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.
