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Exercises You Can Do at the Airport

From the Show: Train Your Body
Summary: Many airports now have specific workout rooms and are offering health club memberships if you fly frequently.
Air Date: 12/1/15
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Christopher George Berger, PhD
Christopher George Berger Christopher George Berger, PhD, ACSM-HFS, CSCS, is an exercise physiologist with Arizona State University. He also chairs the American College of Sports Medicine Task Force on Healthy Air Travel.

Recently, the Task Force published a review of physical activity opportunities and U.S. hub airports. The Task Force is also beginning to partner with airports to develop an airport walking program called, "Fitness on the Fly."
Exercises You Can Do at the Airport
When you're traveling and are expected to be somewhere at a certain time, it can be extremely frustrating when your flight has become delayed.

To pass the time and help ease stress, you might want to consider doing some exercises. In fact, many airports offer exercise rooms and health clubs for passengers waiting for their flights.

What are some exercises you can do while stuck at an airport?

Listen in as Christopher George Berger, PhD, shares simple yet effective workouts you can do in an airport if you have some time to kill.