AN expert has revealed the surprising reason you shouldn't do exercise before hopping on a long-haul flight. If you're one of those who love working out before a trip, you might need to think twice. 3 Exercising before a long flight might not be the best idea, an expert revealed Credit: Getty 3 High intensity workouts can actually make your body’s repair system work overtime instead of winding down Credit: Getty Many of us might think that exercising before a flight is a smart move.
But turns out we are wrong as laziness may be the best approach to get through a long flight, says sleep expert Rachel Beard. According to Ms Beard, sleep wellness manager at A.H.
Beard's Sleep Wellness Centre, you shouldn't overexert yourself physically right before a trip. She told Escape: "A long haul flight is stressful for your body, so while some people find a workout before a flight helps to make them tired, it can actually make your body’s repair system work overtime when it should be settling down for sleep and recovering from travel stress." Read more travel stories FLIGHTMARE Travel agent won't compensate us after one-hour flight became five-hour transfer SANDS NICE Europe's No.
1 beach hotel is found in best value holiday destination The expert said that light exercise such as yoga or going for a walk is fine, but flyers should steer clear of any high intensity activity before heading to the airport. The best way to combat jet lag is to begin well in advance of your travel. Ms Beard.