ROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource advises people not leave fitness behind while on vacation or on business trips.
Travelers should stash bags in airport lockers and walk briskly around the terminal between flights, the Mayo Clinic researchers advise.
"On the plane, stretch and walk the aisle once every hour because it helps decrease muscle aches, joint stiffness and swelling and improves blood flow to reduce the risk of developing a blood clot in the legs," the newsletter says.
"Stretch in your seat by rotating your neck and shoulders and wiggling your ankles. The air on a plane typically is very dry, so don't forget to stay hydrated."
When traveling in a vehicle, stop often to get out and stretch and walk around a rest area. Pump arms to circulate blood flow and pinch shoulder blades together and then relax them, the newsletter advises.
Pack a jacket and umbrella so wherever a traveler is a walk is possible.
