Exercising should be enjoyable and fun, so it is important
to build it into your spare time and when better than
when you are on holiday - you'll feel less guilty about having that
second Pina Colada if you've been burning those calories throughout
the day!
Use the swimming pool
Holidays aren't just about lying on the pool (although that's
part of it.) Try to find 20 minutes each day to get in the pool and
swim between 10 and 30 laps. It's a full-body exercise, and just 30
minutes of swimming can burn over 300 calories. Find a time when
the pool is quiet, at the start or end of the day.
Shake off that travelling feeling
Sitting on the plane or in a car can make you feel stiff and
lethargic plus being inactive is bad for your circulation. Try this
quick exercise to keep your blood moving: with your heels on the
floor, raise your toes as high as possible and hold for five
seconds then relax. Repeat until your legs feel tired.
Exercising on the move
Planes, trains and automobiles move - but you don't so keep your
blood circulating when sitting for long periods. Pull in your tummy
and place your hands on your armrests. Gradually raise your knees
until the back of your legs come off the chair then lower them back
down slowly. Repeat until tired. This will increase the heart rate
slightly while toning your thighs, hip and abs.
Show yourself off
You can't breath in and hold in your belly for a whole week when
you are on holiday, so try this instead. Pull your navel in towards
your spine as you breathe in (try not to lift your shoulders) and
as you breathe out, pull it in even further. Keep repeating for up
to 5 minutes or until your tummy feels tired.