Working Out on the Road

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, sticking to your exercise plan on the road can be a challenge. Three important components to exercise success are:

• Consistency - maintaining a regular habit of exercise is key to long term success
• Quality - research has shown interval training is essential to lower body composition, and requires less time.
• Adaptability - your ability to be creative and adapt to your surroundings will enable you to exercise anywhere.

Using the above as a guideline, here are some suggestions to get the most out your exercise plan while on the road.

1. Check with hotel staff, or go online to find local trails or parks to run or walk.
2. Hotel Fitness Center- what is available at your hotel. A bike, treadmill or elliptical trainer is great for intervals, and dumbbells can serve you well for strength work.
3. Local health clubs or gyms- ask the staff about local facilities. Many will have pools, large weight rooms and plenty of cardiovascular equipment.
4. Work with a trainer to create a plan- a good fitness professional will work with you to create a plan that will help you stay on track with you fitness goals whether you are away on a 2 week vacation, or are a frequent traveler.

With a little forethought and a bit of creativity, you can still be successful in accomplishing your health and fitness goals while making exercise an adventure.

By Tim Crowley, Fitness Director Wayside Racquet and Swim Club

 

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