Should You Workout on Vacation? Finding the Balance in Fitness over 50

The Optimal Aging Podcast

Have you ever found yourself torn between maintaining your fitness routine and surrendering to the allure of total relaxation while on vacation? Well, this episode of Optimal Aging will simultaneously challenge you and offer solutions to this age-old dilemma. We'll share the fascinating journeys of Rachel and Oliver, two 50+ travelers who have managed to strike an impressive balance between their health goals and their love for travel. We also delve into their secrets of staying motivated and energetic, even while savoring the joys of a Caribbean cruise.
Shifting our attention to the importance of staying physically fit while globetrotting, we unfold an inspiring narrative of Joanne, an 80-year-old adventurer who fulfilled her dream of exploring the Galapagos Islands. Her tale is testament to the transformative power of regular exercise and its role in making travel plans more achievable and enjoyable. We also offer practical advice on maintaining healthy habits during trips, the challenges of transitioning back to routine post-travel, and the imperative of staying physically prepared for the demands of both leisure and business travel. So, if you're wrestling with the exercise-on-holiday conundrum or simply want to glean insights on managing travel, fitness, and the crucial balance between the two, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources and Information
My new course to motivate men over 50 to get off the couch and into fitness
Life Priority Supplements -- Affiliate Discount here
Functional Aging Institute -- Use FAIMM50 discount code
Prime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

Chapters

1. Exercising on Vacation -- Yes or Are You Crazy? (00:00:00)

2. Rachel's Cruise after Losing 100 Pounds (00:03:01)

3. Oliver HIIT Classes on the Ship (00:04:23)

4. Adventure Travel and Bucket Lists (00:07:45)

5. Business Travel Tips (00:10:10)

6. Items to Pack (00:14:38)

7. My Challenge for Fitness Professionals (00:16:26)