June 20, 2019

Stay fit and healthy when traveling this summer

Summer is here at last and, there is no better time to maintain or improve our healthy habits than when the air is warm, the produce is plentiful, and the days are long! But what about all that travel, you say? Fear not, StellaFit has all the tips you need to set you off on the right course or at least to help you not stray too far from your baseline.
Dear Stella – my flight was just delayed by 2 hours and now I am going to be preloading my backside sitting in the airport before sitting for 4 more hours on the plane. HELP!

Unless you are in the middle of a riveting page-turner or binge-watching the latest season of your favorite Netflix series, this is not a fun scenario! And even if you are reading a good book or watching a great series, sitting all day in the airport and on the plane wrecks havoc on our soft tissue. Here are a few mobility drills to do in the airport or on the plane!

For my airport mobility routine (and best way to embarrass your teens), check out my videos for Airport Mobility Workout & Airplane Stretches.

Dear Stella – I am traveling for 2 weeks by myself with my 2 young kids so will not be able to go to the hotel gym while on vacation. What can I do in my hotel room to stay fit?

First of all, make sure that you check out all of the outdoor adventures you can do with your 2 young kids at your vacation destination. You can always play tag in the local parks or walk everywhere if you are in a walkable city. I went on a Disney Cruise when all 4 of my kids were pretty young and I just made a rule that no-one could take the elevator on the ship. We walked up and down the stairs all day long! Stairs only is always a great way to stay fit on the road! I have even been known to make my kids walk up at least 10-12 flights in a hotel. 

For a workout you can do in your room, check out my Hotel Room Workout!