Updated 10/17/19
Does your fitness routine get thrown to the wayside when you travel? Do your sneakers get pushed to the back of the closet in favor of your flip flops? Many of us travel for holidays and vacations, but that doesn’t mean your fitness routine has to wait at home until you get back.
Be proactive by planning ahead. Here are some tips that will help you maintain and prioritize your fitness while you’re gone on your travels:
- Contact your hotel or visit its website to research the type of fitness facilities it offers. Knowing the type of equipment or facilities available in advance allows you to pre-plan your training.
- Consult with a personal trainer or check out our top 4 exercises to stay fit while on vacation before leaving to get some workout ideas that require minimal or no equipment.
- Pack some basic workout tools such as resistance tubing/bands. A full-body workout can be done using your own body weight and a couple of resistance bands.
- Schedule your training time into your vacation days before reaching your destination. If you know you’re better off exercising in the morning before you start your day, then schedule those early workouts into your itinerary.
- Eat healthy and try not to overindulge; you’ll only regret it upon your return. Stay away from the all-you-can-eat buffets. Bring healthy snacks to keep you out of the mini-fridge where the candy bars are waiting to tempt you. If you have to have that ice cream, go for the smallest size. Split an entrée with your travel partner, or try an appetizer as your entrée.
- Remember that alcohol contains calories, too!
- Don’t forget to bring your refillable water bottle. Mild dehydration is a common side effect of traveling especially during long flights and car trips. You can’t bring a full water bottle through the security check point but you can bring an empty bottle and fill it up once you’re through.