{"id":19559,"date":"2013-10-11T07:15:20","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T11:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=19559"},"modified":"2016-07-14T16:07:25","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T20:07:25","slug":"healthy-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/healthy-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether for work or pleasure, travel often has a way of derailing our health and fitness goals. Lazy afternoons spent lying on the beach (or cooped up in a conference room) can make it a lot easier to skip daily gym sessions in favor of heading straight to the buffet. So how do you balance your wellness while still enjoying your trip? We called in celebrity trainer Valerie Waters<\/a> to share her healthy travel tips and advice for people always on-the-go.<\/p>\n

1. <\/b>Before you leave, bank some fitness.
<\/b>If you\u2019re going away, it\u2019s common to want some wiggle room in terms of diet and exercise. So a few days before you jet, get in some big workouts. Maybe that means spending an extra half-hour in the gym during every session a week prior to your vacation, Walter suggests. Also, consider tightening up your diet as well as eliminating cheat meals. \u201cDoing this could help get you down a pound or two, which means you can then afford to splurge a little on vacation because you have some credit in the bank,\u201d says Waters. Plus, when you\u2019re in the habit of eating well and working out regularly, you can afford to let loose a little on vacation.<\/p>\n

2. <\/b>Do some research.
<\/b>Get on the computer before your vacation and learn a little about the area you\u2019re traveling to. \u201cFind out things like if your hotel has a gym,\u201d says Waters. What outdoor activities are offered? What local gyms or exercise classes are in the area? And prepare the same way in terms of nutrition. Scout out healthy eateries in the vicinity, or download a free app like Food Tripping<\/a>, which helps users find healthy, local and seasonal food options around their current location. It\u2019s another great way to avoid the drive-through.<\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Don\u2019t leave nutrition to chance.
<\/b>Instead of having to resort to fast food or something from the hotel vending machine, prepare your snack food pre-vacation. \u201cPack a bag of almonds, protein bars such as EAS Lean 15<\/a>, super grains and some protein powder<\/a> in a bag,\u201d suggests Waters. \u201cThis way you can avoid having to eat airplane food<\/a>.\u201d You can also make your own homemade energy bars<\/a> ahead of time, so you know exactly what\u2019s going into each meal.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/b>Pack your gym.
<\/b>Even if your hotel has a gym, it could be crowded, closed during certain hours, and possibly not have the equipment your workout calls for. That\u2019s why it pays to bring your own \u201cgym\u201d \u2014\u00a0and dedicated trainers \u2014 with you. Simply download DailyBurn<\/a> for workouts you can do in your hotel room or on the road. Packing equipment like a lacrosse ball for post-workout relief, and Valslides<\/a> or resistance bands can also help aid your workouts and keep you accountable for staying on track.<\/p>\n

5. <\/b>Get outside and enjoy yourself.
<\/b>After all, you\u2019re on vacation, right? \u201cIt\u2019s always more fun to go kayaking or scuba diving or hiking when those options are available,\u201d says Waters. \u201cBut it\u2019s important to be physically fit so you can partake in these adventures.\u201d Instead of just lying on the beach all day soaking up rays or heading to the bar with co-workers after a long day of projects, try to be active doing things native to your trip location. Not only will you have a blast doing something out of the ordinary, you\u2019ll be getting in some exercise as well.<\/p>\n

What are your stay-fit travel tips? Share them in the comments below.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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