Don’t you just hate it when you have to interrupt your workout routine while you’re on your vacation? Yes, the point of a vacation is to rest, but this doesn’t mean that you should let down your body completely. If working out makes you happy, then don’t feel like you “shouldn’t” do it just because you’re vacationing. In fact, an active vacation is more than possible using the following simple hacks.
1. Anywhere is perfect for a workout.
Depending on the destination to which you are traveling, you might not have access to a proper gym. That’s why you’ll need to do a bit of improvising. Break away from the old belief that a successful training session can only be performed in a gym. The entire world is one big gym!. For instance, two chairs from the hotel room could make for a solid machine for chest dips. If you step outside, you are likely to find a children’s playground anywhere in the world. Hence, these can serve as great substitutes for a gym.
2. Bring along a mat wherever you go.
Although you might find a sweet spot in your room to exercise, you might not want to do so. A workout is as much mental as it is physical, and many people find it difficult to get in the mood for it. That’s why packing an exercise mat for your vacation is a great idea. They are fairly easy to pack, as you have the option to either roll the mat into a tube and attach it to the exterior of your backpack or to place it inside. Of course, it all depends on the type of bag you are carrying.
3. Get a dual-purpose travel bag.
If you’re an ardent gym-goer, you’ve probably considered using your gym bag as a travel bag. Such bags can serve more than one purpose if you find travel duffel bag that suits your travel needs. It needs to be large enough to fit all your stuff and strong enough to hold everything together. Furthermore, look for a duffel bag that is waterproof and has adjustable straps.
4. Ask around for a gym.
Now, we are not attempting to question your judgment, but you could easily miss a hotel gym. Although hotels usually list the services they offer on their website, including fitness facilities, they might not be extensively used. This is especially true for seaside resorts where most guests go to relax and not break a sweat. That’s why the reception desk often forgets to inform guests that there is a gym at their disposal. Always ask if the hotel or the neighboring hospitality services have a gym on the premises. More often than not, you will be presented with a key to a gym that you can basically call your own.
5. Try a beach run for a workout.
A seaside hotel isn’t going a track and field, or even a good running path through a local park. An avid runner might think that all is lost but au contraire. The very same beach where you spend the day with your friends or family could serve as an excellent track for running. Not only is jogging at sunrise or at sunset mesmerizing, but the sand is the ideal surface to run on. It is softer than concrete but it provides more resistance when you try to lift your feet. Use the beach for your morning runs to take advantage of all that your destination has to offer.
A vacation is something you should enjoy. Even if you are not too happy about lifting heavy kettlebells, you will definitely have fun practicing yoga in the hotel room or sprinting down the beach at sunset. Everything is more fun when you’re on vacation — even breaking a sweat during a workout.
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