Travel Fitness Series - Sydney, Australia

Hey guys! Sorry it's been a little while, but I have been globetrotting down under to Australia and North New Zealand. So what better time for a travel fitness series post, right? Traveling can wreak havoc on your fitness routine, but it doesn't have too. In fact, fitting in exercise and sight-seeing is a possibility. My husband and I's first stop was Sydney and we explored both in and outside the city.

Here is my harbor view workout.

Harbor View Workout

Start with a walk from hotel to harbor (or wherever you may be traveling) - about a half mile for me. Next:

Jog for 1-3 miles.

Push-ups. Do three sets of 10. Drop your chest all the way to ground and all the way back up to the starting position. Repeat. A park or bench is a perfect place for push-ups.

Boat pose - 3 minutes. Create a v-up position with your body. Tighten your abs, keep your shoulders back and your back flat. Hold. Take breaks as needed and take in the view.

Stretch it out. Make sure you take 5-10 minutes to stretch your muscles. Find a nearby tree to stretch your quads, calves and hamstrings.

When I travel I love to go out on runs because that means that I can see parts of the city I never would have if only traveling in a car or bus. Plus, I can keep my fitness up while I'm away from my normal routine.

I was hoping to run a race while in Sydney, but unfortunately, there were none going on while I was there. So I made my own course through the city. The views in Sydney are pretty amazing and I would love to run here more. Maybe some day I will be back for a race.

What do you do to stay fit while on vacation? Share your tips below and stay tuned for more in my Travel Fitness Series.