{"id":14842,"date":"2011-06-13T16:00:39","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T21:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=14842"},"modified":"2016-12-15T10:47:01","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T16:47:01","slug":"flying-tips-5-ways-to-stay-in-shape-while-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2011\/06\/flying-tips-5-ways-to-stay-in-shape-while-flying\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to stay in shape while flying"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Space ship: First class on Qantas offers extra room to stretch -- but in-flight exercises work in any seat.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Air New Zealand<\/a>\u2019s new in-flight safety video has attracted a lot of attention since its debut this year, thanks to the star turn of fitness guru Richard Simmons. But you don\u2019t need advice from a 1980s celebrity to stay fit while flying. The airlines themselves have been showing passengers how to do it for years — so whether you’re heading out on a long-distance business trip, a Europe vacation or a Hawaii vacation, there are steps you can take to arrive fresher.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

\nFlip toward the back of many in-flight magazines, and you\u2019ll find suggestions about how to stay healthy and comfortable during long flights. Brazil-based TAM Airlines, for example, has a health section in its TAM Nas Nuvens magazine, written by Dr. Marco Cantero, who serves as the company\u2019s health, work and environmental safety manager. His exercise suggestions can be performed while seated or standing, so as to comply with the \u201cfasten seat belts\u201d sign.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

\nCarriers including United Airlines<\/a>, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic<\/a> \u2014 and even tiny Air Kiribati, the national carrier of the Republic of Kiribati, an island in the Pacific Ocean \u2014 allow passengers to practice long before they\u2019ve boarded; they all post inflight health tips online.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

\nTaking into account the best advice from a variety of airlines, here are five tried-and-true ways to stay in shape during long flights:<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

\n\u2022 Drink lots of liquids — especially water — and use skin moisturizer to counter the effects of dry cabin air.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
\u2022 Eat light meals and drink coffee, tea and alcohol in moderation.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
\u2022 When possible, walk around the cabin to improve circulation.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
\u2022 Do in-seat stretching and exercises that focus on the neck, shoulders, legs and feet.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
\u2022 Wear loose-fitting clothing to allow for better circulation and overall comfort.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

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Let\u2019s face it. Sitting on a plane for several hours isn\u2019t as healthy as a workout at a hotel gym. But with a strategic approach, you might feel a whole lot better.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

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