Vacation, Work and Workouts

You CAN go on vacation and still maintain your workout.  All it takes is a little planning and flexibility.  Find out ahead of time what's available to you at your hotel or venue and plan what you will do and when you're going to do it.

After running on my business trip day 1

Last week I took a business trip to Chicago and this week I took my boys to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.   I knew there was going to be lots of walking and consumption of food/beverage that I might not otherwise even consider on both trips, but you gotta roll with it and Battlemom does likes a cocktail and some hot wings every now and again.

After running while on vacation day 2:
 brutally tired.

How I did it.
On both trips I scoped out the fitness center ahead of time online and planned what time I would do my workout.  In both instances, I decided to work out before my work began or before the kids woke up (5:30 - 6:00 am), so I could face the day with a clear conscience.  By the way, this is my normal workout time when I am at home, so it wasn't that difficult to manage.  The only difference is that when you are not in your routine, fatigue makes it more difficult to accomplish your workout goals.  

Workout on business trip day 2
 (packed light and wore the same clothes each day)

My normal week day morning workout usually consists of a mile swim, but neither location had a lap pool, so I decided to run a 5K+ on the treadmill, stretch and do some light weights.  This worked out great for me and I have no regrets.  Some of you may just want to do some yoga, light weights or the eliptical machine.  That's great.  Just make your body a priority, even when you are away.


Battlemom's, if I can do it, so can you!

Vacation workout day 1:  Jack Lalane Fitness Center