If there's no gym available, put on your shorts and sneakers and walk a mile or two through the terminals. You may be able to clean up afterwards in showers provided by some airlines in executive lounges for frequent flyers. When booking hotel rooms, confirm whether gym facilities are available. You don't have to work out alone away from home. Boston, Mass., personal trainer Jim Cannon says that booking a session with a personal trainer may boost your wavering willpower and help you find extra energy for your scheduled activities.
Cyclists can contact nearby bike shops to inquire about rental bikes and group rides.
Hotels without exercise facilities usually keep a list of nearby health clubs that offer day rates. For a few dollars, you can take an aerobics class or hit the weight room. Also ask the hotel's front desk if there are any parks with good walking or running trails in the vicinity. Los Angeles-based public relations executive Kim Rahilly often bases her hotel choices on whether massages and other spa services are available. Join the discussion.