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Stretches to keep you centered while traveling

Traveler and fitness fanatic Natalie recently went on our Jewels of Alpine Europe tour—and stayed healthy during her time away thanks to her wealth of wellness travel tips and ideas. Here, she shares her best stretches for feeling fit while you’re on the road.

Traveler and fitness fanatic Natalie went on our Jewels of Alpine Europe tour—and stayed healthy during her time away thanks to her wealth of wellness travel tips and ideas. Since travel isn’t always easy on your body, Natalie shares her best stretches for feeling fit while you’re on the road.

On the bus or plane…

Stretches for your neck while traveling For your neck Look up and then down, holding each position for 10-15 seconds. Do the same as you look over your left shoulder and then your right. Exhale as you stretch to go deeper.

Glute stretch while traveling For your glutes Contract your the muscles from your hips through your legs. Hold for 10-15 seconds, release and repeat.

Torso and back stretch For your torso and back Grasp your hands together with straight arms overhead. Lean to the left and hold as you feel your back and right side of your abs stretch. Repeat on the other side.

Ankle stretch For your ankles Raise and hold your right knee as you rotate your right ankle in a clockwise motion five times before rotating it counterclockwise five times. Repeat with the left ankle.

Back at your hotel…

Stretch For your lower back Hold on to the back of a chair as you bend at 90 degrees from your hips. Keep your ankles under your hips and hold for 10-15 seconds.

Hip stretch For your legs From a standing position, bring your feet hip-width apart and “sit” into an imaginary chair. Keep your back straight and reach your fingertips towards the ceiling, keeping your gaze past your fingers. Hold as long as you’re able.

Quad stretch For your knees and hips Hold on to the back of a chair or another sturdy piece of furniture with your left hand. With your right hand, reach back and grab your right ankle or lower leg. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Lower back and hip stretch For your lower back, glutes and hips Lay on the floor or bed with your arms straight out like a T. Bend both knees and let them fall to the left, keeping your upper body as flat on the floor as you can. Look toward the right to deepen the stretch. Hold 10-15 seconds, and repeat on the other side.

Find more tips for traveling in our guide to staying healthy on tour or start exploring our guided tours.

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