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With summer in full swing and vacations on the horizon, one question seems to arise again and again: “How do I stay fit while I’m away from home?”
Whether you want to stay active during your vacation or not, there could be unwelcome consequences to stopping, even for a week. According JAMA, regular exercisers who suddenly turn into Buffett-loving hammock sloths experience higher levels of glucose and fat in their bloodstreams. Unfortunately, 90% of frequent travelers admit that while being health conscious is important during their travels, they end up slacking off. According to a survey conducted by Hilton Hotels, women follow these tendencies more than men, and it is no wonder – one in four household trips include children under the age of 18. It is hard enough to muster the will-power to workout when you’re alone, much less traveling with the family.
While taking a break from your routine now and then can be a good thing, it doesn’t have to come to a screeching halt the minute your plane leaves the terminal. Traveling with kids? Make them part of the action too.
Here are a few of my favorite vacation workout tips: