Do you have plane body?

Have you ever been traveling and after being in a different car, on a plane, or in a different bed, you notice your body feels like a sack of dadgum potatoes?! I have, and frankly, I got tired of it!

I follow 3 steps whenever I plan to travel, so I can feel my best and get the most out of my experience.

  1. BYOP: Bring Your Own Pillow

  • I like to bring a travel pillow with me. If you have ever seen those “dog bone” pillows — those are the best. It’s very important that we support our neck on long trips. The neck leads the function and feeling for the rest of the spine. If you’re neck is feeling good, it’s likely that all else will follow!

Check out these nice Travel Pillows made locally by Sage Sleep in Franklin, TN

2. Stretch Routine

  • I cannot speak highly enough for a proper stretching routine. I like performing a series of yoga poses known as "Sun Salutations” - this is not only a great way to keep your body feeling it’s best, but it will also keep your mind sharp too!

    Here’s a video of a typical Sun Salutations

Here’s a video example of a guided Sun Salutations

3. Exercise Routine

  • Exercise is something that people tend to forget about when they’re traveling on vacation. If you make this a priority your body will give you many thank you’s! Bring a pair of running shoes, or try a short interval routine to do something to get the body moving.

My anatomy professor used to say, “motion is lotion”. Whether you’re on vacation or a business trip, keeping the body moving and supported will help you feel flexible and strong both physically and mentally!

Christopher Collins