Fitness on-the-go
There's a time for lazing around on the beach, having dinners, enjoying a fine beverage and enjoying the sites while on vacation, but if you're someone who regularly exercises, please don't stop your routine now. Staying active while traveling is important for overall well-being. We often do a ton of walking that more than makes up for lost fitness sessions, but then there are the other days when we should engage in a little fitness on-the-go.
These pointers may not be for the avid exercisers who already know what to do when they're on-the-go, but for those who need a few pointers for staying active. These exercises can be done anywhere and don't have to take much of your time. If none of these suggestions work for you, just remember to keep moving, go for brisk walks and take the stairs.
Keep scrolling for some travel-friendly exercises that require little to no equipment and can be easily incorporated into your day.
BUT FIRST, before I get into any exercises, get yourself one of these! I wear a Fitbit every day and it helps me get all my 10,000 steps for the day! I've had a couple of them and this one seems to be working well for me so far. It doesn't have to be a Fitbit brand, any reliable fitness tracker will do just fine. The device will help keep you accountable by monitoring your physical activity and providing real-time data on your progress. It'll monitor your daily steps, distance traveled, your heartrate and calories burned. My Fitbit helps me keep moving!
1.Bodyweight Exercises:
SQUATS: Engage your core and lower body by performing bodyweight squats.
LUNGES: Take forward or backward lunges to work on your leg muscles.
PUSH-UPS: Strengthen your chest, shoulders and triceps with push-ups.
2.Yoga and Stretching:
YOGA POSES: Practice yoga poses like downward dog, warrior poses, and child's pose for flexibility and relaxation.
DYNAMIC STRETCHING: Perform dynamic stretches to warm up your muscles and improve flexibility.
Some hotels and resorts have amazing gyms and pools to work out in. If that's the case and you have time to visit the facility, engage in HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) to elevate your heart rate. Find a treadmill or elliptical trainer for 20 minutes and you're done.
3.Cardiovascular Exercises:
JUMPING JACKS: Elevate your heart rate with this simple and effective cardio exercise.
HIGH KNEES: Run in place, lifting your knees as high as possible, for an excellent cardio workout.
JUMP ROPE: Pack a jump rope in your suitcase and make cardio easy to accomplish. Works your legs, core, shoulders, forearms and rotator cuffs.
I pack this one in my suitcase and use it anywhere. Usually, there's plenty of space in hotel rooms to do a quick jump rope workout!
4.Resistance Band Workouts:
ROWS: Attach a resistance band to a stable anchor and perform rows for upper body strength.
LEG PRESS: Place the band around your legs and press outward for a lower body workout.
KEEP MOVING MY FRIENDS!