Finding an hour to train each day can be really tough. Going to the gym can take even longer than that. Still, if you’re planning on going hiking this summer, you need to be prepared. So, how can you do that with little time? Glad you asked. Check out these three do-anywhere exercises to get you trail-ready without disrupting your day-to-day routine!

1. Get Ready For Hiking Season With Short Blitz Workouts

Just because you don’t have time for a full workout, it doesn’t mean you should skip working out altogether. Give blitz sessions a chance instead. Pull up your phone, set a timer for a couple of minutes, and use the duration to alternate between lower and upper body exercise. For example, you can do a circuit of 5 pushups and 10 squats. You’ll need no more than 4-5 minutes for that. If your goal is to strengthen your core, instead of squats and pushups, you can do planks. Keep a plank position for 10 seconds, then rest for 5, and continue to alternate until the time runs out.

2. Fartlek Intervals for Better Speed and Endurance

Fartlek refers to “Speed play” intervals used to improve your speed and hiking endurance. The best part is there’s no hard rule to follow. Next time you’re out walking, pick a mailbox, a storefront, or a tree and pick up your pace until you reach that target. Aim for time slots between 30 to 60 seconds of increased walking. Once you’ve reached the target, slow down and recover before repeating the same routine. Do this exercise 8 to 10 times for each mile you walk.

3. Do Calf Raises Throughout the Day

Calf raises take no equipment, no preparation, and you can do them while your coffee is brewing in the morning or while waiting in line at the grocery store. To do a calf raise, you first need to position your feet at shoulder width with your toes pointing straight ahead. Shift your weight to your toes and raise your body until it rests solely on them. You’ll feel your calf muscles contract. Increase the number of raises you do each day to get you in the perfect hiking shape!

When planning a vacation, booking a hotel is an inevitable part of the process – but it can be stressful. Even though you are submerging yourself in tons of hotel reviews from strangers, it’s easy to still find yourself stuck. What you need in order to pick the right hotel is a recommendation from someone who knows your travel styles. Now, you can act as a hotel agent for your friends and family and get rewards in the process.

Recommend Hotels, Get Rewards

Benny is an invite-only platform for well-traveled individuals who are serving as hotel agents. As an agent for your friends and family, you can recommend your favorite hotels, share tips, and even invite their social network to book the hotel at discounted rates.

The incentive for the agent is a 5% commission on each booking referral that they make along with the opportunity to take advantage of the same exclusive booking rate.

Jimmy Suh is the President and founder of the platform, who has over 20 years of experience when it comes to the hospitality industry. He came up with the idea when he saw a pattern in people asking him what some of his favorite hotels were since they knew he traveled often. He believes that having hotels recommended by your friends who know you are a better fit than getting recommendations from strangers.

How to Get Started

Before you get accepted and start earning rewards, the potential agent has to fill out a questionnaire which details their favorite hotels, some of the preferred destinations, travel history, and other information that can gauge whether or not they align with the hotels on the platform.

The platform is looking for people who truly understand the city along with its hotels. Hotels, mostly independent ones, are also required to apply.

You can take advantage of the Benny platform without knowing an agent by signing up for the waitlist and being matched with an agent.