How do I stay consistent and workout on vacation?
It’s hard to keep up your workout routine when you are on vacation but if you plan ahead you will feel great while you are away.
While I am all for taking a break while you are on vacation, I think it’s more important to change it up.
Use the extra time you have to get in some form of physical activity.
If you are not in a regular fitness routine, vacation is the perfect time to start one.
You may be motivated by the change of scenery, you may have more time for yourself, and you can explore a new area while moving your body.
This could jump start your fitness habits!
Here are a few tips to get you going!
1. PLAN AHEAD
Check out your resort’s website for whether or not there is a gym on the property. If there is, then plan to use it a few days. If not, than throw an exercise band into your suitcase or make a mental plan to do some bodyweight workouts during your vacation week.
Also, check to see if it’s safe to run from your hotel and what the best path would be to take. Make sure to take a friend with you, so you are not alone and running somewhere you are not familiar with. Or rent a bike and go for a ride!
2. DO AN EXCURSION OR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY
Think about doing an activity that allows you to see the sights while being active. Look into kayaking, hiking, biking, paddle sports or water sports, to name a few. You will have fun while working out!
3. PLAY A GAME
Get your friends and family together for a big football game on the beach or a simple game of frisbee.
4. GET IT DONE IN THE AM
If you are running on the beach, walking on a path, working out at the gym or even in your hotel room – the best time to do it is in the morning. After a cup of coffee on the balcony, get it done. You won’t be hot, sweaty or wet from the pool yet, and it will be easier. You’re not tempted by a lunch-time marg or an afternoon glass of sangria. You also won’t be sun burned or worn out from the day yet. If I don’t work out in the morning on vacation, I know I won’t be doing it that day. So if you want to get it done, do it early and don’t pretend it’s going to happen in the afternoon. Who would want to leave the beach and go workout?
5. GO FOR 20 MINUTES
You don’t need to spend hours working out. Do something quick and effective so you don’t waste your time. This will increase your motivation to workout. If you plan to be in a beach chair with your book by 9:30am. Then work out from 8:30-9 or 9:15 and get out there!
6. COMMIT TO JOINING A MORNING WEMBLEY VIRTUAL CLASS
Wembley has virtual classes offered everyday! If you need accountability and motivation this is a great way to commit and stick with it. You do not need to bring weights on vacation- bring a band, use milk jugs filled with sand, soup cans, body weight.
Wembley Virtual Classes
Make it fun and you will do it!
~Ali
Colleen is the Fitness Director at The Wembley Club. Having been in fitness for over 19 years her passion is to help individuals find a love for fitness and their bodies and benefits beyond the physical aspect of working out. She loves music, new workouts, and pushing people to their own personal limits- whatever they may be that day. Cycling, Bootcamp, Strength Classes, HIIT, Boxing, you name it, she loves to teach it!
Colleen has a degree from John Carroll University in Physical Education with a concentration in Fitness Specialist. She developed the Group Fitness Program at John Carroll, providing a stress outlet and community for college students and faculty. Her passion did not stop at college, she continued on to instruct classes, personal train, coach youth sports teams, and challenge herself with friends in marathons and 1/2 marathons.
As a busy mother of four and wife she recognizes the importance of self-love and self-care starting with fitness and health. She believes that everyone has time to make in their day for themselves in order to be great for others…let fitness be a part of your day and week at The Wembley Club.