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Published Dec 6, 2019

158: The best healthy travel hacks, according to three industry leaders

Explore top healthy travel hacks with insights from industry leaders Whitney English, Rebecca Kennedy, and Max Lugavere, as they share expert tips on maintaining exercise routines, staying hydrated, packing essentials, and navigating healthy eating while on the road.
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  • Movement

    Staying active while traveling is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. emphasizes the importance of hydration and getting some movement, such as going for a walk, immediately after arriving at a hotel 1. shares her routine of preloading workout classes on the Peloton app to ensure she stays active and motivated 1. She explains that even simple activities like stretching can make a significant difference in how you feel after a long journey 2.

    It feels like you're, like, in this part of your life that you're never going to forget. So it does feel really good to just move and you don't have to make it a workout, but at least just get some, like, blood flowing and get your joints mobilized again.

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    Incorporating movement, even in small ways, can enhance your travel experience and keep you feeling energized.

       

    Amenities

    Utilizing hotel amenities can help maintain your fitness routine while traveling. suggests checking out the hotel's gym and fitness classes, as well as planning meals ahead to ensure healthy eating 2. recommends carrying a goodie bag with essential items like a lacrosse ball and electrolytes to stay consistent with your routine 3. These small preparations can make a big difference in staying on track with your health goals.

    I usually check out the amenities at a hotel, so I'll check out the menu, see if there's going to be food that I want to eat there.

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    By leveraging available resources, you can maintain a sense of normalcy and well-being during your travels.

       

    Preparation

    Preparing ahead of time for exercise can ensure you stay active while traveling. advises researching local grocery stores and farmers' markets to have healthy snacks on hand 4. She also creates a saved list of healthy restaurants to maintain her diet 4. highlights the importance of getting natural light and exercising in the morning to set your body's internal clock and boost energy levels 5.

    Exercise again, it's another sort of time setter. The primary time setter that your body uses is light.

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    Being prepared can help you maintain your fitness routine and overall health, no matter where you are.