It’s not easy figuring out what works for everyone’s goals! But I think we can all relate to quick tips that can easily be added to your daily routine gradually.

Time and time again clients and people ask me what’s the best way to improve overall health, strength and of course the greatest one is…”I am struggling to lose weight  – what do you recommend?”. I always say it’s really about setting daily habits and adjusting your overall mindset consistently. So I came up with 19 tips for a better and healthier you while you Travel. Make up your mind that you will fit fitness into your travel itinerary. 

Identify your fitness personality so you can determine what suits you and your schedule during your travels. Are you more comfortable in a gym, or in your hotel room or outdoors? 

I say if you don’t write it – it doesn’t matter. Write your fitness goals down. Go through your travel schedule and itinerary and include your workout. 

Set a bedtime routine while you travel. Even if it’s the same time every night before bed. There is power in routine especially when you are away from your home gym. 

Make a simple workout routine. My quick go to is 10 pushups a day keeps the gut fat away! Squats work on leg strength. Planks are great for core strength. Jumping jacks in the room mean cardio without needing to leave your room

When traveling get up 15 minutes early and do a short workout. Set up 15 minutes before bed as well and you will have 30 minutes every day of daily exercises to stay fit while you travel. 

Treat yo-self! After you meet a traveling fitness goal it’s only right to reward yourself. Afterall, you are in a fabulous destination, I’m sure you can find a place to reward yourself. It keeps you motivated to do it for all your vacations!

Travel with the right fitness gear! Socks are everything! Invest in the best ones. Find the perfect shoe for your foot! Dress for success when you workout! Find the cutest outfit! Or maybe two. Being confident in what you wear and how it performs for you while you workout is the ultimate loving your fit life while you travel!

Don’t pack the bathroom scale on vacation. That also means don’t get on the scale in the hotel room. The point is to stay on track and fit fitness in while your travel. So you can enjoy your travel without guilt.

Have a traveling gym! Loop bands are a great starter! Loop bands are super available and affordable and extremely effective. They are portable and lightweight workout pieces which don’t get flagged by TSA nor tip off the weight limit of your luggage. I say have them in your carry on or purse!

Have an in-room workout planned. Making up something on the spot is tough. There are tons of apps out there! A simple power routine of explosive exercises to do in your room can jumpstart your travel itinerary fitness plan.

Go the extra mile. Take the stairs at the hotel. Make it a point to never take the elevator to your room when you travel! Easier said than done – but it’s about fitting in a routine of physical activity and fitness while traveling!

Get a fitness watch that tracks your daily activity and workouts or wear a pedometer to make sure you’re still getting steps in while you travel. You will feel super stoked at the end of walking 5 miles a day even if you have had rich meals and high calories drinks! Besides calories don’t count when standing or walking while you drink a glass of wine. Just joking. But it feels better to tell yourself that. 

A lot of hotels have charted running or walking paths. Ask the concierge. and even if they don’t have it ask the concierge where the best places are to run

Sign up for a walking tour while you travel – and that can be anything from photography to culinary experiences. But with FATSOL we have you covered because our trip includes daily fitness infused workouts and some are steeped in the culture of the destination; like stomping grapes a great cardio workout and leg strengthening fun. We even fit in hiking the vineyards and we will have wine waiting at the top of the walk.

If you’re not a runner you still need good walking shoes. The worst is not being properly supported while on the walking tour. Not all running shoes make for good walking shoes. Make sure you get a set of each. 

If you’re traveling with a group ask for a workout buddy that we can hold each other accountable during the trip. Also, ask the concierge if they have a fitness person or other people at the hotel looking to do the same thing if you’re traveling solo

Get a workout and food tracking app. There are several I always recommend and they are often also free! I do personal training using several applications! If you wanna know more you can contact me info@travelingculturati.com. 

Cut yourself some slack you’re on vacation after all. Fitness should fit in your travel experience – not take over the vacation! 

Cheers, 
Naledi Sesinyi, 
Personal Trainer
Head Cheer Coach, De La Salle Institute
Chicago Bulls Cheerleader Captain 01-05’
FATSOL Fitness & Travel Co-Host