For many, camping conjures up images and memories of hanging by the fire, knocking back some beers, and binging on s’mores. After being cooped up for a spell, we’re all a little bit stir crazy and ready to cut loose. That’s no excuse to put your health on hold, though, and with a little bit of planning and effort, your next adventure doesn’t have to be a fitness routine saboteur.

So, what is the best way to squeeze in your workouts on your next camping adventure? Let us count the ways!

Outdoor Sports

While camping, exercise can be more about having fun than slogging out a daily routine if you are into hiking, biking or water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding. A good mountain bike ride can burn more than 600 calories an hour, a strenuous hike can use at least 500, and a leisurely kayaking or paddleboarding expedition can burn up to 300 per hour, making fuel out of those marshmallows instead of fat.

TRX Trainer

For those who will miss the gym while on vacation, the TRX Training System is an incredible way to keep up something at least close to your routine. The best thing about it is that It fits in a small bag and can be set up quickly on a tree branch, picnic table. If you can, meet with a trainer before your travels and have them customize a travel workout for you.

Yoga Mat

Nothing beats doing yoga on the beach or by the lake in front of a remarkable sunset. Yoga is great because even the slightest movements, when done correctly, will yield results. Learn a beginning routine or invest in a yoga deck and let chance design your workout by drawing a card and working on the pose. If not complete on yoga, simply stretching is a great and necessary way to keep your muscles flexible while traveling.

Trail running

Trail running requires nothing but a pair of adequate shoes and some comfortable clothing and burns upward of 450 calories per hour – way more than a typical pavement run. It works muscles that rarely see the light of day and improves balance from maneuvering an uneven terrain. Ensure you take safety measures such as wearing a bell and carrying a bear spray to keep safe from unwanted encounters with wildlife.

Lightweights

While you’ll want to leave your heavyweights behind, a good routine of light weights can help preserve muscle definition and, if done correctly, can prove as good as a grunt-filled workout. Opt for more repetitions over heavyweights, and incorporate them into other activities, like curls, squats, lunges, and walking.

Your fitness routine shouldn’t take a back burner just because you’re out camping. The main thing to remember is to have fun and move your body. You’ll have a better camping experience, and the activity can help you say buh-bye to extra calories consumed in booze and marshmallows around the campfire.