Business travellers are busy with tight schedules, long flights, and endless meetings – leaving little room for movement. But staying active isn’t just good for your body; it sharpens your mind, reduces jet lag, and helps you stay focused. Even on your busiest days, you can find ways to move more. Here’s how to sneak in activity without disrupting your professional flow.
Turn travel time into movement opportunities
Walk the airport: skip the moving walkways and explore the terminals on foot before your flight. Bonus points for taking the stairs instead of the escalator.
Train station strolls: Arriving early? Take a brisk walk up and down the platforms.
Stretch on the plane: Simple ankle rolls, shoulder shrugs, and seated twists help improve circulation and reduce stiffness on long flights. Many business travellers seek out comfier classes of seats, especially for long haul and overnight journeys.
Choose active commutes
Walk or bike to meetings: if your destination is within a mile or two, skip the taxi. Walking clears your head and helps you mentally prepare.
Public transport: opting for buses, trains or subways often means more walking and standing than taxis or rideshares.
Book movement-friendly accommodation
Hotels with gyms: a well-equipped gym makes all the difference. Even 20 minutes on a treadmill or a quick dumbbell circuit can energise your day.
In-room workouts: No gym? No problem. Pack resistance bands or use a fitness app for bodyweight exercises right in your room.
Location, location: choose accommodations in walkable neighbourhoods so you’re naturally more active.
Schedule “micro-movements”
Stretch between calls: set a timer every hour to stand, stretch, or take a few steps. Your back will thank you.
Walking meetings: suggest a walking meeting for informal catch-ups. It’s a great way to break out of the boardroom and get fresh air.
Take the stairs: Always. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to move more.
Explore the city on foot
Use sightseeing as an excuse to move: Wake up early to take a walk through a new city, explore local parks, or join a short guided walking tour. It’s a win-win: movement + cultural immersion. Get out the hotel / conference room and see new things, even if it’s a city you’re very familiar with.
Pack smart for movement
Comfortable shoes: Stylish but walkable shoes make spontaneous movement easier.
Travel-friendly gear: Resistance bands, compact yoga mats, or even a jump rope can turn any space into a fitness zone.
Athleisure wear: Bring clothes that double as both workout gear and casual wear so you’re always ready to move.
Final thoughts on how business travellers can stay active
You don’t need an hour-long gym session to feel good. Small, intentional choices to move more throughout your day add up – especially when traveling. So next time you’re on the road for business, make movement part of your travel routine. Your body, mind, and productivity will thank you.
Our philosophy at MIDAS Travel is to ‘take care of the journey’ – which for us means taking care of everyone including our business travellers. Our agents use their expertise to proactively find methods and routes of transportation that get you where you need to go, in the most efficient, cost effective and comfortable way. Speak to one of our team today and find out how you can elevate your travel.
USEFUL LINKS
- Exploring the latest premium airline offerings for 2025 – MIDAS Travel Blog
- What we do – MIDAS Travel Website
- Fit for travel – NHS travel website
