{"id":41959,"date":"2016-04-05T13:59:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T03:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=41959"},"modified":"2016-04-05T14:01:45","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T04:01:45","slug":"healthy-suitcase-hacks-with-amanda-bisk-and-laura-henshaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/healthy-suitcase-hacks-with-amanda-bisk-and-laura-henshaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy suitcase hacks with Amanda Bisk and Laura Henshaw"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Ok, we&#8217;ll admit it. Staying healthy on holiday can be hard, especially when you&#8217;re traveling to destinations\u00a0that have delicious food (read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/10-donut-stores-to-jump-on-a-plane-for\/\">donut<\/a>s\u00a0) on every corner.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We got in touch with health and fitness babes Amanda Bisk and Laura Henshaw who gave us\u00a0the goss on what to pack to help you stay in shape while still eating ALL\u00a0the delicious things on holiday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Amanda always packs:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>#1: A yoga mat:\u00a0<\/strong>I have a lightweight one so I can workout\/stretch anywhere, even on hard ground!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BByhcZlGl1C\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Amanda Bisk (@amandabisk)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-15T02:01:54+00:00\">Feb 14, 2016 at 6:01pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><strong><br \/>\n#2: My training guide \u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amandabisk.com\/freshbodyfitmind\/\">Fresh Body Fit Mind<\/a>\u2019: <\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s a great collection of workouts that don\u2019t need any equipment and you can do them in 2m x 2m of space! Perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Melbourne-Hotels.d178283.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.HEALTHYSUITCASE.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=HEALTHYSUITCASE\">hotel rooms<\/a>, the park, or even the airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 58.6111111111% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BASJlJIGl-o\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Amanda Bisk (@amandabisk)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-01-08T15:46:17+00:00\">Jan 8, 2016 at 7:46am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>#3: Training clothes:\u00a0<\/strong>It sounds easy enough, but making sure you have training clothes for all sorts of weather is crucial (jackets, socks, hat- all weatherproof). I usually pack all of my training stuff first and I also pack at least two pairs of running shoes (so if one pair gets wet, I still have another pair to use while they dry.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-3JS4xGl2j\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Amanda Bisk (@amandabisk)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-12-04T07:32:54+00:00\">Dec 3, 2015 at 11:32pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script>Laura always packs:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>#1: My runners and workout gear:<\/strong> No matter where I travel I always bring my workout gear so I can stay active while I am away. I always check out the running tracks around my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Melbourne-Hotels.d178283.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.HEALTHYSUITCASE.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=HEALTHYSUITCASE\">hotel<\/a> and close by gyms if I don\u2019t have one where I am staying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCbM0hHDcPq\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Laura H (@laura.henshaw)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-01T21:10:33+00:00\">Mar 1, 2016 at 1:10pm PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>#2: Skipping rope\/ boxing gloves:\u00a0<\/strong>I always pack something that I can use to do a hotel workout if I don\u2019t have access to a gym or a nearby running track. I make myself a circuit using what I can in the room to get my heart rate up so I have no excuses! The ultimate\u00a0hotel workout can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/the-ultimate-hotel-room-work-out-with-commando-steve\/\">found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 54.6296296296% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/_BWCzDjcJd\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Laura H (@laura.henshaw)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-12-08T06:36:43+00:00\">Dec 7, 2015 at 10:36pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><strong><br \/>\n#3: My Fitbit:\u00a0<\/strong>I just recently got a FitBit Surge watch and it comes with me everywhere! It tracks my heart rate while I am working out and also has a GPS to track my run and steps. It&#8217;s a great tool to have while you\u2019re away to track how far you&#8217;re walking and track out a good run to explore the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8sIeRPjcNY\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Laura H (@laura.henshaw)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-10-11T07:51:17+00:00\">Oct 11, 2015 at 12:51am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You can meet Laura and Amanda at the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnessexpo.com.au\/\">Fitness &amp; Health Expo<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Melbourne-Hotels.d178283.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.HEALTHYSUITCASE.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=HEALTHYSUITCASE\">Melbourne<\/a> (April 29-May, Melbourne Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre).<\/p>\n<p>Amanda will be running free training sessions and Laura will feature on the Healthy Living Stage, sharing her tips on how to make your everyday meals healthier.<\/p>\n<p>To book visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnessexpo.com.au\/\">www.fitnessexpo.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><em>How\u00a0do you\u00a0stay fit on holidays? Let us know below!\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.HEALTHYSUITCASE.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=HEALTHYSUITCASE\">Flights to Melbourne<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Melbourne-Hotels.d178283.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.HEALTHYSUITCASE.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=HEALTHYSUITCASE\">Hotels in Melbourne<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hot Tip:<\/strong> Need more inspo? head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amandabisk\/\">Amanda<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laura.henshaw\/\">Laura&#8217;s<\/a> Instagram for some fitspiration to get you moving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, we&#8217;ll admit it. 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