Traveling during the holidays can wreak havoc on your waistline. Not only are you hundreds of miles away from your gym, but you also have to face things like unhealthy gas station snacks and granny’s divine homemade pies. Luckily Holly Del Rosso, a personal trainer and fitness expert in New York City and Los Angeles, came to the rescue. Check out her five awesome tips below:
Bring your workout with you: No gym? No problem! Squeeze in at least three workouts a week. Exercises like squats, lunges, pushups, and triceps can all be done without weights. Resistance bands and jump ropes are also travel-friendly and will provide a full body workout.
Schedule family workouts: If you’re traveling with family, schedule group workouts and go for a hike or a run each morning. It’s a great way to burn calories and spend some QT with your relatives.
Try a class in a new city: No matter where you’re traveling to, there will more than likely be a boutique gym or two there that offer classes. Try a high intensity bootcamp class or an underwater spin class to vary your workout routine and yield results!
Find something outdoors: Most cities and towns will have hiking and biking trails nearby, which will allow you to take a break from the gym. Or if you’re in a colder climate near a ski resort, hit the slopes with some friends! Snowboarding and skiing burn anywhere from 400 calories per hour and up, depending on your weight. Bye bye, boring elliptical!
Swim in the hotel pool: If you’re staying in a hotel, check for a pool. Swimming is a great cardiovascular workout where you’ll have a huge calorie burn (500-600 calories per hour!) while building lean muscle. And who knows, after your hotel stay you just might fall in love with swimming and incorporate it into your weekly routine.
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