Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

164. Staying Fit on the Go: How to Keep Your Routine While Traveling

Skipping workouts while traveling might not seem like a big deal, but why does it feel so hard to get back into a routine afterward?

Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the challenge of staying consistent with fitness while on the road and why a little effort can make a big difference. Fresh off a work trip to Atlanta, he shares strategies for keeping movement and nutrition in check without overcomplicating things. He talks about fitting in short workouts, making smart food choices without missing out, and avoiding the post-travel slump that can throw everything off track.

Travel doesn’t have to derail progress. With a few small adjustments, you can return home feeling strong, refreshed, and ready to pick up where you left off.

Quotes

“What’s important when you’re traveling is not necessarily to get the same intensity in. If you’re going to work out or exercise, it’s just to maintain consistency. It’s to maintain the routine.” (05:14 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“The inertia to get started is the hardest part. Whether we’re talking about getting a car moving, starting a run, or getting back into the nutrition habits you’re used to, the inertia of getting something started requires far more energy than simply keeping it going.” (06:11 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Just because you do something doesn’t mean you should feel guilty about it. It’s your choice, but just know that for some decisions you make, you may have to sacrifice some other things or you may have to make a later decision as a result of the one you made before.” (09:31 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Part of why we feel bad a lot of times when we get back from a trip isn’t necessarily just from the eating. It’s because we didn’t move as much as we normally do. Like our body is stiff. We didn’t burn the calories. We didn’t keep our digestive system and things going.” (10:05 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Make sure you’re getting in the water, the electrolytes, all the other things. And then what we talked about last was just getting in some steps, right? Like whether it’s going for a short run, whether it’s just going for some walks.” (12:11 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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