Summer is here and vacations are just around the corner. You have worked so hard to achieve that beach body here are some tips to keep you on track while you travel.
1. First of all you are on vacation and you are not trying to get fit you are
just trying to stay fit so your workouts can be shorter. Just getting 10 to 20 minutes in can really keep you on your program. The longer we go without exercise the less we want to do it so as long as you get a little bit in while on vacation, the easier it will be to get back into your routine when you return home!
2. Are you planning any tours? Rather than take the bus tour go for bike
tours or walking tours. Look for more activities that keep you moving, like kayaking, paddle boats, snorkeling, volleyball, Frisbee or even swimming.
Isn’t being able to do these things the reason we exercise anyway?
3. If you are in a hotel room that has a coffee maker try doing your
exercises just long enough to brew a pot of coffee. It doesn’t seem like much but trust me if you are doing jumping jacks or push-ups the entire duration it takes to brew the coffee you may want to skip the coffee and head straight for the shower!
4. Bring your fitness book or magazine with you. Chances are if you’re on
vacation you’ll be laying by the pool or ocean and will get a chance to read. If you are reading the fitness book it will help keep you inspired to eat right and get your exercise in!
5. Have a “splurge meal” once in a while … just not every meal. Be aware of the fried foods, high fat sauces, and heavy desserts. One or two won’t hurt, but if you have them at every meal you can easily undo all the hard work you put in at home
Have a great time and I’ll see you at the gym when you get back..
