If you're on the road, in airports, staying at hotels, and not eating at home regularly, it can be hard to feel like you are able to focus on improving your health.

Here are 2 strategies you can use on while traveling to ensure you're improving your health and fitness

1. Have a movement plan

You don't have to workout every day while you're traveling, but you should have a movement plan.

What is your movement plan? It depends on your goals, interests, and access to equipment. But once you identify the opportunities you have to move, then you can integrate a movement plan into your travel schedule.

Examples of movement plans from KCI members that have a busy travel schedule

1) Go for a 20 minute run

2) Do a 10-20 minute mobility routine in the hotel room each morning/night

3) Got a lap pool in the hotel? Use it!

4) Walk for 20-60 minutes

Don't overcomplicate the plan. Do something you enjoy, or something that is exciting/challenging for you. There's no reason you can't integrate some more movement into your travel schedule! (you can do burpees almost anywhere!)

2. Fast or abstain

One of the hardest parts of traveling is the food. You simply don't have the same options you create at home.

Use your travel as a time to fast or abstain. Get as creative as you want, but add a little challenge to your travel routine! It will give you a boost of confidence that you are paying attention to what you consume - and that means you're improving your health in the long run!

Examples of fasting/abstaining

1) No airport or gas station food. Challenge yourself to not eat anything from the airport or gas station. You can plan ahead, pack healthy snacks or just abstain from eating in that way.

2) Intermittent fasting. Skip a meal or two. It won't kill you!

3) Abstain from soda, sugar, or alcohol. Use your travel as a personal challenge! Whatever your go-to is, abstain!

4) Try a 24 hour fast. If you aren't taking clients out for dinner or drinks - I dare you to do a water-only fast for 24 hours.

Just because you're not getting sweaty, in the gym, workouts doesn't mean you can't stay focused on living a healthier lifestyle. If travel is part of your routine, I encourage you to find small ways to integrate healthy challenges and decisions into your travel schedule. It won't be as hard as you think!

If you already have a great travel routine - I want to hear it! Share your experiences with me and help others travel health-conscious!

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