Ways to Stay Active During Your Summer Holiday

For many, a summer holiday is an opportunity to relax, indulge, and to exert ourselves as little as possible. However, if you don’t want to lose the momentum you’ve built and the gains you’ve made when it comes to your fitness journey, then exercising on holiday is vital. But which activities lend themselves to summer holiday time? Let’s consider a few standout candidates to help you stay active.

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Group Sport

Doing activities with a group offers several advantages. First, it’ll provide accountability. If you’ve agreed to travel with friends and family to play tennis, golf, or padel every day, then you’ll be that much more inclined to actually get up and go for it. Secondly, group sports have a valuable social component, which can make them much more interesting and fun.

If you’re interested in a particular group sport, then you might also choose a holiday designed around it. Tennis holidays are particularly popular, as they provide a welcome balance of freedom and fun with professional coaching and instruction. After a hard day’s effort on the court, you can then unwind in the evening in the company of your fellow players.

Cycling

Cycling is an enormously practical way to keep fit. It’s not only a great way to incorporate exercise into your daily commute, but it’s also a great way to pack sightseeing into an overseas holiday. A gruelling climb up a steep, rocky mountainside will eventually reward you with a dazzling view of the surrounding scenery – provided, of course, that you pick the right destination.

One of the best things about a cycling holiday is that it’s accessible for all ability levels. There are cycling adventures that even beginners and young children can embark upon. Just make sure that you do your research, and that you pick a destination that’s appropriate for your level of cycling experience.

Hiking

Hiking is even more accessible than cycling is. If you can walk, then the chances are good that you can hike, too. You won’t need much in the way of special equipment – but to provide the best support, a substantial pair of boots is critical.

One of the great things about a long hike is the social benefits it provides as well as helping you stay active. In a cycling adventure, your attention will be on the track in front of you for most of the ride; when you’re hiking, you have the opportunity to turn and chat with the person beside you.

Swimming

You might not think of swimming as an activity in the same category as many of the other entries on this list to stay active, as for many holidaymakers, a pool is a place for unstructured play and general relaxation.

However, if you’re willing to take it seriously, a good swim is an excellent way to start your day. Get a few lengths under your belt before the rest of your party has risen. You’ll feel like you’ve got a head start on the day, and you’ll get in the kind of valuable cross-training that will reduce your risk of injury.

If you’re staying beside the sea, then this might be even more compelling. If you can walk from your accommodation down to the beach, then you might even be able to get some miles racked up on the sand before you head into the water. Just be sure that you have a partner with you, in case you run into any difficulties.