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Millions of the people will be traveling this season by planes, trains, or automobiles. Some of us are heading home to mom’s house, others are heading somewhere warm for a much-needed break from the cold! No matter where you’re going, the holidays are no excuse to deter from your workout regimen. The experts at Active.com provided a few tips for staying in shape during the holidays:
- Do a condensed-but-intense-workout – if you are used to spending hours at the gym each day, holiday travel can leave you feeling a little lost. Try putting together your own 30-minute workout by combining three lower body exercises (squats, lunges) and three upper body exercises (push-ups, dips). In between the exercises jog in place or do jumping jacks.
- Rehearse your routine – do this routine even when you’re home. You’ll be more confident doing it on the go if you’ve done it before.
- Get active in the airport – flying takes a toll on your body. Be sure to take the time to stretch and get moving before your flight takes off. Try and move around while you’re in the air, too.
- Bring your gear – don’t forget to pack your running shoes, resistance bands, or fitness DVDs with you when you’re on the go. Related products: CanDo PEP Packs and Sup-R Band PEP Packs.
- Get a jump rope – jumping rope is a great way to get a few minutes of cardio in and it can be done just about anywhere.
- Plan to relax – sometimes you just can’t get your workout in and that’s ok. Plan a walk around the neighborhood with your family to see the Christmas lights. Join your sister at her yoga class. Spend time with the people who you care about the most.
- Ease back into your routine – you’re going to want to get right back to work once the holidays are over. Depending on how much you worked out during your travel, you may need to ease back into your routine. Consider using lighter weights or decrease the intensity or duration of your workouts until you’re back at your pre-trip level.