We all know how hard it is to maintain our fitness routine while on vacation. Whether for a few days or several weeks, over seas or just a weekend getaway, it is important and extremely beneficial to continue some sort of exercise and healthy eating plan.
Today I welcome Mike Manning as a guest blogger to my site. Mike has written a wonderful article on Staying Fit While Traveling for Business or Pleasure and generously decided to share it with us.
Mike describes himself as
a healthy living and fitness aficionado and I know you will enjoy reading this informative article.
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Many thanks Mike!
Staying Fit While Traveling for Business or Pleasure
Working physical fitness into travel plans has never been simple. Between a lack of time and lack of adequate exercise facilities, travelers often place their workout regimen on hold. This is a mistake that can leave travelers with less energy and more stress. Depending on whether a person is traveling for pleasure or business, failure to exercise may also result in an extra few pounds. Exercise and travel don't have to be at odds. Adding a workout into one's plans for a vacation or business trip is easier than ever to accomplish.
Successfully working exercise into a trip requires research and planning on the part of the traveler. For people who walk, jog, or run, research typically involves finding the most convenient and safest park or jogging trail near the hotel. Nearby shopping malls or college campuses make suitable substitutes if there are no suitable parks or trails. For other people, planning and research may involve looking for a hotel that offers a gym for guests to use. Some hotel gyms offer classes such as yoga, Pilates or spinning, in addition to free weights and exercise equipment. On a recent trip to San Francisco I was able to book a great hotel for my fitness needs that was in my budget by doing a little research beforehand. I searched a travel reviews site that gave me a list of the best San Francisco hotels and from there I was able to see the amenities each hotel offered along with the reviews from people who have stayed there.
In some cities, airports are making it possible for travelers to get fit while waiting for their flight. This is an ideal solution for people with long layovers or who arrive early for their flight. San Francisco International Airport, for example, offers a Yoga Room that is free of charge for travelers. Other airports, such as Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, have a walking path that is a part of their affiliation with the American Heart Association and its Start! Walking Program. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has both a yoga studio and a walking path.
If none of the above options are suitable, simple solutions can help. From push-ups to working out with resistance bands, a person can get a quick workout in without leaving their hotel room. When traveling on a business trip, taking a pair of gym shoes and walking to meetings as opposed to taking a cab is another way to keep active when time is limited and distance allows. Regardless of what type of activity a person chooses, as little as 20 to 30 minutes a day can help keep them energized and reduce anxiety.
