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Healthy Travel Network Book Review

Fitness for Travelers: The Ultimate Workout Guide for the Road by Suzanne Schlosberg with the American Council on Exercise

Over the past few months, I’ve been scouring Amazon and other booksellers for the best titles on travel fitness. After reading more than a few, I happened upon Ms. Schlosberg’s book and devoured it cover to cover.

Ms. Schlosberg, a SHAPE magazine contributor and author of three other fitness-oriented titles, has put together a great reference book for anyone wanting to get serious about their travel fitness. She has teamed up with the American Council on Exercise and a cadre of 10 contributors to cover a wide range of travel fitness topics including diet and nutrition, strength training, cardiovascular workouts, swimming, yoga, and much more.

The book is organized into four logical sections:

-- Planning and Eating: An introductory section gives advice for overcoming the most common travel fitness obstacles (time, jet lag, lack of energy, lack of equipment, and lack of motivation), planning ahead, and eating well while you’re on the road.

-- Cardio Workouts: This great section outlines how to get an awesome cardio workout while you travel, whether through running, walking, stair climbing, swimming, or that childhood favorite—jumping rope.

-- Strength Training: Next, Ms. Schlosberg and her team of contributors show you how to use those pesky multi-function gyms that are common in hotel fitness rooms. They outline basic strength training guidelines and provide both dumbbell and resistance band workout programs.

-- Relaxation: Finally, the last section covers stretching and stress elimination, including basic yoga poses.

My favorite part of the book, however, is the last appendix, which is packed with a list of great web site references for the fit traveler.

At just over $11 on Amazon, this handy paperback is an easy read and will leave you full of ideas for how to increase your travel fitness and enjoyment.

News and Links

If you’re looking for an overview of diet options at the nation’s hotel chains, turn to OAG’s index of low-carb menus at the major players. (http://frequentflyer.oag.com/stories/04292004/f120701-4.asp)

In late May, Krispy Kreme announced it is prepared to adapt its menu and marketing strategy to the low-carb craze, in an effort to revive it’s slumping sales. It’s test kitchens are working on a sugar-free doughnut, but execs say it won’t sacrifice taste or quality.