How to Stay Healthy While Camping
Are you planning an upcoming road trip? Check out these tips on how you can stay active and healthy while on a roadtrip in a Campervan.
By Care Willink
It’s the New Year and many of us have officially entered the season of “Let’s get healthy!” For those that have been talking about our health and fitness goals, or travel goals, it’s a new decade. So why not get this decade started off on the right foot by first booking that Escape Campervan trip you’ve been dreaming of?! Then follow these tips so you can stay healthy on your road trip while camping.
Ways to Exercise While on a Road Trip in a Campervan
1. Find Healthier Foods at Fast Food Establishments
- Here is an app that can help you locate healthy eating options: Cheat Day
2. Pick Up Groceries Before Heading Out
- Homemade food is almost always better for you than eating out
3. Stay Hydrated
4. Track Your Heart Rate
Workouts To Do While Camping
Quick 14-Min Workout You Can Do While on the Road
Do each of the following exercises for 45 seconds with 15 second breaks. Then repeat! Do each workout as many times as possible within these 45 second increments.
HERE WE GO!
45 sec 3-steps Touch the GROUND
15 sec rest
Tip: Quick triple feet will give a better workout! Be sure to use the opposite arm to support the knee when you dip to the ground.
45 sec Plank Punch – Kick
15 sec rest
Tip: Opposite arm and leg should be lifted at the same time. Be sure the plank is as straight as a pencil!
45 sec High Kick Switch
15 sec rest
Tip: As you kick as high as possible do quick switches to keep the foot that is on the ground light for a better work out.
45 sec Burpees
15 sec rest
Tip: Be sure when you get to plank position your butt is flat. This will help your workout be more effective while preventing any injury to your back.
45 sec Step up
15 sec rest
Tip: Be sure only one foot is briskly touching ground at once. Also keep your arms in a ‘light’ running position and look up as much as possible
45 sec Chair Sit Squat
15 sec rest
Tip: Be sure you can feel your abs and legs working. If you’re not feeling the burn you need to lower into your ‘seat’ position).
AND REPEAT! Stay Healthy On Your Next Trip
Staying in great physical health while traveling requires a small commitment but it comes with immense positive benefits! Whether it is skiing down a mountain, hiking up a hill, walking a trail of beautiful trees, or just building campfires, getting your day started off right can be crucial to maintaining the energy you’ll need throughout the day. Reserve your Escape Campervan now and use these tips so that you can stay healthy while on your next campervan road trip.
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