DON’T LEAVE YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE BEHIND WHILE TRAVELLING. PACK IT ALONG!

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The next time you pack your bags and are off for a vacation you don’t have to worry about the extra baggage of the weight you’ll be putting on during your holiday. Because we bring you a plan of action that’ll keep you fit.

1. MAKE A WORKOUT PLAN

Whether you’re off for a business meeting over the weekend or a week-long leisure trip, you must take into account the place you’re going to be at and the possibilities
that it offers or doesn’t offer. Some places will have local markets for you to pick up veggies and fruits from, while others will won’t have anything besides room service.
Cover these points while making your list.
- Understand when you’ll have the chance to fit in exercise.
- Take into account the types of workouts you could do.
- Find out if you can find places to shop at.
- Pick out healthiest options at restaurants.

2. UNDERSTAND WHAT’S CLOSE BY AND USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

Is there a park close by? Does the place you’re staying at offer a gym? Could you do yoga or some stretches on the beach while at the Airbnb? Do make it a point to have fruits during the day and veggies and salads at night.

3. MAKE SURE YOUR PACKING ALONG YOUR TRAVEL GEAR

Carry a pair of clothes and a pair of shoes for your workout. It’s the most essential part of planning to stay fit during a trip. If you have resistance bands or the likes, even better. But a handy water bottle and a napkin are definite must haves besides your workout attire. Carrying some good music and a portable speaker can also make your workout more interesting.

4. SKIP THE ALCOHOL

As tempting as it is, it’s best to keep alcohol at bay while travelling. And even if you want to enjoy the occasional drink, be smart about it. Keep yourself hydrated throughout the night.

5. DON’T LET YOUR BODY GET STIFF

Make sure that you rotate your toes while on long flights and do stretches etc. to keep your body from getting stiff. Enjoy hot water showers whenever possible.

6. INDULGE IN BODY WORKOUT

You could do an intense body workout when you aren’t too sure of the gym or outdoor facilities.
- Squats: 12-15 reps
- Push-up: 10-12 reps (modify to incline pushups to make it easier and decline to
make it harder)
- Reverse Lunge-: 10-12 per side
- Plank with side-rotation: 6-8 per side

7. FOLLOW A HEALTHY SLEEP CYCLE

Try not staying up too late and give yourself enough time to recover after a heavy day of sightseeing, activities or meetings.

8. KEEP YOURSELF HYDERATED

Make sure that you are having water at regular intervals and don’t skip having water because that’ll affect your health.

We hope that with these few easy to follow hacks, you’ll stay fit even while you’re travelling. Here’s to happy journeys that are healthy too.