Staying Fit While Aboard The Cruise Ship
Working on a cruise ship is definitely one of the dream jobs that you would want to take. Even with the hard work at hand, you will be probably still be enthusiastic and energetic to do it. But, as you probably know, work aboard a cruise liner can also be very taxing.
Thus, in order to ready for work, you need to stay fit. And this reminder is not only limited to those working in the more physically demanding positions. Even those in the kitchen or at the reception desk needs some exercise in order to be in tip top shape. However, since you are in a ship in the middle of the ocean and on call most of the time, this can be quite challenging to do.
Luckily, there are many ways you can squeeze in some exercise even while in the seas. All you need to have is a little creativity and patience. And you will definitely find the results worth all the efforts afterward.
The best time to get a good workout is of course, during your days off. Here you have plenty of time to do your exercise routing. If you want a complete workout, then you can head out to the ship’s gym. Most ships have a fairly large gym for both passenger and crew use and this come with all the most commonly used exercise equipments, such as bench presses and weights sets. The larger ships also often includes more advanced equipments like treadmills and stationary bikes. In case, you need to pay for equipment use, the gym usually offers a big discount to crew members. Note however, that during peak hours, the passenger first rule applies; meaning you will be given less priority over passenger when getting a schedule for equipment use.
If you prefer a more active workout, then you can enroll in the various classes being offered onboard. Aerobic classes will definitely give a good cardio workout. And they’re not only for the ladies, men will also get a kick out of these. You can also enroll in the various martial arts classes like judo or aikido. Aside from a good workout, you also get to learn a thing or two about useful self-defense techniques. Again, you can get a good discount on registration fees as a crew member.
In some cases, you won’t have the time (or the money) to go to the gym. But this doesn’t mean you don’t have the chance to exercise. You actually do some of the simpler exercises, like a few rounds of sit-up and push-ups right in your cabin. You can also do other exercises outside, using nearby items as improvised gym equipment. Be careful not to damage or run to an accident though. For a good cardio workout, you can jog a few laps around the ship.
You can also do some exercises even while doing your cruise ship job. For example, if your work involves moving around the ship a lot, like a deckhand, then you can use this opportunity to jog to your next station. In case you are assigned to a specific place, you can still jog in place for a few minutes. Also you can squeeze in a few stretching and sit down routines every now and then. This will also help ease out the stress and fatigue that you will experience at work.
As you can see, you can still stay in a good shape even while traveling at sea. These workouts will also help you perform much better, since you are in a good shape.
