Fitness Tips For Travelling: How to Stay Fit While on Holiday This Christmas

The holiday season has arrived and most people have set their plans for party, outing and holiday this Christmas. Travelling requires a lot of planning and preparation right from booking of tickets to the clothes to be carried. There will also be people who will not travel out of town but will attend various parties and events. Be it any time of the year, it is important to stay fit and healthy even when it comes to travelling. We bring you a few easy tips that can help you maintain your weight and stay fit while on holiday this Christmas. Christmas 2019: From Bethlehem to Zurich, 5 Cities to Witness Varying XMas Celebrations.

Fitness freaks are always concerned about their weight and fat percentage in the body. There is nothing wrong in going for an outing or a party, but be careful of what you eat and in how much quantity you do. Irrespective of whether the person will travel out of town or stay at home this holiday season, physical activity like light exercise, walking or jogging should be included in the routine every day.

Tips to Stay Fit While Travelling

1. Always eat a healthy and clean meal before leaving home or the hotel premise, this will help you stay full and avoid intake of excessive calories or junk food.

2. It is important to keep the body hydrated, therefore, make it a point to carry a bottle of water with you wherever you go.

3. Whether you are at work or travelling outside, always carry nuts, dry fruits and fresh seasonal fruits with you and eat them at regular interval. This will avoid bloating and prevent you from eating unwanted food.

4. Avoid desserts this season made out of refined sugar, even if you eat, make sure you have it in moderation.

5. While travelling, places are best explored by walking through the local lanes and markets. This will help burn off calories and also keep you active.

6. If you have a gym facility at the hotel, make use of it, exercise for at least thirty minutes. The workout should mostly include pull-ups, push-ups, bench press, overhead press and squat. If the hotel does not have a gym, then try doing some High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) at the hotel room which can be completed within thirty minutes. How to Reduce Body Fat in 4 Mins; Beginner's Guide for Tabata Workout at Home.

Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, don't be too harsh on yourself, just ensure that you eat at the right time and at regular interval without skipping any meal. Also, give your body adequate rest and don't make it a habit to party till late night frequently. Have a gala time this New Year and Christmas with your loved ones and don't take too much stress for fitness. Even if you gain a bit of weight, it can be reduced after returning back from holidays.

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