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d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m S u m m e r 2 0 1 4 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N 39 Sure, it's challenging to maintain your ftness regimen on a business trip, but it's not impossible. And in the last few years, options have grown exponentially. THINKSTOCKPHOTOS Ironman training when she heads of on her monthly business trips. So, be- fore she gets on a plane, Strope cross- references her training schedule with her business plans and alters her workouts accordingly. For example, she makes sure to ft in the requisite swim or spin class before she leaves if she thinks she may not be able to work in either during her business trip. "On a three- to fve-day trip, I'm hap- py if I get in at least two runs," says the 35-year-old marketing and event consul- tant from San Francisco, who is currently training for Ironman Maryland. "If the weather is decent and I'm in a major city, I prefer to run outside." PLAN AHEAD. Just as you prepare for your business meetings, research your workout op- tions. Go to your hotel's website to see what it ofers. Better yet, fnd the best hotel gyms on HotelGymReview.com before making your reservation. Strope tries to locate hotels that have full-sized lap pools or at least a pool nearby. She re- cently found a pool at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. She even swam at a community pool in France. If you're a walker or runner, you can use MapMyRun (mapmyrun.com) to locate running routes by simply typing your destination into the search box. Want some company? Call the local run club to see if you can join a group run. If you belong to a nationwide ftness center, such as the YMCA, 24 Hour Fitness, or LA Fitness, you may have guest privileges that allow you to use a lo- cal facility. If you practice yoga, you are in luck. Yoga classes are booming. A good place to start is Yoga Finder (yogafnder.com). Or simply inquire with your hotel's concierge. Ask your personal trainer to design an exercise plan for you before you leave town. Or, better yet, bring a personal By Sherr i Eng Y our life is beyond hectic. Your new job is great, but it requires business trips every other week. Tese trips wreak havoc on your family life and sleep schedule and put you behind on your favorite TV shows. Worst of all, they mess with your main outlet for stress relief—your fnely honed exercise routine. But travel doesn't have to throw you of track. With a little planning and creativity, you can still stay ft on your business trip. Here's how. SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. You may not be able to hop on a bike for an hour as you do back home, but 15 minutes of resis- tance training are better than nothing. You don't even need weights. When she's on the road, personal trainer Jeanie Lipscombe does three sets of 20 repetitions of push-ups, sit- ups, squats, and dips using her bed. "All you need is a little space in your hotel room," says Lipscombe. Sara Strope knows that she has little hope of maintaining her intense daily To Your Health DW Life > DW Life > Road Warrior