Exercise While Traveling

By Team Beachbody

Staying fit and finding time to exercise while traveling seems a challenge, but it's actually easier than you might think.

First, find out what types of facilities are at your destination. Based on this you can decide what activities will work with your schedule and give some variety to your workout routines. If your hotel does not have a workout facility or pool, you can either ask hotel personnel for recommendations or check the Yellow Pages for a nearby gym.

If swimming is going to be your activity, you've got to pack for it. If you're going to treat yourself to the high-priced fitness center in town, make sure you pack your workout shoes and workout clothes. If you like to pack light, you'll need to make an exception here. You need to have your clothes if you're going to do the work.

You can also work with your own body's weight right in your room. Hotel calisthenics can be performed by running in place, doing push-ups, ab work and other activities. If nothing else, put on your jogging shoes and run or speed walk outside your hotel.

If you're really ambitious, pack exercise bands to provide an incredibly effective workout on the road. Adding variety to your workout is great for cross training and injury prevention. It also helps you to keep motivated by making it fun to try new activities.

Another way to make the most of your trip is to discuss your desire with your hosts. Perhaps they play tennis and you would all enjoy the activity.