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Nov 28, 2016

5 Tips to Stay Fit While Traveling

Ashley Azevedo

It’s officially the holiday season! For a lot of people that means a lot more traveling than normal, making it harder to keep up with your normal fitness routine. I just recently went back home for the Thanksgiving holiday and was doing lots of traveling even while I was there–back and forth between different family members houses, visiting friends, etc. So I thought I would share some tips that I used to stay on track with my fitness routine while I was traveling.

Let me start by saying, I don’t restrict myself and I  don’t recommend that to anyone else either! I enjoy the holidays and if I want something, I eat it. It’s all about finding that happy balance and doing what works for you. Restriction leads to major cravings though–not to mention an unhappy you! So enjoy yourself, make memories and have a good time! But remember how good you feel when you move! For me, I feel AMAZING when I’m active so why would I stop doing that? I always think of that when I’m traveling. I want to feel great and be as present as possible for family & friends, so I have to get some movement in–otherwise I get a little grumpy…being totally honest here. Anyways, here are my tips for staying fit while traveling:

  1. Wake up early & get it done. I was home to visit with family and friends above all else so that was my first priority and I wanted to make sure that I got the chance to see everyone. So to make things easy, I woke up early and got my workout done while everyone else was sleeping. This way my workout was done early in the day and it didn’t cut into any family/friend time. By the time I got back, everyone was waking up and I already had my workout out of the way.  Wake up, work out, and the rest of the day’s yours! Just get it done early.
  2. Kill two birds with one stone. Why not take a walk with your family or friends? On the days I didn’t lift weights, I went on walks with my little brother. We got to hang out and catch up while we walked the dogs and got some movement in ourselves. Not every workout has to be strenuous—just get out and get moving.
  3. Keep a few bodyweight exercises (that can be done anywhere) in your back pocket. Make a list of a few bodyweight workouts that you can do anywhere. That way if you don’t have access to a gym, you can get a quick workout in wherever you are. If you need some good workouts that can be done anywhere, check out my free download here. 🙂
  4. Bring any items that will help keep you accountable. If you have bands, TRX, or a yoga mat, bring it with you! Anything that will make your workouts easier and more likely to happen–bring ’em! And be sure to pack workout clothes and shoes of course! 🙂
  5. Check out a new class. If you’re in a different town and want to switch things up, why not try a new class? AND a lot of places offer the first class for free, so why not check out something new?! Check online to see if you can find a cool new class in your area.

Are there any other tips you use when traveling?

I’d love to hear them! Share in the comments below.

Xoxo

Ashley 

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Around this time last year, I booked a last minute one-way ticket to Italy, totally SOLO. (Something I had wanted to do for YEAARRRSS)

I didn’t have everything (or hardly anything) planned out, but it felt right. So I took off and ended up spending 5 weeks wandering around Italy. 

I took wrong turns, got lost, missed buses, got stranded, had communication struggles…I even broke down and cried (more than once).

But I also learned to trust, to let go, to be more in the moment, to know + believe that everything always works out. I got to be with myself in a whole new way. I figured things out as I went and realized just how capable I am. I had some of the most incredible experiences + met some of the most amazing people. 

I learned SO much + grew immensely. It was the most FREEING, EXCITING, + EMPOWERING experience I’ve ever had. And I’m so glad I didn’t let the fears and doubts stop me. 

Your life doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. You get to create what feels right + good for you. 

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You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

But I know the gym can be crazy intimidating…and it always seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing right?

If you want to take away some of that intimidation + feel more confident in the gym and in what you’re doing in there, DM or comment “workout” and I’ll send you my free total body workout. Having a plan takes away sooo much of that anxiety.
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And that number doesn’t necessarily tell you if you’re healthier, stronger, moving better, feeling better, etc. If you just focus on that number, it’s easy to miss A LOT of really awesome progress. 

Have multiple ways of measuring progress, try not to get too hyper focused on numbers + check in with yourself regularly.

P.S. Looking for some help getting comfortable in the gym + actually making progress? Grab my FREE Total Body workout at the link in my bio ✨
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But if you’re so sore it’s hard to move normally…just listen to your body + give it some rest. You can pick back up the next day. 

Your body needs time to recover from your workouts. Sure you could push through when you’re massively sore…but why? If your goal is to make progress, it’s going to be hard to do that if you can barely move and aren’t able to do things correctly. OR you could take a rest day + come back stronger + ready to crush your next workout 😉

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▫️Have a plan so you can grab what you need + set up camp somewhere. That way you’re not wandering all around the gym each time you need something. 

▫️Move with confidence, even if you have to fake it at first. Act like you deserve to be there, because you DO!

▫️Put on some 🔥 music + do your thing! Just focus on what’s in front of you + mentally “disappear” everyone else. 

▫️Remember that no one’s paying as much attention as you think. They’re probably in their heads thinking about themselves too. 

I know it can be uncomfortable AF. But stick it out because it’ll SO be worth it. You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else in there. YOU GOT THIS.

P.S. Looking for an easy to follow plan you can take into the gym with you? Grab my free Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio to help get you started.
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Feel the fear, and do it anyway ✨ Around this t Feel the fear, and do it anyway ✨

Around this time last year, I booked a last minute one-way ticket to Italy, totally SOLO. (Something I had wanted to do for YEAARRRSS)

I didn’t have everything (or hardly anything) planned out, but it felt right. So I took off and ended up spending 5 weeks wandering around Italy. 

I took wrong turns, got lost, missed buses, got stranded, had communication struggles…I even broke down and cried (more than once).

But I also learned to trust, to let go, to be more in the moment, to know + believe that everything always works out. I got to be with myself in a whole new way. I figured things out as I went and realized just how capable I am. I had some of the most incredible experiences + met some of the most amazing people. 

I learned SO much + grew immensely. It was the most FREEING, EXCITING, + EMPOWERING experience I’ve ever had. And I’m so glad I didn’t let the fears and doubts stop me. 

Your life doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. You get to create what feels right + good for you. 

Keep going. You got this ♥️
.
.
.
#womensfitnesscoach #womensolotravel #womensstrengthtraining #solotravels
DO YOUR THING ✨ You deserve to be there just as DO YOUR THING ✨
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

But I know the gym can be crazy intimidating…and it always seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing right?

If you want to take away some of that intimidation + feel more confident in the gym and in what you’re doing in there, DM or comment “workout” and I’ll send you my free total body workout. Having a plan takes away sooo much of that anxiety.
.
.
.
#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #womensfitnessspecialist #gymintimidation #womensworkout #gymanxiety
Life lately ✨ This was gonna be an August photo Life lately ✨

This was gonna be an August photo dump…but somehow it’s mid September now. Summer flew by, no?
Why it’s not just about weight loss… The scal Why it’s not just about weight loss…

The scale can be a useful tool but it shouldn’t be the only one you use to measure your progress. It gives you a number + that’s it.

And that number doesn’t necessarily tell you if you’re healthier, stronger, moving better, feeling better, etc. If you just focus on that number, it’s easy to miss A LOT of really awesome progress. 

Have multiple ways of measuring progress, try not to get too hyper focused on numbers + check in with yourself regularly.

P.S. Looking for some help getting comfortable in the gym + actually making progress? Grab my FREE Total Body workout at the link in my bio ✨
.
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#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #weightliftingforwomen #womensfitness #howtogetfit #womensweightloss
Should you workout when you’re sore? 🤸🏻‍ Should you workout when you’re sore? 🤸🏻‍♀️

It depends… If you’re a little sore, a workout will probably help loosen you up and work through some of that soreness as you move.

But if you’re so sore it’s hard to move normally…just listen to your body + give it some rest. You can pick back up the next day. 

Your body needs time to recover from your workouts. Sure you could push through when you’re massively sore…but why? If your goal is to make progress, it’s going to be hard to do that if you can barely move and aren’t able to do things correctly. OR you could take a rest day + come back stronger + ready to crush your next workout 😉

P.S.  if you’re looking for a way to get started or need help in the gym, you can grab my FREE Total Body Teaser at the link in my bio, or DM me “Total body” and I’ll send it to you! ✨
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.
.
#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #womensweightlifting #musclesoreness #womensfitnessspecialist #strengthtrainingforwomen #howtogetfit #freeworkout
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I remember feeling so intimidated of the weight room when I started. But here’s the thing…the more you show up + push past that discomfort, the easier it gets. Over time it gets less intimidating + that intimidation starts to be replaced by confidence. In the meantime, here are some things that really helped me to get through + keep showing up.

▫️Have a plan so you can grab what you need + set up camp somewhere. That way you’re not wandering all around the gym each time you need something. 

▫️Move with confidence, even if you have to fake it at first. Act like you deserve to be there, because you DO!

▫️Put on some 🔥 music + do your thing! Just focus on what’s in front of you + mentally “disappear” everyone else. 

▫️Remember that no one’s paying as much attention as you think. They’re probably in their heads thinking about themselves too. 

I know it can be uncomfortable AF. But stick it out because it’ll SO be worth it. You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else in there. YOU GOT THIS.

P.S. Looking for an easy to follow plan you can take into the gym with you? Grab my free Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio to help get you started.
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