When most people think of exercise, they usually think of someone torturing themselves in a soulless gym inundated with monster-sized machines. Nasty. So, when you put exercise and travel into the same sentence, many people will flat-out laugh in your face.

Having the time out of your tediously mundane routine, with fewer demands and obligations, is the perfect opportunity to prioritise your health. With that being said, why not take full advantage of the break in your routine to get fit so you go home feeling refreshed and revitalised? This could be your chance to say adios to that vacay beer gut.

I’m not going to lie, exercising whilst on the road is undoubtedly a challenge, but the good news is, travelling and staying in shape can go hand in hand.

There are plenty of ways to explore a new destination & burn a few extra calories while you’re at it!

Here’s a foolproof compilation I’ve accumulated over the years, with some of my top tips on keeping your health in check while you’re travelling. Let’s break a sweat!  

Just do the moonwalk, sidestep, stroll, whatever the hell tickles your pickle. By exploring on foot, you’ll burn some serious-ass calories and discover hidden gems and quirky finds along the way.  

When I’m travelling to a new destination, I easily smash 10km per day, and most of the time, it’s without even noticing.

And, if neither of these options does it for you, try out paddle boarding or kayaking. Both optimise the upper body and core muscles.

Work your way down this list of exercises:

• 25 Star jumps (keeping your arms straight and clapping your hands at the top)

• 25 Sit-ups (sit all the way up, not just a crunch)

• 25 Crunches (not letting your head or neck touch the floor)

• 25 Push-ups (maintaining a straight back)

• 25 Squats (keeping your feet in line with your hips)

• 45-second Plank (making sure your weight is balanced evenly)

Then, you repeat each exercise four times and drop the number by five every single time.

e.g. smash out 25 squats, then do 20, then 15, and finish it with ten squats.

This type of workout helps you keep fit and optimises your time. Plus, it’ll give you that little energy to tackle the rest of your day! If the above exercises aren’t enough to satisfy you, check out this post here.

When I came to Barcelona, I moved into an apartment without an elevator. That apartment had 121 steps on the way up and 121 steps back down. It’s safe to say I’ve formed a love-hate relationship with those stairs…

You’ll get a good stretch that’ll leave your mind clear and your body energised. From my experience, it’s also interesting to see the difference in an instructor’s method and what they bring to each class. Namaste!