Three out of four Italians exercise when on vacation and one gets lost running through the streets
Taking care of health and fitness is very important for Italian travelers when they are on vacation. In fact, nearly three [...]
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The care of health and fitness is very important for Italian travelers when they are on vacation. Indeed, Almost three-quarters (73%) choose to train while on the road. The new research conducted by the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program found that Italian travelers care a lot about fitness when they go on vacation, considering that one-third of them (28%) normally do not even work out at home.
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As for the most popular type of workout among Italians on vacation, the beach race occupies the first position (48%). Next, the race in the local area (32%), followed by swimming (30%). A fifth (18%) would like to practice yoga and 14% would like to do pilates but does not think he can do it because he does not have the opportunity while traveling.
The panoramic gymnasium of the Marriott of Buenos Aires
I admit it: when you read the hotel reviews I visit I always pop into the gym, but only to take pictures and never to work out. Actually, sometimes I even pack my shoes and shorts, but it turns out to be just a pathetic attempt to weigh down the luggage and thus do drag gymnastics.
Returning to the study commissioned by Marriott, however, one fact emerges: I am a black sheep. Ltending to their mental health, in fact, is the main motivation for most Italians to exercise. Nearly half (44%) agree that exercise on vacation is good for their mental well-being and helps them return home In a better state of mind, and one-fifth of them (19%) believe that sport enables them to Spending time alone by prioritizing self-care. The result is that a quarter of Italians (25%) voluntarily choose to exercise while on vacation, So as not to interrupt one's training rhythm.
Why Italians train on the road
- It seems that Italian travelers like to indulge in a few treats even on vacation, and about one-third of them (27%) decide to exercise because they feel the need to burn the extra calories taken in through unhealthy food and alcohol consumed while traveling.
- One-third of Italian travelers (29%) agree that. If he doesn't work out while on vacation, he doesn't feel fit, while one-fifth (18%) feel guilty. In addition, nearly one-fifth (17%) feel overweight when they return home if they did not exercise on vacation.
To make it easier and more effective to train travelers, whether on vacation or traveling for work, Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with FitnessOnDemand, World leader in on-demand fitness and wellness content for hotels, hotel facilities and gyms. The partnership offers members free access to a range of virtual trainings Which can be conveniently accessed from your hotel room, from the beach, pool, or hotel gym, either online or through the FitnessOnDemand app.
Marriott Bonvoy members will have seven-day access to the FitnessOnDemand workout platform each time they stay at one of the participating hotels. More than 450 hotels and resorts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East offer this new benefit for Marriottt Bonvoy members. The program can be used from your room, pool, beach and fitness facilities at some hotels, offering total flexibility.
The problems when training on vacation
Despite their best intentions, seven out of ten Italians (69%) who train on vacation had some problem. One in ten (13%) got lost when he went running or bicycling in the local area and another tenth (12%) got sunstroke while exercising outdoors. In addition, one-tenth (11%) felt uncomfortable in a new gym, and 8% say they felt embarrassed because they did not know how to use the gym's sports equipment.
"It's easier when you're on the go to stay on track with your fitness goals when you feel like a class or workout is familiar and similar to the activities you do at your gym," said Uday Anumalachetty, Divisional Vice President of FitnessOnDemand. "At participating hotels, members can now access hundreds of core strength, cardio and specialty classes that will look just like the ones they do at home, Making training quick, easy and painless."
