Kettlebell on vacation - reaction from friends

heyspearsy
heyspearsy Posts: 30 Member
edited November 24 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a cottage/fishing trip planned with "the guys" and mentioned I'm bringing a kettlebell to get some exercise in while there. Basically I got a "why on earth would you bring that?" response.

Anyone else travel w/ exercise gear? Been through the same experience? How did you handle it?

Cheers.

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  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    We did a beach vacation with the extended family. Eating and drinking late into the night. The rule was the car left for the nearby Golds at 9 AM. Some of the group thought we were nuts but always had at least 2-3 going.

    Point is you're not putting anyone out if you want to train. Take the kettlebell, do your workout, screw anyone who gives you crap..

    Have fun..
  • pinkgumdrop123
    pinkgumdrop123 Posts: 262 Member
    I have brought a kettlebell, skipping rope and some weights to the cottage before..also got the same strange reaction but I ignored it lol
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,338 Member
    I do...they all look at me funny when I bring any equipment, but I know I won't be happy if I don't at least get some work in....they all think we're odd...say we're obsessed....till they see our results...then they want to know HOW!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    "handle it"? What is there to handle?
  • heyspearsy
    heyspearsy Posts: 30 Member
    Thanks for the feedback!
  • 70chevellegsp
    70chevellegsp Posts: 50 Member
    My wife and I schedule a week off once a quarter throughout the year just to have a break and I normally make sure one falls on vacation and another over Christmas. During those times we still exercise walking, jogging, hiking, biking etc, just no weights. We went on vacation with my wifes family years ago. There was a gym about 5 miles up the main road and on the bearch. Not only did I get a couple hours of working out every day, but also some good mental therapy!
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    edited October 2015
    I'll bring running gear on vacation. I use barbels when I weight train so that's an obvious no-go. I've done bodyweight strength routines on vacation, though. It's a nice change-up.

    ETA: Dealing with it is telling the people I'm sharing a room with that I'm going to be getting up stupid-early to go run and I'll do my best not to wake them. Then telling everyone I'm with that I expect to get back at X time, so don't be worried if I'm 'missing' when they get up. And for certain don't take off without me!
  • monicarungood
    monicarungood Posts: 41 Member
    I take my running shoes every time we travel. Most of the time I do make it out to run a bit, sometimes I don't. If we're at my in-laws', they're fine with it and they don't think it's weird if they get up in the morning and I'm already out and about somewhere. I took them with me to Galveston recently and I thought the bugs were going to eat me alive, not to mention how humid it was! I got a surprised comment from someone when I got back but for the most part I don't think anyone but my husband even noticed I was gone.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    My husband and I take our bikes on beach vacations with family and/or friends and I try to ride at least 12 miles a day. No one has ever said much but we have some pretty supportive friends and family.
  • mike_bold
    mike_bold Posts: 140 Member
    Depends on how long you are away for. Personally, if it's a week or less, I wouldn't worry about it. You are not going to lose any gains in a week, and the rest will probably do your body some good and you will come back stronger.
  • dlm7507
    dlm7507 Posts: 237 Member
    I've taken an empty sandbag and bought sand at the destination, then dumped it for the return trip.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I don't go anywhere without my workout shoes and a jump rope. Period.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Resistance band or TRX.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Sorry, the title made me spit my coffee out.
    I always have to fly for a few hours for any vacation, so all I could imagine was a suitcase with a kettle ball and change of undies. ( weight restrictions)

    I tried taking workout stuff with me on vacation, but found after 4 years of actually doing a structured workout once, I would limit myself to a pair of versatile footwear, and a sports bra.

    It depends on the vacation, who your companions are, and what is most important to you.

    Cheers, h.
  • samthepanda
    samthepanda Posts: 569 Member
    If it's important to you take it, use it and ignore any comments!
    We have a campervan and I have a set of kit that stays in there and i always have some trainers. I vary what I do - sometimes I run, last time we took bikes for the first time. We have young kids so that can dictate what I do - can't always sneak out early without a riot! I have however run sprints on beaches while they played, made circuits on playgrounds, or sometimes I'm just the volunteer who always does the errands so I get a lot of walking in.
    We go away once a year with mother in law. She thinks I'm mad, but she thought that anyway so ....
    I have never gained more than 2lb on a holiday.
  • heyspearsy
    heyspearsy Posts: 30 Member
    Well, just got back from 4 days of fishing. Took the kettlebell, got in a run and 2 kettlebell workouts. Since I don't drink as much as the fellas, I was up at dawn and got in some workouts. I'm doing a barbell program at home, the change to KBs was a good challenge and some good soreness all around.

    Took some friendly ribbing about "that light plastic ball" (it's a 20kg bell) but generally they were impressed especially with the fact I've dropped 30lbs since the last time they saw me.

    I wasn't particularly anxious about their reaction; just wanted to hear from the community what everyone else did.

    Thanks to those who shared their experience. No kettlebell & undies in the luggage, on the plane, since I was driving ;)

    Cheers.
  • heyspearsy
    heyspearsy Posts: 30 Member
    samthepanda wrote: »
    If it's important to you take it, use it and ignore any comments!
    We have a campervan and I have a set of kit that stays in there and i always have some trainers. I vary what I do - sometimes I run, last time we took bikes for the first time. We have young kids so that can dictate what I do - can't always sneak out early without a riot! I have however run sprints on beaches while they played, made circuits on playgrounds, or sometimes I'm just the volunteer who always does the errands so I get a lot of walking in.
    We go away once a year with mother in law. She thinks I'm mad, but she thought that anyway so ....
    I have never gained more than 2lb on a holiday.

    Yes I have four kids and frequently chase them around the playground sneaking in dips and pullups as I go.
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Is it possible to get any lifting in during a cruise? I may be going on one in about a month or two and I'm curious if I'm doomed to body weight exercises for a week. :(
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I bring a jump rope and resistant bands when I travel. I don't always use them, depending on how much activity I get without them, but they take up little room in a bag so I always toss them in.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    yusaku02 wrote: »
    Is it possible to get any lifting in during a cruise? I may be going on one in about a month or two and I'm curious if I'm doomed to body weight exercises for a week. :(

    Depends on the ship. We did a cruise on the Carnival Conquest and it had a workout room. Resistance ma chines and dumbbells (fairly heavy). Can't remember for sure but don't think any barbells, probably a safety issue. Also had treadmills and elipticals.
  • BalletAndBarbells
    BalletAndBarbells Posts: 334 Member
    Trainers and running gear, fitness dvd and a skipping rope every time! Utilise the pool or sea for swimming too! Don't care what my travel companions think - I'm not screwing up my weight loss success because of a holiday and I want to enjoy the food and wine!
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Our first cruise had a gym, that I planned on utilizing, but I got drunk the first day, then sea sick the rest of the time. We're going on our second cruise over Christmas and I plan on fully utilizing the gym this time (wearing the patch and not getting drunk the first day). I worked out twice on vacation in Hawaii last July, and 2 or 3 days on vacation to a resort in Mexico this June. Even if I just get a 2 mile run in on the treadmill it gets me pumped for the day and feeling good in my swim suit, lol!
  • ScubaSteve1962
    ScubaSteve1962 Posts: 609 Member
    edited October 2015
    yusaku02 wrote: »
    Is it possible to get any lifting in during a cruise? I may be going on one in about a month or two and I'm curious if I'm doomed to body weight exercises for a week. :(

    I did a Cruise with NCL last month, they had a very nice fitness center with plenty of equipment treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, spin class, some dumbbells, and weight resistance machines also the middle deck was where you could jog. Didn't open till 6 which was fine, was there every morning. A lot more equipment than hotel fitness centers. I usually try and keep my same work out schedule when I'm on vacation, unless I'm going diving, vigorous workout and diving doesn't mix well. Oh and I also got my drink on everyday :wink:
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    three years ago i might have said the same thing, once you explained to me what a kettle bell is. Now i probably would bring mine also so we can work out together.

    I do not exercise whilst on holiday, but always get in more walking than i am used to. I dont think its any ones business if you want to get your work out on hols.

    Enjoy.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    To me, a week vacation is a break week from deliberate working out. I'll start working out again as soon as I get home. I'd rather spend my time enjoying the place I am and the people I'm with. However, on vacation we often bring bikes and do more riding than normal or even going for long walks, so it isn't like exercise completely disappears. On my last vacation I drove my van maybe one time for the entire week and every day we were out of the house twice (stopping back to get a shower after the beach), so tons of walking.

    If you want to bring a kettlebell, then bring it and use it and everyone else will have to get over it. If you go out for a run, just tell them when you'll be back and if they should wait for you (of course, don't be holding everyone up either just so you can exercise at 9:30am when everyone wants to leave at 8:30).
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