Fitness on the go: Take the stairs. No exceptions.

Vacation, especially if you have almost forgotten the true sense of being on one, is awesome! I recently did a road trip through the Loire valley in France, right up to the Atlantic Ocean, with my girlfriend and the dog. It was epic! As the region is famous for its wines, we made a point of tasting  the local specialties that we came across. Mix this with great French cheese and baguette… yep, I got both: Living like God in France, and a little extra weight to carry around. The latter, I want to lose now – of course whilst back on the road.

Enter my newest discovery: STAIRS! (*gasp*)

No-seriously! Try it out!
I am on a mission to avoid elevators and escalators at all cost for two weeks now, and it starts to pay off. The rule is strict – no exceptions for “but I am carrying my briefcase AND my suitcase!”. No exception for “but the office is on the 6th floor!”. No excuse for “But there are only fire stairs in the hotel!”. No excuse for “my colleagues are looking at me funny!”. I am just taking the stairs. Of course this is no complete workout yet – but lifting my luggage all over the place sure feels like on, it costs close to no extra time and serves as an instant feel-good moment.

Maybe their is a staircase just waiting for you?

Vacation, especially if you have almost forgotten the true sense of being on one, is awesome! I recently did a road trip through the Loire valley in France, right up to the Atlantic Ocean, with my girlfriend and the dog. It was epic! As the region is famous for its wines, we made a ...