Summer time is almost here and that means VACATION!! If you’re finally into the swing of things with your fitness routine, don’t let your time off derail your progress. Keeping these five tips in mind can help you stay healthy while away AND let you jump back into your normal exercise schedule when you get back.

1) Stay in a hotel that has a gym or fitness room. This is the easiest way to keep up your routine. Just take the stairs down to the gym and fit in a quick workout before you head out for the day (or whenever it fits into your schedule). Doing this just twice for each week you’re away can make a big difference.

2) Body-weight exercises. As an in-home personal trainer, I have an arsenal of no weight/body weight exercises to use with my customers, but you really only need a few. Pushups, backwards lunges and planks are three simple exercises that are great bang for your (time)buck. A quick circuit of a few efficient exercises can be key to sustaining your workout routine when you’re away from home or strapped for workout space. Subscribe to my newsletter to find out a few of my favorite exercises!

3) Go hiking. If you’re in a scenic or rural area, find out where the best hiking is and GO! A state or local visitors’ center should be able to provide a map to trails in the area. If you’re visiting a city, see if there’s a national park within driving distance. Hiking has more health benifit than walking on flat ground because of the terraine. And it’s more interesting!

4) Walk everywhere! Once you’re at your destination, skip the car, cab and bus - just WALK! You’ll be surprised how many extra steps you fit into your day, and you’ll get to see more! Walking past attractions allows you to take in the scene better than just speeding past, so you’ll create better memories, too.

5) Find activities that keep you and your whole family moving: Swimming in the hotel pool or at the beach, surfing lessons, snorkeling or scuba diving. Rent a tandem or individual bikes, go kayaking or rafting... there are so many options! Get creative and get your family moving! Not only will you be keeping fit, you’ll be creating lasting memories in the process.

Remember: your vacation exercise routine doesn’t have to be as thorough as your home routine. Staying active while you’re away is great, so try to make choices that allow you to enjoy a healthy vacation. Good luck!