As with everyone, keeping up with fitness at home is hard, and being on vacation, can make it seem impossible! But you can have a balance of fun and fitness while and Disney, and here are some ways to help!
- Track your Steps
We’ve been tracking steps at Disney for many years. Long before the fitness tracker craze came “alive”, I would purchase inexpensive pedometers for all of us to wear. We would have a friendly family competition to see who would have the most steps at the end of the day!
It’s easy for your steps to add up:
A walk around the Magic Kingdom is 1.5 miles
A walk around the World Showcase is 1.5 miles
From the Entrance of Animal Kingdom to the Safari is a mile.
And a walk from the Boardwalk to Hollywood Studios is a mile.
Now add walking from the room to the bus, from the bus to the park, and from your room to the food court and you have a lot of steps and miles!
Here’s a look at an average day for me in the parks
And trust me, when you have a Daily Showdown or Weekend Step War in your family, you will be finding excuses to get those extra steps!
- Running Trails
More than likely, I am training for race while on vacation. And Disney is an interesting, fun, beautiful place to run. Most of the resorts will provide you with a designated path for Jogging/Walking Guide around the resort
Remember to be safe:
- use caution when crossing intersections
- remain on the path
- wear reflective clothing
- drink plenty of water
- venture out early in the morning when it’s cooler
- Gyms
If you prefer to workout at a gym, there are many resorts that you can choose for your stay that offer gym facilities:
-Animal Kingdom Lodge
-Boardwalk
-Coronado Springs
-Contemporary
-Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
-Old Key West
-Polynesian
-Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
-Wilderness Lodge
-Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Tip: Most gyms require that you be a guest of the resort to use the gym; all gyms require that you must be at least 14 years of age, and children ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Be Creative!
There are always ways to work in fitness in your day: use the stairs instead of taking the elevator, do pushups or sit-ups in the room before you go to bed, go for a swim, or dance on the boardwalk!
Bottom line, you can enjoy Disney and keep Fitness in your vacation! After all, we need to work off those Mickey Ice Cream Bars!
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Contact me for more info and this and other ways to get moving while at Disney!
Sylvia@travelwiththemagic.com
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