Vacation from the CLUB.
Yes, it is a dream members have: to take vacation and do not exercise.
Again I apologize from destroying old myths about fitness. And I would like to raise a question: does your stomach or lungs stop to rest when you go on vacation? Of course not. They are vital organs. So exercise should be in your life: VITAL!
The moment you get used to exercise, your body improves metabolism speed, provoking higher fat burning than usual. It is a new life for muscles and internal organs. The routine of going to the gym clicks your metabolism and it makes full body working at full power. If you stop the “pull and push”,” up and down”, “ go right and left” exercises, your muscles read the breaking routine as “ she does not need me anymore”. And, unfortunately, the human body does not save muscle. Unless you use them to move, run, jump, they will not remain same size and strength in your body – they will “shrink” (horrible word!). After two weeks of non-exercise, the muscle atrophy starts (diminishing tonus and size).
So, if you’re thinking the club membership is like an English Course membership (you have vacation from it!), your body will never understand what you want from it! Give yourself good treatment, exercise differently, but exercise!
Tips to keep fit while on vacation.
1) 
The best is to continue weights exercise if you do them normally. Look for a hotel with a small Gym. Or find a Gym nearby.
2) No options of Gym around? Plan B is: walking or running in the streets/beach for minimum 30 minutes 3 to 5 times a week; Abdominal crunches before taking a shower (normally in one minute you can do 40 to 50 crunches!); Pushups to work upper body will give you the right shape you need for sleeveless shirts.
3) Is there any pool around? Swimming is one of the best exercises ever! Cardio + Toning together. Cannot swim? Make some movements against the water, like walking, jumping, lifting knees, kicking forward. Good calorie burner and pleasant experience.
4) Prefer “tours” where you can see parks, museums, expositions, long walking afternoons outdoors. Time will pass pleasantly and you will be using your muscles properly.
5) Give yourself ONE day rest. No exercise at all. Let the body understand there is rest. So you can work out full power the day after.
6) Instead of elevators, go by stairs. Keep high level of stamina!
7) And finally, dance! No better exercise, unless you don’t like it…
Marcia Novo – Flex Fitness Manager.
novo.marcia@gmail.com
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