I love road trips so much, but sometimes, those miles seem to never end and you are left hoping for a nap. Sure, naps are great, but you can only sleep so much on the road before the driver gets lonely and you go crazy. Note, sleeping is even worse when you are the driver... Not recommend.
These three things to do on a road trip are my three go-to boredom busters. I will admit, we started a road trip yesterday and have already done all three of these, along with a nap. I also plan on doing all three again tomorrow and every day until we get home!
Listen to an Audiobook
Ok, this is probably not the wisest thing to do if you are sleepy, but it is still a great option during a road trip. When I was younger, the family would always bring some fictional audiobooks along for the ride. Now, the hubs and I mainly listen to books on personal and business development. Some of my favorites from past trips include Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Zappos founder, Tony Hsieh- it is super interesting and great for any business minded individuals. Anything by Tim Ferriss is super great too- The 4-Hour Body is filled with tons of health-minded tips and a bit more interesting to listen to rather than read.
Isometric Exercises
Isometric exercises are one of the few types of exercises that can be done in the car. This form of exercise does not need any movement at all, but instead, uses the contraction of muscles while remaining still. If you are the passenger in the car, begin by contracting your toes for 10-seconds, then relaxing them. Next, contract your feet, lower legs, upper thighs, bum, stomach, fingers, lower arms, upper arms, back, and jaw in that order for 10-seconds each. Try doing this from toes to jaw, then back to the toes again. This is a great way to burn some calories, work specific muscle groups, and burn fat! Isometric exercises are also great to do if you suffer from any joint pain.
Catch Up on Podcasts
This is one of my favorite things to do on the road, while at the gym, or just sitting at my desk at home. Podcasts are great- there is no commercial interruption, topics are geared towards interests, and there is no need to watch anything! My two favorite podcasts are Inside the Magic and The Jillian Michaels Show. Inside the Magic covers all Disney news both nationally and internationally. It also goes over certain Universal and movie news along with guest travel tips. If you are interested in Disney, chances are you will love this podcast. New shows are usually up on Sundays.
The Jillian Michaels Show is, of course, hosted by Jillian Michaels. Jillian goes over health tips, fitness in media, fitness questions, doctor's recommendations, and some other interesting, always changing topics. New shows are available on Mondays and run between 45-minutes and an hour.