# Vacation hotel gym **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [October 12, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683 "2020-10-12T12:13:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Roamer321](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/roamer321/32/1386_2.png) [@Roamer321](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Roamer321)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/1 "2020-10-12T12:13:58Z")
I am in week 4.3 of the Beginners Template. I am going on vacation for 5 days which is two of my 3 days per week that I workout. The hotel looks like it has a gym with free weights, a cable machine, and several weight stack machines. What do? ---
**Author:** ![LeahBBM](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/leahbbm/32/17_2.png) [@LeahBBM](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/LeahBBM)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/2 "2020-10-12T12:51:43Z")
Hope you have a great time away! If by free weights, you mean barbels, then you can lift. However many gyms don’t have barbells, and I assume those are DBs. You could likely get two training days done at home, squeezing one in before you go and one after, training with fewer rest days those two weeks. And then at the hotel, you can do cardio and GPP. Or you can use DBs to rig together some training like goblet squats, RDLs, bench, and press. And then you enjoy it all! ---
**Author:** ![Roamer321](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/roamer321/32/1386_2.png) [@Roamer321](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Roamer321)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/3 "2020-10-16T20:19:47Z")
Thanks a lot Leah for your reply! I did two workouts here in the hotel gym in Savannah. I just adapted what I was supposed to do to DB’s. We had a great time and did a lot of walking. If you ever have a chance you should visit Savannah. ---
**Author:** ![aristarh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/aristarh/32/1335_2.png) [@aristarh](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/aristarh)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/4 "2021-07-27T16:11:44Z")
None of my hotels have ever had a good gym. ---
**Author:** ![buratinio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/buratinio/32/672_2.png) [@buratinio](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/buratinio)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/5 "2021-08-16T09:17:25Z")
Hotel with a gym is always nice. ---
**Author:** ![miratonald](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a3d4f5/32.png) [@miratonald](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/miratonald)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/6 "2023-06-15T14:14:12Z")
This is already a very old topic but that’s great that your hotel has a gym with various equipment options. ---
**Author:** ![elenqx50](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/elenqx50/32/1429_2.png) [@elenqx50](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/elenqx50)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/7 "2023-06-19T11:19:27Z")
This is an old conversation, but if it is still relevant for you then since you’ll be on vacation for two of your workout days, you can make use of the hotel gym to continue your fitness routine. Check out the Beginners Template on Old Royal Post’s website for some handy workout tips and ideas tailored to your level. It’s awesome that you’ll have access to free weights, a cable machine, and weight stack machines. Make the most of it and enjoy your workout sessions while on vacation! Have a fantastic trip! ---
**Author:** ![Lesstrandus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/lesstrandus/32/1363_2.png) [@Lesstrandus](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Lesstrandus)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/8 "2023-08-07T13:00:03Z")
It’s been a very very long time, but as for your program, maybe try doing some supersets to save time. Alternate between free weight exercises and machine exercises to keep things interesting. And if you’re up for a challenge, try out some bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and lunges in between sets. ---
**Author:** ![Raymond5](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/raymond5/32/1201_2.png) [@Raymond5](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Raymond5)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/9 "2023-08-08T12:01:44Z")
Since your hotel has a gym with free weights, cable machines, and weight stack machines, that’s awesome! What I did was adjust my workout routine a bit. I focused on full-body workouts to make the most of the limited days. Compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses are great choices. You can also throw in some cable exercises to target specific muscles. ---
**Author:** ![youngdan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a6a055/32.png) [@youngdan](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/youngdan)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/10 "2023-08-23T14:02:14Z")
Though your post is from a few years back, your commitment to fitness remains inspiring! For those who stumble upon this thread, your situation is a familiar one. Hotel gyms can be a saving grace during vacations. It’s great that you had access to free weights, a cable machine, and weight stack machines during your trip. ---
**Author:** ![Townetic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ac91a4/32.png) [@Townetic](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Townetic)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/vacation-hotel-gym/9683/11 "2024-02-23T11:10:20Z")
Hey. Vacation gains, love it. I mixed it up with hotel gym workouts when I was in a similar spot. Focus on compound moves with those free weights and the cable machine – squats, deadlifts, and cable rows are my go-tos.