Taking Exercise on the Road
by Joshua Goldman, MD, MBA | goldman@myhousecallmd.com
Summer vacations provide the opportunity to travel all over the globe. While you can’t take your gym with you during your travels, there are plenty of ways to exercise while on the road. Follow these tips to stay in shape while enjoying your time away from home:
- Make the commitment: We have a tendency to abandon our workout routine while traveling. Our recommendation: Don’t! Commit to working out 3-5 times per week no matter what during your travels and stick to it. You’ll have more energy and feel better throughout your trip (it’s science).
- Take advantage of the local resources: Each region of the world has unique natural resources to enjoy. Incorporate each region’s unique attributes into your exercise routine. Try rock climbing in Utah, rowing on the Charles River in Boston, biking in the Swiss Alps, running in the streets of Florence or the hiking in the jungles of Panama.
