Everyone loves to go on vacation but how many of you are feeling a little guilty about missing a workout or two while traveling or on vacation?  I just got back from a weeklong trip but didn’t let vacation mode get the best of my body... All you need is a simple ‘on the go’ program to keep you feeling fit and healthy with minimal time investment and no equipment.  Below is a list of my favorite ‘on the go’ exercise tips.

1. Car, plane, or train tilts: If traveling for an hour or more, add in this simple core strengthening and low-back stress relieving exercise. 
    
1. Sit up tall, draw your belly button in towards your spine and your pelvic floor upward, as you perform a tilting action with your pelvis (tail bone tucking under). 
2. Hold the tilt for 2 to 3 deep breaths, then release back to a neutral pelvic position.  Repeat the action for a total of three repetitions. 
3. Perform this exercise every 30 minutes during your trip for a great body tune up.
    
2. Cardio Quickie:  Get your body burning more calories by starting the day with this quick 12- minute metabolism lifting routine. 
    
1. You can walk, run, climb stairs or do any cardio-moves you like as long as you can pump up the intensity and get breathless for short bouts of time. How about on the beach?
2. Start with a general body warm up then perform 8 back to back bouts of 30 seconds of all out intensity movement followed by 1 minute of light recovery paced movement.
3. These short intervals are the quickest way to light your metabolism and burn more calories all day long. 
    
3. Don’t forget your nutritional supplements!  It is typical to eat a bit less healthy when traveling, so make sure to pack your nutritional supplements including the new ‘on the go’ glucosamine and chondroitin packets.
   
   
   In my next post I will talk about "Body Blasters" - very effective, gravity exercises you can easily do anywhere.
   
   Hopefully these tips will help keep your travel guilt free and body-wise this year!