Comments on: How to Exercise on a Plane

on 3/18/2008 Thanks...will definitely need to have this information for my trip to London and Scotland.

on 11/22/2005 To reduce cramping and increase blood flow in the lower extremities while in flight, place dual pillows on seat under knees and pedal like on a bicycle. Place between knees and use as a thigh exerciser. Place on the floor and use as a stepper.
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on 11/22/2005 Lock down your abs and glutes. Take a deep breath and slowly and forcibly exhale under pressure. Your tongue against your teeth should control the rate of exhale. You will make a "SSS" sound. Do a set of five and see how your abs respond.

Beginners: Do not overdo this one. You will be sore for the flight home!

on 11/22/2005 Just start moving your arms up and down, like you are doing the wave at a ball game. Occasionally turn to the person next to you and say, "Come on!" Try to get the whole coach section into it. If no one joins in, just keep doing it for as long as possible. It will be hilarious and you will burn lots of calories.

on 11/22/2005 Walking the aisles is the best available on-board exercise, but virtually impossible during meal service when food carts occupy the aisles. For everyone's sake, wait until meal service is finished before doing exercise laps around the aisles.

on 11/22/2005 I like to find an open place, usually in the rear of the plane, and hold onto the wall or the attendants' folded-up seat and run in place for 10-20 minutes. It's great for whole body circulation.

on 11/22/2005 Great advice, except that you make a complete ass of yourself by doing lunges in the middle of the airplane aisle. Look out for the beverage cart.

on 11/22/2005 Large airplanes have spaces near galleys and lavatories. Brace against flat walls to perform stretches for legs, calves, pecs, back, arms, etc. Stationary lunges can be done in these areas, too. Always be considerate of other passengers and crew!!

on 11/22/2005 Power bands (sold under various names), exercise-friendly rubber bands, are good tools to use when exercising in enclosed spaces like aircraft. Multiple bands simulate heavier weights; single bands are great for stretching exercises.