Training, nutrition and long term travelling

[Hevel]

Hi all,

Took me a while to build up the balls to post something on this but in a bit of a dilemma and in need of some guidance. I have been training seriously for over a year now and cannot imagine life without the routine at the moment. However I go travelling up to a year though South East Asia and Australia in October and its dawning on me that it’s going to damage my progress, which I have to accept while in Asia. So my goal for the 3 months in SE Asia is going to be damage limitation, just trying to maintain what I have until Australia. I’ve been wondering what training methods to use with varying training frequencies? My preferred method now is HIT 4 time a week. I’ve tried GVT before and trained far less frequently once every 4 days so maybe that’s the best option? I’m open to any and all ideas when on training.

I know the biggest issue is going to be nutrition while away for such a long time. Staying in hostels or hotels that may be without self catering facilities. Has anyone done anything like this before and have any ideas with food that I can prepare that wont spoil in the heat requiring no cooking? I have contemplated taking 5lb tub of protein in my backpack, but be arsed explain to Thai customs what 5lb of powder in my back is for.

Any tips for us guys?

Thanks

 

[jer]

If you want it bad enough bro, you'll find a way.

My workout partner travels A LOT for work, he's a lighting/programer for bands/musical artists.

You have to try and plan ahead. Research where you'll be, look for places near by that you can train, eat, get food.

 

[Hevel]

If you want it bad enough bro, you'll find a way.

My workout partner travels A LOT for work, he's a lighting/programer for bands/musical artists.

You have to try and plan ahead. Research where you'll be, look for places near by that you can train, eat, get food.

I've scouted locations to train in Vietnam and Thailand, I'm looking to stay in accommodation walking distance from places to train. Poorer countries like Burma and Cambodia I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and use bands and improvise until I can find something.

Do you know if he takes his supplements with him and if he does does he have to declare them?

 

[jer]

He does take protein powder. Pretty sure its in his checked luggage. I know Australia is a little tough on supplements, not sure about Asia.


If you can't get to a gym everyday, it's not the end of the world. You can always do pull-ups, dips, pushups, crunches.......etc. Be creative.

I would think diet could be a challenge, but I think you should be able to find places to get what you need.

 

[workhard2121]

You should be able to find what you need in Asia and believe it or not the food you'll have access to is amazing. Gyms may be a little tougher but there is surprisingly a huge bodybuilding following there. I have a few buddies that live there and love it. They travel all around asia for business.

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[Hevel]

He does take protein powder. Pretty sure its in his checked luggage. I know Australia is a little tough on supplements, not sure about Asia.

I don't think I'll risk it with Australia, I know they don't even allow any dairy products in so will just invest in some while there. Thanks for the info man!

 

[Hevel]

You should be able to find what you need in Asia and believe it or not the food you'll have access to is amazing. Gyms may be a little tougher but there is surprisingly a huge bodybuilding following there. I have a few buddies that live there and love it. They travel all around asia for business.

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I've been Thailand before your right the food is great, Just portions are far too small for a greedy bastard like me. Didn't know there was a bodybuilding following there though, that's reassuring. Do you know if supplements are cheaper over there?

 

[Frito]

I've been Thailand before your right the food is great, Just portions are far too small for a greedy bastard like me. Didn't know there was a bodybuilding following there though, that's reassuring. Do you know if supplements are cheaper over there?

Thailand have GNC stores but they are crazy expensive. When you are in Asia I would not worry about traveling with supps.

You try this shop, it´s the cheapest I have found and service is great, just ship to your hotel in advance.

FITWHEY - whey protein ?????????? ???? ??? ?????????? ??????? ?????? ???????

 

[Hevel]

Thailand have GNC stores but they are crazy expensive. When you are in Asia I would not worry about traveling with supps.

You try this shop, it´s the cheapest I have found and service is great, just ship to your hotel in advance.

FITWHEY - whey protein ?????????? ???? ??? ?????????? ??????? ?????? ???????

Jesus! Not the cheapest supp's I've ever seen but better than none. Cheers fella