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The
Holiday Travelers Work-out
(By: Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD)
We
all know how important it is to keep up your regular exercise routine
to help lose weight and maintain a healthy weight! The Holidays
can mean traveling to see relatives but it doesn't have to mean an
excuse to exercise less! Exercise is just what you need during
the busy Holiday season to burn off those extra calories and deal with
stress.
All it takes is a little advanced planning and maybe a corner of
your carry-on.
It's All in the Planning
- Jump on the Net. Try a travel Web site such as
CitySearch, type in your destination, and research parks,
community centers, tracks and fitness centers where you can fit in
some exercise no matter where you are traveling to.
- Speak up. Ask your relatives or friends that you
are staying with to point out jogging paths, parks, or fitness
centers that you can use while visiting. If they are a member at a
gym ask them if they can find out about a visitor's pass.
- See the Sites. Being in a different city is a great time
to see the sites! Forget driving, use the time to get some
walking in and enjoy the atmosphere!
- Make exercise an action item. Let your relatives or
friends know that you will be fitting exercise in while visiting
so that they can schedule activities around your
schedule.
- Call the front desk. If you are staying at a hotel, call
the hotel before you arrive and ask about the nearest health clubs
or if the hotel itself has a fitness center. Some hotels
often offer guests discounts at nearby clubs.
- Pack helpers. Take some easy travel items with you such
as a Dyna-band and/or a jump rope.
- Take the trainer. Plan ahead and have a personal trainer
create a workout that you can use while out-of-town.
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