On vacation, it's important to relax and enjoy yourself. You may derail from a lot of your usual healthy habits, but there's a way to balance fun and being active on vacation. Staying in shape is sometimes a large concern for those who are extremely active, while others want to include a little bit of activity to balance out the treats they have when traveling. Here are some tips to staying fit on vacay!
-End each night after dinner with a walk! It could be great bonding time with your friends, family, or significant other.
-Schedule your workouts. Plan them on days with the least amount of activities planned. Them, you won't be cramming exercise in and stressing yourself out. Vacation workouts shouldn't ruin your trip overall.
-Check the weather. Make sure you know what types of weather you will be working out in. You don't want to make an important workout day (like a long run) in 97 degree weather. See if getting up early can give you more time or allow you to avoid the heat.
-Again, getting your workouts done in the morning usually works out better. Getting up an hour early to get your sweat on reduces the risk of being too busy or tired later on to fit it in. It gives you one less thing to worry about; I enjoy getting it over with first thing I wake up/after breakfast.
-Grab a partner! Having a workout buddy helps keep you on track. If you and a friend or family member agree to bike or run every morning, for instance, it helps keep you both motivated or accountable. It also makes active time into bonding time as well.
-Plan active activities for your trip! It could be a great way to kill two birds with one stone. For instance, plan a hike, golf, learn to boogie board or surf, go on a biking tour, snorkel, horse back ride, or learn to sail. This could be a great opportunity to try something new and cross-train.
As of late, I have been finding my morning runs to be one of my favorite parts of this vacation. Getting to see the beautiful mornings from a runner's view is something you can't beat. I love the mountains, wildlife, and plant life I see every day. It's just absolutely gorgeous. Every time I go running abroad, I find myself amazed and appreciative of the world around me. Nothing beats getting to know a new place through a peaceful run!
Again, remember that the most important thing is to have fun, be adventurous, and stay well! If you do all of those things, I consider that a vacation well spent(:
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