Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with their brand nutritionist, Chef Cheryl Forberg of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, to produce a series of videos offering practical tips for staying healthy while traveling. Three of the seven videos in the series are available to watch on the Omni website. Maintaining healthy habits on the road can be challenging; Forberg emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for both nutrition and exercise.
“The trifecta of travel is to maintain a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep and exercise while on the road. Studies suggest that eating the right food, combined with exercise, can improve energy levels, focus and even leadership skills,” Forberg said.
Helpful strategies to stay healthy while traveling:
- Bring high-protein, portable snacks to eat during transit. Choose lower-fat options at the airport such as an apple and a cheese stick instead of fried or heavily processed items.
- Pack workout clothes and shoes so you can move when time allows. Omni Hotels & Resorts loyalty members can access dietary, fitness and sleep comfort amenities and can sign up for on-site fitness classes like spinning, yoga or boot camp.
- Request an Omni Get Fit Kit, which typically includes two one-pound weights, a floor mat, a bottle of water and a headset—simple tools that make in-room workouts easier.
- Ask the hotel concierge for recommended running routes near the property; many concierges can suggest safe, scenic paths for a quick run or walk.
- When staying at an Omni Golf Resort, consider booking a tee time to combine fresh air and scenery with moderate physical activity.
Beyond packing the right snacks and workout gear, Forberg encourages prioritizing sleep and carving out short, consistent blocks of movement during the day. Even brief bursts of activity and mindful food choices can maintain energy and focus throughout a trip.
Visit the Omni website to view the available videos and check back over the coming months for additional installments from Chef Cheryl Forberg offering more tips for healthy travel.