Fitness and Travel

A lot of our workout routines get messed up when we travel. What can you do to stay fit when you can’t perform your regular routine?

Flying

If you’re going to be spending some quality time in airports and on airplanes, there are some activities you can perform from the comfort of your middle seat between two strangers.

At the Airport

Stretch! Even in the security line with your luggage, you can stretch. Stretch your calves, arms, neck, etc. If you get past security and still have time before your flight leaves, you can briskly walk with your luggage (pretend you’re backpacking). It will kill time and keep your blood circulating.

In Your Seat

Airplane seats have shrunk nearly 23% in the past 10 years, so it’s not you who’s getting taller. So little space, what can I do? While seated, bend over and touch your toes; rotate your neck; stretch your arms above your head; bring an elastic exercise band and do bicep curls.

Out of Town and Nowhere to Exercise

If you’re like me, you either travel and stay with family or friends, or you sometimes stay in a hotel. This is often very difficult to maintain my regular exercise schedule. If someone you’re visiting belongs to a gym, have your loved one call ahead to find out how to bring a guest. It’s been free for me so far, but you’ll never have to pay more than $10. Also, if your gym is a chain, see if there’s one near where you’re going. Of course, a lot of hotels have a fitness center that you can access for free.

Can’t Go to the Gym?

* Walk or run with the family dog or children.

* Play with the children in a capacity where you can all release energy.

* Commit to doing a certain number of crunches or push ups on alternating days.

* Run or walk in a new park.

Whatever you choose to do, stay active!

What will you do to stay active when you travel?