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Working out on vacation…
Taken from the About.com site, written by Paige Waehner
Do you find it hard to workout on the road? Maybe you find it hard to stick to a routine when your daily schedule changes or when you don’t have the equipment you normally use. Sure exercise can be difficult when you’re out of town, but this is the perfect opportunity to breathe some life into your routine and do something different. Being limited in the time you have and the equipment available can be a good thing, forcing you to be more creative with your workouts.
You Can Take it With You…
Packing your dumbbells and your weight bench for a trip isn’t the best idea, but if you don’t have a clue whether your hotel has a decent exercise room, there are some alternatives:
Resistance Bands. Resistance bands are great traveling companions for so many reasons. First, you can target every muscle in the body and, since you have tension throughout the entire movement, you’ll really feel the burn. Secondly, you can stuff them into your suitcase without taking up much space. Use them at home, at work or in your hotel room. You can find a variety of bands and tubes online or at your local sporting goods store.
Jump Rope. Jumping rope is a great exercise for your heart and body, and will really help you burn calories. If you haven’t jumped rope in awhile, start with just a few minutes at a time and recover with some light marching in place. Alternate jumping and marching for 10-30 minutes for a great interval workout.
Swimming. Swimming is a great cardio exercise, and it targets every muscle of your body. If you’re at a hotel with a pool, swim laps or try pool running.
If you’re at the beach, the ocean offers even more opportunities for exercising while having fun – surfing, boogie boarding or riding the waves are great for burning calories and staying active. Walking and Running.
You don’t need much more than a good pair of shoes to get a great cardio workout and, if you’re at the beach, you’ll get even more out of your walks by using the sand to your advantage. Walking in soft sand is much harder than walking on pavement. If you’re going for a long walk, you’ll want to wear shoes since walking barefoot for a long time could cause shin or calf pain.