For a lot of people, holiday is a time to relax, and that normally means eating what you want, drinking what you want, and doing what you want. Exercise isn\u2019t normally on that list.<\/p>\n
In doing so, when you get back from holiday after a week (or longer) of over-indulgence and inactivity, it\u2019s fairly common to have put on a few pounds\u2026<\/p>\n
But there are ways to stay trim while you\u2019re on holiday, making the return to reality a little bit less painful.<\/p>\n
Here are just a few ideas:<\/p>\n
Have a quick workout before breakfast or within a few hours thereafter. Why? Firstly, it will kick start your metabolism and get you energised early in the day. And secondly, the longer you wait to train, the more likely you are to drink\u2026or get distracted by food.<\/p>\n
Devise a quick-fire routine that you can complete as soon as you roll out of bed. 3 rounds of the following: push-ups, air squats, mountain climbers, plank hold, burpees. When you\u2019re done, jump straight in the shower and away you go. Begin the day like a champion!<\/p>\n
Eating on holiday shouldn\u2019t be hugely different to eating at home. It shouldn\u2019t turn into a free-for-all simply because the opportunity is there. Balance your meals around your activity levels: try to consume some protein with every meal, with the majority of carbohydrates coming after you train or ahead of a busy day.<\/p>\n
Make sure you drink plenty of water. With food and alcohol at every turn, it can be easy to get carried away. But quite often thirst is confused for hunger. Regularly having a glass or bottle of water can help to reduce these phantom cravings.<\/p>\n
It’s amazing how you can forget how to use your legs when you go on holiday. If you want to burn a few extra calories to compensate for the extra calories you’re consuming throughout the day, don’t be lazy! Take the stairs. Better still, incorporate the stairs into a spicy little workout.<\/p>\n
Be clever with liquid calories. Let\u2019s face it, the majority of holiday timber accumulates as a result of liquid intake, whether that\u2019s alcohol, fizzy drinks or fruit juices. Pick your poison wisely. Although cocktails are small in size, they are full of sugar \u2013 making them pretty calorific. You\u2019d be safer with a small glass of wine, a light beer or even a glass of champagne.<\/p>\n
Approximate calorie values<\/span><\/p>\n Champagne > 85 calories<\/p>\n Single Spirits > 95 calories<\/p>\n Light Beer > 105 calories<\/p>\n White Wine > 120 calories<\/p>\n Red Wine > 125 calories<\/p>\n Beer > 150 calories<\/p>\n Cocktails > 125 \u2013 500 calories<\/p>\n Pack a few bits of kit to take with you. You don\u2019t want anything bulky, you need to transport it in your suitcase or hand luggage. A skipping rope is ideal. It\u2019s one of the best cardio workouts going \u2013 something that you can do in 20 minutes or less.<\/p>\nPack a rope.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Take some snack bars.<\/strong><\/h3>\n