Ask the Doctors | August 2004

Ask the Doctors
By Drs. Jeff, Craig and Marissa

Question: I'm going on vacation this summer…how can I stay on track?

Answer: This is a great question because summer is a time when we tend to get preoccupied with vacations and family outings. If you plan on leaving town this summer and are worried about missing your workout, we've got a few suggestions.

• One of the unique benefits of Curves is that when you're traveling, you can visit other Curves facilities… there are 7,000 Curves locations worldwide. Just remember—don't leave home without your Travel Pass!
• You can also take advantage of the warm weather by doing outdoor activities such as biking, walking, swimming, and tennis.
• If you are looking for a little more, you can go to a local sports store and buy an exercise resistance tube with two handles (approx. 3-4 ft long, priced at $5-$20). This is a thin rubber tube that takes place of weights and machines. Just think about the movements you make at the gym and try to mimic them. Perform the repetitions for 30 seconds with slow, controlled movements. Do this 3 times a week for 30 minutes and you'll continue to activate muscle tissue… as you know, this is the key to maintaining high metabolism.
• Don't forget to pack your vitamins on vacation. Keeping your energy up is essential to making the most of your holiday!
• When you return from vacation, mentally prepare yourself for increasing your work-outs to 4 times per week to make up for those vacation indulgences!

Have a great guilt-free vacation—you've earned it! Don't forget to show off your new Curves!