4 Tips for staying active on vacation

Having trouble staying active on vacation? These 4 ideas will get you off the sofa, out of bed and on your beach towel. And they'll wake you up to life... active!

A day is not a day. Waking up later is not a sin. And napping isn't just for babies. Studies show that a short period of sleep in the middle of the afternoon helps improve memory, concentration, mood and work capacity. It's a kind of caffeine. But a nap is a nap. It's another thing to drastically change your routines on vacation.

Just because you're out of your environment doesn't mean you can't keep up with your exercise. Try to stay active on vacation and get the family on your fitness bandwagon. Because laziness summer can be costly. Statistics show that during the vacations, children spend more time in front of the screen and adults... soak their muscles.

If you're going on vacation, these tips are for you.

1. Plan first!

Ideally, you should plan your physical activity before you go on vacation. If you're going to a hotel with a spa and gym, pack the right equipment. And anticipate fitness routines for everyone: once a week, go for a bike ride. Does the region where you're going on vacation offer canoeing, are there paddle tennis courts nearby? Book in advance! And make sure your clothes are fitted for exercise. That way you have no excuses not to keep active on vacation!

2. Swimming, whenever possible to keep active on vacation

There's almost always a swimming pool, a river beach, a lagoon or the sea nearby on summer vacation. Swimming is one of the most complete sports, as it allows you to work out your whole body. It tones the muscles, increases strength and endurance. Swimming strengthens your heart and your muscles. It's an activity to discover or continue practicing on vacation!

3. Gym on the beach

You can do a complete exercise plan on the sand. Start with a warm-up. Then two plank sequences. Two more sit-ups. Add two sprints. And then a return to calm. With a few stretches.

The beach is also a possible setting for yoga exercises. Make the towel your yoga mat and use an app to practice some of the exercises that can increase and improve strength and flexibility.

On the beach, you can do a good functional workout using your own body weight. And then it all ends with a swim! It remains to be seen how you'll escape the Berlin ball. It will take courage not to ruin an hour's training in a minute!

But most importantly of all... stay active on vacation!

4. Walk every day!

Walking helps control weight, protects joints, tones legs, improves mood and immune function. So set aside at least 30 minutes a day for your walks.

On the beach, in the morning or late afternoon, walk along the seafront. In cities, walking is an excellent way to get to know the area. Paris, Amsterdam, London, Stockholm and Barcelona are all cities to explore on foot. And there are always gardens to practice this low-impact activity. Preferably with the family, because active children will certainly be more active adults!

We want you to stay active on vacation, but also throughout the year. Because physical activity is half the battle to good health! Stick around and read more about how you can improve your quality of life.

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