People who travel a lot — either for work or pleasure — often find that they just can't keep up their exercise routines the way they'd like to. The obstacles are real (fatigue from time-zone differences; hotels that don't have gyms; bulky, unfamiliar workout equipment) but not insurmountable. Consider using the following tips to stay in shape when you're on the road.
Strength training: Resistance bands weigh no more than a few ounces and offer such effective workouts that many trainers opt for them even when fancy gym equipment is available. Inflatable free weights, which you fill with water, are another lightweight travel option; I've seen both dumbbell and ankle-weight versions advertised online.
Mat work: If you can bring a yoga mat with you, your options are endless (and if you can't fit a mat into your suitcase, try a bed quilt). You can do yoga, of course, but mats are also great for ab work, like crunches and planks, and for stretching and flexibility exercises.
Body-weight exercises: Modified or traditional push-ups, squats, and lunges are a few powerful exercises that require only one thing — your own body.
Take the stairs: You can create your own StairMaster by throwing on a pair of sneaks and climbing the hotel stairs for 15 minutes or more.
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