At the start of the year, usually, I’d be writing about plans for staying healthy while on the go, with the assumption that this is a fairly simple proposition.  I have been travelling again (legally) and was lucky it all worked out, but after multiple cancelled flights and two weeks of quarantine in a hotel, it’s a far from an easy option. The Airport In my experience, Heathrow was spookily quiet.  Only two terminals operating at the time of writing, all shops closed apart from the pharmacies, newsagents and a few food outlets.  It was possible to get take-away food and drinks ..read more

Working out at home has been never been in such demand!  For most of us, while commuting has paused completely, daily exercise is still deemed essential both for physical and mental wellbeing.  However, how do you find the right activity for you while keeping it fresh? Well, firstly choose an activity you enjoy, then consider what it is you want to achieve.  Is it strength, flexibility, cardio fitness or maybe keeping your waistline in check?  Finally, see how much time you can carve out to exercise during your day. Here are some quick and easy routines to keep you active d ..read more

Months of turmoil has had an impact on us all.  Three surveys published in the last few weeks, from groups ranging from Kings College London to the Cambridge Weight Plan, have unanimously reported that over 45% of us have gained weight since March and around 25% of us have been drinking more alcohol.  The disruption to our work and travel lives has been enormous and it’s no surprise that habits have changed. What has changed on our menu? Apparently we are eating less meat, and whereas the pre-pandemic trend was towards processed vegetarian and vegan foods, we are now doing more home ..read more

I’ve been writing these blogs for a couple of years now and I thought it would be useful to collate some of the best exercise tips we’ve collated at Executive Travel Vitality over this period.  So here’s your top six for success: Biking Smart city biking has come a long way since the first Bike Share Scheme (BSS) in Amsterdam in 1965 where bicycles were used for a single trip only and left unlocked for the next person to use.  Today’s best schemes have touch screens, integrated GPS and smartphone apps to help you locate the nearest available bike.  Our top picks in Europe today ..read more

Covid-19 means we’re all spending much more time at home than we’re used to.  Trips to the gym and group exercise are out of the question and likely to be so for quite some time.  The good news is these limitations don’t mean you have to stop exercising – in fact exercising at home is easier than you think.  Here are the key components to keep you fit, strong and healthy at home: Smart Warm-up Warm up the smart way to prepare both your body and mind for exercise and reduce the risk of injury.  The less you’ve moved during the day thus far the more warm-up you’re likely to n ..read more

Our articles for Executive Travel Vitality often focus on the stresses involved in travel for work and coping strategies to improve mental wellbeing.  It’s weird now that our new cause of anxiety is that we can’t travel, our health and safety are precarious and many of us are threatened by the possibility of reduced or complete loss of employment.  At times like these, our stress levels rise and our aim to eat a healthy diet can go astray. Reacting to Stress – the Cortisol factor Sudden scary events cause a surge in adrenalin which engages our primal urge to fight a foe or run away r ..read more

A well-functioning immune system is vital if we’re undertaking essential business travel.  Even as we attempt to minimise contact, essential business travel continues to involve being in close proximity to people, who are also likely to be moving between locations and in close proximity to other people. The COVID-19 virus has particularly focused our attention on ensuring that our immune system is working well.  The diet and lifestyle factors that help support our ability to fight infection are suddenly very important. Magic Potions There are many supplements with mega doses of nutri ..read more

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