Now we start training again! We are intermittent when it comes to exercise, and the last period of "non-exercise" has been very long. This, together with cortisone tablets and weight gain, means that we are not in good shape at all. But we must try to change that!
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Do you need to exercise on holiday? Recently, various types of fitness trips and active holidays have become popular. But why should you exercise on holiday? Of course, the best way to combine a fun activity with your holiday is to get exercise and an experience at the same time.
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As usual, Mondays mean travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. Today we can tell you about the world's largest underwater restaurant, which is being built in Norway. We can also tell you which destinations are most popular for sun and beach holidays and for the new trendy way of travelling, namely 'mini breaks'.
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Finally Friday and time for "Happy Friday"! The most positive aspect of our week has been getting through the first week of training. These new good intentions may be jeopardised by next week's trip to Switzerland, but we will do our best to stick to our new habits...!
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When we recently wrote about Swedish holiday habits, we found that many Swedes eat and drink more on holiday than in everyday life. Unfortunately, we have to say that we recognise this. We have probably both lost our fitness and gained weight after our holidays.
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Ok, here we go, and Peter moves in on Monday. I went too hard for the training and I have myself to blame, but what a week. I am doing this MMA training and I will of course do it 100 per cent as usual and I always think I am 26 years old, haha.
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If you're going on holiday for two or three weeks, keeping up with your exercise and drinking wine every day may not matter much. It's worse when you're travelling for a whole year... Travelling in a motorhome also involves definitely an increased risk of sedentary behaviour: first you drive and sit in the driver's seat, then you park and sit in the outdoor furniture... Finally, you really have to find a way to move!
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Now we are back in Cap d'Agde and have got our training tent again. So why are we staying here for so long? Well, after months of caravanning, we feel an enormous need to start exercising properly. All the sitting in a motorhome and in a camping chair not only gives us bonus kilos but also back pain (Peter) and headaches (Helena). So now we want to get started in earnest!
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We finally have a portable gym! As you may have noticed, we've spent a lot of time hunting for camping shops and tents to train in. At the last attempt at a camping shop, we gave up on the idea of an awning (crazy expensive and crazy long waiting time) and started thinking about other types of tents. BIG thanks to all the great readers who have contributed ideas and tips! But what happened when we got to the campsite in Roquetas de Mar?
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Do you need to exercise while travelling? If you're going on a week-long sun holiday, you can of course choose to lie in a sun lounger and sip an umbrella drink, but if you're travelling for a long time, you might want to consider whether you want to be active in some way. At least if you want to maintain some fitness and not gain too many kilos. After all, holiday life is all about relaxation and a few extra glasses of wine ...
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