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3 Tips for Staying Fit During a Trip to Orlando

November 26th, 2007 by susan j

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Finding the time and space to exercise during vacation can be a real problem for a lot of travelers. There are ample opportunities to indulge with all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets and tropical drinks by the pool, but how will you burn off those extra calories and keep your energy up for sightseeing? We’ve rounded up a couple of tips for helping you stay active on your next trip to Orlando, Florida.

  1. Pack travel-friendly exercise equipment. A pair of good walking shoes are a must so that you can see and do everything Orlando has to offer. A lightweight resistance band is also a good idea, because it fits easily into any suitcase and means that you can do a few reps while your kids are watching TV or your travel companion is taking a shower. About.com’s Exercise Guide offers some suggestions on exercises you can do with a resistance band.
  2. Catch some sunrays. Orlando’s warm, sunny weather are ideal for outdoor activities. You could do a few laps in your hotel’s pool, challenge your family to a game of tag, or take a brisk walk before breakfast. Walking around attractions like Fun Spot Action Park or Gatorland also offer fun ways to exercise. Just be sure to slather on the sunscreen so you won’t get burned!
  3. Choose a fitness-friendly hotel. Nowadays most hotels offer a fitness room, but several have above and beyond the basic free weights and treadmill routine. For instance, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort gives its guests free pedometers and offers group fitness classes. And the Hilton Grand Vacations on International Drive hosts an hour-long week each Saturday to help guests stay fit.

What’s your favorite stay fit strategy when you’re on vacation? Leave a comment and let us know!

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5 Responses to “3 Tips for Staying Fit During a Trip to Orlando”

  1. On Nov 26th, 2007 at 8:59 am komankhe82 » 3 Tips for Staying Fit During a Trip to Orlando said:

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  2. On Nov 26th, 2007 at 9:46 am BuBuaBu » 3 Tips for Staying Fit During a Trip to Orlando said:

    […] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptYou could do a few laps in your hotel’s pool, challenge your family to a game of tag, or take a brisk walk before breakfast. Walking around attractions like Fun Spot Action Park or Gatorland also offer fun ways to exercise. … […]

  3. On Nov 26th, 2007 at 1:47 pm Vivek said:

    Tips on Staying fit for journey was very information.

    Thanks
    Vivek
    http://www.travelabroad.page.tl/

  4. On Nov 26th, 2007 at 1:52 pm keith said:

    I always pack a pair of sneakers when I travel-it’s nice to get out early and at least go for a walk to help counteract the food and drink I over indulge in when on vacation. The resistance band is a good idea.

  5. On Dec 3rd, 2007 at 3:00 pm Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 26 | FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog said:

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