People swimming in the Adriatic sea. Kayakers seen from a far enjoying the small waves as they paddle along the coast. Couples walking along the city streets taking in the culture. Hikers meandering their way along a switchback trail to the top of the city’s lookout point.
Everywhere I look there is movement. There are people smiling and enjoying themselves. Secondary to the beautiful place they’re in, they are knowingly or unknowingly exercising their bodies and minds. They are doing what their body and mind is meant to do; Move and be actively engaged in their surroundings. This fairy tale place, rich in culture and with beautiful and friendly people, is a little country called Croatia.
Traveling is a great way to combine two journeys and reap priceless experience and learn more about what we are capable of physically outside of our mundane gym workouts.
I look at travel as an exciting opportunity to take part in different kinds of exercise. From participating in activities I would not have the opportunity to do at home to walking endless miles in cities I have never seen. Exercise seems almost effortless when I travel. Granted, I am a fan of the trips that allow me to hike, bike, swim, kayak and run on beaches, but even if you’re not into over-the-top adventure travel, getting lost on foot in cities that are rich with culture and flare can be just as good for your mental entertainment as your waistline. In my experience, I can travel 5 – 12 miles on foot by touring major cities. The miles add up effortlessly.
The world is clearly a magnificent place. With a population of around 7 billion people and total area of land and water combined of 197 million square miles, it’s no doubt paradise is easily found on all stretches of it’s 7 continents.
Traveling breathes life into my soul and rejuvenates all things needed physically and mentally to refresh my everyday. It allows me to emerse myself fully into what life is about and why mental and physical heath and wellness is so truly important in my everyday. Mentally it helps us grow, develop and become better. Physically traveling challenges us from kayaking on the ocean to hiking mountainous peaks, it tests us, it takes us out of our daily comfort zone and propels us to learn a little bit more about ourselves and those with whom we share the world.
Traveling is wellness, no matter if it’s a weekend getaway or an international excursion. It’s freedom, it’s invigorating and it’s what health and wellness is really about. All the time spent at the gym or in group exercise classes and keeping healthy at home pays off in the outdoor world of life.
Give yourself a vacation from the mundane of everyday routine and get out, explore and challenge yourself to appreciate the world of unknown adventure. The world and all it’s outdoor greatness is by far the best gym. The best part is there is no membership to purchase, you just show up and move!
TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST EXERCISE WHILE TRAVELING
*Participate in group travel excursions that have an agenda of physical activity.
*Travel to cities that allow you to sight see by foot.
*If traveling on your own, do your research on activities you would like to participate in.
*Swim whenever you can, it’s a great full body workout.
*Walk the stairs every chance you get.
*Take as little public transportation as possible.
*Do guided walking tours, as opposed to bus tours.
*Pick restaurants that are a few miles from your hotel and walk to them.
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