Exercise – Not Only Working Out

Today we are talking about getting exercise during your business trip without going to the gym…

Whenever I tell people what I do (show business travelers how to perform at their best), they immediately think about the challenges around what they eat and how to exercise.

When I began traveling internationally for IBM, I packed my workout clothes with the best of intentions for working out every morning before class. After a few trips, I realized this was going to be a challenge. I always opted to have early breakfasts with my team (my priority) and began looking for other ways to exercise.

Here are a couple of ideas:

1. Get a room no higher than 8 floors up (you pick) and take the stairs to and from your room
2. Walk to the restaurant at night and especially after dinner
3. Walk at the airport (video)
4. Schedule extra exercise before and after your trip
5. Find a nearby mall and walk around the mall at a brisk pace

Look for opportunities to exercise…they are all around!

Book John to speak at your next meeting, conference or retreat to help your team be more effective when traveling so that they can increase sales and get more consulting engagements!