Healthy Hacks for Staying Fit On the Road

How many times has this scenario happened to you? You planned your trip weeks ahead and you end up forgetting your fitness gear. Without your usual routine being complete, you completely forego working out and that turns into staying lazy after the trip as well. This kind of apathy happens for a variety of reasons and you should take measures to avoid it happening again.

Take Your Routine With You

Fitness and health aren’t things you can leave at home when you hit the road. Your fitness routine has to follow you wherever you go if you want it to work. A lot of people disregard their workouts during long trips and that can be detrimental to their progress. Health isn’t something you can put on hold until it’s convenient to continue working on it.

Sometimes it can be inconvenient to maintain your fitness routine if you don’t have all the equipment you’re used to. However, there are ways you can compensate. If your trip to the gym usually includes running on a treadmill, you could substitute it with running outside. Any weight based exercises should be replaced with simple callisthenics. It might not be an exact match, but you’ll find that it can work during your trip.

Don’t Forego Your Diet

Traveling can really take a toll on your schedule planning. All of those nutritious ingredients you keep at home aren’t going to be available during the trip. Home-cooked meals are another thing that is unavailable, which might make you resort to things like fast food. This can be a tricky thing to resolve but with enough dedication, you’ll be able to pull through without ruining your progress.

Start by looking for healthy eating locations around the place you’re staying in. It doesn’t have to be a vegan restaurant to satisfy your nutritional needs. You just need to avoid anything that is particularly unhealthy. Keep some protein bars on your person in case you need energy while on the run.

Dress to Impress

What you wear is pretty important during your fitness regime. People don’t wear fitness clothes for no reason at all. There are quite a few reasons you might want to bring your gear with you. You are probably already aware of the fact that clothes designed for fitness are good for letting your skin breathe when you sweat. Their tight fit can help your joints to their job without straining too much.

On the other hand, you also have the psychological aspect of fitness clothes. They look good so they help you feel good during your workout. When you feel good, your workouts are going to be even more effective and that will lead to you looking even better. It’s like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Ensure That You Stay Safe

Fitness gear isn’t the only thing you should bring with you on your trip. Don’t forget to take your important documents and passport with you wherever you go. You never know what could happen during a trip to unfamiliar places. Cars and planes are relatively safe, but you won’t be working out in them any time soon.

You’ll probably bring your bicycle with you if you want to work out and travel at the same time. Since you’re new to the location, you probably won’t be aware of the safest route and that could lead to injury. Careless drivers are everywhere and it never hurts to be on the safe side. If something happens along the road you might want to seek help from NSW Compensation Lawyers in order to seek damages. Injuries are far more common when you’re in unfamiliar territory because you aren’t yet accustomed to the environment and the manners of other drivers.

Stay Committed

A lot of people lose their motivation when they’re headed somewhere. It’s stressful enough to plan ahead for travel expenses and activities and that becomes even worse when you have to factor in workout regimes. It’s pretty easy to fall out of practice when you’re not in your comfort zone. Despite this, you shouldn’t let this affect you.

Use every fibre of your being to get over that mental hurdle. There’s no reason you should let such a small inconvenience ruin all the time you’ve dedicated to fitness. Keep in mind that taking a break is one of the leading reasons why people quit working out. A day becomes a week and a week becomes a month etc. Stay strong and soldier through it and you’ll be happy that you did.

The Bottom Line

Working out is one of those things that a lot of people see as a phase they have to go through in order to get fit. The truth is that fitness is more like a way of life. You have to keep it up even when times get tough. Keep some of these tips in mind and you’re going to be a shoo-in for keeping your body fit.

About the Author:

Alexander Hunkin is an Australian based startup advisor with in-depth experience in growing business. His meaningful and strategic advice has helped in setting and growing many startup companies in Brisbane and Perth. Alexander is also a content creator for different niches. The top ones are business, career, finance and marketing. He aspires to share his experiences and is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to enhance his skills. When he isn’t busy working, you can find him cooking exotic meals, scuba diving and cycling.

About Jason Spencer

Jason Spencer has a tremendous enthusiasm for all facets of health, fitness and physical performance that stems from an athletic lifestyle from childhood. Jason was fortunate enough to compete in collegiate football and learned to love the challenges that physical activity placed on the body. As Jason progressed through his higher education and became increasingly aware of how science is applied to physical activity and how it reveals the benefits of exercise, he realized very quickly that he wanted to pursue a career that gives him the opportunity to teach others to compete, challenge, and push themselves towards something more valuable to them than anything else; health, fitness and self worth. Being a fitness professional allows Jason to do this for them and he is always incredibly grateful for that. Jason has a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Neuroscience and his acquired knowledge of the nervous system and muscle stimulation techniques has been extremely instrumental towards building a unique ability and feel for training the body for optimal form and function. As a personal trainer he is certified with ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). He's also a strength & conditioning specialist with NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). He has additional certifications in both kettlebell principles & techniques (Equinox), and Flexibility & Corrective Exercise (Swedish Institute of Health Sciences in NY). Jason has worked as a trainer and conditioning specialist in a variety of fitness facilities over the years such as: LA Fitness in Piscataway, NJ, the YMCA in Metuchen, NJ, and Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York, NY. He also does private in-home sessions all over the Manhattan area.