Travel
Like The
"Rich and Famous. . ."
Discover How A Pauper
Travels Like A King!
Workouts That Travel
by: Lynn Bode
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.
Here is a quick, simple circuit workout that only
requires a
resistance band and can be done anywhere. Complete at least one set of
8-12 reps of each exercise.
Bicep Curl
Tricep Dip
Lat Pull Down
Front Raise
Push-Up
Squat
Abductor lifts
Adductor splits
Hamstring Kicks
For detailed instructions for each of the above
exercises, visit www.workoutsforyou.com/travel_plan.htm
About The Author
Lynn is a certified personal trainer and founder
of
WorkoutsForYou.com. Don't return home with extra baggage. We can custom
design a workout for you that will help you stay fit while away from
home. You don't even need any fitness equipment! We’ll help you stay
fit while still fully enjoying your trip. Visit
www.workoutsforyou.com/travel_plan.htm for more info. info@workoutsforyou.com
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