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42 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N Summer 2014 d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m THINKSTOCKPHOTOS enable guests to exercise in the comfort and privacy of their own room. Each bag contains an exercise program book, ex- ercise mat, stretch band, massage stick, and foam roller. Video-on-demand infor- mational programming, upgraded ftness center facilities, and healthy food options are also part of the program. At the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, guests can order Reebok running shoes, a track jacket, performance T-shirts, and microfber socks. Women can outft themselves with capris and sports bras, and men can request pants or shorts. Guests leave the items in their room when they check out, or call to receive a fresh set whenever they are ready for an- other workout. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and their af- fliated properties have state-of-the-art ftness centers, in-room on-demand yoga videos, and a complimentary GPS watch to map and monitor your jogging route. When Nieca Goldberg, MD, attended medical conferences in New Orleans, she always booked the Hilton Hotel because it had spin classes. "I usually look ahead and see what type of ftness options they have. Tat's the frst thing I do," says Goldberg, medical director of NYU's Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health in New York City. If your hotel doesn't ofer such ameni- ties, fnd out if they have reciprocal deals with a local gym where you can use the facility for free or for a small fee. EAT WELL. Exercising won't do a bit of good if you aren't mindful of what you're putting into your body. Weary travelers often fall into the "carb trap," says Dr. Goldberg. "It's comfortable, it's easy to grab high-fat, high-carb fast food, but they really pack on the calories." Instead, bring along healthy snacks so you won't be tempted to grab a Big Mac while on the go. Dr. Goldberg suggests the bite- sized, precut packets of fruits and veg- etables easily found at your local Trader Joe's—or to ensure greater freshness, cut them up yourself. Avoid fried foods, and order your meal baked, grilled, or broiled. And request that sauces or dress- ings be served on the side. Also, make sure to keep yourself hydrated. You should drink about 64 ounces of water (eight glasses) a day. Dehydration can make you feel tired, which might make you less inclined to work out. If all of your plans fail, there is always a great fallback—walking. A vigorous 30- to 60-minute walk will get you outdoors, refresh you, and, as a silver lining, give you an opportunity to explore your envi- ronment. Whenever Casey Reisner is in a new city on business, the 32-year-old HR specialist for a Boston home audio company likes to walk around to "see the sights, get lost, and wander." As she says, "It's a fun way to burn calo- ries and immerse yourself in the culture." DW Sherri Eng is a freelance writer based in San Francisco. DW Life >