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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.) Read more »

So you’re going on a long haul business trip. While it’s great to be traveling to a far away destination, the mechanics of travel can be exhausting and stressful. If you know how to plan, though, you can make sure that you have a comfortable flight.

1. Seat Allocation

The first step is to get a good seat. If you do your research before booking, you may be able to choose an airline that offers a couple extra inches of legroom. That makes a heck of a lot of difference after you’ve been sitting in a plane for hours. I once took a charter flight from the UK to the Caribbean and it took three days for my knees to recover.

Seven Long Haul Travel Tips

2. Check In Early

Check in early to stand the best chance of getting the seat you want. I always like to arrive at least an hour before the given check in time. The best seat depends on whether I don’t want to be disturbed by others getting in and out of their seats (window) or whether I want the freedom to move around (aisle). Once I’m checked in, I can make an early start on my in-flight reading in the departure lounge instead of standing in line with those who arrived at the stated time.

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