Exercise

It is important that you maintain your exercise routine when traveling.

What's New

Check out the new ExerciseRadio.com  site. It is an internet radio station & free fitness resource for workouts, tips, expert advice. 4 free channels of music for Yoga, Strength, Kickboxing, Step, Spin & Cardio Training.

PumpOne.com  is a digital fitness trainer for your IPod, nano or Treo. It allows you to take your personal fitness trainer with you.  Check it out.

Ace Fit Facts are great articles to help you manage your diabetes while traveling.

Suggestions to maintain your exercise routine and when you travel.

1. Exercise in your room

It is often difficult to exercise in your hotel room when you travel. But, it is important that you follow some sort of exercise routine when you travel. Some exercises we find helpful are: Sit ups - Leg ups (on your back or on your side) - push ups - a rubber resistance band - squats - use a towel for resistance exercises - jumping rope - jumping jacks.

2. Deep Vein Thrombosis (Safety information from NWA World Traveler Magazine)

 When you remain seated in the same position for long periods, you increase the chances of developing deep vein thrombosis or DVT, a condition involving the formation of blood clots in the legs. Some people are more susceptible to developing DVT than others. If concerned, please consult a physician.

A direct link between air travel and DVT has not been established. Moving your body may decrease the risks of DVT. For example, stand, stretch and walk through the cabin when the Fasten Seat Belt sign is off or do some simple exercises in your seat such as foot flexes, scissor kicks, ankle, shoulder or neck rotations, or stretching you arms, legs and back. Also see Ace Fit Fact #2, "How to avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis on long plane flights".


3. Pedometers can keep your excercise plan on track.

Pedometers are a great tool when you are on the road. They can provide an easy way of measuring your activity. Read "Pedometers Can Save Lives" on Diabetes in Control.com for a good article on pedometers.



4. Easy identification when you are jogging, walking or exercising.

Travelers that run or walk for exercise but hate to carry identification because it is too bulky or gets in the way, look at the Shoe ID from Road ID. It attaches firmly to the shoe or around the shoelaces of your jogging or walking shoes with a small velcro strap. It is made with reflective materials making it easy to find and because the velcro can be adjusted it wont flop around. No more bouncing of a neck chain or the discomfort of exercising with a wristband or ankle bracelet.