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Healthiest Airports For Your Holiday Travels

FitSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:30:00 -0800

Many of us are still traveling for the holidays. Whether it is on our way home or back out for a fun New Year's trip, we're spending lots of time in airports. The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine has rated some of the nation's top airports in terms of health. Each airport's score was determined by dividing the number of restaurants offering at least one healthful option by the total number of restaurants - a restaurant was rated as healthful if it served at least one low-fat, high-fiber, cholesterol-free breakfast, lunch, or dinner entrée.

To see if an airport you'll be visiting makes the list, just read more.

Here are the top ten healthiest airports and how they measure up:
Airport	Score	Healthy Restaurants/ Total Restaurants
1. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport	94%	89/95
2. (tie) Chicago O’Hare International Airport	93%	81/87
2. (tie) Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	93%	56/60
3. (tie) Los Angeles International Airport	89%	50/56
4. Denver International Airport	84%	41/49
5. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	82%	46/56
6. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport	81%	47/58
7. San Francisco International Airport	77%	46/60
8. (tie) Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport	84%	49/58
8. John F. Kennedy International Airport	76%	62/82
9. Las Vegas McCarran International Airport	75%	33/44
10. Orlando International Airport	73%	29/40

If you really want to be healthy in the airport, you should also check out getting a flu shot at the airport and what (if any) airport gyms are available.

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Relax Already While Traveling: Airport Spas

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:33:00 -0800

Traveling can be such a pain in the neck so next time you're at the airport, stop by one of these airport spa/massage destinations for a quick treatment or even a massage to get that pain out of your neck.

JFK International Airport (NY): The Oasis Day Spa is New York’s first full service airport spa (in JetBlue's Terminal 6). There, you’ll be able to get a manicure, pedicure, and facial treatments.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport: Destination Relaxation -- one is a chair-massage station on Pier B and the other is a full-service store on Pier D that offers table and chair massages, as well as foot and hand rubs.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport: The Backrub Hub offers neck and back massages in Terminal 3 (by the American and Delta gates). It's a little weird because you're out in the open, but good if you're not embarrassed easily.
Denver International Airport: A Massage Inc. where you can get a haircut or massage (chair or table) at the location on Concourse B. The other is in the Main Terminal.

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Detroit International Airport (Edward McNamara Terminal): OraOxygen Spa along with traditional manicures and pedicures this travel spa has a 15-minute session that enhances stamina, eliminates fatigue, minimizes toxic build-up and intensifies mental alertness.
JFK International, Pittsburgh International, Philadelphia International and San Francisco International Airports: The XpresSpa where the name says it all has up to three attendants work on you to get an express treatment (pretty much standard spa services) with express results.
Seattle-Tacoma International, Nashville International and Newark Liberty International Airports: The Massage Bar offers 15-30 minutes of seated massage or ten minutes of foot reflexology.

Don't need to relax but you would like to workout, then check out Airport Gyms for Your Travels.

Don't Get Delayed on Burning Calories

FitSugar — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:40:00 -0800

What is the worst thing about airplane travel this holiday season? (Aside from the fact that I can't bring a bottle of my beloved Penta on board.) The delays. UGH, the delays are the worst! Sometimes I sit there and caculate how much longer it would have really taken me if I had just driven. Now instead of just sitting there and getting mad, I have turned my bitterness into energy and I pass the time by powerwalking during any long layovers. Think about how big most major airports are -- you can walk miles! No one will think you're weird (or even notice you) because it just looks like you're trekking to get to your plane.

Fit's Tip: If you are really into this idea, try and use a backpack, or something you can easily move around with, as your carry-on bag.

Airport Gyms For Your Travels

FitSugar — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:23:27 -0800

Nothing is worse than a long layover at the airport. It is such as waste of time and I just sit there thinking about all the things I could be doing during that time.

Airport Gyms, Exercise on the Fly is a FREE listing of all airport gyms, airport exercise clubs and airport fitness centers available in and around select popular US (and Canadian) airports today. It is great because if you're an active traveler that would rather spend an hour in the gym (versus an hour in the terminal watching television), or would rather take a yoga class (versus wandering through trinket shops and fast food places), airportgyms.com can help you find a gym in, near or around common airports. Check it out AirportGyms.com before your next travels.

Fit's Tip: Not many airports have actual gyms in them, so most of the time you'll be directed to airport hotels (connected or not to the airport) with fitness centers in them. I would be sure you have a good chunk of time before heading on over as it may be a trek getting there.

Healthy Travels: Boston Logan International Airport

FitSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0700

With McDonalds lurking in every terminal, airports pose a potential threat to the average healthy person.

On my recent travels I had a few hours to kill in the Boston International Airport and I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was an abundance of healthy choices - I know this because I was looking for fries (even I have a weakness for them) and couldn't find them. Every terminal offers up healthy eats - I was able to score hummus and veggies - and you can also get in a workout.

The Hilton, which is connected to the airport via Skybridge, offers $10 day passes to its health club. They'll even sell you a disposable bathing suit for $8 if you want to do a few laps in the pool. How refreshing? Had I discovered this earlier, I would have utilized the opportunity to get in a quick workout instead of wandering the terminal looking for something to do, which ended up being stuffing sour patch kids down my throat.

If you're not going to be at the Boston Logan Airport any time soon but will be traveling, be sure to check out if the airport you'll be visiting has a gym. You'd be surprised by how many offer access to exercise facilities.

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The 10 Most Stressful Airports in the US

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800

If you're traveling on Thanksgiving or the day before, you'll probably feel like those comforting mashed potatoes and silky pumpkin pie are well-deserved rewards for tolerating long security lines and over-stuffed overhead bins. According to Forbes' list of the 32 most stressful airports in the US, some of us might get out of this busy travel weekend having endured less stress than others. If you'll be traveling through one of the listed airports, try a healthier way to de-stress before digging in to the most comforting foods in your Thanksgiving feast. To see the 10 airports that are most likely to challenge your patience due to their poor records for on-time departures and arrivals, read more.

San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco, CA)
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
George W. Bush International Airport (Houston, TX)
Dulles International Airport (Dulles, VA)
Miami International Airport (Miami, FL)

To see the top five, read more.

LaGuardia Airport (Flushing, NY)
Newark International Airport (Newark, NJ)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (Jamaica, NY)
Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia, PA)

I am sad to see dear, old SFO made it into the top ten. Are you traveling through any of these airports this holiday season? Tell me which one in the comments section below.

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Would You Get a Flu Shot at the Airport?

FitSugar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0800

While I was traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday I noticed an odd occurrences at the airport that I had never witnessed before - flu shots. Did anyone else see this? I kid you not, there were at least three flu shot stands scattered throughout the Chicago airport. I am not placing judgment on anyone who decides to get or not get the flu shot, but I just can not imagine getting it done in the middle of a terminal at one of the busiest airports in the world.

You know I am curious about your opinion on this one, so . . .

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A Day in the Life . . . of Airplane Travel

FitSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:15:00 -0800

With all this holiday travel going on, can you navigate your way through a day of airport eating. For this quiz, you want to try and pick the food with the fewest amount of calories. Good luck!

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Do You Stretch in Public?

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:47:00 -0800

I am a busy woman with tight legs and have found waiting for the elevator is a great time to stretch my calves. I have been known to stretch my quads on the subway platform, and my back at the airport.

Fit Travel Tip: Wear Sneakers During Travels

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Usually I try to dress up a little bit when I am traveling. My parents always made us dress up for plane rides, and it's one of those things that has stuck with me through my adult years.

Last weekend I broke my code and decided to wear sneakers and comfortable pants on the plane. I don't know about you, but comfortable clothes make me move a lot more than heels and a skirt, and I was pleased to be comfortable. Not only did I find myself walking around the terminal a lot more while skipping moving sidewalks and escalators, jogging to make my connection was not an issue with my sneaks on. You may already do this, but if not, think about traveling sporty on your next trip. You might find that you'll even end up burning calories while killing time. Happy travels!

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