Many people choose to take a break from exercise during the summer, but if they do, you risk losing results, or worse, getting rid of the habit of exercising. The positive from a physiological point of view is that there is no need to maintain a routine as strict as in normal day-to-day conditions. In general, a good level and a good physical appearance can be maintained with one or two training sessions per week.
Ideally, you should be doing workouts that combine cardio and strength and take between 40 and 60 minutes to maintain the strength and fitness where you worked up a sweat in the gym during the fall, winter and spring. This little habit during the holidays can help you get back to your exercise routine more effectively when you return, so you can keep training at the same level, rather than starting over with less fitness.
Here are some more tips for exercising on vacation (without trying to die). Take note!
Take it easy and enjoy: It is about building a new habit in a healthy way and at a reasonable pace. The environment changes and the times are not the same, so no need to get overwhelmed, better to take it easy and not start on the first day of vacation, better the second, when the person is already located. Trying too hard in the beginning can lead to demotivation and burnout, after all it is a holiday.
Think about why you train: It is important to keep in mind why and have a motivation engine. Think of what has been gained in recent months, in the well-being generated, the resistance acquired and the physical improvement. Not wanting to lose that job can be a big motivator in the summer months.
Plan workouts: During the holidays you want to do a thousand things, but routine is crucial when it comes to working out and for many people routines disappear during the holidays. One tip is to try to see training the same way you would any other routine task: as a natural and regular part of life that just needs to be done. Scheduling training sessions in a calendar, just like any other meeting or task, increases the chances of getting it done.
Better early in the morning: In the summer, the plans are endless, as are the rays of the sun. It is very likely that if you leave training before noon, the fatigue of going to the beach or sightseeing has already overtaken you, in addition to the possible heat it will be at those times of the day. Getting up early or waking up a little earlier to exercise boosts energy for the rest of the day.
hydrate well: A dehydrated body is a body without strength, without energy and without motivation. The summer season is the hottest of the year, to maintain a good sports routine it is essential to drink water constantly.
Put sportswear in the suitcase: There are few things more annoying than packing too much stuff and not using it. Packing sportswear and shoes in your luggage can be a very good reminder that exercising was part of that journey.
Do a fun and fun activity: Swimming or running are very valid sports while traveling and help maintain physical fitness.
Source: Marie Claire
