It can be difficult to maintain your usual fitness routine while you’re travelling, without access to your favourite healthy restaurant and fitness classes, the motivation can quickly dwindle. Not only that, travelling in general can be a draining experience, the plane journey can be dehydrating and leave you open to catching a cold, while changing time zones can confuse your body’s natural rhythm.

There are many simple little steps you can take to negate much of the negative impact on your body, a couple of major things you should keep in mind are to stay well hydrated and well rested. Neglecting either of both can quickly leave you feeling overly hungry and tired, which can lead to you being lethargic and eating more than you need.

For some more great little tips, the following graphic put together by De Vere details simple yet practical things you can do to decrease the effects of travel on your body and remain fit and healthy: