Summer is in full force and it’s a time of year many people take off with the family on vacation, including myself!
We all deserve some rest and relaxation but don’t let your vacation excuse you from maintaining your healthy exercise habits you’ve worked so hard to create! Staying active while on vacation is a great way to maintain the weight-and inch-loss you've worked so hard to achieve.
It's also a great opportunity to find new activities that you can enjoy—even when you're back at home. So take a fun and active vacation this summer by engaging in some of these activities:
Take a walk on the beach: Any walk is great exercise, but walking in soft sand burns more calories than walking on flat ground, and it's an excellent workout. If it's hot outside, be sure to wear shoes or sandals (to avoid scorched feet!) and start slow; try going for shorter walks first until you get used to soft terrain.
Carry your clubs: If you enjoy golf as my husband does, take them with you to your sunny destination and carry the clubs! If you carry your clubs and walk the entire course, you can burn 200–300 calories per hour, which is much more than the calories you burn from just playing and driving a cart around the course.
Tennis, anyone?: Like golf, tennis can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. Make the most out of your tennis match by chasing the ball and hitting like a pro. A hard game of singles or doubles tennis will give you a great workout and can burn 500–600 calories per hour.
Sight-seeing by bike: A long, leisurely bike ride is a great way to see the local sights—and it's something your entire family can do together. In fact, bikes suitable for all ages are available for rent at many resorts. If you can, try to make it a day-long adventure to burn the most calories. Be sure to wear a helmet on your ride, and bring some water to keep you hydrated.
Surf's up! Ever wondered how a surfer got their muscular physique from? Well surfing is actually a rigourous exercise that will challenge every muscle in your body. Even if you only paddle out to the waves and fall off your board, you'll get a great workout! But surfing is not for everyone; some may wish to consider snorkelling or swimming as alternatives. They are a bit more leisurely, but still an excellent way to burn calories.
Move up a mountain: If you enjoy walking but want to try something a little more intense, go for a hike. When you climb a hill or mountain, the added elevation helps you burn more calories. And if you carry a backpack, you'll challenge yourself even more! When you arrive at your hotel, check with the concierge to see about nearby hiking adventures. If you are really feeling adventurous, visit Machu Picchu and hike the Inca trail. I promise you will have a vacation you will never forget, and an active one too!
Row, row, row your boat: Grab a paddle and try kayaking for a great cardio workout. It burns about the same amount of calories as moderate swimming or jogging (about 500 calories per hour), and it can be a full-body workout—with special emphasis on the upper body (upper back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and forearms).
Wherever your vacation may take you, some advanced planning can help you stay on track with your weight-management efforts and exercise routine. If none of these ideas sparks your interest, don't forget about water skiing, sailing, rock climbing, bungee jumping, and sky diving! So pack your bags and get moving!
If you have any vacation ideas and/or exercising ideas while on vacation that you’ll like to share, please comment on this blog. I’d love to hear all about it.
To your health,
Nadia
Your weight loss partner
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