While travelling refreshes your mind, exercise recharges your body. You’re probably not the only person making excuses for not working out while travelling. Staying fit while traveling can be quite tricky even if you have a gym at your hotel – thanks to tightly packed itineraries. Human beings are creatures of habit and can stick to routines well, but when presented with a change in the normal lifestyle, everything takes a hit. Try these simply tips to keep yourself in shape when on the go!

1.       Start right from the airport by walking around and doing a bit of window shopping while you wait to board your flight.

2.       Make frequent visits to the washroom on your flight and make sure you do some stretches while you do so (always be considerate of the people near you and follow flight etiquette).

3.       Pack fitness accessories with you that are light to carry like skipping ropes, travel hoops, muscle massager, balance disc, etc.

4.       Do a little bit of research and find out good deals in gyms in the city you’re travelling to. This will give you a psychological boost to get up from your bed and find time for hitting the gym when you’re on the go.

5.       Hire a mountain bike if possible and use it to explore the place instead of hiring a car.

6.       If you’re going on a business trip along with your colleagues, make a group fitness workout plan as part of your itinerary and stick to it.

7.       Resistance bands are an ideal choice for workout while travelling as they are easy to carry and perfect for indoors & outdoors. There are a number of exercises that you can do with it and it is a good alternative for people who prefer not to run outdoors while travelling.

8.       Sketch your travel plan and include a lot of interesting options like hiking, camping, swimming, golfing, open air gym, etc. which will  help you keep you on your fitness track.

9.       Hotel rooms are packed with interesting furniture. There are various exercises you can do with these options that can be quite fun and interesting.

10.   Making use of what you have is always the best resort in times of crisis. Backpacks, water bottles, etc. can be excellent tools for your weight training exercises.

References:

http://outofyourcomfortzone.ne t/9-tips-to-stay-in-shape-whil e-backpacking-or-during-your- travels/

https://breakingmuscle.com/str ength-conditioning/4-killer- workouts-for-while-youre-on- holiday-or-vacation