Keeping fit on a vacation is
important, especially if you are a baby boomer or senior, or someone who is fitness conscious.
Unfortunately, vacation time may lead to over-indulgence or travel
without regular exercise.
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10 health and fitness holidays 2012€ offers suggestions that are fitness
oriented. "Getting fit and healthy doesn't have to mean
sweating away in the gym."
Consider the following
guidelines with respect to easy ways to keep fit on a vacation.
Plan ahead
Where you go can be a major
factor in keeping fit while on a vacation. Your mental fitness is just as
important as your physical fitness, so plan your vacation accordingly. Keeping a healthy balance of
rest and relaxation is important, but there are other factors to consider. Consider contacting a fitness trainer where you will be vacationing
and ask about workouts and advice about keeping fit during your stay.
Avoid over-indulgence
Plan your vacation so that it does not result in over-indulgence with respect to food you eat, or
alcoholic beverages you consume. Whenever possible, stick to your normal diet
and routine, regardless of where you are and what you are going to be doing on
your vacation. Make realistic choices when it
comes to what you eat and drink. Remember that it is easier to put on
extra pounds when you are on vacation, than to take them off again.
Choose to eat only healthy food
Even if you are away from home,
you can make an active decision to eat only healthy food. Avoiding food that is
not healthy for you is a wise decision wherever you are, as you will feel
better while you are on your vacation. Your energy level while you are away and when you return home, will reveal
the truth. You may be able to avoid dietary problems like diabetes, by being careful with your
diet.
Control portion sizes
Portion size is important when
you are on a vacation, as you may be tempted to consume everything that appears
appetizing. When the portion size served to you are excessive, you can
regulate your portion size in accordance with your existing dietary weight loss
or weight management program. If your portion size seems
excessive, it does not necessarily mean that you have to eat all of it. You can
decide to eat what is normal for you to eat or ask for a doggie bag. Your
earlier healthy food choice will be better for you than snacks at midnight. Asking your host to reduce your
portion size because you are fitness conscious, or need assistance with dietary
management is a good idea. Your host may begin to see the merit of your
approach to your dietary management and follow your example.
Get regular exercise
When on vacation, getting
regular exercise is important. Make time for exercise or time to work on your
normal exercise routine, while you rest and relax on your vacation. Inquiring
ahead of time about exercise facilities will allow you to continue your normal
exercise routine. There are many different kinds
of exercise, so if you cannot do one, try something new and different. If there are no exercise facilities available, you may rent a bicycle,
go hiking or jogging. Swimming is excellent exercise for everyone, as is kayaking
or canoeing.
Remember that there are no
limits to what you can do to stay fit on a vacation. The choice is yours.
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