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No more excuses
I use what is available, and I bring a little help with me.
If you’re a bodybuilder or carry a bit of muscle, one of your biggest fears might be “losing muscle” during your travels due to a lack of food and access to specific gym equipment.
I stopped worrying about things like that. Here’s what I do:
Use What’s Available
I leverage all of the different gym equipment available and get creative with the type of workouts I can do. There are endless possibilities. On my recent travels, I have focused on volume workouts since the weights are a bit lighter, which helps focus on endurance and tone.
Food
When I travel, I bring my food, which includes tuna packs, protein bars, nuts, and protein powder. In addition, I pack all of my supplements and green capsules to ensure I’m getting in my veggies daily.
However, if you put in enough focus, you will find it relatively easy (depending on where you are) to get in ample nutrition without much effort. Some days when I travel, I get the necessary nutrients without utilizing my own food. I primarily use my food when I’m running low on options or don’t make it out to eat that day enough times.
Maintaining Muscle
After every trip, I might lose a little muscle mass, but for the most part, I maintain my muscle relatively well. The benefit of staying active during your travels is that once you hit your regular workouts again, you will bounce back and put on muscle relatively quickly – especially if you’re eating and sleeping right.
Release The Anxiety
Muscle is not the end all be all. And our bodies need a break from consistent weight lifting every now and then.
One of the best ways to retain muscle is to eat enough. If you’re eating enough, you will typically hold your weight and muscle mass better than if you’re not eating.
Switching up your workouts, and maintaining an intense regimen will also keep those muscles active and on fire.
I no longer deal with travel anxiety regarding workouts because I know that I can get a quality workout anywhere.
Am I preparing for a competition? No, and if you are, you should plan your accommodations more strategically. Whenever I travel, the minimum I look for is a “decent” gym. It doesn’t need world-class equipment; it only needs equipment to complete a quality workout.
Since I frequent many places at once when I travel, I play around with different workouts based on the equipment available at each gym; this causes muscle confusion and keeps me toned throughout my trip.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.