Weight Loss Boss by David Kirchoff

Author:David Kirchoff
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rodale Inc.
Published: 2012-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

3. PREWIRE YOUR DAY FOR EXERCISE NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

In a prior life, being out of town or on vacation would have been reason enough to blow off a workout. Now I make space in my life for exercise. This means planning ahead, and even scheduling it into my calendar if need be.

Equinox fitness club is near my office at work, and there’s one in my hometown. I belong to both, so there goes another excuse: It’s always convenient to pop in for a workout. I know where everything is, and I build my workout routine around their standard setups. As noted, I take comfort in the familiar. I advise you to belong to a gym that’s so close you trip over it on your way to and from work, shopping, whatever.

If you’re a runner or a walker, so much the better. Your workout can be anywhere, and that’s a big advantage. My beloved Equinox isn’t everywhere, but gyms are in fact as ubiquitous as Dunkin’ Donuts and McDonald’s (ironic). Here are my tricks for staying in the game when I’m on the road:

• Vacation strategy: I scout out a gym ahead of time. Most vacation spots have local gyms that are more than happy to sell a 1-to-2-week temporary membership. This has worked on virtually every vacation I have ever taken within the United States—it’s a little trickier outside the country.

• Hotel strategy #1: I stay at hotels that have full-service gyms. Every full-service hotel will say it has a fitness center. Usually, fitness center is French for “four pieces of crummy equipment.” Not as good as a real gym, but they will do in a pinch.

• Hotel strategy #2: Stay at a hotel that’s close to a full-service gym. I did this recently in San Diego, and the hotel was able to sell me a $15 pass for the local 24 Hour Fitness. It was a great gym, and it made me smile. I’ve used the local gym strategy not only in the United States, but also in Europe (London, Paris, Barcelona, Düsseldorf) and Australia.

When it comes to living a healthier life, a little research and advanced planning can take you a long way and make you feel more at home.

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