Are you making plans to pack your bags this summer? Travel season is about to begin and we know FitStars everywhere are looking forward to more leisurely vacation days. Recently, Trip Advisor published the Summer Vacation Value Report which suggests the top 10 US destinations for folks who are looking for the most fun without depleting their funds (we’re looking at you, Playa del Carmen!). A spokesperson for TripAdvisor also said that they expect 88% of the US population to take a vacation this summer, which is up 6% from last year. That’s A LOT of people on the move. Will you be one of them?
Taking a vacation is important for the mind and body – recharging and unwinding, seeing new spaces, changing perspective – all of these are components of a healthy lifestyle. Still, the logistics can be hard on you, and between carrying heavy luggage, squeezing into airplane seats and sitting for hours on a train or in a car, your body deserves a break. To help ease your body into (or out of) constant summer sightseeing, we recommend two fantastic Freestyle sessions designed with the traveler in mind.
Traveler 10 in FitStar Personal Trainer will really keep you moving, even when you’re traveling. With 10 moves in 10 minutes, this efficient total body workout will get your blood flowing, but is simple enough to do while waiting at the airport gate or roadside rest stop. You don’t even need an exercise mat since this session keeps you on your feet and off any less-than-sparkling public floors. With moves like alternating knee raises, goodmornings, standing pushups and reverse shoulder rolls, you won’t get too sweaty or feel sore afterwards, either. You will feel proud of yourself for fitting in some fitness on a busy day of travel, and your body will thank you. Try Traveler 10 now or the next time you’re stuck in an airport, rest stop, or wherever your suitcase sends you.
You know that saying, “life’s about the journey, not the destination”? We think vacations can be the exception to the rule. To re-focus your mind and help your body stretch out in-between globetrotting, we created Standing Traveler in FitStar Yoga. This 20-minute Freestyle session will help your muscles relax and boost your mood. Poses like standing straddles will release hamstrings and quads and pigeon chair will help you work on balance while relaxing your hip flexors. Scissor fold is great for stability and taut hamstrings and calves – this will feel amazing after sitting in a tight seat for hours! And like all good vacations, we want Standing Traveler to end on a high, so finish strong with warrior poses, dancer and standing backbend. You’ll be ready to pick up your suitcase and tackle the next trip faster than you can say Namaste.
Whether you’re in planes, trains or automobiles this summer, we hope your travels are safe and that you’re able to fit in these FREE FitStar Freestyle sessions to keep your body moving!
What’s your favorite way to unwind after a long day of travel? Tell us in the comments below!
Keep Moving,
– Team FitStar
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