A Fitness Pro Travels

We just returned from a nice weekend up in Vancouver BC. We were up to celebrate my upcoming birthday and get away for a little R & R without the kids. It was fantastic and much needed as we haven’t had a non-working, training or presenting vacation in about 8 years from my recollection- even our 10 year anniversary I worked on the resort. I’m a die hard

In any case I loved not having to be up at a certain time, go to business meetings, prepare for my workshops, change out of my sweaty clothes to teach another class or worry about what my kids wanted to do. It was just perfect. Within the first 24 hours I realized that my head was clear, full of inspiration and I was just pumped up with energy and happiness. I thought to myself, “I really should do this more often.” I was so inspired that I started to take note of a few things about myself and just thought it would be funny to share.

Whenever I travel I always:

Taking it all in on Robson St.

1. Leave 2-3 hours later than I planned, unless I have to catch a flight.

2. Unpack my suitcase and toiletries first thing, then locate the fitness center, or a local place I can run

3. I always go the wrong way off the elevator unless I’m following somebody- ALWAYS! I’m the idiot who walks into the wall

4. I always second guess which floor I’m on when I get on the elevator and usually get off too soon and just act like I know what I’m doing

5. Along the same lines, I usually go down the hallways the wrong way to my room, too. Do you see a pattern here? Issues maybe-LOL!

6. I love to walk around and look at everything local if I get a chance- we did a ton of this in BC even though the hubby isn’t a fan of this. He likes to look at the pictures instead.

7. Will always find a sushi place if I can

8. Want to know what the locals do for fun: sports, exercise, food, art, music and adventure and will read the little magazines in my hotel room for info or ask the concierge and then get out to experience it if possible

9. Use my time in the gym and/or fitness facilities to soak in the way other people work out and realize that the fitness industry is still needing to reach out and touch of few of them with some modern activities

10. Watch the way staff at the fitness center interact or don’t interact with participants and realize that the fitness industry is still needing to educate them on proper communication strategies and effective training methodology

11. Usually come up with 3-4 ideas for exercises, workshops, articles or blogs when I’m in the fitness center

I enjoy every moment of the experience from the packing, transportation to get there, facility, people and whatever else is a part of it. I try to take everything in and observe my surroundings, including the not so happy travelers. They make me laugh when they get so pissed off over things, such as long lines for dinner, missed flights, lost baggage or just unexpected things which happens a lot when you travel international, or to resorts to work. Yes, it can be frustrating but you’re on vacation, so mellow out man.

My journeys aren’t as vast and exciting as others, but they are mine and I cherish every one of them from the simple day drives to the mountains or beach, to the long, red-eyed flights to Jamaica. Each one has a place in my heart, memories to last a lifetime and an experience to speak of. I look forward to many more in my lifetime. Now, if I could only get the elevator thing figured out.

Happy travels!
Amy

PS- This trip included one of the best pre/post workout meals ever for me. Pre-workout chocolate truffles and post workout glass of Chardonnay-LOL! So healthy, eh?