One of the secrets to fitness success is maintaining a routine! You go to your gym at certain times, on specific days, and follow your personal fitness plan. That's why travel can really throw off your progress. Fortunately, there are ways to stay fit while traveling!
Do you know the worst part of vacation and travel? Getting back into a routine afterward! Many people return from trips and immediately feel regret and exhaustion as they play "catch-up" in work and life.
Here's why staying fit while traveling is smart:
Even the busiest travel plans have waiting periods. You wait between flights, meetings, or while your family gets ready for the beach. Take every opportunity to be active! Do squats or lunges while you wait. Stretch when you're sitting around. Go for walks, take the stairs, and practice tensing and releasing your stomach muscles.
Whether you're sitting on a plane (or stuck in a long meeting,) you can do some exercises while seated. Lots of basic sedentary stretches will keep you loose and limber even during the "stuck" parts of travel. Think neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, and side twists.
Travel, especially for vacation, can make blowing off your diet tempting. By bringing healthy snacks, knowing what your best fast food options are, and watching portion sizes you can keep your diet on track (or at least close to it!) Rather than counting calories while on the road, just try to stick to whole, natural, healthy foods.
If you just tell yourself "I'll work out while I'm away," it's going to be hard to make it happen. Planning ahead of time makes a big difference.
For a quick and effective workout plan, use our FREE 30 Minute HIIT Guide. Happy travels!
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