If you’re planning a vacation, include plans that help you reach your goals. It’s not easy to stay fit while you travel, but you can do it with some forethought. Choosing your destination and the type of vacation you’ll have is one step. Make it active. You can start preparations now so the family is fit. Is a theme park with the kids your destination? Tell the kids everyone needs to build their energy level for a day or days at the park.
Plan your meals ahead.
Whether driving or flying, planning meals is vital for good health. Carry healthy snacks with you for the car or the plane. Choose fresh fruit like apples, bananas, or oranges that don’t require a container. Take a cooler if you’re driving. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks. Search the internet for restaurants on your way to your destination and near it. Most restaurant websites have menus to tell the type of food they serve. If you must stop at a fast food restaurant, choose the healthiest food on the menu, like power bowls, grilled chicken, or Mediterranean veggie sandwiches.
Find a local gym that offers daily or weekly passes or use the hotel or motel workout room.
If you have a personal trainer tracking your progress, ask for a program you can do on your own at the hotel or motel gym if they have one. You can use the services of a local gym that lets you purchase daily or weekly passes. Be prepared with a list of exercises and a way to chart your progress. If the place you stay has a pool, create a list of aqua aerobics you can do daily. You’ll get a good workout that’s easy on the joints.
Take fitness equipment or do bodyweight exercises.
You don’t need bulky equipment to get a beneficial strength-building workout. You only require resistance bands. Building muscle requires your muscles to work against resistance. In the case of bodyweight exercises or weights, the resistance is gravity. For resistance bands, it’s the elasticity of the bands. If you use resistance bands, learn to use them before you travel.
- Stay in a motel with a room refrigerator and map out local groceries. If you’re on a budget, fill a cooler with fresh veggies and dip for traveling. When they’re gone, refill your supplies from a local grocery.
- Drink plenty of water, especially if you’re in a warm destination. Even mild dehydration can wipe you out and leave you feeling exhausted. Carry water with you and sip on it frequently. Make sure every family member does it also.
- Map walking trips for each day. The trips can be through botanical gardens, local parks, or museums. It can be educational, fun, and actively healthy at the same time.
- Take fifteen to twenty minutes daily to relax, breathe deeply, and count your blessings. Vacations should be enjoyed and not overly stressful. Learn breathing exercises to help you decompress if you’re too pressured.
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