photo by Kevin Alford

However, I personally think it is good to still get some kind of physical activity in during a vacation. Short duration workouts and fitness activities that differ from your normal routine can optimize your energy and help maintain your level of fitness. There are plenty of options available when working out away from home.

A recent trip on vacation led me to a nice steep hill that seemed perfect for some interval training. Doing sprints up the hill and walking or light jogging down for an active recovery period then repeating made for a short and intense interval workout. Push-ups and squats at the top of the hill to finish off this workout was excellent. 

This helped burn up some extra calories and got the body active for a bit before getting back to relaxation at the cabin.

Creativity is key when training outdoors and away from the gym. The options are endless. Take some time on your next trip and get in a great workout!

Working out with a workout partner can boost your motivation, exercise adherence, and help you get better results. If you have set a specified workout time with a workout partner or trainer, you will be more likely to show up to the gym and get your workout in instead of sitting on the couch and watching tv.  Getting to the gym is half the battle. Keeping motivated and truly pushing yourself at the proper intensities is key. This becomes much easier with the motivation of a trainer or the friendly competition of a workout partner.

So find a workout partner or trainer and commit to a workout schedule and see your results skyrocket!

Get Tough, Get Fit!

1. Strength Training- a must for building and maintaining lean tissue and support increases in metabolism

2. Interval Cardio – Excellent training option especially when limited on training time. Intervals are a                            great way to blast fat and bump up the intensity for maximum results

3. Clean eating meal plan – To achieve optimal body composition results, an optimal performance nutrition plan is a must. When desiring to get super lean, fine tuning of food options, macronutrients, fiber, and essential fats is necessary.

4. Motivation – you must find ways to keep yourself motivated to put maximum effort into your training program, avoid boredom, and boost the intensity. An experienced personal trainer who can motivate you is sure to help with this need.

5. Changing up your exercise program specs regularly— You must change up your exercise variables regularly to avoid stagnation and push through plateaus to maximize results. Every 4 weeks is a great time frame to revamp your strength and cardio plan.