Fitness instructor - here's how to come back from your holiday fitter than when you left

A fitness instructor argues that taking a holiday can be compatible with improving—rather than losing—fitness gains. The article discusses the anxiety some people feel about abandoning training routines and concerns about returning “back to square one,” contending that fitness built on long-term consistency can survive a temporary break. It frames the benefits of time away from the gym as improved energy, mood, and mental well-being, emphasizing that the body often gains from exercise outside structured workouts. The author suggests practical adjustments such as leaving a fitness tracker at home, using lighter activities like yoga or meditation, and staying hydrated while moving periodically during flights. It also mentions resistance bands as portable equipment for maintaining light conditioning away from home.