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BUSINESS TRAVELLER 2017 PUBLISHED BY BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER
KEEPING PACE Business travel can wreak havoc on a person’s physical fitness. It’s challenging, but you can stay healthy on the road
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aintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road is very important to me and a lot of my friends, family and customers. As we all know though, it can be difficult to stick to your health and fitness goals when you’re travelling for business. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve learned in my career to date that keep me fit and add a bit of fun to my work trips.
If the hotel doesn’t have a gym, or you prefer to get out and about, check to see if your hometown gym has a location in the city you’re travelling to. Many large gyms today are franchises with locations across the country or even outside of Canada. Some also have partnerships with other gyms in different locations. If you don’t have a go-to gym, don’t worry. In my experience, the fitness community is very friendly and welcoming. Most gyms offer reasonable dropin rates just to assist in helping you lead a healthier and more active lifestyle and stay committed to your fitness routine.
B O O K A FITN E S S - F RIE N D LY HOTEL Q If you want to keep fit on
your trip, book a hotel with a gym. This will make it easier to squeeze in a daily workout while away. It saves you time from searching for a nearby fitness club. Some hotels even offer workout gear if you forget yours or you are travelling for a short period of time with limited space in your suitcase. Utilizing a hotel pool for laps, running on a treadmill or lifting weights are all great options for kick-starting a day of business meetings.
BYOE Q Bring your own equipment to add to your workout, or to help burn a few extra calories between meet i ngs. O f cou rse, weights aren’t practical to pack in a suitcase, so consider bringing resistance bands instead. You can use them in your hotel room, at the gym or at a local park if the weather permits. Incorporating resistance bands into a workout is great for building strength and getting your heart rate up.
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SCHEDULE A WORKOUT Q Business trips are hectic and there isn’t usually much free time. However, if you’re serious about staying fit while away, consider scheduling a workout at some point during the day. Call it a “meeting with me” or whatever you need to do to get a workout in. Doing this will make it easier to commit to your fitness routine.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOODS Q A business trip is some-
times considered a good excuse to cheat on your otherwise healthy diet. Try not to let it happen. Try to eat healthy no matter how tempting the in-room dining menu might be. It is the hardest part of being
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