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.)
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10.1.12
Daily Lifestyle Fact - 10.1.12
Made a New Years' Resolution to work out, but still haven't started? You still have 51 weeks (98.1% of the year) left to obtain your goal! That's still an A to us on your resolution report card.
Not sure where to start? Ask you local gym or try out our plans. Just get moving - try Googling "recommended weekly exercise" and you will find plenty of free advice.
Not sure where to start? Ask you local gym or try out our plans. Just get moving - try Googling "recommended weekly exercise" and you will find plenty of free advice.
23.11.11
Q & A - Train or Workout?
Q: Should I be training for something or just working out?
A: Whether you are starting a new program, or already working out consistently, this question seems to enter everyone's mind at some point. Sometimes it seems like everyone around you is training for something; sometimes it seems like you are the only one you know in the gym. The easy answer for us is three part:
1. You are content with your body and your routine. Unless you feel the need to become increasingly competitive, you could probably go "run your race" any day. As long as you are content where you fall out in the mix when you complete any activity you participate in, just keep enjoying your workout time. If you feel stuck in a rut, a new Peak Functional Fitness plan can help.
2. You are competing some, but not as well as you would like. Try picking an activity 60-90 days out, and order an Athlete plan for you based on your goals and the time you are willing to dedicate. Stick with it, even if you don't like it at first. This is a change, and all changes come with ups and downs. Make sure you get to see the results. If you like the results, the plan can always be changed to make it fun and enjoyable for you. If you don't, well you are in better shape (hopefully) than when you started and can always return to working on your Peak Functional Fitness.
3. You are the couch potato or have just started your foray into the wonderful world of fitness. For many people here, the goal tends to be weight motivated. While there are numerous "Couch to..." programs out there, we have one simple question: Do you want to say you completed one event, or do you want to transition to a lifestyle of lasting fitness? A good Functional Fitness plan can get you to that same race, and keep you moving forward. Once you are fit, and ready to progress to winning your age-group, then seek out the Athlete plan that is right for you!
A: Whether you are starting a new program, or already working out consistently, this question seems to enter everyone's mind at some point. Sometimes it seems like everyone around you is training for something; sometimes it seems like you are the only one you know in the gym. The easy answer for us is three part:
1. You are content with your body and your routine. Unless you feel the need to become increasingly competitive, you could probably go "run your race" any day. As long as you are content where you fall out in the mix when you complete any activity you participate in, just keep enjoying your workout time. If you feel stuck in a rut, a new Peak Functional Fitness plan can help.
2. You are competing some, but not as well as you would like. Try picking an activity 60-90 days out, and order an Athlete plan for you based on your goals and the time you are willing to dedicate. Stick with it, even if you don't like it at first. This is a change, and all changes come with ups and downs. Make sure you get to see the results. If you like the results, the plan can always be changed to make it fun and enjoyable for you. If you don't, well you are in better shape (hopefully) than when you started and can always return to working on your Peak Functional Fitness.
3. You are the couch potato or have just started your foray into the wonderful world of fitness. For many people here, the goal tends to be weight motivated. While there are numerous "Couch to..." programs out there, we have one simple question: Do you want to say you completed one event, or do you want to transition to a lifestyle of lasting fitness? A good Functional Fitness plan can get you to that same race, and keep you moving forward. Once you are fit, and ready to progress to winning your age-group, then seek out the Athlete plan that is right for you!
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