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May's Favorites: How to stay fit on vacation

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I find few things more delightful than going on vacation a lot and often, but one of the downsides is that everything I have built up throughout the year while exercising and panting is wiped away at an Olympic pace. This summer I went on vacation for five (five! FIVE!) weeks and wanted to avoid walking back into the Pilates studio stiff and out of shape. So I took precautions. Of course, you can walk or occasionally reserve a padel court during your vacation, but if you bring a bit of structure to your workout rhythm during your vacation, the chances are high that you will stick with it. Therefore, here are my three tools for a bit of body maintenance during your vacation.
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May's Favorites: How to stay fit on vacation

Going on vacation is wonderful, but maintaining your workout rhythm remains difficult. After five weeks of vacation, I didn't want to return to the Pilates studio stiff and out of shape. That's why I brought a few simple tools to stay a bit active on the go.

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  1. Wireless jump rope

    I don't know about you, but I'm a clown when it comes to jumping rope. I know it's an intensely good exercise to strengthen your core and improve your fitness, but I stumble over the rope about every ten jumps. A friend from the Pilates studio recommended a cordless rope, or a jump rope without a rope. The handles measure your jumps, the time, and the number of calories you've burned. I jumped 1000 times every day and took about seven minutes to do so, and quickly burned 250 calories. I could then order another Aperol on the terrace.
    Check out the wireless jump rope

  2. Bala hand weights

    I'm a fan of Bala tools anyway. I also have weights that you can attach to your ankles or wrists with Velcro. For our road trip through France and Spain, I took these hand weights with me in the car. They weigh 1.3 kilos each and feel nice in the hand. I took them with me during a walk or did arm exercises with them. I wouldn't take them on the plane, or possibly in your carry-on if you haven't reached your weight limit yet, but in the car, it was ideal.
    Check out the Bala hand weights

  3. Weighted vest

    Walking is perfect as a workout. Models often recommend walking 20,000 steps every day, don't be shocked. That may sound like a lot, and it is, but just think about how good it is for your body and mind. Podcast on and go. If you also wear a weighted vest, your fitness will increase dramatically. The same goes for this: not on the plane. Aside from the weight – my vest weighs 10 kilos – I'm afraid it won't pass through customs. But if you're going on vacation by car, it's ideal. It takes some getting used to, but ultimately wearing such a vest is almost pleasant.
    Check out the weighted vest