Be Fit on the Move

Board a flight, step out of the airport, attend back to back meetings and conferences, get back to the airport, and the cycle continues all over again. Does this sound like your work schedule? If yes, then chances are that you’re one of the many who don’t find time to exercise, either out of choice or out of lack of knowing how to find time for fitness and exercise even amidst your erratic work schedule. ”With people being on the move constantly for work and otherwise, being healthy seems to be a task,” says fitness instructor Somesh Kamra. They key is to make your workout portable, and in this post we tell you exactly how you can keep that job and be fit on the move too.

Resistance band workouts for the travelling executive. Workouts with resistance bands are like working out at the gym, but without the weights. Resistance bands can be used for cardio as well as strength building workouts. They are light and allow you to do many exercises like bicep curls, squats, arm lifts etc. Just get yourself resistance bands from any of the sports goods stores, pack them in your travel bag and get going. Another option is the Bullworker, which works on the same principle as resistance bands- free hand against gravity. Follow the manual carefully for better results.

Yoga: All you need for a 45-minute session of yoga with surya namaskars and a few deep breathing exercises is a mat. One session complete with the veerabhadrasana (warrior pose), chaturangasana and the downward facing dog pose can burn up to 300 calories. So next time, don’t forget to pack your yoga mat when you travel.
Convenience Matters for Those on the Move: Choose flexible ways of staying fit like swimming or hitting the gym. Check for a pool or a gym in the hotel you are booked into. An hour of swimming can burn up to 350 calories. Even 30 minutes on the treadmill will burn up to 175 calories. All you have to do is, pack in your swim-suit and gym clothes and you’re good to go!

Nutrition: People who are on the move need to focus more on diet. Eating right is important. Stock up on cereal bars to munch on in case of emergencies. Always try to opt for roasted or grilled food over fried. Eat plenty of salads so that you don’t over eat later. Drink lots of water- warm preferably,  as it helps to keep the metabolism going. Keep these thumb rules in mind and you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in local cuisine occasionally.
Fitness should be a way of life, even when life makes you travel. You should be able to practise it no matter where you are. Keep these tips in mind and be healthy on the move, with or without a hotel gym or pool.