You have everything you need to exercise.
You do not need any special equipment or services.
You can just as easily walk, hike, jog, run, swim, and otherwise exercise while traveling (or at home), as you can read this post or roll out of bed in the morning.
Walking around San Francisco, on a Grand Canyon trail, or the Northern Ireland coast is a better workout than stair climbing at the gym. More fun and better views, too!
Grand Canyon – McCool Travel
Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland – McCool Travel
Cycling along The Strand in Southern California, the Monterey Peninsula waterfront, on Hilton Head, or in Amsterdam is better than riding a stationery bike at the gym.
I have a neighbor who goes on long runs during cruise excursions. He has run with villagers in Africa and in the most scenic areas of the world.
You can do resistance exercises in your hotel room, in a park, on the beach, or practically anywhere–push ups, sit ups, leg lifts, tricep dips.
When staying at some hotels, you can use their fitness centers, swimming pools, or sports court.
What do you REALLY need to exercise?
Great walking shoes and comfortable clothes. That’s it!
Of course, some say walking barefoot is better than any shoe.
And, there is a clothing optional travel segment.
So, you really do not need anything!
I think I will stick with shoes and clothes, though.
I usually pack a swimsuit in case I stay at a place with a pool or visit a beach, lake, or swimming hole.
You definitely do not need travel weights from SkyMall, gym memberships, or fancy yoga gear.
What do you think? What essential or desired exercise items do you bring on trips? Or have at home?
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