Peloton Instructor Cody Rigsby Offers 6 Tips for Staying in Shape on Vacation

Cody Rigsby, Peloton Instructor and season 30 contestant on Dancing with the Stars, knows a thing or two about staying fit on the road. The 37-year-old recently traveled to the swanky Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to celebrate the reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the refreshed gym space, Mussels Fitness Center, complete with new Peloton bikes and a dedicated yoga space. He also took time out of his busy schedule to sit down with Celebwell at the very first Sunday Tea Dance celebrating PRIDE at The Cabanas at Ocean and offer tips on how to stay in shape while on vacation.

1. Plan Ahead

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Before you even book a room, Cody recommends doing your research. “Think about what workouts you like and see if they have the equipment,” he recommends. “If they don’t, get into a body weight workout.” If you are a Peloton rider, check and see if the hotel offers bikes or Peloton hardware, “so that you have great coaches teaching you classes on vacation and you don't have to even worry about it.” Pro tip: Use the Peloton Hotel Finder website to locate one.

2. Pack Protein Snacks

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In addition to an eye mask for sleeping (“I'm very sensitive to light and so if there's any light getting in, I can't sleep,” says Rigsby) he always makes sure to pack face wash, swimwear, and protein packed snacks. “I hate being hungry on any sort of travel, like on the plane or in the car. So snacks, something with high protein, like a protein shake,” is key for him.

3. Don’t Put Too Much Pressure on Yourself

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He also recommends not putting too much pressure on yourself. “I think you need to set expectations like you're not gonna have your best workouts on vacation,” he says. “Some days you're not gonna work out, not gonna wanna work out and it's fine. And that a little bit goes a long way.”

4. Commit to 20 Minutes a Day

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However, he recommends giving yourself a movement quota to reach. “Maybe you're not gonna do an hour workout, but you should try to commit to 20 minutes every day,” he says. He recommends something low impact, so you can enjoy your vacation while getting a workout in.

5. Don’t Be Too Strict About Your Diet

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As for your diet, healthy eating goals are great, “but I think you should also have fun,” he says. “You don't wanna spend your whole vacation worrying about how many calories you're consuming, what you're eating,” he says. “It's the time to let go and have fun and you'll get back to your goals when you get back home.”

6. Hydrate

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He also stresses the importance of hydration, especially because if you are on vacation, you might be drinking more alcohol than usual. “I like to drink at least one glass of water for every alcoholic drink I have, and that really helps with hangovers and hydration,” he says.

Jennifer Pedranti is sharing a tricep workout – in her exercise gear. In a new social media post the Real Housewives of Orange County star shows off her amazing body in a two-piece workout set while sweating with a friend. “I’m truly grateful for this powerful woman in my life! Today I’m giving props to @amandabarelli_nutrition 🩷Women who LIFT EACH OTHER UP are the REAL power players!” she captioned the Instagram video. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Hot Yoga

Jennifer gets her zen on. “I spend most of my days in a hot yoga studio,” she says in a video for Bravo. “If life has you feeling a little upside down, come get on your yoga mat with me!” she captioned a post.

2. Workout Classes

Jennifer teaches workout classes. “Good Morning ☀️You guys have been asking!!! Here is your chance to come give it a try! Three of my favorite workouts! The WARM 65 min class is amazing for my mental clarity and still lovingly gives my physical body a challenge. SHRED EXPRESS!!! Let’s GOOOOOO we are cranking up the 🎶 and getting it done! Arms, butt, abs, squats, push-ups… you name it we’re hitting it! 💪🏻 65 min HOT sequence challenges me mentally and physically- there is no better DETOX than this,” she captioned a post.

3. Workout Buddies

Jennifer is a fan of the workout buddy system. One of her go-tos? Tamara Judge, her RHOC costar. “If your not working out with us @cutfitoc .... my question is WHY NOT‽! Thank you @eddiejudge for pushing us! Love our workouts together @tamrajudge all the laughs make it less painful 😜Go get your FLEX FRIDAY💪🏻,” she captioned a post.

4. Self-Love and Acceptance

Jennifer recently shared a message encouraging self-love and acceptance. “On track.. off track.. on track.. off track.. off track.. off.. off.. Off.. Where the heck is the TRACK??‽!! Anyone else struggle with this? I remember when this pic was taken I was so unhappy with it. I “needed” more, to do better than this. Gosh, if only we could love ourselves every step of our journeys. Today I decided I’m posting it because I’m proud of “her..” That was a very crazy time in my life. A time of growth for me, and I’m grateful for it. I’m fine with where I was then, and I’m still proud of where I am today. Fitness is a journey.. there are highs and lows and everything in between. ———NEVER GIVE UP——-,” she captioned the post.

5. Cycling

Jennifer enjoys riding bikes. Here she is going for a ride with friends. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

Alison Brie is celebrating a major milestone in her fitness journey. The Mad Men actress, 41, shared pictures of herself wearing black leggings and a gray sports bra, holding gold ‘100’ balloons that were presented to her as a surprise congratulations. “Celebrated 100 classes @formapilatesla with surprise balloons!! (and a killer ab and glute series🥵😛) Thanks for the time under tension, gals!” she captioned the post. Here’s what Brie’s health and wellness routine looks like in her 40s.

1. Working Out To Feel Good

Brie notices a difference in her mood when she doesn’t exercise. “On days that I work out, I feel good—I feel confident I feel strong and calm,” she told Well+Good. "On days that I don't work out I feel a little untethered and a little grouchy, so it's a real priority to me, no matter where I am. I've done workouts in my trailer at work when I had a 30 minute break. I just feel like, it's good to find that time. It's good for your health, and it's good for your mind.”

2. Rise Nation and Peloton

Brie likes doing Rise Nation and Peloton workouts in Los Angeles, and Devin Wiggins and Claire P. Thomas when she wants to do an at-home workout. "I seldom do the exact thing that they're doing,” she told Well+Good. “But I kind of look at it, and mix and match those with a running list that I already keep in my phone of certain exercises that I can do on my own.”

3. Glow Training

Training for her role as Ruth Wilder in GLOW took Brie’s fitness to another level. "I have never considered myself an athletic person until I started working on GLOW. We do a month of wrestling training before shooting every season of GLOW," she told ET. "That's all of the women in the ring. Three hours a day, five days a week. And that was also incredibly empowering. Learning that your body is capable of so much more than you ever expected is pretty life-changing for me."

4. Food Is Not the Enemy

Brie changed her approach to fitness, now focusing on being strong and healthy over being as small as possible. “More than anything, I think, [with] my trainers, we honed in on healthy eating and not considering food the enemy,” she told ET. “ So it's much better for me to do something, have a lifestyle where I live in a healthy way and I work out in a way that makes me feel strong and powerful and I eat food. But I eat healthy food and sometimes I eat unhealthy food and it's fine."

5. Self-Care Routine

Brie uses Epsom salts and CBD to relax. "For muscle recovery, Epsom salts and CBD are a big part of my routine," she told Well+Good. "My husband [actor Dave Franco] and I usually will take a lazy Sunday. We're very serious about our lazy Sundays—the goal is to not leave the house at all. We do next to nothing."