"Finding fitness from Airport to Airport"

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Ever get the feeling you are literally living out of your suitcase? Like you fall asleep in one city and wake up in the next? Life can be a whirlwind of time zones, boarding passes, airport lounges, and jet lag for many of us, often at the cost of our mental and physical well being. I say its time to stop blaming the job, your schedule, and your boss and take matters into your own hands.


Instead of giving up all attempts at living a balanced, some what disciplined life why not try and make the most of your life-in-a-suitcase situation? Here are some easy ways to keep your hectic travel life healthy leaving you feeling fresh and ready to hop on the next flight!

• Stretching in the Skies – Think about all those hours you spend bored out of your mind on the plane…next time you are on board why not take the time to do a couple of basic stretches? Use the floor space underneath the seat in front of you to stretch your legs out, pointing the toes out and then in. follow that with a couple of shoulder rolls and neck rotations and voila – your blood circulations pumping again, muscles are warmed, that crick in your neck has disappeared and your body feels great

• Snacking Smart - being on the move constantly often results in what I call the “cookie monster” syndrome…where you always find yourself reached for the processed, supersugary, fried treats to satiate your appitite. But you want the truth?? Not only is that stuff addictive (the more sugar you consume, the more your body craves the stuff just like nicotine), its awful for you…making the body lethargic and prone to obesity, diabetes, and heart problems. Instead, pack your suitcase with some smarter, healthier stuff you can snack on when hunger attacks next. Natures Valley Granola Bars, baked Soya Chakli from Home Delight and Marie Digestive biscuits are both great options giving you great energy and leaving you feeling full!

• Power moves in your hotel room – who says you need a gym to get a good work out? Take your pick from the following short on time, but high on intensity workouts that keep your body looking like a million bucks AND make sure you arrive early for that conference! If you are a yoga buff, try doing a series of Surya Namaskars (8 to 10 would definitely work up a sweat). For those who like strength exercises do a 3 sets of squats, push-ups, and stationary lunges (10 to 15 reps each). And if you miss your weights? Just zip up that suitcase and use it to do simple side stretches!