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Working Out While Traveling

5/12/2017

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Why is it important?
It is important to stay in shape while traveling. If someone is going on one trip for just a couple days it may not be big deal to worry about health, but many people go on extended trips or travel often. If these people do not take their health into account, they will suffer in a variety of ways. They will not be able to get as much enjoyment from their vacations or be as productive on their business trips.

Eat Healthy-
While it can be tempting to eat the tastiest looking things when traveling, when long term consequences are taken into account they do not usually outweigh the short term benefits. While can be okay to splurge on certain items, especially if they are local specialties, it is not a good idea to splurge on every meal for an extended period of time. Many cities feature markets with quality, fresh foods that can be eaten on site or bought to prepare later if you have access to a kitchen.

​Exercise-
Many hotels feature fitness rooms, and many fitness facilities have locations throughout the world. Also, many cities offer free workout areas. While this may only consist of some pull up bars and a few dumbbells this can be enough to get a good workout in. With proper knowledge and planning, even a small area of floor space can be enough to get a quality workout in. If you have any doubts about what exercises to do, websites like CustomizeMyWorkout.com can provide you with the knowledge and motivation you need.

Be active-
Many locations offer good opportunities to be active. Depending on the location that may include paddle boarding, surfing, hiking, cycling, or just walking long distances. Walking can be a great way to see a city, as you get a quality view of the area and see things you may have missed if driving through the city in a car. Many cities even offer free walking tours.

Stay healthy my friends!
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