Exercising in the airports is not a new concept. Agreed! But few have taken it to the level I have. It’s more than just a novel idea or an excuse to put something interesting on Instagram—it truly is a great way to kill otherwise wasted hours waiting for your flight. And it allows you to do something healthy and productive which means you travel better and arrive to your destination without the pressure of having to hit the gym.
Turn wasted minutes at the airport into valuable exercise time that combats travel stress, helps you relax and fly better once you actually get on the plane.
and you will definitely earn that sweet gelato when you finally arrive in Rome
I have been exercising at airports all over the world for more than 20 years. I have never been stopped by anyone who’s had a problem with it. Actually, I am quite frequently asked about it, and folks are generally interested if not amused. Even the late Alex Tribek once came over in the airport to ask me about what I was doing (that’s a story for another time).
Yes, with COVID a serious reality around the world, one that is not going anywhere anytime soon, we have to think about safety and hygiene and always follow the rules of the airport. Having said that, I have been running in airports all over the world lately—from Tokyo to Seoul to Dallas to Denver—balancing responsible social distancing while still getting my workout done (and of course I am fully vaccinated):
On this page, you can peruse the different videos demonstrating the many ways to airport-exercise. And a few new clips to check out about my approach to airport-exercise.
As mentioned in the book, you can incorporate your bags as part of your workout routine–to build muscles and lose calories. You can run with them as well as use them to lift weights.
Airports offer tremendous running real estate—long corridors and staircases to “get your cardio on”. People are always running in the airport (it doesn’t always have to be a for late flight!)
During long layovers, it’s very possible to leave your bags in a storage locker and go running around or right outside the airport (or even to your hotel in some cases). There are often sidewalks and roads within the airport complex and those leading outside. Study ahead to learn about safe routes that won’t make you late for your flight!
You have the power to change the way you look at life and transform it into something better–something more efficient–with all the pizza and Taco Bell you can eat. Let kenaseifert.com show you how!!
You can even do exercises on the plane. While it is important to always follow the instructions of the flight attendants and always respect your fellow passengers, doing exercises on the plane in a non-disruptive way is easier than one thinks. I can’t imagine doing my trans-Pacific flights and NOT doing my 4+ hours of exercise. (And to the naysayers, look—no judgment if you want to sit for 14 hours—I like to watch movies and sleep too. But I CHOOSE to do more, and that’s what this is—it’s about making dozens of choices throughout the day and deciding efficiency and fitness are goals worth attaining).
“The Complete Guide to Airport Exercise is a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind manual on how to turn every day airports into workout opportunities for anyone, regardless of age, sex, or fitness level. Providing complete information and diagrams on various cardio programs and upper body workouts, this exciting book fuses humor with practical tips on how to work out the entire body for some major calorie-burning.”
