Life on the road can take its toll. Hours in a vehicle coupled with fast food meals can leave travelers feeling blah. Recharge and reset by making the most of your hotel’s exercise facilities.
![Exercise equipment in the gym at Blue Grass Inn & Suites](https://www.waspystruckstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/FitnessCenter1-site.jpg)
Nearly all hotels offer an exercise room or gym. Standard equipment often includes a treadmill, elliptical and bike, all three of which you will find in the exercise room at Blue Grass Inn & Suites, in Audubon, Iowa.
High-intensity interval training is a ‘HIIT’
Cardio equipment is perfect for high-intensity interval training (HIIT). During a HIIT workout, an individual alternates between short work intervals at 70 to 90 percent max heart rate and rest periods (60 to 65 percent max heart rate).
HIIT workouts have a significantly reduced time commitment, perfect for an on-the-go traveler.
For travelers looking for a more laid-back workout, even a slow pace on the treadmill, elliptical or bike has health benefits.
At Blue Grass Inn & Suites, our exercise room has a TV, which means you can catch up on your favorite show while burning calories.
Indoor pool offers a low-impact option
For those wanting a low-impact exercise regimen, our indoor swimming pool offers the perfect place to workout.
![Blue Grass Inn & Suites indoor pool with glass windows surrounding two sides](https://www.waspystruckstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blue-Grass-Indoor-Pool.jpg)
Treading water or swimming laps allows you to burn calories with little impact on your joints.
Researchers have noticed a link between water and our mental state. There may be no better way for a road-weary traveler to relax than by spending time in the water.
Just floating in our indoor swimming pool offers a relaxing, calm experience and can help with mental tranquility.
After a pool workout, relax in our Jacuzzi.
Head outside to the T-Bone Recreational Trail
After hours cooped up in a vehicle, some travelers just want to be outside. Blue Grass Inn & Suites is less than half a mile from the T-Bone Recreational Trail.
The 21-mile hard-surface trail is perfect for biking, walking, running or rollerblading.
Located on a former railroad right-of-way, the T-Bone Recreational Trail has been designated an American Discovery Trail.
Exercise is a positive while on the road
![child and adult feet walking on leaf covered trail](https://www.waspystruckstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Walking-Path-min-700x387.jpg)
Exercise has been proven to increase serotonin, which helps the brain regulate mood, sleep, and appetite. All of which helps put a traveler in a better state of mind.
Despite all of the perks of exercising while traveling, few people do it.
A survey by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration revealed that 46% of hotel guests planned to use the exercise. In reality, only 22 percent did.
Make time for yourself when you visit Blue Grass Inn & Suites. Check out our exercise room or indoor pool or enjoy the great outdoors on the T-Bone Recreational Trail.
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