What do you do when you are on the road?

As I have been traveling all week, this issue has been on my mind.  Many folks that I talk to, at the gym or at work, tell me that when they are traveling they have a hard time consistently getting their workouts in.  I can empathize with this.  So many factors can confound my ability to get a workout in (the quality of the gym facilities, the time of you, the nature timing of meetings, etc...).  However, with a little planning and some diligence, your travel agenda should not hamper your work out schedule. 
First, if you travel some place regularly, choose a hotel with a good gym.  I can't tell you how many times I walked into the "gym" to find something like this...

Ok, so this is a bit extreme, but it happens.  So stay at a nice hotel with a decent gym.

Second, plan you workouts.  Know ahead of time when you are going to work out (mornings, evenings, lunch, etc...).  If you have it planned ahead of time, then you are more likely to do it.

Third, if you need to run outside like I do, do a web search and found parks, running trails, or other safe neighborhoods near your hotel where you can go running.  Again, doing a little research ahead of time will enable you to get out the door quickly, get in a quality run, and get back safely. 

Finally, fourth, if you can't do any of the above, you can bring a few items with you (weights, a jump rope, a Thera-Band, etc...) and do your workout in your hotel room.  I had a client tell me last year that he just does some push ups and sit ups in his hotel room.  If that's all you do, that's fine.  Here are a few articles I recently read that were helpful on this point.

6 Circuit Workouts for Runners Who Travel
No Equipment Travel Workout

So, don't let travel plans dampen your workout plans.  Have fun, and stay in shape!