217;t forget to do all three rounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double-pulse sumo squat, 30-sec<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glute kickback, 60-sec (30-sec per side)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire hydrant, 60-sec (30-sec per side)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Commando, 30-sec<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hover-to-plank, 30-sec<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ab bike, 30-sec<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What are the benefits of this workout?<\/p>\n<p>Itsines&#8217; routine is proof that you don\u2019t need a gym or a lot of time to get a solid full-body workout in. With six simple bodyweight moves repeated across three rounds, it targets your major muscle groups and gets your heart rate up in just 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll kick things off with <strong>double-pulse sumo squats<\/strong>, a lower-body move that works your inner thighs and glutes while building strength and stability in your hips.<\/p>\n<p>Then it&#8217;s into <strong>glute kickbacks<\/strong> and <strong>fire hydrants<\/strong>, which isolate the glutes and help improve balance, especially since you\u2019ll be working one side at a time.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>commando<\/strong> and <strong>hover-to-plank<\/strong> combo brings in upper-body strength and core control, challenging your shoulders, arms and abs. Finally, <strong>ab bikes<\/strong> round things off with a burst of core work that also gives your obliques some attention.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s quick, this type of session helps you build functional strength \u2014 the kind you use in everyday movements like climbing stairs, bending, or carrying things. As it\u2019s bodyweight-based, you\u2019re not just building muscle, but also working on your balance, mobility and endurance.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of core activation, unilateral work (where you focus on one side at a time) and full-body engagement means you\u2019re training in a balanced way that can help reduce injury risk and support long-term strength goals, too.<\/p>\n<p>More from Tom&#8217;s Guide<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When I go on holiday, working out isn\u2019t a priority for me. 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