Best Tips: Traveling during Coronavirus Pandemic

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Best Tips Traveling during Coronavirus Pandemic

• Meeting our loved ones or having that
  long-awaited vacation were missed out by many of
  us this year due to the pandemic. However, since
  the travel restrictions have been relaxed many
  people have started backpacking all over again.

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• Nevertheless traveling comes with its own set of
  constraints and challenges. The body clock gets
  disrupted due to different time zones. Theres a
  constant battle with jet lag. The dramatic and
  sudden changes in climate, sleep patterns, work
  stress, irregular intake of food makes one prone
  to obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated
  cholesterol levels to name a few.
• Heres a guide to help keep your diet, workout,
  sleep patterns, and stress in check while
  traveling during Coronavirus pandemic. With a
  little creativity, firm commitment to self-care,
  and some proactive planning you can be on your
  way to healthy living while keeping coronavirus
  at bay.

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• Common challenges faced while traveling
• Long periods of inactivity due to layovers at
  airports, extended days without a trip to the gym
• Reduced sleep and disrupted sleep patterns due to
  irregular waking hours and changes in time zones
• Increased stress levels due to work pressure and
  being away from family and friends
• Excess consumption of junk and unhealthy foods
• Dump the common excuses to avoid exercise during
  travel
• No health club at the hotel/ airport
• Meetings and sightseeing all day. So, no time for
  exercise
• Having a mindset to exercise and get healthy
  after getting back from travel

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• Pre-plan and pack along portable, healthy foods.
  Do not depend on airport/ airplane food. Carry
  snacks like nuts (unsalted peanuts, almonds,
  walnuts, raisins, pistachios, cashews), crackers
  with low fat, cheese, yogurt, energy bars,
  protein bars, hard boiled eggs, peanut butter
  sandwich as often as possible or choose wisely.
  Healthy Indian snacks like makhana (lotus seeds)
  or khakhras are good fillers.
• If traveling by road, stock some fresh fruits,
  vegetables, cheese, baked snacks, water in a
  cooler, or an insulated box. It would be a
  challenge to find healthy nutritious food at
  roadside eateries.
• Do not give into overeating because of boredom
  due to long hours of travel. Keep along some
  stuff like a magazine and book player, and
  puzzles to keep you busy.
• Smartly apply healthy habits at business lunches
  and dinners. Eat slowly take in small portions
  of foods. Request some healthy changes in the
  food ordered like dressings on the side, swapping
  some fried toppings for something raw or sautéed.
  Have more of veggies, baked, grilled options,
  limit dessert intake and stop eating when
  satisfied.

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• Limit alcohol intake remember they are loaded
  with calories apart from clouding our judgments
  in ordering food and other business decisions
  too. Kindly excuse yourself from hard liquor and
  stick to lighter choices like wine, light beer,
  or simply diet soda. Just get one drink with lots
  of ice and nurse it all night.
• The most challenging task would be to stick on to
  a regular meal schedule. Even if it is 3 am and
  time for dinner, we have it, do not skip it. It
  will help you with a good nap. Small and frequent
  meals are the golden rule whether you are in the
  air or on ground.
• Always stay hydrated. Low humidity and
  recirculating air within the cabin are set up for
  dehydration, which worsens jet lag and causes
  fatigue. As a thumb rule, we drink two 8-ounce
  glasses before boarding and then one every hour
  on the flight.
• Avoid dietary disasters and punishing your body
  with free booze, snacks and heavy dinner.

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• Do not forget to exercise

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• Pack some comfortable shoes, sports clothes, easy
  to carry equipment like a jump rope, push up bars
  even if its a short trip.
• If theres a long layover at the airport, utilize
  the airport fitness facility, if available.
  Window shop or just walk around the entire length
  of the corridor so that you can kill time and
  calories both. Avoid moving walkways at the
  airport unless you are delayed.
• Book a hotel with fitness facility. Plan
  work-outs in advance just as you would do with
  client meetings. If the hotels do not have gym
  facilities, check nearby health clubs where hotel
  guests could avail some discounts.
• Exercises like stretching, pushups, squats, yoga
  and pranayama do not need any machines and can be
  done anywhere within the hotel room.
• At least look for some mini breaks to get going
  for a walk /jog. Encourage your colleagues to
  join in, maybe you will be pleasantly surprised.

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• De-stress and recovery from Jet Lag
• Book daytime arrival as far as possible. Once
  there, do something active in daylight as early
  as possible. The early morning sun rays are still
  mans best de-stressor. It fills us with immense
  energy and enthusiasm. This also helps to lessen
  the jet lag.
• Walk the length of the plane every hour or two.
  This will keep the blood circulating well and
  muscles especially the back supple.
• Rehydrate yourself well and have a simple local
  meal as soon as possible. Oxygenate the body by
  doing some deep breathing exercises.
• Its always the first step which is difficult
  after that it becomes an ingrained habit. Apply
  these steps and prosper in your business and more
  importantly in your health!!

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• Guidelines for traveling during coronavirus times
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) between
  you and others as much as possible.
• Avoid contact with anyone who is sick
• Limit contact with frequently touched surfaces,
  such as handrails, elevator buttons, and kiosks.
  If you must touch these surfaces, use hand
  sanitizer or wash your hands afterward.
• Wear a cloth face mask.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Clean your hands. Its especially important after
  going to the bathroom, before eating, and after
  coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at
  least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water arent available, use a hand
  sanitizer that contains at least 60 alcohol.
  Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your
  hands together until they feel dry.

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• Apart from the above measures here are a few more
  reminders
• Keep the immune system strong by ensuring
  adequate sleep, healthy eating, regular exercise
  and stress management.
• Ensure regular vaccinations are done as per
  schedule for children.
• Stay well hydrated all the times.
• Most importantly, avoid travel if you are sick.