“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin
Crashing waves, coconut sun tan lotion, bathing suits, seagulls squawking; Summer time is here, which also means beach vacations are here as well. Just because you are taking a break from your everyday hustle and bustle, doesn’t mean you should cut out exercise too. Remember, it’s a lifestyle and this is probably the worst time to eliminate exercise from your daily agenda. Why?? Alcohol, chips and dips, ice cream; consuming extra unhealthy calories! Chances are, these types of foods are also on the menu while you are on vacation too.
Have an Agenda
Plan an exercise routine into your daily activities. If you are staying in a high rise which has a stairwell, go up and down the stairs, a sure way to create a great challenging workout, not to mention, leaving you soaked in sweat. Take advantage of the change of scenery and workout on the beach. Rise with the sun, get up early and get it out of the way so you don’t interrupt other activities you may have planned. Make plans for fun activities that involve raising your heart rate like playing volleyball, or sandlot football etc. Include the entire family and friends. Go for a walk or run as the sun sets and include some lunges or squats.
Bring Your Own Equipment
First and foremost, bring exercise attire and USE IT! A lot of people take it with intention, but it usually goes right back in their drawer “clean” when they return home. Take exercise resistance bands, a jump rope, and maybe even an ab wheel which are lightweight and won’t take up much space. If you are driving and are not restricted on the amount of weight you bring, pack dumbbells and a home pull-up bar.
Plan Out Your Meals
Go grocery shopping and only buy healthy choices, that way, you are less likely to consume something you shouldn’t. If you have the opportunity, cook every night. Make sure you plan ahead for snacks too. For example, bake a turkey prior to leaving, and snack on that during the day; or bring protein powder as a meal supplement while you are on the go.
Eliminating exercise and eating unhealthy calls for a rough suffering when you are trying to get back in your routine once your vacation ends. Don’t forget, fall hunting is just around the corner and you don’t want to lose what you have already gained in terms of strength and endurance. Think ahead and prepare accordingly if you don’t want this to happen to you. Never give up and stay focused. Hunt Strong my friends!