Don't Let Your Fitness Plan Slide When You Are Away - guest blog

I was contacted the other day to ask if I could share a blog post with you all. Always happy to motivate here is Mike's post to keep you active on a trip away!

Don't Let Your Fitness Plan Slide When You Are Away

If you are conscientious about staying in shape, being healthy, and maintaining an ideal body weight, you know that it is a way of life. Don't think that you have to forget about the program when you are going away. Whether you are going on a weekend getaway, traveling for business, or taking that dream vacation, make room for fitness. You'll thank yourself when you feel and look good. With a little thought and preparation, exercising while traveling is a simple as one plus one!

Take a Look Before You Book!

 

When you choose your accommodations, you'll be thinking about many factors. You'll want a good deal in a pleasant environment. The location should be close to the action for your business meetings or travel destinations. Don't forget to think about fitness when you make your reservations. Make sure there is an exercise room on the premises, with free access for all guests. On a recent trip to San Francisco I made sure to book a hotel with a 24-hour gym so I could workout whenever my schedule permitted. I used a travel site called Gogobot, which gave me a list of San Francisco hotels. From here I was able to scroll through and see which hotels had the right price and amenities. A pool is an added plus. Inquire about fitness classes and plan some of your schedule around those classes. Take a look here for some valuable tips on combining business and fitness with ease while in your hotel.

Spend Your Time Wisely

 

Be wise about your time, regardless of location. If you're on the road, stop the car at a park or rest stop. Take a quick jog or a brisk walk. Dressing in workout clothes will make that an easy goal to achieve, providing comfort as well. Heading off to the airport? Park as far away as possible and hike in. You're likely to have a long wait what with added security measures. Make the rounds as often as possible. If you happen to be at San Francisco International, you can pop in the yoga/zen room to exercise, meditate, and unwind. A trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul International offers a pleasant surprise with walking courses that are intended for busy people who want to be on the go.

When you get to your hotel room, take the stairs, rather than coasting in the elevator. Go for a walk around the area before turning in for the night. You'll find that your stress levels go down and you will sleep better.

Make Exercise Part of the Schedule

 

You'll be inspired with a load of practical ways to squeeze exercise into your schedule. Be diligent in the same way you would at home. If you work out every day, make sure you do some sort of physical activity every day of your trip. You could rent a bicycle, take a nature walk, or go for a swim. Set your alarm bright and early or ask for a wake up call. Get right to it and feel your best!

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This is the gym room at Excalibur Las Vegas, of which I frequented whilst holidaying in Vegas a couple of years back. As with most hotels it was free access to guest. (Kdawg!)