Staying On Track While Traveling (Lessons Learned & How to Apply Them)
Jul 25, 2025
Traveling can pose fitness challenges, but the hosts share practical tips for staying on track while enjoying treats. One member humorously recounts gaining 7 pounds in two days, leading to a discussion on temporary setbacks not derailing progress. They debate when it's okay to indulge and the connection between fitness and self-confidence. A highlight includes the ultimate burpee test that pushes physical limits. From shirtless podcasting to emotional sports trades, this conversation is packed with relatable insights for anyone looking to maintain balance on the road.
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Fitness as Daily Lifestyle
Gabe uses fitness as a lifestyle, training daily regardless of location.
He values performance and how working out consistently makes him feel.
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Travel Weight Gain Reality
Gabe shared how he gained 6.5 pounds after just a short, three-day trip.
This weight gain was mostly water retention from salty and fatty foods, not fat gain.
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Avoid Vacation Lifestyle U-Turns
Avoid making a lifestyle U-turn while on vacation to prevent feeling demoralized.
Maintain some fitness habits during travel to ease returning to your routine.
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Staying on Track While Traveling: Lessons Learned & How to Apply Them
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast, the crew shares personal experiences and practical tips about staying fit—mentally and physically—while on the road. From shirtless podcasting to surprise trades in pro sports, things get real quick. Gabe talks about gaining 7 pounds in 2 days, and the group dives into what it actually means to stay on track without obsessing over every meal.
You’ll hear thoughts on when it’s okay to veer off course, how long it really takes to impact your progress, and the role fitness plays in self-confidence and performance. The guys debate aesthetics, share Jason’s all-time favorite fitness test (spoiler: it involves burpees), and break down why there’s no “extra credit” for being naturally skinny or jacked.
Whether you’re traveling, vacationing, or just need a reset, this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 Shirtless podcasting, levels to sports fandom, and getting traded without warning
7:50 FBI agent backflip gone wrong
10:19 Gabe gained 7 lbs in 2 days of travel
13:20 Don’t make a lifestyle U-turn while on vacation
16:08 When going off-path is actually necessary
18:00 One week won’t ruin your progress
23:03 Fitness, aesthetics, and self-confidence
27:20 “I don’t care how I look” – really?
30:04 Jason (and his wife) wouldn’t care if he gained 30 lbs
30:50 The greatest fitness test ever: the TRAIN HARD burpee test
33:40 Burpee technique is highly subjective
38:00 No bonus points for your body type
39:25 Best way to approach staying on track
48:00 The jump matters in your burpees
49:35 Dennis catching strays again
50:30 Train now to do remarkable things when it counts
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