It is almost Chinese New Year and many people are planning a holiday out of town.  Getting a good workout in while you are on vacation is not as hard as you may think.  If you have access to a hotel gym there are plenty of simple circuit routines that can allow you to maintain your fitness level or even improve your fitness while enjoying your trip.  If the location you are staying does not have a gym don’t worry, there are numerous exercises you can do using only your body weight.  There are also various exercise tools that are light weight and easy to pack in your suitcase.

Choosing a hotel

The first thing to do is choosing a hotel that has a gym or fitness center, pretty much anywhere you decide to spend your holiday there are hotels with fully equipped fitness centers.  This is a sure way to get in a good workout!  Most travel websites give you the option to choose hotels based on their amenities which include a gym and pool, so check it out before booking your next trip.

Pack simple exercise tools

To ensure you will have a few pieces of basic equipment to take to the gym, hotel room, or outdoors make sure you pack a light weight jump rope and some exercise bands.  With these two items you can do a full body strength and cardiovascular circuit.  You can pick up your own jump rope at any local sporting goods store such as World Health Store or Decathlon and there are various exercise bands available at www.humaninmotion.com.cn. Bands are in various resistances so make sure choose the appropriate strength for your fitness level.

Nutrition

If you are not sure what the local restaurants are serving or if you are going to have time to grab something healthy between day trips then be sure to pack some protein shakes or protein bars.  They are full of vitamins and can ensure a well balanced meal on the go.  There is a wide variety of shakes and bars at www.worldhealthstore.com.cn; you can ask one of World Health Store team members to assist you in choosing the right products for you.

Exercise Routine

Follow a simple exercise routine while you are away.  Try to incorporate each section of the body: shoulders, back, biceps, chest, triceps, legs, abdominals, and calfs. Cardiovascular training will also help to burn off those extra calories from tasting the local cuisine.  Jump roping, swimming, jogging, and kickboxing are all great sources for your cardio training.  If you need a fresh workout routine you can hire a local personal trainer to create a travel plan designed uniquely for you.

Enjoy your holiday!