How do you manage to stay fit while on the road?

[Joe Rosen]

Joe Rosen

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[Darryl Musick]

A lot depends on where you go and where you're staying. If you're a runner or a walker, ask the hotel manager for safe and itneresting running routes in the neighborhood. A fitness room in the hotel helps. In multi-story properties, I'll run up and down the stairs and also avoid the elevator as much as possible. If there's  pool do laps.

Find a good natural area and go for a hike. Walk as much as you can, forego a rental car when possible and exist on public transit and walking.

Pay attention to what you eat.

[Joe Rosen]

Hi Darryl Musick Thanks for the tips.

[Ed Wetschler]

Exercise

These days, most of the hotels I stay in have gyms. Problem is, people rarely have time to get down to the gym. I do, however, have time for some exercise in my room, so I pack stretch bands, which weigh just a couple of ounces, and I use them while watching the news or even talking (speakerphone comes in handy here) to someone on the phone. 

Some travelers get up and run in the morning. If that works for your clients, God bless 'em. They should, though do a ton of walking, because if they don't, they're missing the essence of whatever place they're visiting. 

 

Diet

Eating can be a problem. I, for one, eat fruit at breakfast, and at dinner I order salads for appetizers and entrees that include vegetables. If someone isn't genuinely tempted by vegetables, then I think he or she will be an unhealthy eater whether on the road or home. It also pays to eat slowly, so the brain has time to realize that the stomach is full. 

 

Jet lag

People have all sorts of remedies, but I haven't found the killer app. Ultimately, changing more than one hour in time zones per day is unnatural. Personally, I find this to be the biggest threat to health when traveling abroad. Short on sleep, you get run down, and then you're susceptible to colds etc. It's a huge problem on business trips and packaged tours, because people don't have control of their own schedules, so that late morning or post-lunch nap becomes an impossibility.  

[Joe Rosen]

Hi Ed,Thanks again.

[Jim DeLillo]

Walk, walk, and more walking. Take the hills and the stone steps. Leave the elevator behind and take the stairs. It's amazing how quickly the miles add up even if the sights are only 1/2 mile from the hotel. 

So I am parroting what Daryl said. I especially like hiking if the area affords it.

[Susan Decoteau-Ferrier]

I'm with Jim. Walk at every opportunity. I take a lot of cruises. I almost never use the elevators. I schedule active tours. I use the gym and the spa too;-) I must say I am not one for dieting. I would rather exercise than diet especially when traveling. I am one of the few that can say I actually have lost weight when traveling rather than gained. I must be doing something right.

Also, I have a method when to comes to the buffets on cruises. I start with salad and/or soup. I make the salad ample  but I don't load up on the potato salads and other mayo heavy pre-made salads. I stick to veggies and low fat dressing. I love carbs and therefore can not resist bread (always whole grain). I usually have this with my salad. Between the salad and the bread I start to fill up. I then find healthy entrees and more veggies. I stay away from burgers,fries and pizza.  And then I have a taste of a desert or two. Also, I never drink soda (I go for the unsweetened iced tea) and don't drink alcohol so that help a bit I'm sure. Also, I stay away from the late night buffets.

On our last cruise my husband asked me about coming back to the table with just salad. I explained to him the whole strategy I have for approaching the buffet line. He thought it was a bit strange but it works for me.

Most importantly, I never feel deprived or guilty. If I have to walk some steps and spend an hour at the gym so I can eat what I want, so be it.

 

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[Camille Hoheb]

Hi Joe - This is a great question. 

I think a little pre-trip planning creates a big advantage to staying healthy and vibrant on the road. The week before a trip, get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious food, keep stress levels down by packing in advance and not leaving other trip coordination to the last minute.  

Here's some other advice:

• Stay hydrated during your trip - I usually will go to a convenience store and stock up on water for my room. There's nothing more annoying than the $7 bottles of in-room water when you are thirsty.
• I agree with the walk-a lot advice. Just be sure to have comfy shoes and good socks and a supply of bandaids.
• Wash your hands often and yes, I do believe in hand wipes during travel.  It must be the healthcare background in me.
• Travel insurance - buy it; especially for medical if you will be out of country. 
• I often tag a few days on to conferences to allow for writing assignments and for the pure enjoyment of exploration to learn about local culture, traditions et al. However, I don't take any chances especially when I am a solo female traveler.
• If you'll be out of the country, register your trip with the government. You never know what can happen while traveling but natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorists attacks & accidents do happen.

Those are just a few tips on a Sunday morning . Hope they help.

Camille Hoheb, M.S. Healthcare Admin

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[Travel Fit]

Lots of good tips!

I always take a few minutes before a trip to make a plan. 

Whether it be "I will walk 30 minutes in the morning, eat veggies 3 times a day, drink 9 glasses of water"...  

Making a plan raises your level of awareness and makes it easier to find ways to choose (and find) healthy options/alternatives. 

My favorite tip is to always get outside and find something active to do - no matter where you are.

Here's hoping you TravelFit this holiday season!

Cheers,

Tracy Benham

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[Australia RockyTravel Blog]

Staying healthy should be part of your trip planning! You must know about the features of the country you are going to visit and adjust your eating habits to it. This is what I do when I am on the road:

1) Prepare myself my meals, like a salad with mixed fresh fruit/veggies +nuts in a air tight food container.

2) Take 1,5-2liters of water on my day backpack, make sure where I can refill the bottles. Next to water I drink 1-2 Fruit juice with no additives and no colourants.

3) Switch from 3 to 5 smaller meals a day. Eat food rich in veg protein and carbohydrates depending on the activities.

4) Take my vital nutrients in forms of health food supplements with me: they will help balance your mineral and vitamins loss during the day!

5) Get plently of sleep and get up early! haha :)

6) Do all the above all the time, it's easy, it's fun and it will keep you feeling good and energetic!

Happy Healthy Travels!
Michela

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