GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley

As a coach and teacher, I’ve heard many different excuses as to why exercising is hard to fit in. One of my favourites is “I’m on holiday and out of routine – it’s too hard”. Whilst it is true, that exercising on holiday can be a bit harder, often you will be in a new and exciting location. One of my favourite ways to see a new place is to bring my bike or hire a bike and ride around. Sometimes I take a map with the main tourist attractions & good eating spots marked, sometimes I just ride and explore. You could do a similar thing running or walking. Many European cities also have cycling or walking tours. They will often be at a gentle pace but that doesn’t stop you doing a bit extra before/afterward. Resort pools or local open water swim spots are good to keep the kids entertained and you can sneak in a few laps.

The key point is, be organised. Do a little research, incorporate exercise into your sight seeing or as a way of keeping the kids entertained. It’s worth mentioning, that this is also a good way to see your local area on the weekends. I bet, there is a local “tourist attraction” or natural area near your home you haven’t explored. Get out for a walk or ride and check out a new area. You might even find a new exercise location!

Happy sight seeing!