🏋️ 18 perfect workouts for holiday travels

In the legendary James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, we'll return to the striking beauty of Pandora. Though, to be fair, a few strength legends are already teleporting us to incredible places.

Chris Bumstead wants his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title. With the contest mere days away, he broke down his "shredding" diet.

Two-time World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman doesn't necessarily need to add other feats to his resume. But he's hungry for the all-time deadlift World Record.

In the coming weeks, you might find yourself visiting some loved ones for the holidays. Here are some accessible holiday workouts to stay fit, no matter where you're staying.

Bodybuilding

Chris Bumstead Gets Lean

The Classic Physique division has only been around since 2016, but Chris Bumstead has already made it his own. This weekend, the superstar will try for his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title. Ever an athlete more than happy to document his process, Bumstead recently shared an inside look at how he cuts weight in the kitchen.

Last week, Bumstead diagrammed the usual shredding diet that he maintains to get leaner before the Olympia. In total, the day of eating came out to 2,177 calories, 284 grams of protein, 199 grams of carbs, and 19 grams of fat.

No wonder Bumstead is a part of the bodybuilding elite — he actually eats like a champion.

Strongman

Tom Stoltman's Lofty Deadlift Ambitions

As the two-time reigning World's Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman has already laid claim to his greatness. Truthfully, he could probably stop lifting Atlas stones onto podiums today and still be remembered as an icon. But he wants more.

Last week, Stoltman revealed how he's training to eventually deadlift 505 kilograms (1,113.3 pounds). That mark would be enough for him to attain the all-time World Record, surpassing Hafthor Björnsson's mark of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds). Ultimately, Stoltman said he would make his record attempt sometime in 2024. His most recent video on YouTube clearly shows a man on a mission.

Training Tips

Stay Fit During the Holidays

This time of year, you're likely hosting holiday parties for family or traveling ungodly distances to meet up at their homes. And with that travel comes the (tragic?) package deal of not having usual access to your neighborhood gym or equipment at home. It's the painful trade-off of living out of your luggage for a bit, and we understand!

But even if you're at your home away from home, you can still keep up with your fitness goals. As you get set to fly and drive around to the important people in your life, here's our guide to awesome workouts you can do in a living room, guest room, or hotel during your holiday travels.

Never again will you have to worry about working off that egg nog with limited options.

Everything Else

A Stacked Strongman Classic Roster

• The rosters for March 2023's Arnold Strongman Classic have been revealed. Pro tip: watch out for Andrea Thompson and Mitchell Hooper.

• Just days before the big show, here's where the physiques of eight Mr. Olympia contenders stand.

• Speaking of Hooper, if you want to deadlift in a healthy and productive way, the strongman star offered some sage pulling advice.

Sound Off!

Pick Your Deadlift

The Results Are In!

Winter Is Coming...

In the December 5, 2022, edition of The BarBend Newsletter, we asked you to vote on your fitness goals heading into the winter. Here are the results:

1. Boost your strength (33.0%)

2. Lose weight (27.6%)

3. Bulk up (26.6%)

4. Improve your cardio (8.0%)

5. Other (4.8%)