I have an important question regarding exercising while travelling ...

shirazumdraws

Hi, I am in a state of life where I have decided to backpack for the next 2+ years. (2021-2023)
I have been working out on and off. Its not like I had a routine, and that is kind of something I also want to work on.

My goal is to lose the last 10 pounds by the end of this year and learn skills like handstand, headstand and be able to do 2 pull ups at least.

That being said, I do want to find a routine where I can work out while travelling. I will be travelling to SE Asia, India, Nepal and Europe. I am not sure if finding a gym everywhere I go would be possible.

What are some recommendations of exercises/routines while travelling full time?

MaltedTea

Calisthenics and most anything else dealing with bodyweight excercises.

Safe travels!

cmriverside

Travelling by its very definition is going to be a lot of exercise. You can pack some lightweight resistance bands. I use mine a lot.

shirazumdraws

MaltedTea wrote: »

Calisthenics and most anything else dealing with bodyweight excercises.

Safe travels!

Thank you XD

Few things I have already made a list of are,
1. Calisthenics
2. Walking 10 miles
3. Hiking
4. Jump Roping

Still asking if people have other recommendations to add to the list.

shirazumdraws

cmriverside wrote: »

Travelling by its very definition is going to be a lot of exercise. You can pack some lightweight resistance bands. I use mine a lot.

I have never used resistance band. Can you suggest me some? Or some basic insight on it? Also, I am packing light, just a 40 litre Osprey backpack with 5 sets of outfit and a laptop and a drawing tablet.

quiksylver296

Yoga?

Machka9

Cycling? Buy a bicycle wherever you're hoping to go and cycle as transportation.

Shortgirlrunning

You can run anywhere.

cupcakesandproteinshakes

Running
Or google gyms in the places you are travelling to. Some of the bigger cities will have them.

springlering62

I love trying out yoga studios in other cities and countries. Many give you the first class for free, otherwise it can get pricey for dropins.

You may also get a bit of mild pushback because they won’t know your skill level, or, as I found at a kundalini studio in Germany, if you don’t have proper attire (all white garments in that case). However, none have ever refused me at all, once establishing I was capable and could follow even without English instructions. Familiarity with the Sanskrit terms will help.

It’s very interesting to see how “regional” yoga instruction can be.

NorthCascades

Hike.

shirazumdraws

NorthCascades wrote: »

Hike.

That's what I do mostly.

dewit

Workout videos, Tabata or Hiit. I love popsugars and HasFit, lots to choose from!

littlegreenparrot1

Walking is my preferred way to explore a new place.

I have often happily walked 10-15 miles a day in European cities, apart from that I will always try to find swimming pools.

dolliesdaughter

Backpacking for 2 years in and of itself is exercise. What am I missing?

shirazumdraws

dolliesdaughter wrote: »

Backpacking for 2 years in and of itself is exercise. What am I missing?

Haha, its not really. I backpacked in my early 20s for about eleven months and gained about 5 pounds. So good food and way too much beer and those Jägerbomb haha.

hipari

If you already plan on spending a lot of time hiking and on your feet, take care of your body. Stretching and rolling, especially your legs and back is critically important to prevent injury and stay comfortable.