Maintaining Your Fitness Targets During Vacation: An Expert Reveals Ten Convenient Travel Workouts
In the bustling world of travel, maintaining fitness can often be a challenge. However, Jitendra Chouksey, a Health Educator and Founder of Fittr, offers some practical solutions to keep you active and healthy on the go.
Consistency is Key
When it comes to fitness while traveling, consistency in short workouts (15-20 minutes) is more important than long workouts. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) for 15 minutes can provide a solid workout, raising heart rate and improving stamina without taking much time.
Embrace Portable Fitness
To stay active and healthy, effective fitness hacks include doing bodyweight exercises, using portable resistance bands, and incorporating movement before, during, and after travel. Simple, no-equipment workouts like squats, lunges, push-ups, planks, and jumping jacks can be done in a hotel room or small spaces. Resistance bands add versatility for strength training (e.g., chest presses, rows, glute bridges) and are lightweight for easy packing.
Move During Travel
Moving periodically during long flights or road trips (e.g., seated stretches, walking the aisle, calf raises) helps reduce stiffness and improve circulation.
Post-Travel Recovery
After a long journey, gentle yoga/stretching poses like figure 4 stretch, downward dog, spinal twists, bridge pose, and legs-up-the-wall help relieve travel-related tightness and stress.
Workout Suggestions
Use circuit training, such as the 1-10-1 workout (start with 1 rep of each exercise, build up to 10, then descend back to 1), for quick, effective sessions under 20 minutes.
Basic Habits for Fitness Anywhere
Basic habits such as daily movement, balanced meals, and proper rest are simple and effective for maintaining fitness anywhere. Mindful eating and focus on portion control can help balance food temptations during travel, allowing for enjoyment of local treats while managing calorie intake.
Explore Your Destination
Surroundings during travel can be utilized for fitness activities, such as using stairs as a step machine or hills for cardio. Walking or cycling instead of taking a cab can help burn calories, explore the destination more closely, and make fitness a part of sightseeing.
Remember, Sleep is Important
Travelling can make it challenging to maintain a fitness routine due to factors like buffets, jet lag, and constant snacking. However, it is important to prioritize sleep while travelling to ensure overall well-being.
Taking a Moment for Yourself
Lastly, taking just 5 minutes for deep breathing or meditation can help calm the mind and refresh the body, making travel less stressful and more enjoyable.
By following these tips, you can maintain your fitness routine and enjoy your travels without compromise.
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- After an adventurous day of exploring, following a well-balanced routine of deep breathing, meditation, and gentle yoga can improve overall health and well-being—not just physically but also mentally—allowing for a stress-free and enjoyable travel lifestyle.
