MY TOP 5 WELLNESS HACKS
- The AHA Group
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
I had a lot of DMs this weekend asking about how I balance hectic work / work travel with training for big mountains, so I put together my TOP 5 WELLNESS HACKS that anybody can use. These are bare minimums for when I’m traveling or extra busy. Here they are:
👉 I always start my day with coffee – or more specifically, PROTEIN COFFEE. What is that? It’s my own concoction of 10oz coffee, a Splenda packet, ½ cup Fairlife Non-fat Milk, and 1 heaping scoop of Native Whey Vanilla. I blend it with a small battery powered whisk until it’s frothy. Tastes like a fancy Starbucks drink, and it guarantees that I get 30grams of protein before my day gets crazy. I travel with a small travel whisk / Native Whey / Splenda packets, so I can make it on the road.
👉 30-minutes of OUTDOOR EXERCISE, no matter where I am. Some days, this might just be a 30-minute walk, but it’s always outside. Humans were built to be outside and move. I’ll do this between meetings if I have to. During this time, I give myself a problem to solve or a creative brainstorm, and I take notes on my phone.
👉 30-minute or less of WEIGHTLIFTING or YOGA. On busy days, I focus on a minimum workout model. If I have access to a gym, I will isolate one body part (like shoulders), and I’ll do 4-5 exercises, 4 sets each / last one to failure with minimal rest between. If I don’t have access to a gym, it’s a quick yoga session using an app on my phone.
👉 Every morning, I drink 32oz of WATER mixed with an electrolyte travel packet (I like Ultima Lemonade) and a travel fiber packet (I like Benefiber Prebiotic). This tastes great, and I drink it while I get ready. Even if I can’t get as much water as I would like during meetings for the rest of the day, I know I started the day out well.
👉 I always sleep on a SATIN PILLOWCASE. Hear me out here! Satin gives me a barrier from those (icky) hotel pillows if I am travelling (also light and easy to pack), but it helps with bedhead and those annoying face creases you can get from cotton. It also gives me a small mental lift of self-care at the end of a long day. Wellness can be a state of mind.
I work long training sessions and much more into my routine, but sometimes, we all have to travel, our days are overscheduled, or we are just feeling overwhelmed. Centering on a set of basics ensures that, even on those days, my wellness is still a priority, and my overall program doesn’t get derailed. Feel free to steal any of these!