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Summer season starts and it marks the busiest travel time for most folks. Kids are out of school, the weather is amazing so there are so many people taking road trips, camping or flying somewhere far to explore the unknown. No matter if you are on the road visiting family, taking a vacation or a business trip, maintaining your regular workout routine can be a challenge!
Beach Run
You ever said, “I’d love to get in shape, but I travel too much?”
That was me before. Any time I had traveled in the past, I abandoned my workouts because: “Hey, I’m traveling!” I bet we all can relate. Sometimes I do use the gym at my hotel, but compared to my favorite gym near my house, it just doesn’t feel right. Lol! Besides, when you’re traveling, the LAST thing you want to be thinking about is being cooped up in a gym when you should be out exploring your new surroundings, right?
So a few months ago when I was in CA, I started a new thing, running on the beach! For our Michiganers, any place that has a body of
Now when I travel, I always pack my ESSENTIALS 3-STRIPES TIGHTS, DON’T REST ALPHASKIN SPORTS
Other Ways to Maintain Workout Routine When Travel in Summer
If you just don’t like running, there are a variety of ways that will give you a great workout without feeling like exercise. Some of my favorite workouts include:
- Walking on the beach. Walking in soft sand is a killer workout and burns more calories than walking on flat ground. Some experts suggest that you can burn twice as many calories walking in soft sand.
- Beach volleyball. I am not so good at this, but if you love to play volleyball, this is a great way to burn more calories than you playing it on a volleyball court. You can burn more than 150 calories an hour, depending on how hard you work and it’s a great way to meet other people at the beach while having fun.
- Bike rides. There is no better way than a bike ride to explore a new place while getting your daily does of excercise. Trust a gal who is from China where we all used to ride bikes to school, go shopping and go working. Bike riding is one of the ways to make many Chinese people slim and fit. 😉
- Hiking. Anytime you add elevation to your walks, you’ll burn more calories. I love to do a short hike if it’s possible to get close to nature after a long day meeting or training.
Usually from 30 minutes to one hour and my lungs are very happy with the fresh air in the woods. - Shopping. Don’t judge on this one! Lol! I love shopping and even if you don’t, you can consider this as you strolling around and people watching. As long as you are moving, you are good!
What are your tips to maintain workout routine when traveling in summer? Share with us and enjoy the nice weather!
Photo credit: Grace Liang
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What a cute workout look Grace! Travel and workout sometimes just don’t mix! But like you, I have learned to be flexible with what I do so much so that I don’t feel like I am cheating myself by not working out. I like the idea of running on the beach because it is harder to run on sand than pavement and I feel like I can run half the time I am used to but sweat bullets! I also use the gym at the hotel but some hotels only have cardio equipment so I like to do plyometric exercises in place of weights. I hope you had a great weekend and happy Monday!
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Thank you, Maureen! Yes running on sand is definitely a workout and I too sweat bullets after running a little bit on sand. Hope you have an amazing rest of the week!
I love to run and keep up my fitness routine when I travel. I have difficulty when we f=visit family in Colorado due to the altitude. I find myself gasping for breath on even very short runs there!
That’s great, Laurie! Even a little workout is better than no workout at all.
this posts was so helpful i loved this! great photos!
Jadieegosh
Awesome, I’m glad! Thank you for your support!
Super cute workout photos, Grace! I am transitioning to working full time at home on my writing so now I have less excuses to not workout! I am inspired and motivated by you! Thank you.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you, Shelbee! I am excited to see what you will share with us through your writing!
My favorite ways to exercising are hiking and walking around a track close to my house (it has hay fields, soy bean fields and grass fields so it is always fun to look at my surroundings). I still go to the gym most of the time in summer though because it is so hot here!
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Ooh you are adventurous! I like that a lot! Its nice to switch up the surroundings!