alive #325, November 2009

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Don’t be a lush

Get fit digs

Alternate your intake of alcoholic drinks with non-calorie beverages so that you stay hydrated and consume fewer calories. The sugar calories in those poolside kaleidoscope drinks can really add up. Consider choosing light beers and dry wines. Mix your drinks with club soda.

When reviewing hotels, consider selecting one with on-site fitness facilities. While you shouldn’t spend a sunny day in the Rocky Mountains on an indoor treadmill, this perk can allow you to get a quick daybreak pump before it’s time to sightsee. It also lets you sweat it up on those days when Mother Nature is not co-operating.

Take a stroll Bring a good pair of walking shoes and hit the pavement. Instead of relying on motorized locomotion, use your own two feet to wander through cities and villages. You’ll knock off a bunch more calories and possibly meet some interesting locals along the way.

Put your game on If you have a passion for running, mountain biking, or another endurance sport, consider choosing a location where you can enter a race. This is a great way to meet like-minded people and engage in your favourite sport in new and interesting surroundings while torching some serious calories. a

Lance Matthews is an avid cycler whose biking adventures span the globe.

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