Pickleball is a great workout and pastime whenever there are courts nearby. It is a great activity and rumor has it as the fastest growing sport in the US. We can get pretty competitive out there. We aren’t that good but just good enough to have intense games between ourselves and have fun. We have played with other RVers, too, and look forward to getting better at it in the future.
Kayaking and now SUP’ing (stand-up paddleboarding) are other ways to enjoy the outdoors while burning some calories. Time goes much faster while you’re adventuring, plus being out in the sun with the person you love and enjoying nature is priceless. Inflatable technology has come a long way so the footprint to carry gear like this along in your travels is pretty worthwhile.
However, our best purchase has to be our Rad power e-bikes, or Adventure Extenders as we like to call them. They have been the best way to spend an entire day exploring new places, sometimes up to 30 miles worth. Some might say it isn’t much of a workout, but after riding for a couple of hours and especially on hilly trails, believe me it can be a workout! Whether it is touring around cute small towns, biking in National Parks or any cool trail we may find, I like keeping track of the maps and places we have been using different apps. I think it also helps motivate when you keep record of them, plus its cool to look back on!
I love to run and being able to run on beaches and beautiful trails is just a bonus on top of everything else to stay active. I have completed a marathon and several half marathons in our 6 years of traveling, but the best ones are the ones shared with others. The Ragnar SoCal 2019 overnight trail run shared with 8 other RVers and friends, which ended up being a great overall experience.
Have you ever checked out AVA: America’s Walking Club? Look up AVA.org. This is a nationwide group that has walks all over country. I’ll be presenting a seminar at the Escapade this year. Our motto is Fun, Fitness, Friendship. You can find walking events under the “Events” tab. I have been in the AVA (American Volkssport Association) for 25 years. If you like earning pins and patches, you can do that too. I invite you to try some walks.
Hi Susan! AVA sounds great and thank you for sharing the good info! Will keep it mind as well 🙂 I enjoy running myself but maybe this is something we could enjoy as a couple down the road!
Thanks ever so much for this fitness club info. I’ll check it out.
OMG! This is just what I needed today! I literally gained the freshman 15 and needed some inspiration! Great timing for me and tips to help me start a healthier schedule!! Happy Trails
Hi Shawna! I’m so glad this article was helpful! At the beginning I was hesitant to share since it’s always a challenge to stay on a routine long term and there are so many more RVers that have their fitness routines down to a science as it’s their profession as well, but I also think it helps to share the vulnerabilities and ups and downs to show that anyone can get motivated and find their own routine!
Nice article hopefully will motivate folks to do more than sit in their chairs. It’s not that hard to establish a workout routine on the road. Thanks for writing!
Thank you Robin for the nice words! 🙂
Great article Veronica! You and Denny are definitely the role models for getting out and making the most of your surroundings. Keep it up!