Image: Yes, it’s possible to stay fit on holiday
So you’re either planning a holiday or about to head off on one, lucky you! Already thinking about lazing by the pool, cocktail in hand? Already dreaming about sampling the local gelato/crepes/Babi Guling?
Unfortunately, if you spend 10 days with your butt planted firmly in a deck chair, shoveling fists full of hot chips in your gob, then you’ll probably come home feeling about as healthy as a Long Island Iced Tea.
But there is another way, read on for five of the best travel exercise hacks to keep you fit, healthy and happy. And don’t worry – none of them require any hotel gyms or complicated equipment.
1. Embrace the local workout
Wherever you are, put aside all reservations and try the local workout, even if you have no idea what you’re doing. It’ll be fun and work out a whole new set of muscles from what you’re used to. And if you’re terrible at it, it’ll make for a great story when you get home.
Take some inspiration from these celebrities who find ways to work out on holiday:
Celebrities who stay fit on holiday
When in Hawaii… try surfing on Waikiki beach.
When in Scotland… go hiking on the world-famous hiking trails.
When in Queensland… embrace snorkelling.
When in Fiji… try sailing.
When in Byron Bay… go for stand-up paddle boarding.
When in Paris… go cycling around the city.
It doesn’t matter where you’re going – there will always be something to do. Recently, I visited a tiny town in the UK and did a high-ropes treetop adventure course that involved swinging through tyre swings and balancing on tree logs that were 14 metres off the ground. Out of the ordinary, but still an excellent arm and core workout.
