3 health tips for your next trip
Nov 8, 2015 | Travel
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Traveling, be it for business or pleasure, can interrupt even the strictest of workout regimens. And whether your trip flies you across the ocean or sails you out to sea, chances are you’ll lounge and indulge a bit more than you would at home.
Here are three tips to maintaining your nutrition and fitness goals while traveling.
1. Eat Right
Trying new cuisines and local favorites is one of the highlights of visiting new places; however, stay consistent with your basic habits (i.e., if you eat light dinners at home, opt for light dinners while traveling, too). Pack the type of foods you are accustomed to eating — these will serve you well on long flights, between meetings, or when dining out. And always drink plenty of water en route and once you reach your destination.
Use a website or app to keep track of your caloric intake. Try Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker (free), Nutrition Menu – Calorie, Exercise, Weight & Water Tracking ($1.99), or Restaurant Points Plus Calculator ($.99), or visit WebMD.com or Active.com to take a look at their calorie counters.
2. Stay Fit
Depending on your fitness routine, there are a variety of options for working up a sweat while away from home. If space is limited (in your luggage or in your hotel room), pack a resistance band for strength training, a jump rope for a simple cardiovascular workout, or a pedometer to count your steps each day.
And because hotel gyms are not created equally, visit hotelgymreview.com for reviews and rankings by hotel or city. Or for more than 534,000 running routes sorted by city and distance, visit usatf.org/routes. Additionally, inquire with your hotel about in-room workout options, such as Exercise TV or Wii Fit.
3. Relaxation and Recreation
There’s no fooling your body’s internal clock, so be aware of your destination’s time before you depart. Inquire with your hotel about blackout shades to support healthy sleep patterns and jet lag recovery. Booking a massage or a spa treatment while on the go also can relieve travel-related stress.
Capitalize on your destination by finding adventures that combine sightseeing and physical activity. Swimming, hiking, jogging, and kayaking are great calorie-burning experiences that maximize health-minded fun while exploring your destination.