Traveling the world continues to be an amazing experience and I would never trade discovering a new country or corner of the earth any day with my former 7am to 7pm corporate grind.  I read solo traveler blog posts of people working insane hours to get their two week vacation in a couple of years to see the world, and I remain grateful that I no longer have to beg, borrow and steal days to travel and enjoy the beauties of Mother Earth! 

Living now in a rural setting in South Asia and other parts of the world, I realize that staying fit and in shape has its challenges while on the road. Number one, there is always the temptation to try a new cuisine, delicacy and frankly, what is there to stop you? Also, not living near anything remotely resembling a gym or yoga salon has ironically made me more appreciative of the sports clubs I have belonged to over the years. With a gym or YWCA membership, once you get in the door, you guilt yourself into at least doing half hour on the elliptical or trying out a new fitness class. When travelling or living overseas, it sometimes takes motivation and will power to get in a workout three to five times a week especially as I am now living near the equator with towering temperatures and over 90% humidity a majority of the time.  Walks are not always optimal if you cannot face the 100 degree weather and deceptive combo of heat and mugginess. So the answer I have found, which I am excited to share, is the new format of workout and discovery of 10-12 minute fitness routines that can change your day! Who does not have ten minutes in the day and with dozens of videos often shot by fitness influencers  in exotic locations trouble shooting specific body areas, what is there to lose? I feel that the era of a one and half hour Jane Fonda routine is a relic of the past (no disrespect, they were an amazing part of the 80's fitness culture) and the easy breezy ten minute routine is in, and if you do two or three you have made your quota for the day!