Traveling for Business? Here are 5 Ways to Stay Fit on Your Next Trip

A recent study suggests that people who travel extensively for business have increased rates of poor health and health risk factors. These factors include stress, obesity and high blood pressure. We live in a society where weight issues are viewed in an increasingly negative fashion. Business travel can unfortunately leave you with little time for fitness. However, you can grow your career without sacrificing your health and fitness.

Here are some exercise tips for your next trip:

1. Enroll in a flexible fitness program. Fitness programs exist that have numerous locations worldwide. Once you’ve signed up, you get unlimited access wherever their services are located. This is a great way to keep up with your normal fitness routine without missing a beat. See if you qualify for the Prime^® Fitness program.
   
   
2. Carry a few simple fitness accessories. Fitness accessories can be flex bands, resistance bands, jump ropes and suspension trainers, to name a few. These can be just as effective as standard gym equipment when used in the right way and are easy to travel with!
   
   
3. Use your hotel pool. Swimming makes for a great workout because it involves moving your whole body and includes many health benefits aside from just staying in shape. The chance to swim may not come daily as you may have meetings or events all day, but it's something to keep in mind, especially for longer trips. 
   
   
4. Make good use of hallways and stairs. If possible, walk to one of your meetings. Or you can get off the elevator a few floors early and take the stairs the rest of the way. Walking stretches your body, especially after hours of flying or being on the road.
   
   
5. Give aerobics a try. Simple aerobic exercises can be done in your hotel room or in a local fitness location if you have access to a nationwide fitness program. You can do routines as your schedule permits and get in some different workouts, especially on longer trips.
   
   

Remember that keeping fit is good for business. It not only reduces your stress levels but also increases your levels of energy and productivity. We invite you to learn more about the Prime Fitness program and see if you qualify for access to more than 9,500 fitness locations around the US to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals.