Traveling over the Christmas season, I saw several travelers struggle with the Airport Security Dance. Oh, they understood the procedure. It was trying to get compliance with their bodies to bend, pick up, unzip, untie, retie, rezip, etc.
All these movements are simple and basic, but they were being performed awkwardly. And, that was slowing down the line!
How can you improve your Airport Security Dance?
You could do 10 toe touches after your morning shower and then do 5 single leg toe touches. Throw in 5-7 minutes of light jogging 2-3 times per week and some high quality push ups and the Airport Security Dance might go a little more smoothly for everyone.
How would you put those exercises into a program?
Everyday but Saturday or Sunday: 10 toe touches and 5 single leg to touches, each leg (for balance)
M, W, F: Up to 100 push ups in any set / rep combination. Three sets of 30, 5 sets of 20, 3 sets of 10, etc. Vary the number of push ups you do each day and make one day harder than the others.
T, TH: Light jogging. If you don’t jog, you could do some lunges, skipping rope, or a long walk. If you’re in shape for it, you could do some really light jogging and then work up to some sprints. Wind sprints are great for leg muscle, but if you haven’t sprinted in a while, don’t go crazy with it.
After your exercises, but before your travel, check the TSA website for the latest in security procedures.
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