Whether holiday travel plans, vacations, or work has you on the road, it can certainly disrupt your usual routine and throw you off track. So how do you still get in a workout and eat right even when you’re miles away from home?
It’s absolutely possible with some intention setting and pre-planning. Traveling may be necessary, but taking the time to take care of you is critical no matter where you are. Here’s how to do it without it feeling like a chore.
1. Check out your hotel’s fitness options
Most hotels have fitness centers or swimming pools. Find out what they contain before you book. If your company is footing the bill, you may not even have a say in where you stay…however knowing exercise options available will allow you to keep a fitness plan while you’re traveling. If there is no fitness room, you can stream videos in your room to exercise or get in some walking as you explore the area you’re visiting.
2. Learn the food options in your destination
Most places will have healthy eating options, though it might be different than your usual menu. Find out what kind of food is available in your hotel and nearby. Some hotels have kitchenettes where you can cook your own food, which is an excellent option for keeping your own healthy foods on hand for your meals.
3. Don’t just sit there
Long flight or drives mean lots of sitting, which affects your circulation. Get up and move around the cabin, make pit stops and keep your legs moving your legs while in your seat to battle it.
Trapped in the airport from a delay? Get up and walk around a bit before returning to the gate. If you’re traveling internationally, moving more will help you beat jet lag faster. There’s plenty to do and see in an airport, so have fun exploring and getting some extra steps in.
4. Stay hydrated
Water is essential when you’re flying. It might mean more trips to the bathroom, but without enough hydration, you may become dehydrated. It’s easy to slack off of water intake as you travel, but be extra mindful this year of staying hydrated along the way.
5. Adapt to the time zone
Even if you fly from one end of the country to the other, the time zones will play tricks on you. Eat all of your meals at the correct times in the time zone you’re in. If you’re not ver hungry, eat a fiber-rich snack to help power you through.
6. Keep the right attitude
No matter where you are, even when your normal routine gets shaken up, always remember that a healthy lifestyle isn’t just a short-term goal. It’s a way of life, and sometimes life has bumps in the road. Keeping a healthy, balanced mindset will help you make healthy choices.
That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t enjoy yourself while away, but rather, make smart decisions. Small tweaks to your travel plans can result in significant results. Keep that in mind as you travel this season that small choices add up. Just say NO to a “all or nothing” mindset, aim for the sweet spot in the middle of all or nothing.
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