Summer vacation is upon us!!! The excitement of travel often disrupts our daily routine. Changes in sleep patterns and diets often dampen our desire to exercise. A little planning and effort can encourage a fitness plan for any out of town trip.
Keep it simple – You probably aren’t going to be able to do the same routine as you would at home. Think of vacation as a fun way to switch up your normal regimen.
Get creative – Couches, chairs and even suitcases can be used as workout equipment. Old standards like push ups, lunges, crunches and jumping jacks require very little space. Hit the pool or run the stairs in the hotel. Think outside the box and your options are unlimited.
Commit – Pencil exercise into your vacation planner. If you know in advance that hour is blocked out you will be less likely to avoid it.
Make it fun – Invite your family to join you. Plan a scenic walking or jogging tour through a city. Set up an obstacle course at a park. Rent bikes and find the local riding paths.
Don’t sit at the airport – You will be sitting on the plane. Use your time in the airport to walk around, stretch, take the stairs and move as much as you can.
Prepare snacks – Pack healthy snacks so you aren’t forced to eat fast food all the time. It also avoids spending money at vending machines on a road trip.
Have a race – At every stop on a road trip encourage a race to the front door of the restaurant or rest area. It helps break up the trip and gets you moving on a long day of sitting.
Don’t be afraid to indulge yourself a little. Remember, you are on vacation!
