The Ultimate Guide to Working Out While Traveling

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Exercises To Go

Summer time…

The thought of memories and anticipation is what keeps you going all year long.  It’s the most exhilarating season when sunlight beams around you and the excitement of a getaway awaits you!

During this time, many people are out of their homes and traveling to see family, friends, or a new destination. This is all great, but it can often take over your usual fitness routine if you let it! Staying active can be easier than you think when traveling.

Working out on the road can be simple if you plan ahead and have options of things to do in the environment you’re in. The most important thing is to stay motivated and take care of yourself when on your getaway! Remember, life keeps going when you return to reality.

Here are some things to think about prior to your travels:

  1. Reset Your Expectations- Be realistic! You’re not likely to keep up with your full fitness regimen while on vacation, but doing something is better than nothing.
  2. Do Your Homework- Take some time to investigate the place and area you are traveling to. Discover what activities are offered that will help you get some exercise.
MapMyRun App in Spain!
MapMyRun App in Spain!
  1. Get Adventurous- There are many options to include fitness in your day. Plan to rent a bike, kayak, surfboard or rollerblades to explore and burn calories simultaneously.
  2. Come Prepared- Pack your bag with some workout gear and comfortable shoes. Then you have no excuse!
  3. Fitness & Travel Apps- Using a fitness app could keep you on track while away. Whether it’s for a running path, a quick workout, or a step counter, it can come in handy when you need extra motivation. 

Travel Trends, Ideas, and Tips

Here are some travel trends, ideas, and simple ways to keep healthy and active without spending too much time in the process.
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Total Gym Accessory Spotlight: The Dip Bar

Total Gym Dip Bar Accessory

Use The Total Gym Dip Bar To Optimize Your Arm Muscles

Does the flab on your arms keep waving after you’re done saying goodbye? Ever wonder what to do to get rid of arm fat? Total Gym arm workouts can help!

Although it’s impossible to reduce fat only in a targeted area, there are isolation exercises that can increase strength and tone of those muscles. For the shoulders and arms, dips work the triceps on the back of the upper arm, the anterior deltoid on the front of the shoulder and the pectoralis muscles on the chest. The rhomboids and lats, and some traps in the back are also activated during this Total Gym upper body workout.

Building Upper Body Strength

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7 Fundamental Exercises For Men’s Health Month

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The 7 Best Total Gym Exercise for Men

Why do you work out? I know many of us guys work out for the aesthetic results. Nothing wrong with that! When we look better we feel better about ourselves, we feel and act more confident, we have more energy for our professional and personal lives, and we are more attractive to whomever we are trying to attract. All great benefits, but now let’s get into the exercises.

  • Single Leg Plyometric Jumps
  • Chest Presses – Upper, Mid, and Lower Chest Muscles
  • Pull-ups. With option to do Plyometric Pull-ups
  • Surfer Lat Pull with Upper Back Emphasis
  • Surfer Lat Pull with Biceps Emphasis
  • Kneeling Triceps Extension with Lower Back and Balance component
  • Ab Crunch with plenty of options

For the best results, I want you to choose a level on your Total Gym that makes you hit fatigue around 8-10 repetitions with good form. Good form is paramount! It is better to use a lower level on the Total Gym tower if it means maintaining good form. You’ll get better results and also reduce the incidence of injury.

Visit Your Doctor For Proper Prevention

Yes, exercise is a great way to prevent a lot of physical diseases and ailments, but you still need to get your annual physical. If you haven’t had one in the past year, use Men’s Health Month to inspire you to make an appointment. Depending on your age and family history, here are three extremely important health areas to stay atop of:

  • Prostate Check Up
  • Colon Check Up
  • Testosterone Screening

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