SLM on Tour: Training Tips for Your European Getaway.

SLM on Tour: Training Tips for Your European Getaway.

With many SLM'ers jetting off to the northern hemisphere this winter, we thought we’d share some practical tips for staying active on holiday — especially when you find yourself on a sun-drenched Greek island with no gym in sight.
 

First things first: enjoy the rest
We get it — you train hard, you work hard, and time away from the grind is essential. A short break can do wonders for your body, mind, and nervous system. So don’t stress if you miss a few sessions.

That said, there’s a way to unwind without throwing all your hard work from the past six months out the window.
 

The Rule of Thumb: 1–2 to maintain, 3+ to grow

  • 1–2 sessions/week = maintain your current level of fitness

  • 3+ sessions/week = continue to progress, even while abroad

If you can aim for three 30-minute sessions per week, you’re golden. Combine that with all the steps you’ll likely be clocking (hello sightseeing!), and you’ll be in a better position than you think.
 

Your Holiday Workout Plan: Prison Training

No gym? No excuses.
Many European hotels have questionable gym setups — if any at all. That’s why we like to fall back on what we call “prison training”: no equipment, confined space, maximum effort.


Here’s the formula:

Warm-Up (5–10 mins)
Mobility work and dynamic stretches — get the body moving.

EMOM Workout (Every Minute On the Minute – 30 mins)
Pick 4 exercises + 1 rest minute:

  • Minute 1: Quality air squats

  • Minute 2: Chest-to-floor push-ups

  • Minute 3: Max effort sit-ups

  • Minute 4: Burpees (if you're feeling spicy)

  • Minute 5: Rest

Repeat 6 rounds total.

Swap in alternatives if needed:

  • Lunges instead of squats

  • Wall sit instead of burpees

  • Plank holds, mountain climbers, step-ups if you’ve got stairs

Got a small hotel gym? Great. Plug in dumbbells or resistance machines for variety — think light-to-moderate weights, high reps, short rest periods. Keep it intense, keep it simple.
 

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to train every day. But 2–3 hard, focused sessions paired with increased steps and movement throughout the day will keep your momentum alive.
 

Remember: Fitness doesn’t take a holiday — but it also doesn’t need to get in the way of one. Keep it simple, stay consistent, and come back stronger.
 

SLM — on tour ✈️
See you on the other side.


Founder | Jeremy Gleeson

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