Comments on: Staying Fit On The Road http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/ Gary Arndt's journey to travel blog around the world Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:25:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Linda http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5942 Linda Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:25:42 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5942 Hey Gary,<br><br>Craig and I found long-term tramping a great weight-loss technique. We both lost about 6kg in a month walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.<br><br>I agree with the other comments though, it's important to make it part of your routine. I try to have one glass of juice, one piece of fruit, and a serve of veges with dinner every day - not quite 5+, but acheiveable. Hey Gary,

Craig and I found long-term tramping a great weight-loss technique. We both lost about 6kg in a month walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

I agree with the other comments though, it's important to make it part of your routine. I try to have one glass of juice, one piece of fruit, and a serve of veges with dinner every day – not quite 5+, but acheiveable.

]]> By: LIz http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5938 LIz Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:07:07 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5938 Hey Gary, My computer connection is a bit f*d so not sure if others have said the same as I - but basically, I have found when I am traveling the only way to stay in shape is to treat exercise as part of my daily routine just as I would at home. Even when I backpacked through Asia I brought my running shoes with me , and went running 3-5 mornings a week. I got a lot of funny looks, but it made a huge difference. I also rented bikes frequently to get around - did that in Asia, Australia, & Europe. <br>Good luck. Liz Hey Gary, My computer connection is a bit f*d so not sure if others have said the same as I – but basically, I have found when I am traveling the only way to stay in shape is to treat exercise as part of my daily routine just as I would at home. Even when I backpacked through Asia I brought my running shoes with me , and went running 3-5 mornings a week. I got a lot of funny looks, but it made a huge difference. I also rented bikes frequently to get around – did that in Asia, Australia, & Europe.
Good luck. Liz

]]> By: Tulum Tours http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5931 Tulum Tours Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:40:41 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5931 And as MouseE said, you can eat Vegetarian food for few days. It helps you a lot while traveling different destinations. The interview was really great. And as MouseE said, you can eat Vegetarian food for few days. It helps you a lot while traveling different destinations. The interview was really great.

]]> By: Gary Arndt http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5906 Gary Arndt Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:35:05 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5906 I can visit YouTube. I can visit YouTube.

]]> By: Jack http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5905 Jack Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:01:56 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5905 I seem to be blocked in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Seems they have some *very* strict filters over there. Can you even see YouTube? I seem to be blocked in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Seems they have some *very* strict filters over there. Can you even see YouTube?

]]> By: Gary Arndt http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5895 Gary Arndt Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:44:52 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5895 That website is blocked in Qatar for containing prohibited materials... That website is blocked in Qatar for containing prohibited materials…

]]> By: MousE http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5894 MousE Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:21:20 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5894 Gary, you could try eating only vegetarian food, and fish, for a few months. That might work. It's hard to find vegetarian food on a daily basis in a city sometimes, I would imagine not at all very easy when traveling. Good luck! I loved the interview. 39, eh? Gary, you could try eating only vegetarian food, and fish, for a few months. That might work. It's hard to find vegetarian food on a daily basis in a city sometimes, I would imagine not at all very easy when traveling. Good luck! I loved the interview. 39, eh?

]]> By: fly girl http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5892 fly girl Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:36:49 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5892 Gary, this is a really hot topic with most Americans from kids to seniors, steadily gaining pounds. It really is about the habits you develop and I know that traveling makes it difficult to stick to good ones. I rarely gain weight on my trips because I awlays eat the same way wherever I travel: No red meat, heavy sauces or saturated fat, brown rice and flour, vegetables and fruits with at least 2 meals. If you can't always manage that, pay attention to the portions you eat. Just because they serve a platter of food, doesn't mean you should eat all of it. Try to always have leftovers on your plate that you can save for the next day or meal. Stay away from fast food. Fresh, native food is always better. Jay's idea about renting a bike is also great. Gary, this is a really hot topic with most Americans from kids to seniors, steadily gaining pounds. It really is about the habits you develop and I know that traveling makes it difficult to stick to good ones. I rarely gain weight on my trips because I awlays eat the same way wherever I travel: No red meat, heavy sauces or saturated fat, brown rice and flour, vegetables and fruits with at least 2 meals. If you can't always manage that, pay attention to the portions you eat. Just because they serve a platter of food, doesn't mean you should eat all of it. Try to always have leftovers on your plate that you can save for the next day or meal. Stay away from fast food. Fresh, native food is always better. Jay's idea about renting a bike is also great.

]]> By: Jay Lardy http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5888 Jay Lardy Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:09:56 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5888 Rent bikes for transportation. They are a very common mode of transport, especially in Europe and East Asia - as I'm sure you've seen. I bet it would be cheap. It would also give you a different perspective on the places you visit. Rent bikes for transportation. They are a very common mode of transport, especially in Europe and East Asia – as I'm sure you've seen. I bet it would be cheap. It would also give you a different perspective on the places you visit.

]]> By: Jack http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/02/03/staying-fit-on-the-road/#comment-5887 Jack Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:06:41 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=1188#comment-5887 Gary, I've found this <a href="http://www.eyeflare.com/article/circuit-workout-video-travelers/" rel="nofollow">hotel room workout video</a> to be quite helpful. Doesn't need gear, can be done in (nearly) the smallest hotel rooms, and is pretty easy. Gary, I've found this hotel room workout video to be quite helpful. Doesn't need gear, can be done in (nearly) the smallest hotel rooms, and is pretty easy.

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