
Guide to Exercise While Traveling
It’s easy to be totally thrown off your workout plan while you’re traveling this summer. Whether for work or for fun with family, I’ve outlined some tips to help you exercise while traveling this summer!
Accommodate Your Stay
Plan your accommodations to accommodate your workout routine (see what I did there?). That means booking a hotel with a gym or an Airbnb with a pool. Airbnb now lets you filter in/out a gym option too! Call the hotel ahead of time and make sure the gym is actually open post-covid and has hours that work for you.
Choose destinations that lend themselves to activity. National parks, oceanfront views, and ski resort getaways usually have a lot going on to get involved with!
Equip Yourself
If you are staying somewhere that doesn’t have a gym, treat yourself to some traveling workout equipment.
The OYO gym is the newest toy travel gym equipment, allowing you 25lbs of resistance in each hand at the cost of only 2.5lbs in your luggage. This gadget could give you a great total body strength workout in your hotel room!
A jump rope or hotel stairs are also a great way to get your cardio in if it’s raining or there’s no gym. If it’s nice outside, a scenic run can be a incredible workout while taking in the sites!
Another option are exercise apps like—Nike Training App (free) or Peloton App (free for 30 days, then $12.99/month). These apps have “body weight” filters if you don’t have access to dumbbells. They are a fantastic way to get cardio and strength training in a structured, fun workout through push-ups, squats, and other body weight moves without leaving your room!
Create a Schedule to Exercise While Traveling
Injured and not sure how to exercise without making it worse?
Meet with one of our board certified physical therapists to assess your injury and create an individualized exercise program. You can discuss your travel plans with your physical therapist so they can cater the program to accommodate your travel and not make your symptoms worse.
In conclusion, it’s important to remember to stay flexible during traveling. You likely won’t be able to follow your exact home routine. Just getting active is more important to maintain your current level of fitness and then look to progress when you get home.