How to keep your fitness level while travelling.
Normally when we travel, it feels a bit like holiday.
We eat out a lot, rules go out the window and exercise completely stops.
My story…
I used to work for Marlboro, based in Lausanne Switzerland. I had to travel every week for work. My projects were in Mexico, Russia, Spain, and Chicago in the USA. Since I was representing HQ – every lovely team invited me out for a special dinner in their country. Basically EVERYTHING was planned for me. Work in the office staring early, then work all day with the teams and of course a team dinner in the evening, plus a few drinks and then CRASH in bed.
I had no boundaries.
It wasn’t working for me. I didn’t feel good in my body.
I felt heavy, tired, my brain was full of information.
My belly was really not happy.
I knew something had to change.
Mindset first.
1. Your body is keeping score.
Your mind might say, ahhh I am travelling it doesn’t matter or I cannot think about that right now. But your body is still keeping score. You will feel it.
2. Find a reason WHY it’s important to exercise.
You want to perform well at work.
Keep your fitness level up, training for a race or ability.
Want to feel good, have good energy and a clear mind.
You get this with exercise. Even just a bit of it. It doesn’t need to take much time.
3. Book time
Healthy Boundaries with work or family.
Trust me, you’re a better person after exercise.
Carve out minimum 15 - 30 minutes to take care of YOU.
TO GET INTO YOUR BODY
4. Here is how to start a workout routine while on the road.
EASY - NO THINKING – no gear
Wake up 15-30 minutes earlier, roll out a towel on the floor and do weight bearing exercises like yoga, or traditional squats, press ups, dips on a chair or a HIIT video on YouTube.
PEOPLE SEEKER – bring your trainers and appropriate clothes.
Wake up 30 minutes earlier and go for a walk, run, or jog with a colleague.
Choose a healthier than you colleague… they will bring you forward.
Check that you are safe!
NEED A KICKSTART – bring trainers and workout clothing
Plan ahead of time. Search for a fitness center or gym and book a trainer for your first workout.
It cost money, but its motivating and builds confidence in the gym in that place.
Then go to the gym at least 3 times that week, even if you just show up.
