Fit Travel: Must Have List and Tips!

One of the questions I get a lot is "How can I Travel and Stay on Track?"

For just about the last 2.5 years I encountered that very question! I travelled a lot Domestically as well as some Internationally and I never used it as an excuse to QUIT on my workouts or on my nutrition. I always took it on as a challenge. How was I going to make it work?

For Work or for Vacations I have had to find a way to travel an stay on track so I look at it more like a challenge than a burden.

For financial reasons as well, planning saves you mad $$$! I really try to reduce what I purchase when I'm not on home turf to save money and time.

I hope this list will help you next time you have to be away from home so you can think about what you might need in advance, or even what questions you can ask before you leave!

Sure I'd have a celebratory meal here and there and a Vodka Cran but I practice 80/20 living (80% on track 20% not so on track). So that leaves the question what about the other 80%

You Have to Plan & Prep!

Yep, that's #1 in the tip department is to first think about the trip, how long you'll be away and where you will be.

Are you on any special meal plan and what do you need access to?

What do your workouts look like while you are away?

Can you swap them out for others to reduce the equipment needed?

Will you need gym equipment, or how about running?

What's the location like and what are your options?

If you are booked solid 8am to 10pm, when will you fit it in? (Yeah, I've been there Death March Meetings - girlfriend would be up to workout at o-dark 30 in those cases!)

Seems logical right? But weather can play a factor as well as time constraints! Planning!! That's how its going to happen!

What to Bring

• Water Bottle You can track your intake and reuse it. Also, most hotels have a water cooler in the gym, fill it up!! That in room bottle of Dansani or Aquafina- yeah, nope!! They are like $13 a bottle. I'm good! If that's the case you can find a supermarket close and purchase some water there via the gallon and refill too! 

**Don't bring a full bottle to the airport you'll have to dump it pre-security. I only bring what I can drink on my way to the airport and dump the rest in the parking lot rather than try to find a place while in line at TSA!

• Dry Snacks This includes: Almonds; my Shakeology (which can be a snack or meal replacement); packs of nut butters [Almond or Peanut Butter]; Apples/Bananas and the like [yep fruit!! Domestically absolutely]; Lara Bars, RX Bars, and the like.

• Mini Blender or Shaker Bottle So I always travel with my Shakeology this is an optional item. If you think and plan ahead you can call your hotel. Most bars have a blender and they will blend your post workout shake for you right there! Even some nicer hotels have juice bars in the hotel gym so the same applies! Check the property amenities!

• Pre Workout Don't forget that if you use a pre-workout supplement like Energize, many come in individual packets or bag it up to take with you.

• Workout Clothes Again seems obvious, but if your workout takes you outside and its going to be cold/hot/rainy whatever, be prepared! Put them on the list. If you don't bring them you have more of an excuse NOT to workout so make sure they make your list!

• Meals Yes, I said it. Straight up meals! For the more hardcore? Maybe. But still doable! Chili, salads etc.., you can bring food with you Domestically in your carry on. I bet you thought you couldn't and had to pay $20 for a salad at some sub par airport chain pub. NOPE. You don't. If you have real food sensitivity this is an option. There are even companies that specialize in meal prep baggage so you can bring it all and keep it cooled!

Hotel Tips & Questions to Ask

Provisions 

Check out the area you are staying in. Are there grocery stores close by? Can you walk there vs. taking an Uber etc...

Accommodation 

Staying in a room with a double bed gives you more options to workout from your room vs. staying in a room with one bed. Almost always there is more room if there are 2 beds, if you have something like Beachbody On Demand. Just find a free 4x6 patch of floor and push play!

Fridge/Microwave 

Do rooms have an in room refrigerator or microwave? Can you get one in room? If you are blending shakes and such you can find our own Almond Milk etc... and keep provisions in the fridge. Hey remember I said you can bring meals, you may want a fridge to put them in or a microwave to heat them up.

WiFi 

Does your reservation include internet? This is important if you plan to stream your workout via an On Demand feature.

Facilities 

How is the gym space? Do you need weights for your workout. Do they have an aerobic space you can set up to do your workout? Some hotels have fantastic spaces that are never used! Scout it out online or when you get there- planning is the key to success!

Tech 

Can you use an HDMI cable or mini HDMI to play your workout either via DVD or streaming to a TV in room or in the gym space? Does the hotel have a DVD player for guest use?

The answers to these questions will help you problem solve what you need to stay on track! If you have never streamed a workout before check out some information HERE on some options you can take with you!

Don't look at travel as the thing that will prevent your success. Think of it as a challenge to your resourcefulness on how you WILL stay on track! The first few times may seem messy and weird. But step out of your comfort zone. It feels great to keep the commitment you make to yourself. You'll be staying on track rather than setting yourself back and that is worth the planning!


If you have any questions or need help planning for your next trip leave questions below! I'd love to help you be successful! If you need ideas on fitness programs that can be more portable if you travel a lot I can help there too!


In the meantime Bon Voyage and Safe Travels friends! If you have questions post them below I'd love to hear from YOU!