{"id":3045,"date":"2019-07-10T09:08:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T08:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/?p=3045"},"modified":"2026-10-24T15:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T13:33:16","slug":"blijf-bewegen-op-vakantie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/en\/blijf-bewegen-op-vakantie\/","title":{"rendered":"10 tips for staying active whilst travelling and on holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you booked your summer holiday yet? You\u2019re certainly not the only one. Along with you, millions of other Dutch people will be heading out into the wider world over the coming weeks! Many people prefer to leave exercise and physical activity at home and focus mainly on the delicious food, the cocktails and lazing about on the beach. Of course, it\u2019s not as though daily exercise is suddenly no longer necessary to stay fit; it\u2019s just that people often dread it. Unnecessarily so, because actually, staying active on holiday isn\u2019t nearly as difficult as you might think! <\/b>
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\n<\/b>Did you know, for example, that you burn far more calories on a walk along the beach than on a walk along a tarmac road? Here are 10 tips to help you stay in shape whilst travelling and once you reach your final destination.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Make your journey as pleasant as possible with these 3 tips;<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Nothing beats having a quick bite to eat or a drink just before your flight. But did you know that not every meal or drink is suitable? Try to avoid heavy meals. These meals are harder to digest, which means you won\u2019t be able to rest or sleep properly. As a result, you\u2019ll feel less refreshed when you get off the plane.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Now, you can order coffee or tea just about anywhere in an airport, but did you know that this is actually a real <\/span>no go<\/span><\/i> is? On a plane, a dehydrating effect is triggered. These caffeinated drinks only intensify this effect. Have water or a refreshing smoothie, for example! The latter also fills the stomach a bit right away ;]\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Poor sitting posture causes <\/span>Poor circulation, numb limbs, stiff muscles\u2026 Here are four exercises that are easy to do and will keep you fit during a flight or car journey.\u00a0 \"File <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n