Pep Talk
It's that time of the year when everyone is going on vacation. Sometimes the trips are so long that they can significantly derail your fitness goals if you take the entire time off from exercising and healthy eating. What you can do instead is find compromises to stay on track. Yes, it will be challenging to maintain the same level of workouts, either due to time or equipment limitations. But there are still ways to make the best out of what you have. Here are some options for keeping active while you're out of town.- Research your hotel or living accommodations first and try to book at a place with fitness facilities. Many hotels offer amenities to guests like fitness centers, swimming pools, or even discounted guest passes to nearby gyms.
- Look into your gym's visitor policy. If it is a national chain, you may be able to visit a location near your vacation spot for free or at a significant discount.
- You do not need a gym to get a great workout. Turn your hotel room into a gym. You can bring rubber exercise bands and do many of the exercises you can do with weights -- and they pack very easily in a suitcase!
- No bands? Just do bodyweight exercises -- no equipment required (see below's Challenge Workout for a no-equipment workout you can do in your hotel room).
- Bring a laptop or mobile DVD player and some of your favorite workout DVDs to do in your hotel room.
- Make staying active a fun part of your trip. You can go on a walk or hike to sight see, swim at the beach, or even rent bicycles to explore town.
- Try to walk as much as possible. Walking from place to place is a great way to add exercise without having to disrupt your vacation time.
Challenge Workout
Here is your special, no-excuses hotel room workout! Complete 5 rounds of the following exercises as quickly as possible, taking breaks as needed:- 10 Pushups
- 15 Crunches
- 20 Squats
