The Effects Of Jet Lag, Artificial Air During Pressurized...

Hopping in and out of planes is exercise enough, you say. But that s not the kind of exercise that will condition your heart, make your reflexes and joints more fluid, keep the sugar levels or keep you from swinging from one mood to another! Nor is it the kind of exercise that will make you euphoric after a good cardiovascular session. You need to counteract the effects of jet lag, artificial air in pressurized aircraft cabins and sky fatigue. Suzanne Schlosberg says, Sometimes your travels help you recognize how humdrum your workout routine has become. At home, it s easy to fall into a rut - to use the same weight machines in the same order, week after week, month after month, simply out of habit. But a trip may take the routine out of your routine. You may have no choice but to try new strength exercises or jog in the pool instead of swim laps. And you might find these new pursuits so enjoyable that you add them to your fitness repertoire at home. Common Obstacles What are some of the reasons why travelers do not incorporate exercise while they re on the road? They re stressed or too tired They don t feel comfortable about working out in unfamiliar surroundings They don t have access to a hotel gym But if they made just a tiny effort to change this thinking, they d be on the road to fitness sooner. Engaging in exercise allows you to get out of that bubble of meetings, seminars and tours. Walk when on the Road When traveling, have a pair of goodShow MoreRelatedCfi Oral Plan of Action17474 Words   |  70 PagesDocuments Airworthiness Requirements Weather Information IFR Cross-Country Flight Planning National Airspace Technical Subject Areas Regulations and Publications Operations of Systems Aeromedical Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, and Navigational equipment Instrument Cockpit Check Air Traffic Control Clearances Lost Communications Schedule: FOI 0:15 Review 0:45 Technical subject areas 1:00 Equipment: Dry erase board, markers, Pilot Operating Handbook (POH),