Fit Travel: Packing & Planning for No Cheat Days

For many, travel is a way of life. Whether you travel for business or leisure, life on the road is an exciting opportunity to explore and meet new people, but it can throw a wrench into your fitness routine. Stay true to your wellness plans while you’re on-the-go with these easy travel tips.

Pack Your Snacks

By bringing your own snacks, you’ll have access to healthy foods at all times without having to rely on airport vendors or gas station shelves. You can also plan to visit healthy restaurants so you don’t miss out on local flavors. On the day of your trip, wake up early to fit in a good workout before hitting the road. Exercise is proven to keep you more awake and alert. There’s no better pick-me-up when you’re on the road!

Plan Your Workouts

Along with food choices, research fitness activities that match your workout preference. If you enjoy walking, look up popular walking or historic trails in the area. For cyclists, yogis, runners, rock climbers and other specialized workouts, reach out to local groups and join them for a morning, evening or weekend workout. There’s always a way to squeeze in a daily activity while you travel!

Define Rules

Stay true to your fitness goals by carefully defining and following rules. Knowing exactly what the goal is helps prevent cheating on your exercise or dietary routine, regardless of where you’re traveling. It’s easy to rationalize a cheat day—jet lag happens to the best of us! Plan ahead by setting goals like “eat three servings of protein each day” or “go on a 30-minute walk.”

Get Up and Go

After a long day of meetings, it’s tempting for business travelers to ignore fitness goals. During times like this, resort to a calmer alternative to strenuous workout. Walking the town, yoga-posing in your room, visiting the hotel gym or taking a dip in the pool are a few ways that you can invite a little activity into your day.

By implementing these tips and tricks, even the most frequent travelers can travel fit. Take advantage of Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ exercise amenities for your workout, including gyms and pools, found at many locations.