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How to Stay Fit While Traveling!

June 1, 2018 By Tam Warner 24 Comments

Trying to stay fit while traveling is a major challenge! Don’t I know? On fabulous trips with delicious food, it is easy to miss workouts!

Of course, if you’re traveling somewhere like New Zealand and staying in a place like Absoloot Value Accommodation Queenstown you’re going to be surrounded by active people that flock to New Zealand in order to experience the great outdoors and live a very active lifestyle.

When you travel in unfamiliar environments you don’t have consistent access to the gym equipment you’re used to. Many resorts do have workout facilities, but they aren’t always the best. With that in mind, here are three top tips on how to stay fit while you are traveling.

stay fit while traveling, new zealand, workout, stay fit — Some things are easy to take along, like the TRX Bands!

On Demand Fitness Classes

Les Mills now offers an on-demand digital platform containing the world’s most popular gym classes such as Body Pump, Body Balance and Body Combat. This relatively low-cost subscription model (around $10 per month) means you have access to online classes anywhere in the world, presuming you have an internet connection… you can even save them offline, on your phone, to watch them anywhere you can think of; even in the jungle or a remote desert island.

Swim

Swimming is one of the best ways to keep in shape as it’s a great cardiovascular sport plus it works every major muscle group in your body. This is always my go to exercise when I am near the ocean. Diving or snorkeling is an amazing workout and encompasses fun and learning with exercise. You can explore a whole new world beneath the water! Also, if you can afford to pay a little extra for a hotel with a pool then you can have a fantastic workout at no extra cost, in the comfort and convenience of your hotel. Going somewhere cold? Check for hotels with indoor pool facilities!

Take Some Equipment With You

Clearly, you won’t want to be taking weights on your flight but there are plenty of small and lightweight pieces of equipment that you can take along. For instance, you could take some TRX bands, resistance bands, which are particularly effective at working your upper body, and a skip rope. Skipping is how boxers train because it provides a fantastic all over cardiovascular workout. Then, there is always the option to go for a nice long walk and explore the area. I’ve been known to take a yoga mat along on trips!

Hey, there are many ways to keep fit while traveling, and just because you don’t have a gym doesn’t mean you can’t continue to exercise and stay in shape while you’re traveling the world. Keep exploring, my friends!

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Staying Healthy On Your Travels is so Important for YOU!

May 24, 2018 By Tam Warner 7 Comments

Stay Healthy on Your Travels!

The summer holiday season is finally upon us, and thousands of families around the world are making the most of the summer sun and traveling to new places. This year, if you want to make the most of your holiday and not end up feeling jet lagged for a week you can focus on staying healthy. It might sound boring, but it can make a big difference to both your body and mood when you are away, here are some of the top ways to stay healthy while you are on vacation!

SLEEP

Perhaps the most crucial way to keep your spirits up and your body kicking this summer is to make sure you get enough sleep. Sleep is crucial for our body and our mood when we go on vacation so it is important to make sure you are getting a decent amount of zzz’s every night. If you can sleep on the plane this is even better because you can start your holiday with a spring in your step! For me, a plane is like a sleeping pill, I can fall asleep before it even takes off!

SLOW DOWN

If you are staying in the city for a week, you don’t have to see every single thing in one day. Give yourself time to explore an area every day and make the most of the time you have to relax, visit a cafe and grab a drink. Don’t be afraid to kick back one day and do absolutely nothing, it can really make your trip, and your day!

MORNING STRETCHES and YOGA

If you have planned a full day of hiking or exploring the local area, one great way to stay healthy is to stretch before you go. Spend 5-10 minutes doing a small yoga flow or simply stretching out your muscles before you set off and it will reduce the risk of injury during the day. There is absolutely nothing better for you than doing yoga while traveling!

fit and healthy, stay healthy on your travels — Namaste.

PREPARE

Make sure that before you go away on holiday you check in with your doctor and dentist for a clean bill of health. This will allow you to gather any medicine you need such as a portable oxygen tank to check out of you have respiratory issues, put together a medical kit and be ready for any illness you may contract while away. Especially consider your health if you are changing altitudes!

GET ON YOUR FEET, OR WHEELS!

If you want to stay fit and healthy during your travels you will want to try and walk as much as you can instead of using a car. If walking really isn’t for you, you can hire some bicycles for the week and ride them around the place to burn fat while enjoying the fresh air! It’s like doing a ton of cardio without realizing it!

KEEP EXERCISING

Just because you are on holiday isn’t an excuse to give up on your fitness plan! Get yourself a temporary membership at the hotel gym and squeeze in a few short sessions during your stay. If the gym isn’t for you, you can usually find yoga on the beach, water sports in the sea and even just follow a YouTube workout in your room. If you have gone to the effort of getting fit and healthy, it is not the right time to break that streak!

The best advice??? KEEP MOVING!

Is Your Sunscreen Contributing to the Death of our Coral Reefs?

May 23, 2018 By Tam Warner 4 Comments

Your sunscreen is contributing to the death of our coral reefs if you are using sunscreens with Benzophenone-3 AKA Oxybenzone. Almost all “name brand” sunscreens (the usual suspects) include this chemical. It is great at reducing UV exposure, but it is classified by the FDA to be an eye irritant and slightly hazardous for skin contact! Yep, your sunscreen is hazardous to your skin because of the chemicals in it. (www.spectrumchemical.com)

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC), says that 97 percent of Americans have this chemical circulating in their bodies. 97%! Benzophenone-3, or Oxybenzone, is also listed as a direct cause of coral bleaching. Do you really want that chemical on your skin and IN your body? Or on your child or baby? I hope the answer to that is a resounding NO. Check the labels, folks! Avobenzone is used in replace of Oxybenzone, but don’t be fooled, it is still a benzophenone. They often use different names and slightly different benzophenones to make you think the sunscreen doesn’t have it. Homosalate is another common sunscreen ingredient that, for health reasons, is limited to less than 10% in a formula by the FDA. Why? Because it bio-accumulates in the body faster than it can be eliminated and is considered a hormone disrupter. That’s what we all need, a hormone disrupter! Check the ingredients of your sunscreen. Stream2Sea has a card you can print out at https://stream2sea.com/ingredients-to-avoid. Almost all of the “name” sunscreens are filled with chemicals.

I have a couple of recommendations for safe, non toxic sunscreens for you to purchase, both well rated by the EWG. A super great source is the SkinStore, they have organic, chemical free, cruelty free and lots more! Safer for you and your children, and safer for the environment!

KISS MY FACE organics. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) gives KISS MY FACE organics a high rating for sun protection and health. I have used KISS MY FACE quite often, and have found it to be an excellent product. It comes in sprays and lotions and is mineral based. I highly recommend it! You can find it at Amazon. https://amzn.to/2KC6G30
STREAM2SEA products are also highly rated, and their website is full of great information. (https://stream2sea.com) They are chemical free and mineral based.

For more tips on how to help the Ocean environment and animals, my book, ALL FISH FACES, has plenty of tips and information for you and your kids, or grandkids!

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What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago Really Looks Like, Part Three

May 20, 2018 By Tam Warner Leave a Comment

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What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago Really Looks Like!!!!

While I love diving the entire archipelago of Revillagigedos, I confess to a slight bias toward the island of San Benedicto. I have several reasons for this, and the first is the appearance of the island itself. I absolutely love the lava streamed rock of the island, which last erupted in 1952. It also has amazing dive sites, namely El Boiler and the 3 Sisters. Each of these sites was boiling with wildlife action! Enjoy!

I am fascinated with the clearly intelligent eyes of the manta.

diving the revillagigedos archiepelago, san benedicto island, el boiler, three sisters — One of my identification photos. Mantas almost always have Remoras on board, with no way to get them off.

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Let’s Clear Up the Myths about Traveling to Dubai!

May 17, 2018 By Tam Warner 38 Comments

I have always heard rumors about traveling to Dubai, and here I am going to debunk the myths! Dubai is absolutely on my list of places to go!

There are one hundred and ninety-five countries in this world, and Dubai tops many travelers’ bucket lists. Now, there are a lot of myths surrounding the United Arab Emirates, so to help clear everything up before you book your flights and hotel, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Dubai!

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What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago Really Looks Like, Part Two

May 14, 2018 By Tam Warner 6 Comments

My last post, What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago is Really Like, Part One, focused on the island Roca Partida. On this post we will head to the island of Socorro, the largest island in the group. The dive sites on this island include Cabo Pearce, Punta Tosca, and the Aquarium. The Aquarium was the most happening site! Most of all, I want to show you the topography and lighting down below, and though it isn’t soft waving coral, it has its own kind of beauty, as do the animals. I went on this trip with Dr Andrea Marshall’s Ray of Hope Expeditions!