You’ve heard it before: you can’t outrun your diet. But if you’re like me, you may have also discovered that it’s hard to stick with a healthy diet when traveling. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to stay fit while on the go. Here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years that have helped me continue my fitness regimen even when I’m not at home.
Pack a jump rope.
A jump rope is a great workout for your arms, legs and core. It’s also lightweight, portable and inexpensive. You can use it indoors or outdoors–the only requirement is space. You don’t even have to buy an expensive one; just put on some music and get hopping!
If you’re looking for a workout that won’t take up much room in your suitcase, but will still help keep you fit while traveling through new cities or countries where there’s not much time for exercise, then this is the perfect solution.
Keep a resistance band in your bag.
A resistance band is a tube of rubber or nylon that you can loop around your ankle, wrist, or other body part to create resistance as you move. It’s great for strengthening muscles and improving flexibility; it also makes an excellent travel companion because it doesn’t take up much space in your bag while providing an effective workout anywhere.
To use one: Loop the band over one foot (or any other part of your body) and step away from it with both feet on the ground–this puts tension on the band and activates all those muscles in your legs! You can then do lunges around in different directions while holding onto something stable like a chair or table if needed until they feel comfortable enough with their balance before trying anything more challenging like squats or jump squats where they’ll need two hands free instead of just balancing themselves against something else nearby like when doing regular squats without using any type of equipment whatsoever.”
Bring a yoga mat and DVDs.
Yoga is a great way to stay fit while traveling. It’s portable and easy to pack, so you can take it with you on the go. And yoga mats can be used at home or in a hotel room–making them ideal for the busy traveler who wants to stay active while they travel.
As an added bonus, yoga DVDs (or streaming apps) are also great ways of keeping your routine going while on vacation or business trips!
Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.
If you’re traveling and want to stay fit, it’s important that you stay hydrated. In addition to drinking water before your workout and during breaks, also make sure that you are drinking enough water throughout the day. If possible, try to drink at least 2 liters of water every day.
- Drink a glass of water before starting your workout so that your body can start sweating sooner. This will help loosen up muscles for stretching later on in class or on the road!
- Drink another glass after class/exercise session ends so that any remaining toxins that were released while working out can be flushed out through urine production (aka peeing). You’ll thank us later when you don’t feel sick after all those squats!
Use the hotel gym or pool if it’s available.
If you’re staying at a hotel, you can usually find the gym on the ground floor or basement. If you’re lucky enough to be staying at an all-inclusive resort, the gym will probably be open 24 hours and have everything from free weights and cardio machines to personal trainers who can help you get started on your fitness journey.
If there’s no gym available where you are staying, then here are some ideas for working out:
- Take walks around town when possible (or jog if it’s safe). This is my favorite way of getting exercise while traveling because it involves exploring new places as well! You’ll also get some fresh air and sunshine while burning calories off those delicious meals we talked about earlier in this guide 🙂
- Use apps like Fitbit or Apple Health Kit on your phone/watch to track how many steps per day that are needed for good health! The average person needs 10k steps per day but there’s no need worry if yours isn’t exactly right–just try putting more effort into getting more active during these next few days until our trip ends so everyone gets back home feeling great 🙂
Find a local gym with classes that match your fitness level and schedule.
If you are staying in an area with a gym, try to find one that has classes that match your fitness level and schedule. If not, consider joining a nearby gym for the duration of your trip.
A good rule of thumb is to look for gyms with a good reputation, especially if they offer group classes. This way, if there is any trouble with equipment or other issues during class time (and believe me there will be), you’ll know what steps to take next time around!
Being fit while traveling is possible if you plan ahead and prepare for your workouts appropriately
As a traveler, you’ve likely spent countless hours on planes and in airports. These are prime time for exercise. You can use the time to get in some cardio or strength training, depending on your schedule and preferences.
If you’re staying at a hotel with a gym or swimming pool, take advantage of it! If not, find an alternative way to stay fit while traveling:
- Bring along an exercise mat so that when there isn’t any equipment available (like at the airport), you can still do some core exercises like crunches or planks.
- Bring along resistance bands for resistance training – even if all they have is one pair of dumbbells and one bench press machine at the airport gym! Use those two pieces as much as possible until they run out (and then ask if there’s anything else). Resistance bands are great because they don’t take up much space but provide plenty of challenge once stretched out properly according to user weight limitations provided by manufacturers’ instructions included inside each package.”
Conclusion
We hope that this guide has helped you to discover new ways to stay fit while traveling. Whether you’re a fitness buff or just trying to get back on track with your exercise routine, there are plenty of options available that will allow you to stay active without needing much time or equipment. Just remember: the most important thing is that whatever method works for you!
