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DF - Travel and Workouts

Just because you are paying the airlines extra to lug your suitcase around does not make the act of carrying said suitcase your only required exercise when traveling. :)

How to get around the lethargy when out of town? Easy. Two very simple steps:

1. Go to a national club at home, or one with reciprocity, that lets you workout for free or at a highly discounted rate where you travel most. When you travel often, I fail to see how belonging to a local club makes sense...unless that is the only option in a small town. If this is the case, book a hotel with a weight room. You can run or bike outside. Yes, in the rain, sun, snow...etc. Or, go to the local YMCA.

2. Pack one set of workout clothes, and don't forget the shoes. Don't pack more than this if you are having difficulty getting the one workout in. After you have had to wash your workout clothes more than once on a trip, you are justified in packing more. Period. I find that I feel more obligated to workout if I only have one set to use. I can't just ignore it. I've used everything else in the bag, it must be used as well. If I pack a bag full of gear, I start thinking, "Well, I don't think I'll workout enough to use all of this...so, maybe I can just skip today's workout and watch TV."

Yes. It happens to all of us; even personal trainers are not immune.

Oh, and since Zumba counts as a workout...if all else fails, go dance...yes, at a club. Just don't drink the empty carbs. At least then you are moving! :)

Have a great week. (If you can't tell, I am still traveling.)