Sticking to your workout routine when travelling
Maintaining a fitness routine while traveling can be challenging, especially when access to good facilities is limited. However, with a bit of forward planning and discipline, it is possible to stay on track.
When traveling for work, it can be especially hard to find time for training, as functions or dinners may be scheduled after work. However, there are still options for getting a workout in, such as:
Hotel gyms: While they may not always be well-equipped, any form of exercise is better than none. Consider creating a 20-minute circuit workout to make the most of limited equipment.
Bodyweight exercises: A variety of exercises that don't require any equipment can be done in a hotel room, such as push-ups, squats, and lunges.
Resistance bands: These are a versatile and lightweight option for adding additional load to bodyweight exercises or extra weight to equipment. They can also be used to add joint distraction to mobility exercises.
Hill training: Exploring the local area for hills can be a great way to maintain fitness and add to strength endurance. Varying rest times, distance, and speed can help achieve the best results.
Grass runs: If a park or oval is nearby, try doing some tempo runs on grass
Water running: If the hotel has a deep enough pool, consider doing some water running.
Exercise bike: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be a more effective way to use an exercise bike, rather than a steady ride for 45 minutes. Try finding the hardest load that can be ridden for at least 30 seconds at 120 RPM, and do 2 sets of 3-5 reps with 1-minute rest.
With a little creativity and discipline, it is possible to maintain a fitness routine while traveling. Happy travels!