Things You'll Need:
- Travel Services
- Ankle Weights
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Step 1
Book a room at a hotel with a gym. If gym hours are inconvenient or if the hotel is without a gym, find out if it has an arrangement with a local gym.
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Step 2
Take advantage of layovers to stretch your legs with a brisk run or jog.
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Step 3
Take a walk every hour during the flight to avoid swollen feet and ankles.
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Step 4
Avoid dehydration on the plane by drinking 8 oz. water every hour, and avoid alcohol, caffeine and salty foods.
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Step 5
Make use of your surroundings when you reach your destination. If the hotel is on the beach, take an early morning beach jog. If it's in the city, try walking to your appointment instead of hopping into a taxi.
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Step 6
Exercise in the privacy of your hotel room: Do sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and squats. Consider stretching and yoga exercises, which require no additional equipment or clothes.
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Step 7
Remember to set regular exercise hours - either early morning or early evening - and stick to them.
Comments
sbordley said
on 3/26/2009 Some hotels are offering in room treadmills and are planning in room treadmill desks. You will be able to get all your work done and lose weight at the same time.
frugalfancy said
on 2/24/2009 Thanks for sharing! I posted a link on my site at http://frugalfancy.com/healthy_habits.shtml
Beavertalk said
on 1/30/2009 As an Ex flight attendant, I totally agree with this article. While it may seem difficult to keep up an exercise routine on the road, it is the best thing you can do to relieve jet lag! Sweating out the toxins from a long flight helps alleviate that horrible feeling. Most hotels have some type of gym now, so it is much easier to make happen when it is only a few floors commute.
jdosjs said
on 1/12/2009 Great tips, walking around discovering new towns is fun and good exercise. And if you find a park, you can do a whole workout there!
honey332 said
on 10/7/2008 Sounds like a winner to me!!