When travelling, you want to embrace everything around you - new places, new customs, new people, new smells, but also new foods and delicious treats.

If you want to enjoy your holiday you don’t want to spend hours a day getting in long training runs.

But, luckily, there are some tips on how to stay fit while travelling.

Get ready and take notes for your next trip!

Tip #1 Do a Morning run to scope out the sights

Go for a short run to see where you can go that day for some sightseeing. Or explore some of the different areas. Of course, make sure you are safe by letting others know where you are going! If you get up early no-one will even know you’ve been gone!!

Tip #2 Do Sightseeing on Foot

Walking on your holiday can log up some serious kilometres and is an excellent way to engage in physical activity, which won't require you to change your sightseeing plans. Instead of taking a taxi, or going by bus, walk to your next tourist spot. It all counts as ‘time on feet’, and you'll discover more interesting places along the way.

Tip #3 Go Hiking

Explore the surroundings of the place where you are traveling for some interesting hiking locations. Hiking will reveal beautiful nature and provide you an exceptional and memorable experience.

And hiking is great training for your next ultra! Just don’t tell your family that!!

Tip #4 Invest in Some Good Travel Exercise Equipment

If you like to strength train, there is no need why you shouldn't keep up with your workout schedule. But, instead of having a complete workout, spend 15 minutes to complete one series of exercises each day.

Let's say the first day is leg day, you can do push-ups the second day, and so on. If you have compact travel equipment with you, there are higher chances that you'll do at least one exercise if you see the equipment in your suitcase. A few exercise bands will do the trick.

You'll be sorry to skip the workout because your fitness equipment has traveled so far!

Tip #5 Do Watersports

If you are on a holiday that includes the beach, don't just indulge in sweet cocktails and tanning. Take a morning swim or run on the beach. Water and sand will provide resistance, so you'll get a more intense workout you can complete in a shorter time.

Tip #6 Plan and Balance Your Meals

Research the national cuisine of the place you are visiting. Find what some good restaurants are and check their menus online. That way, you can choose the food you want to try, so you can plan the rest of the meals to stay within your recommended daily calorie intake.

You don't have to give up on trying local specialties. But, stay away from Pizza Hut and McDonald's for snacks and on-the-go meals.

Final Tip

Relax and enjoy your holiday. Do short workouts and plan your meals and exercises before you get on the plane. Even if you skip a workout one day, it won't make you gain 5kgs.

Instead, try to get the most out of your holiday. Just try to make sure it is an active holiday. By the same token, don’t feel guilty about having a few extra rest days and focusing on friends and family. That’s what life is all about!!!

How do you stay fit while travelling? Let me know in the comments below!