{"id":42683,"date":"2016-10-11T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T21:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42683"},"modified":"2016-10-24T13:27:05","modified_gmt":"2016-10-24T03:27:05","slug":"5-tips-for-healthy-holidays-a-how-to-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/5-tips-for-healthy-holidays-a-how-to-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for healthy holidays: A how-to-guide \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holidays and staying healthy don\u2019t have to be mutually exclusive!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We\u2019ve rounded up our favourite posts for keeping your health and fitness on track when you\u2019re travelling for business or leisure.<\/p>\n

Tip 1: It\u2019s all in the packing <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Set yourself up for healthy holiday success before you even leave home by packing a few items that will make exercise easier, not harder. Think training gear, a skipping rope and even a yoga mat!<\/p>\n

Read our <\/em>healthy packing hacks<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip 2: Bust out your best yoga moves <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a regular yoga goer, there\u2019s a lot to be said for having a few moves up your sleeve to recover from that all too familiar cramped feeling after a long haul flight.<\/p>\n

Check out Amanda Bisk\u2019s <\/em>top three yoga moves all travellers should know<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Tip 3: Don\u2019t underestimate the power of sleep <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ever been alone in a hotel room, ready for an amazing night\u2019s sleep, only to find yourself wide awake? We\u2019ve all been there. From setting the perfect sleep temperature to requesting a room away from elevators and common areas, there are simple tips you can try to have you sleeping like a baby.<\/p>\n

Sleep Coach Elin Winnel shares her <\/em>8 best hotel room sleep hacks.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tip 4: Have a hotel room workout up your sleeve<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a lot to be said for going for a run to explore your destination but sometimes when you\u2019re travelling, especially for work, time can be tight. But that\u2019s no excuse! From squats and burpees to push-ups and sit-ups, there\u2019s a whole lot you can do in the comfort of your hotel room.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to start? <\/em>Commando Steve shares his ultimate hotel room workout.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Tip 5: Don\u2019t forget travel is good for you! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

It doesn\u2019t all need to be yoga moves and hotel room sit-ups, holidays by their nature have a lot of health benefits. Think fresh air, vitamin D and digital detoxing!<\/p>\n

Read our <\/em>7 reasons why travelling is healthy for you<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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