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Just because business travelers are always on the road doesn’t mean that they have to lose sight of their fitness routine. Regular business travel can pile on the pounds unless you pay attention to your health. Here are some ways for business travelers to keep active even when on the road.

In-flight

Whenever you fly take the chance to walk around in the airplane. Even though there are often service carts cluttering up the aisles this is one way to get some exercise in flight. Walk the length of the plane every couple of hours to stop the blood from getting sluggish, reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis and keep your spine supple instead of achy. Along with that, if you have to sit down rotate your wrists and ankles and do the other seated exercises recommended in your airline magazine. Top this off by drinking lots of water to maintain hydration levels.

At your hotel

Many hotels have gym facilities. While these may not be as well-equipped as your local gym back home they are likely to have a treadmill, bike and weights at the very least. There is no excuse for missing out on your fitness routine when these facilities are on tap. Sure, you may have to get up a bit earlier or miss a round of drinks with your colleagues but it’s worth it for the increased energy you will feel after exercising. (It’s pretty good for boosting brainpower for those important meetings, too.)

If your hotel doesn’t have a gym, don’t worry about it. The best exercise equipment you have is right at the end of your legs. Put on your sneakers and start walking. There may be a walking track outside or you may be able to hoof it to the site of your next meeting. On a wet day try walking or running up and down the stairs a few times for a good cardiovascular workout.

Back in your room it’s easy to do things like abdominal crunches (no equipment required) and leg raises (perhaps with the aid of a hotel chair to help you stretch).

Other travel tips

Here are a couple more things that you can do to help you stay fit when you travel on business:

• Pack a skipping rope which you can use anywhere.
• If your hotel doesn’t have a gym find out if you can get a day pass to somewhere local.
• Print a copy of your usual workout and do as much of that as you can while away.
• Leave a little extra time to get to meetings and walk.
• Continue to eat as healthily as you would at home. You can help yourself by picking up health snacks for your trip before you leave or at a nearby supermarket after you arrive.

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