All vacations are not created equal and a personal trainer may be in order for you so that your conditioning doesn’t spoil a fun, adventurous itinerary. If your plans only include the beach, a book, and a lounge chair then this article isn’t for you. But, if you plan on being active while away and your normal lifestyle is rather sedentary you’d better get started with a exercise program, lest you be the one who holds up he group or misses an exciting part of your trip. Exercise is about conditioning the body for what is about to occur. The physical stress, even casual, can be wearing. Personal trainers are experts in vacation preparation.

If you aren’t choosing a lazy beach vacation, they the next common choice may be touring a city. In this case, you’ll be sightseeing and that means lots of walking. Your legs will undoubtedly get a workout, but that means they had better be prepared. Walking is not only good cardiovascular activity, but strong legs will make you a more efficient walker. Your personal trainer will use various exercises such as lunges, wall sits, and step ups, to get you ready for your trip.

As is common on vacation, you may be saddled with a backpack full of daily needs. For a single person, this may just be a bottle of water, a camera, and a light jacket, but depending on your agenda and environment, could consist of much more. Especially, if you are a parent carrying snacks, first aid, and other spur of the moment items. Why do I mention this? Because these items have weight. Individually, they may seem light, but it all adds up. If you aren’t ready, your back, neck, and shoulders will start to hurt before you take your first photo to post to Facebook. Again, they is remedied partly with lower body exercises, but also upper body. A strong core and shoulders will have you singing your personal trainer’s praises from sunrise to sunset.

Most people don’t take into the physical toll of being active all day on vacation when they plan the trip. If you aren’t prepared, your enthusiasm for seeing a new place can mean over doing it one day and waking up sore the next day being unable to move. Be prepared for the rigors of vacation. It will be fun. You will feel great and look great in your pictures, too.

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