It can be hard to stay fit while traveling. With all the new and exciting things to see and do, it’s easy to let your fitness routine slide. But there are plenty of ways to stay active while on the go. Here are a few tips:
How to Stay Fit while on a Trip
Get up and move around every chance you get
Instead of sitting on the bus or in the airport, take a walk. When you’re at your destination, explore on foot instead of taking taxis everywhere.
Pack your workout gear
Even if you don’t think you’ll have time for a full workout, it’s always good to have your sneakers and some comfortable clothes with you in case you get a chance to get some exercise. Even if where you are staying does not have a workout facility, if it is nice outside – go outside!
Seek out active activities
Look for things to do that will get you moving, like hiking, biking, or swimming. Avoid tourist traps that involve a lot of sitting and snacking.
Make healthy food choices
It can be tempting to indulge while traveling, but try to make smart decisions about what you eat. Choose lean protein, fresh fruits and veggies, and whole grains. And limit your alcohol intake, which can quickly offset any fitness gains you make. It may be a good idea to go grocery shopping if you can. You save money, and you can choose what you would like to eat while on your trip.
Stay hydrated
Drinking plenty of water is important for overall health, but it’s especially crucial when traveling since you’re likely to be more active than usual.
Make fitness a priority
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you must abandon your fitness goals completely. If you can, work out in the morning, so you don’t have to worry about it later in the day. And be sure to pack healthy snacks and drinks to stay fueled throughout your travels.
ZIVA Travel Workout Equipment
ZIVA has a wide variety of fitness equipment you can pack and bring on your trip. These items pack perfectly and can fit into a suitcase or carry-on!
- Resistance Tubes: Just grab hold of the comfortable, non-slip, antibacterial rubber grips, and place a foot down on the nylon safety sleeve that protects the elastic resistance tubing underneath. The closer your foot is to the handle, the greater the resistance and muscle-building stimulus. With this boundlessly versatile functional fitness tool, and just your body and the furniture around you for anchors, users can work arms, legs, back, chest, shoulders, core, and glutes quickly, easily, and wherever they want.
- Bodyweight Trainer: Use the included door anchor, attach to a Suspension Training Wall Anchor, or use a rack’s cross bars or pull-up bar; the ZIVA Body Weight Training System allows for more options than any other similar setup.
- Yoga Mat: Elevate your stretching, pilates, or yoga routine with ZIVA’s non-toxic, eco-friendly yoga mat with a no-slip grip. A ribbed bottom and textured top give you all-around slip coverage and comfort from the floor to your fingers and all the way down to your toes.
- Jump Rope: The jump rope is cardio classic. The ZIVA Aluminum Speed Jump Rope is durable aluminum hardware for a commercial-grade piece of equipment that users can pick up and get a fantastic workout with wherever they are.