6 Ways to Keep Fit on Holiday This Summer

This might seem ludicrous, but hear us out. In all fairness to yourself, you no doubt go to the gym all year round and simply want a break while on holiday, right? That’s more than ok, but adding in a little light cardio whilst you soak up the sun not only allows to you feel a little less subconsciously guilty about those three (or five) cocktails the night before, but it also keeps you feeling fresh, healthy and a little less bloated when you return home. Cardio to many of us is a vigorous gym or outdoors based training session, quite often carried out in the form of HIIT or circuit training, but while on holiday it doesn’t need to be so strenuous if you simply take advantage of your surroundings… Up your steps and see more of the sights Whether your hotel is a luxury beach front resort in Greece or a bustling hostel in the centre of Tokyo, utilise what’s outside your window. By going for a morning, afternoon or evening walk you’ll not only be able to explore more of the country you’re in, but also rack up those steps! Fun fact: one hour of walking at a moderate pace can burn around 200 calories. Ditch the lilo and getting swimming As lovely as a relaxing sun bathing session on a lilo is, if you’re lucky enough to have a pool at your hotel you could burn some serious calories by doing a few laps every morning. Calories aside, swimming is a fantastic way to wake yourself up and feel refreshed after the antics of the previous evening. Fun fact: half an hour of general breaststroke can burn around 300 calories. Explore on wheels                                           Cycling is a great way to keep fit, and with many holiday destinations offering bicycle hire, why not take advantage and explore a little further out? And if you really get your speed up, just think about how much more sight-seeing you could fit into one morning or afternoon! Fun fact: two hours of leisurely cycling can burn around 400 calories. Try out the water sports If you’re at a beach resort, most likely you’ve spotted people paddle boarding, canoeing or water skiing. Not only are thess fun activities to do, but water sports actually burn a great amount of calories without you even realising. Fun fact: half an hour of moderate effort canoeing can burn around 200 calories. Pool activities Yes, we’re back at the pool, and this time there’s a water aerobics session taking place. Previously you might have thought “no way in hell am I getting involved in that”, but perhaps the thought of burning off that morning pastry basket might sway your opinion… Fun fact: half an hour of water aerobics can burn around 100 calories. Hotel gym         A lot of hotels have their own fully equipped gym, so why not wake up a little earlier and spend a quick 30 minutes working on strength or cardio? You don’t need to work too hard, you’re on holiday after all, but you’ll feel fantastic for a little added effort and increased energy. Fun fact: half an hour of lifting weights can burn around 100 calories. Working out abroad doesn't need to be tough, and it most definitely doesn't need to cut into your relaxation time! Let us know if you plan to try out any of our top tips for your annual break this year on Twitter or Facebook! *Please note, the calorie based statistics provided are based on the average person and therefore may be different for each individual.