Boomer Fitness: Work out when you travel!
October 7th, 2009
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by Becky · Filed Under: Age defying workouts · Interval training
I am happy to report that I did another “on the road” vacation workout for you when I visited Holland, Michigan this summer to attend my nephew’s wedding. The wedding was in August, but it took me awhile to get the darn video footage out of my Flip camera and into my new Mac. Seems that the editing software I was using has been upgraded about 4 times since I last bought a computer. Needed to go back to the Apple store for a few lessons!
Many boomers are fortunate enough to be retired empty nesters (negative on both counts for me at this point) who have the time and discretionary income to do a little more traveling. As a professional fitness trainer, I hear all too often about how my training clients and boot campers don’t get their workouts in when they’re on vacation. Now, I don’t expect perfect adherence to a supportive nutrition plan and exercise regime when a customer of mine is traveling, but I am here to tell you you CAN get a workout in when you’re away from home. So, I try to film a “workout on the fly” when I am away from home to give you ideas on what you can do with no advanced planning and no equipment. It’s really fun to get out there and see what you can dream up!
I show you in the video below how to create a “workout on the fly” while you’re away. Things you come across such as benches, curbs, bike racks, playgrounds, or even walkways become the subject of higher intensity “intervals” between segments of “recovery” walking, jogging or running. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced exerciser, there is something you can do outdoors or indoors while you’re away without visiting the hotel gym. It’s actually kind of fun!
Check it out here:
That was great. Being away from home is always an issue for me with exercise. You made it look soooo easy!
Hi Helen,
Thanks for the comment. The workout you saw there was definitely challenging (did I really make it look that easy???), but it was SO fun. It’s sort of become a game with my family: what kinds of fun intervals can we dream up “on the fly” ?
On the workout here, we laughed a lot along the way, so it became great quality time for my nephew and me. So, I have a challenge for you, Helen: The next time you’re away from home–give this concept a try. Working out won’t be a chore any more–it will be entertainment. I promise
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Becky
Great video. Sometimes I take a jump rope with me on trips to use as well.
Lisa,
Me too! I toss a jump rope and a stop watch (in case I want to time my intervals)in my suitcase when I travel. Sometimes I even throw in some exercise tubing with door straps .
Thanks for posting an excellent idea to help stay fit when you’re away from home.
Becky
Hi Becky,
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All the best,
Dr. Mike Prado
This is great! Keep up the good work. Very creative and welcome to Michigan. Hope you enjoyed your stay.
HI Jenny,
Thanks for the compliments. We enjoyed our stay very much! It was fun running throught the downtown area. We especially enjoyed the Tulip Gardens!