One of the most important things you can do for getting in shape is remaining consistent.
This requires a regular routine a minimum of 3 or 4 days a week.
Work is a constant in our lives and for some that requires frequent business trips.
It's essential this doesn't become an excuse for breaking your pattern.
In this article we'll explore some great ways to exercise while traveling, so you'll have no excuses for breaking your workout regime and losing your hard efforts and gains.
If you're on vacation or a business trip and want to keep body and mind in the habit of working out, stay on your regular schedule as much as possible.
On a work trip with a conflicting schedule this may not be feasible but on vacation it's all about priorities so as the Nike ad says; Just Do It! The easiest way to achieve this is to look in your hotel for an exercise facility.
Many major chains cater to the healthy lifestyles and have facilities on site.
There may only be a handful of machines or free weights so you may not be able to lift the same amounts of weight you've become used to they or they may already be in use, do not let this shake your resolve.
It's easy to lose motivation when you're out of your comfort zone, don't succumb to this temptation! This will help maintain your gains and keep you on track when you return home.
Most hotels have pools so if you haven't already done so this is a perfect time to experience the cardiovascular and muscular benefits of swimming.
If you can't get on a treadmill, running the halls and stairs is an outstanding way to get in your cardiovascular and leg workouts.
You can always run the neighborhood around your hotel but consult the front desk about the safety of the locale, better to be safe than sorry.
It's easy to run out of safe areas if you run several miles a session.
While at the front desk ask if there's a local gym the hotel is affiliated with.
Many chains offer free temporary memberships for their patrons.
If none of these things are available, never forget or underestimate push ups, sit-ups, crunches, pull-ups and chin-ups, jumping jacks and skipping rope, they're old school but effective.
Shadow boxing is excellent for cardiovascular and upper body workouts too.
You can do some exercises with a couple of heavy bottles or bags.
These can be done at home as well if you can't make it to the gym.
Try bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises and triceps kickbacks for the upper body or squats and lunges for the lower body just to name a few.
Another workout without entering a gym is to use exercise bands are inexpensive, lightweight and can be added to luggage without taking up much space.
Here's a few workouts with exercise bands; bicep curls, lateral raises, triceps extensions, shoulder and chest presses and flies for upper body, or squats, butt blasters, kickbacks, lunges, thigh raises or sidesteps for lower body.
Do 10-16 reps per exercise, 3 sets apiece minimum.
Most of these exercises can also be done using isometric exercise by going through the exercises motions, flexing your muscles and holding them for a count of 5 seconds or more.
This is a perfect way to workout in your office, car or on a plane.
These workouts may not increase muscle mass but they'll allow you to keep the muscles in shape and maintain muscle tone.
This requires a regular routine a minimum of 3 or 4 days a week.
Work is a constant in our lives and for some that requires frequent business trips.
It's essential this doesn't become an excuse for breaking your pattern.
In this article we'll explore some great ways to exercise while traveling, so you'll have no excuses for breaking your workout regime and losing your hard efforts and gains.
If you're on vacation or a business trip and want to keep body and mind in the habit of working out, stay on your regular schedule as much as possible.
On a work trip with a conflicting schedule this may not be feasible but on vacation it's all about priorities so as the Nike ad says; Just Do It! The easiest way to achieve this is to look in your hotel for an exercise facility.
Many major chains cater to the healthy lifestyles and have facilities on site.
There may only be a handful of machines or free weights so you may not be able to lift the same amounts of weight you've become used to they or they may already be in use, do not let this shake your resolve.
It's easy to lose motivation when you're out of your comfort zone, don't succumb to this temptation! This will help maintain your gains and keep you on track when you return home.
Most hotels have pools so if you haven't already done so this is a perfect time to experience the cardiovascular and muscular benefits of swimming.
If you can't get on a treadmill, running the halls and stairs is an outstanding way to get in your cardiovascular and leg workouts.
You can always run the neighborhood around your hotel but consult the front desk about the safety of the locale, better to be safe than sorry.
It's easy to run out of safe areas if you run several miles a session.
While at the front desk ask if there's a local gym the hotel is affiliated with.
Many chains offer free temporary memberships for their patrons.
If none of these things are available, never forget or underestimate push ups, sit-ups, crunches, pull-ups and chin-ups, jumping jacks and skipping rope, they're old school but effective.
Shadow boxing is excellent for cardiovascular and upper body workouts too.
You can do some exercises with a couple of heavy bottles or bags.
These can be done at home as well if you can't make it to the gym.
Try bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises and triceps kickbacks for the upper body or squats and lunges for the lower body just to name a few.
Another workout without entering a gym is to use exercise bands are inexpensive, lightweight and can be added to luggage without taking up much space.
Here's a few workouts with exercise bands; bicep curls, lateral raises, triceps extensions, shoulder and chest presses and flies for upper body, or squats, butt blasters, kickbacks, lunges, thigh raises or sidesteps for lower body.
Do 10-16 reps per exercise, 3 sets apiece minimum.
Most of these exercises can also be done using isometric exercise by going through the exercises motions, flexing your muscles and holding them for a count of 5 seconds or more.
This is a perfect way to workout in your office, car or on a plane.
These workouts may not increase muscle mass but they'll allow you to keep the muscles in shape and maintain muscle tone.