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JETTING
OFF FOR
WORK OR
VACATION?
Here are ten tips
to staying fit
when traveling.
In health & fitness,
Angela Braun &
Jennifer Martin
47.
Trying to stay fit on a regular day can sometimes
pose as a challenge, but adding travel into the
mix and you’ve got yourself an even bigger one.
Whether you are traveling for pleasure or for work,
staying healthy and fit on the road requires some
seriously planning and commitment. Travelling
can be stressful and long, not to mention the toll
that jet lag can have on your body once you get
to your final destination -- so its not surprising that
some people struggle to maintain a healthy diet
and exercise regime while on the road. So how
does one manage to stay the course? Plan, plan,
plan!
During our last competition prep, we both had
numerous business trips, as well as, some
personal travel. It was challenging to stay the
course, especially if there were work events
that you just couldn’t plan for. For the two of
us we found that planning ahead was key. For
myself (Jen), I had a business trip to Cancun for
a week, four weeks out from the NPAA Calgary
November 2017 show. I found that the more I
communicated with people the more people were
willing to accommodate my needs. I announced
to my co-workers and partners that I was training
for a fitness competition and I couldn’t believe
how supportive everyone were. I had one partner
arrange grilled chicken and veggies for me for
our lunch meeting while everyone else ate the
catered lunch – you would be surprised at how
supportive people can be once you communicate
with them. I was also very grateful that the hotel
I was staying at a had a gym, so I was able to
research what equipment they had in advance
and work with my trainer on a workout plan for the
week. When I arrived in Cancun I made it a point
to get my workouts done in the morning before
a long day of meetings and events. (Optional to
include). Checkout below for our top ten tips for
staying on track while travelling.