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5 ways to stick to your exercise plans when you're on vacation

My favorite place to get in a stair workout on vacation.

I know you have the best of intentions to keep up with your exercise plan this summer, but what happens when you go on vacation and your regular routine is suddenly interrupted?  It can be really hard to get back on track once you return home, so it's a good idea to keep at least a small semblance of an exercise routine in your life each day while you're away.

Some vacations naturally include a healthy dose of exercise by default.  You may be hiking, swimming, or walking around Disneyland all day.  Others may include a lot of lounging on the beach or next to a pool (with a cocktail in hand!)  Whatever your idea of a good time, here are some ways to make sure you keep up the healthy habits you've worked so hard to implement.

1.  Explore the town on foot.  I love to go for long walks or run around a town that I'm visiting.  If we're staying in a hotel I often ask the front desk staff for recommendations and have found that many of them have maps of local trails and/or running routes.

2.  Use the hotel gym.  Most hotels have, at the least, a few weights and a treadmill or stationary bike.  Walking is easy to do on vacation, but don't forget about maintaining your muscle!

3. Use my exercise checklist.  These can all be done easily in a hotel room or apartment.  You choose the number of reps based on your fitness level.  Add some weights if you have them available.

4.  Find a video on YouTube. There are thousands out there.  My favorites are from Caroline Girvan and Yoga with Adriene.

5.  Find some stairs or a hill and do some climbing. Near our condo in Oceanside there is an amphitheater where I like to climb stairs.  10-15 flights will take me about half an hour and give me an intense dose of exercise.  That's all I need to justify the afternoon of beachin' with my book that I will do later. :)

Enjoy the heck out of your vacation and the time with friends and family.  Next week I'll talk about how to stay on track with your low-carb eating while on the road.

Happy trails, friends!


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