Because I haven't been able to get a complete post together quite yet, I'm giving you guys another guest read. Mike Manning emailed me awhile ago after finding my blog. He labels himself as a fitness and healthy living enthusiast and for some reason liked what I was putting out there! He asked if he could author a guest post on how fitness and eating healthy can specifically benefit frequent travelers and those on vacation. Because I've obviously NOT been doing my job of unloading my foul-mouthed musings on you, I thought I'd let you hear what Mike had to say. Mike has started his own blog, which you can follow if you'd like to keep track of his health and fitness journey. Thanks for contacting me, Mike!
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Easy Ways To Fit Exercise Into Your Travel Schedule
Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you can expect to endure a number of inconveniences and stresses during your trip. Delayed schedules, hurried meals and milling crowds can make travel exhausting and uncomfortable. Continuing your exercise routine while you travel can help you to weather these problems with a better attitude. Travelers can find a number of ways to keep themselves fit while on their journey.
Fitness Apps
The invention of smartphones has allowed travelers to have a multitude of helpful applications for their diet and fitness needs. These apps can be quickly downloaded onto your phone to allow you to check calorie counts of popular dishes from restaurant chains, plan running routes, track time, and find hiking trails. Other apps can help you find bike-friendly routes or inform fitness-buff friends back at home of your current progress. Many apps have a combination of features that can help you stay focused on your fitness goals no matter where you roam.
Fitness Retreats
While you are away from home, you can enjoy the flavor of a region while still sticking to your fitness training by joining a fitness retreat. A yoga retreat in a serene setting, a longevity retreat at a local diet and spa center or retreat that features outdoor activities can put a new spark in your exercise routine while allowing you to interact with others of the same inclination. They can also get you into closer contact with local mindset and natural landscape of the area you’re visiting.
Relieving Travel Stress
Stress is a common problem during periods of travel. Business meetings, tight flight schedules, changes in daily activities, erratic eating patterns and finding your way through unfamiliar environments can make people keyed up and out of sorts. Exercise is the best way to relieve common travel stress and regulate your mood. Maintaining your normal exercise level will allow you to have a better night’s sleep and keep your sunny disposition intact. Pack exercise bands and yoga clothing to help you unwind in your room after a busy day of travel.
Researching Your Options
Before setting out on your travels, do a bit of research on the hotels in the area. Some may offer more in-house fitness options for your needs. If swimming gives you a good workout, make sure the hotel has a pool and find out if it is indoor or outdoor. My specific fitness needs are that I like to workout early in the morning as to not disrupt my day. On a recent trip to Maui I used a travel site in order to see which hotels offer complimentary 24-hour gyms. Here I used a list of Maui hotels to discern whether I could get my early morning workouts in with their facilities. See if the hotel has any running or hiking trails nearby. The concierge may be able to tell you if a local by-the-day gym is in the neighborhood. They may also be able to tell you about local spas or fitness retreats that are in the area. This preparation can help you to enjoy your visit more.
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