Sassy Summer Vacay Fit Tips

My girlfriends and I are planning a beach vacation. I am so excited and

can’t wait for some well deserved girl time! The downside of getting away

from it all is the temptation to stray from my workouts. That combined

with the oh so delicious margaritas and sinful foods that I allow myself on

vacation has a downside. On the first day at the beach I am all about the

bikini but by then end I feel like throwing on a burkah.

But taking a vacation from the city and the stress doesn’t have to be a

break from fitness. Here are a few stay fit tips for your vacation and it

doesn’t matter if you are at the beach or skiing in the mountains. There are

exercises you can complete without a single piece of equipment.

Here are some tips to keep you motivated to say fit while traveling.

• Plan ahead. 


You probably won't be able to fit in your normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at least half of your normal regimen.

Before leaving town, find out what type of workout facilities your

accommodations will have. If there is no gym at the hotel ask if

there is a jogging track nearby. Also be on the look out for local

fitness centers. Lots of them offer daily or weekly rates to travelers.

Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. It’s light, easy to pack, and

offers a full body workout.

Try out your travel routine at least once at home. A trial run will help

you to figure out what does and doesn’t work and help to maximize

your workout time. After all you are on vacation and don’t need to be

stressed.

• Step outside of the box. 


Do something fun and different . 
You can bike, water-ski, beach volleyball. You don’t just have to use the fitness

machines at the gym to get a workout in. You are on vacation.

Make fitness fun. Prepare snacks. If you are in the car a lot during

your trip, make sure you pack some healthy snacks so you don’t

stop at McDonalds for a quick fix.

Don't forget to pack comfortable workout attire that fits your

destination's climate.

Here is a quick, simple circuit workout that only requires a resistance band

and can be done anywhere. Complete at least one set of 8-12 reps of each

exercise.

Bicep Curl

Tricep Dip

Lat Pull Down

Front Raise

Push-Up

Squat

Abductor lifts

Adductor splits