How to Stay Fit While Traveling
I got asked how I stay fit while traveling. So in this issue, I'm going to focus on exercise while focusing on the diet the following week.
I'm not a doctor or personal trainer, so don't sue me. This is bro science:
Travel misconceptions:
"Traveling causes you to be out of shape."
Staying in shape while traveling is hard, but it is possible.
Fun Fact: I eat more food than most people – My cheat meals are epic. I was spending so much money on cheat meals that I thought about doing food challenges at restaurants because the food would be free if I finished it.
Lmk if you want me to do a food challenge.
Fitness is vital for travel.
Traveling is strenuous at times. There's a lot of walking, and the rest of the world is not as accessible as the United States. For example, many European airports still lack adequate escalators or elevators.
More importantly, I don't want my fitness level to prevent me from enjoying a location. I wouldn't be able to hike to Mount Rainier if I were out of shape or repel down a cliff in San Diego to find a hidden cave.
Mental Hacks:
Change your belief system: Mentioned in the book, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F." Change how you define yourself and the habits fix themselves. Being fit is a significant component of my life and something that I'm always doing despite the situation. Most people have the wrong mindset. They want to lose weight for the summer. With that mindset, you're not going to keep up with healthy habits after the summer is over, and you're going to yo-yo. See yourself as someone with a healthy lifestyle, and the results will follow.
Start small: Consistency is most important so start with a manageable routine. Once that habit becomes concrete, take things up a notch. It's that simple. For example, my brother lost over 160 lbs in a little over a year. When he wanted to work out with me initially, I had him do basic exercises like pushups and sit-ups. I knew that it would be too overwhelming if he started on my routine. Now he's blossomed in his way, and he completed a half-marathon last week.
P.S. I've created a monster because his ego is overinflated. He thinks he's faster than me, and now he's challenging me to run marathons. I have no interest in long-distance running. However, if you see me running a race, it's to shut him up.
My Workout Routine
Fasted cardio: I wake up every day and do 30 minutes of cardio before eating. There's an exercise bike right next to my bed, so I peddle away as soon as I wake up. Fasted cardio burns fat because the body has little energy reserves from sleeping for hours. It's like a cheat code.
Strength training (4x times a week): Lifting is more important than cardio for anyone trying to lose weight. The body consumes muscle when it is in a caloric deficit, and muscle is needed to burn calories. Losing muscle contributes to the yo-yo effect. Don't worry; unless you're eating like Michael Phelps, you will not get bulky.
Don't lift more than an hour because you're just wasting your time after that.
The actual workout routine doesn't matter. The most important thing is consistency. And despite all the traveling I do, I complete all my workouts. I don't lift when traveling, but I fit in extra lifts the week before or after. This is non-negotiable to me.
Jump Rope: I jump rope for agility. I'm paranoid about getting jumped, so I want to be ready: fast feet, fast hands.
Intensive calf workout: I'm insecure about my calves, so I give them extra focus after lifting. Tease me about my calves and see the previous bullet point about fast hands.
Yoga: I don't care about the additional benefits of yoga because I meditate. But, yoga allows me to move pain-free and it increases the range of my golf backswing. I limit yoga to 10 minutes after lifting.
Staying healthy while traveling can be hard at times, but it's possible. Hit me up if you want to lift with me. I can also recommend personal trainers if you want more guidance.
