While it may seem super easy to slake on your routine while going on vacation it can sometimes create a downhill track to the progress you have been making if on a wellness journey. I for one know what it is like to restart on wellness journeys as before I was a wellness coach myself! While vacationing should be all about fun and you definitely should not limit yourself to some excellent food I say carve out that time to still get your work out in! Here are my got to steps to making sure that happens.
Pre Plan
Make sure before you even head on vacation to express to whomever your traveling with that a part of your line up is working out. If you’re like me and sometimes used to travel for work, try and look at what meetings you have and plan for before or after you day gets started. Also check out where your staying and see if they have gym that works for you! If not, there are tons of on demand work out services that offer work outs you can do in a limited space and time.
Have Fun and Change it Up
Groupon is a great way to save money and maybe a even better way to try something new with your fitness routine. A lot of times Groupon has walk in deals for different classes. Sometimes you might even find at your hotel activities that can substitute for a workout like playing football or other sports. That’s also a way to get the whole gang involved if you’re in a family setting.
Set a Goal and Track It
Try and plan the time that your going to work out and how many times while on vacation. Then make sure your checking it off even if its on a phone reminder list or good old fashion crossing it off a day planner. Also, I seriously promote work out selkies and staying accountable with social media.
When All else Fails Walk
I am a big fan of walking and frankly sometimes if walking to locations is reasonable it can save a ton of money. Make a goal to walk an extra 1-4 miles a day and trust me you will still get a quality work out in. It also could serve as a way to see parks and other historic places at your destination.
Those are the best tips we use while on vacation. Have any more we would love to hear from you in the comments or on our social media feeds! Let’s face it the better we feel the more fun we can have.