Simple ways to stay active and strong through summer holidays, travel, or any busy season
When life gets busy, it’s easy to let daily habits take a back seat. Even for the most dedicated fitness aficionados, routines can slip.
The best way to keep up your momentum – and maintain the gains you’ve worked so hard to achieve – is to keep moving, no matter how busy life gets. Bonus: this will help you avoid feeling sluggish when you resume your fitness routine after a long break.
Consistency and flexibility are key. Here are 4 essential tips to protect your progress, despite your busy schedule.
1: Plan for Progress, Not Perfection
You don’t need full-length workouts every day. Aim for consistency instead. Even 10 to 20 minutes of movement, whether it’s strength training, a gentle Mobility flow, or a quick walk, can make a meaningful difference for your body and mind over time. Research shows that short bursts of activity still deliver significant health benefits, especially for busy schedules.
2: Make Movement Fit Your Life: Go On-Demand
On-demand classes are truly a game-changer! Use the search function to pick your workout type, choose a time that works in your day, and never feel rushed. Studies show that convenience is a key reason people stick with online fitness as life gets busier. Can’t make a live class? No problem! Just press play when it works for you!
3: Keep Your Minimums: Strength, Mobility, Flexibility
Aim for at least one short strength training session and one mobility or flexibility session per week, no matter how busy you are. This preserves muscle, keeps joints healthy, and maintains energy. Mix in outdoor activities like walking, biking, or stretching when possible. The secret: keep it simple. And remember: a little really does go a long way.
4: When Taking a Break is Okay (And When It’s Not)
A short break of a few days or even a week is totally fine and gives your body time to recover, especially if you’re traveling or feeling run down. Rest actually helps prevent burnout and muscle fatigue. However, research shows that longer breaks (more than two weeks) can reduce your strength, mobility, and motivation, making it much harder to return to your routine. That’s why aiming for even a “minimum dose” of movement keeps your body and habits strong.
Missing occasional sessions won’t undo your progress, and flexibility helps you stay motivated long-term. Pick what fits your week – on-demand videos, live classes, or outdoor activities – keep goals realistic, and remember that progress comes from routines you can stick with, not perfection. You can enjoy life’s busy times without letting your fitness fade!
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