Tips For Staying Active on Vacation

Hi there! Today, I’m sharing my tips for keeping up with your workout routine while traveling/vacationing. I partnered with adidas to  create this post as part of their Staying Fit For Summer campaign!

Since I spent most of last week in Toronto, my workout routine was very different from usual! This was my first time in Canada and I had so much fun. While I didn’t get in much resistance training, I stayed active, which was my focus during this vacation.

If you want to know my tips for staying active on vacation, keep reading!

• Walk as much as possible - If you’re in a walkable city, try getting around on foot when possible. We walked around Toronto just about whenever we could. Some days we walked over 5 miles without even realizing it! Safety comes first, though. Make sure you’re aware of your surroundings at all times. For those of you vacationing on resorts, try walking instead of catching rides in the golf carts!​
• Take group fitness classes - Many resorts offer free group fitness classes. If you’re staying on your own in a city like we did, take advantage of Classpass. Classpass allows you to take fitness classes at as many different studios/gyms as you want for one monthly membership fee. They offer a free trial (mine was good for 2 weeks!), which I took advantage of during this trip. I got to take a bunch of classes for free. My favorite class in Toronto was Pilates Tabata Pump at Yoga Star. It was so challenging and so good! Most classes on Classpass are 1 hour or less - schedule it into your trip itinerary and bring your travel partner!
• Pack athleisure wear - I try to avoid checking a bag whenever I travel. I’m able to fit my workout clothes in my carry on by packing “athleisure” wear, or items that can be used both for leisure and working out. The bulkiest item tends to be sneakers. But I save room in my carry-on by packing sneakers that are cute enough to wear out and also well-suited for a workout. I typically wear a pair of sneakers to the airport so that I don’t have to pack more than one pair in my carry on. My usual picks are the  adidas Questar BYD  (I buy these in boys) and the adidas Women Tubular Shadow. They’re both super affordable and versatile; they pair really well with casual outfits while holding up during strenuous workouts. Check out where to shop these below!​

• Take advantage of “home” workouts - Sometimes our vacation schedules can be even busier than our real lives, leaving us little time to take classes or fit in gym time. I’m a huge advocate of home workouts when short on time! Before you head out for your fun-filled day, try a quick 20-30 minute video on your laptop, phone, or smart TV. Many Airbnbs will have a TV that allows you to access YouTube, which is an awesome resource for quick home workouts that require no equipment. POPSUGAR FITNESS has some of my personal favorites. Les Mills On Demand is another great option for when you’re on vacation - I talked about it in previous posts here,  here and here!

Push-ups are a great compound exercise you can do with no equipment at all!

I love taking resistance bands with me while I travel. I can make my air squats more challenging just by adding a band!

Donkey kicks are an awesome way to activate the glutes, especially when you add a band!

•  Stay hydrated - The less hydrated you are, the less energy you’ll have to do things like walk to the day’s attractions or hit an indoor cycling class. We tend to let loose while on vacation, which means more alcohol and more coffee for many people. Just make sure you’re keeping your water intake on point, too! I like to pack a durable, re-fillable water bottle to remind myself to drink water as much as possible.
• Try something new - Believe it or not, this vacation was my first time trying a Pilates class. When in a new city, be open to trying new things! If you’re at a tropical beach destination, you have the perfect opportunity to try lots of cool outdoor activities. Stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, and kayaking are just a few. Take a 30-minute break from your sunbathing, throw on a life jacket and try those water activities you’ve never done before!

Thank you for reading this week’s post! I hope you found some of my tips helpful! These are some of the things that help me stay active while I’m on vacation. Do you have any other tips to share? How do you plan to stay active during any upcoming vacations? Let me know in the comments!

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