Exercise To Go
A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress
levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of
the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a
workout program when away from home...
Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout
attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the
suitcase until they’re back home.
But travel from home doesn’t have to result in an interruption or
complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fit in
exercise time when away from home, regardless of whether you find
yourself in a warm or a cold climate. Even if bad weather forces
you into seclusion in your hotel room, there are exercises you can
complete without a single piece of equipment.
Below are some tips to help you stay fit while traveling and avoid
coming home with unwanted extra baggage.
Be realistic. You probably won't be able to fit in your
normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at
least 50% of your normal regimen.
Plan ahead. Before leaving town, find out what type of
workout facilities your accommodations will have or if there is a
nearby park of jogging track (weather permitting, of course).
Scope out local gyms. If you are staying somewhere that
doesn’t provide a workout area then inquire at the nearby local
fitness centers for their rates. Often they offer day passes for
minimal fees.
Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. The band takes up
very little space, yet can provide you with an entire upper and
lower body workout routine.
Don’t deprive yourself of all local delicacies. You can
enjoy some special meals without going overboard. Ask the
restaurants to prepare your favorite dishes with a few lower fat
ingredients.
Be creative. Find unique, fun ways to exercise instead of
doing the same routine you do when you are at home. Try biking,
hiking, a pedal boat excursion, water-skiing, beach volleyball,
etc. Effective workouts aren’t limited to the standard fares of
walking, jogging and fitness machines.
Try out your travel routine at least once at home. A new
workout that you’ve never done before will require more time and
preparation. This type of frustration just makes for an easy
excuse to skip the workout.
Prepare snacks. If your journey includes a lot of time in
the car, be sure to pack some healthy snacks so you aren’t forced
to eat at all the fast food and convenience shops along the way.
Play in the pool. If lounging poolside is part of your
vacation plans, then hop in the pool every 20 minutes for 5-10
minutes of pool walking (try it in waist-deep or higher water for
a really challenging workout).
Get comfortable. Don’t forget to pack comfortable workout
attire that fits your destination’s climate. |
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