Travel Tips for Staying Fit

Mike Manning
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Taking a trip is a great way to get a nice respite from the daily grind. You get to visit new places and see new scenery. However, there is a downside to traveling. You can completely lose track of your fitness goals and routines.

Temptations abound. There is exotic food that is often unhealthy. And you may find yourself forgetting about your usual schedule, including exercise habits. Here are a few ways to avoid falling into the usual traps that travelers often find themselves in relating to travel.

Bring snacks

If you are going to be exercising on your trip, you will need healthy food for fuel. Bringing your own snacks is a great way to remind yourself of home and keep from gorging yourself on junk food. Too many travelers are tempted by vending machines and end up packing on the pounds during their travels.

You can make your own trail mix, or bring fruit and nuts. You could also buy some pre-packaged foods like dried fruit slices or granola bars. Pay a visit to your local health food store or the health food aisle of your local grocery store.

Scout in advance

Before your trip, do your homework and find locations near your hotel that offer chances to get exercise. It may be a local running track, swimming pool, or park. But you likely will be too busy once you arrive to search for such places. This is why it is important to scout out these locations in advance of your trip.

The information desk of your hotel should also have maps with such locations marked. They are a great source of information on the locale around your hotel, since they work there almost every day. Take advantage of these opportunities.

You should also look for hotels that offer their guests things like gyms and exercise equipment. This takes some research. On a recent trip to San Francisco I was able to book a hotel with phenomenal fitness classes and a great 24-hour gym by simply checking a travel site. The travel site Gogobot gave me a list of hotels in San Franciscoand from there I could scroll through to see which ones fit my needs. Then be sure to take time each day to utilize these facilities during your stay. Hotel gyms are fantastic, and you will not miss a beat in your fitness routine because they usually have the same equipment you are already using in your workouts.

Airport gyms

Many travelers are unaware that many airports now have gyms on-site. Many people are utterly bored when waiting for their next flight. Getting a workout at the airport gym is a fantastic way to kill some time in a healthy manner.

Attention Cancer Patients: Get Active and Stay Healthy

By Melanie Bowen
Attention Cancer Patients: Get Active and Stay Healthy!

Physical activity is an important part of managing cancer. Fit cancer patients have better energy balance and fewer cancer symptoms. Studies have shown that physical activity reduces the risk of colon, breast, endometrial, prostate, and mesothelioma cancer. Here are some of the ways that fitness can help to manage the health of a cancer patient.

Benefits of Fitness and Cancer

In addition to helping control cancer, exercise can help with other aspects of health that may exacerbate cancer. For instance, fitness can help patients control weight, prevent diabetes, and lower blood pressure. People who have cancer may also develop psychological problems. Exercise releases endorphins and improves the mood of individuals who may be feeling depressed about their situation. The most important aspect of fitness is that it may prevent premature death in cancer patients.

Some studies have shown the risk of certain types of cancer can be reduced between 30 and 40 percent with exercise. Sedentary people may increase their chances of getting cancer when they do not engage in exercise. Exercise is important to the treatment regimen of any patient.

How Much Exercise Do Cancer Patients Need?

Studies have shown that half of Americans do not meet the recommended requirements for exercise. Lack of exercise can prevent cancer patients from improving their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. Exercise should range from mild to moderate activity for at least five times per week. Children should receive one hour of physical activity daily five or more days per week.

This may include walking, jogging, aerobics, organized sports, or even household activities. Many people involve their support groups in exercise to remain motivated. Often, cancer patients will train for and participate in cancer walks to promote exercise in their treatment regimens. Some cancer patients may become too weak to participate due to anemia and other conditions. Support groups can help cancer patients during the times of weakness.

Engage in Fitness for Better Health!

Fitness is an important part of managing cancer. Speak with your physician about your particular condition to determine how you can improve your health or fitness. When you are healthy and active, your health will improve faster. Get active and prolong your life!

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog