Frequent travellers often struggle to maintain their fitness routines while on the move; Busy schedules, long flights and unfamiliar environments means staying active is quite the challenge. However there is a solution! Long layovers in foreign airports offer the perfect opportunity to squeeze in that one workout, grab a healthy snack or just stretch your legs. In this blog we will discuss five fitness tips that will keep you fit and energised during your travels, be sure to save this blog for your next travelling adventure.

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Take Advantage of Airport Workout Routines You may be unaware that many airports globally are equipped with gym facilities, which make it easier to stay fit while travelling. Airport workouts can brighten your mood after a long flight. Many times they are inexpensive (sometimes free if you buy the right travel pack). Some airports even have full-service gyms or wellness centres that cater for frequent fliers looking to stretch after their long flights.

If you happen to find yourself in an airport without a gym don't worry! You can still simply perform bodyweight exercises. Airports have big open spaces where you can simply drop and go, performing a 20 minute stretching session, or intense bodyweight ab workout, there are no limitations when working out in an airport. These exercises will get your blood flowing, improve circulation and boost energy levels all while keeping you fit during your travels.

Make Healthy Food Choices: Healthy Travel Snacks Have you ever heard the saying; working out is 20% of the battle while the rest is just eating? Well, here at sanctifly we believe that eating healthy is the way to a better, more fulfilled life.

Airport food options may often be limited, with little prep, you can still enjoy an array of healthy foods and snacks. Look for fresh fruits, nuts, salads or protein packed options. Recently there has been an uproar of different smoothie bars where you can enjoy your freshly made smoothies (protein smoothies are an option). So grab a smoothie, protein bar, or that fresh salad before your next flight and maintain that killer physique.

Incorporate Stretching and Mobility Exercises While travelling is very exciting, staying seated for extended periods of time can be devastating for your body, especially your legs. It is important to get moving and remove that lactic acid from your legs. Even if you don't have access to a fitness centre in your airport, there are plenty of exercises that require minimal equipment.

Key Stretches: ● Hamstring stretches to loosen the tension in your legs ● Shoulder and neck rolls to relieve the stress from carrying your luggage ● Hip flexor stretches to improve flexibility Here is a quick video demonstrating the perfect stretches to do after staying seated for long hours: 3 Stretches for People Who Sit All Day. Sanctifly has lots and lots of helpful stretchs and execrsiers for travlers are every stage of your journey. Check out some ideas here.

Walk and Explore the Airport One of the simplest ways for you to stay fit during your layover is to explore the airport you are in. Even if you are familiar with this particular airport, there are always new and exciting things for you to discover. While you are exploring your new surroundings, you are taking part in the most commercial form of exercise, walking! Walking provides the lowest amount of stress on the body, it burns calories and gives you an interesting way to spend your long layover. It may seem small but walking has many benefits such as increasing blood circulation and it has proven to brighten peoples days.
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Staying fit while travelling doesn't have to be a challenge. By incorporating small, deliberate tasks, you can stay fit and healthy. From Healthy snack options, to exercises you can do while in an airport, you now have a full list of ways to keep your beach body. With these fitness tips, you'll arrive at your next destination feeling more energised and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. Download the Sanctifly app today to revolutionise the way you workout in airports now. Share your layover fitness story in the comments below!

Written by guest author Cillian Wall Magee. https://www.instagram.com/cillianwm/