Airports trend toward health: walking paths, fitness areas and yoga rooms

San Francisco International“Fraiche” near Gate 81 serves homemade, organic fresh yogurt, raw juices, homemade granola and fresh fruit along with local honey and local milk.Klein’s Deli and Coffee Bar is near Gate 83 serving fresh salads, fruits and hummus.Minneapolis/ St. Paul International AirportFrench Meadow Bakery, Cafe and Coffee Bar was the first airport cafe in the United States to offer organic dishes. Vegan, whole grain options and delightful tofu options make it easy for those with dietary concerns.Chicago O’Hare InternationalCiao Express is a great kiosk for healthy bits and snacks in the United terminals. There are vegan choices, such as hummus pita and olives. Also there is a nice selection of nuts, fruits, gluten free items as well as organic protein bars.Bush-Continental Houston AirportHouston’s airport has been scoring high when it comes to a healthy dining experience for an airport. Nutritionists with the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine  focused on a study on healthier foods in airports where Bush-Continental came in third for a wide variety of healthy options. Camden Food Company offers the weary traveler options like a local greens salad bar, organic coffee and teas, nuts and fruits are a few items for purchase. Camden Food is close to the C Gate 30 in Terminal C.Dallas Fort Worth AirportWalk no further than the Dallas /FortWorth International Airport for the LiveWell Walking Path located in Terminal D, marked with the DFW Art Program to allow passengers an option to take in a little exercise while waiting for a continuing flight. Located from Gate D6-D40, one can find step courses as well. Sponsored by LiveWell, Dallas Fort Worth is now in the running for one of the few healthiest airports in the nation. DFW is the 4th busiest airport in the world. The walking path has been endorsed by the American Heart Association.Chicago O’Hare International AirportThe airport has hooked up with cross-the-street neighbor Hilton O’Hare Airport Hotel, encouraging travelers to  use the Hilton Athletic Club. The facility offers treadmills, an indoor pool and also saunas and weight room. The cost is $15 for the day and makes a perfect outlet for those with long delays or layovers at the airport.San Francisco International was the first to try a Yoga room when reconstructing Terminal 2 in 2010. Mellow sage colored walls, yoga mats on the floor, the room attracts those with a little bit of time due to a connection layover or delay, to stretch, breathe or even meditate. With no mobile phone access, kicking off the shoes and zoning in to oneself can alter the travel experience for the better.Dallas Fort Worth has a Yoga room at the end of Terminal D. One can watch a Yoga video in the quiet room overlooking the airport.Burlington International Airport, located in Burlington, Vermont has a Yoga room as well. The place for peace and quiet is located on the west side second floor. Evolution Yoga, a local Yoga establishment, offers free Yoga Mat classes from time to time. Evolution Yoga has sponsored the room, finding donations from local businesses to keep it flowing.View the list »
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Airports can be hectic. Frazzled from odd and early hours, stressed for many different reasons and squeezed into a tight space on the aircraft can take health and send it spiraling. To find a spot to regroup, unwind, stretch or exercise seems like the perfect solution for uneasy travelers. To enhance the experience with a healthy snack can make a short layover a more pleasant experience. Airports are catching on. In 2010, airports started realizing that travelers’ need a place to walk, relax and eat healthier options. A few airports are now finding success with yoga rooms, fitness rooms and even organic food choices and it seems to be trending with many other airports in the country.

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Healthy work-outs and yoga, no doubt, pump the energy, reduce stress but also can get the sweat flowing. Practicing a work-out, then jumping on an aircraft could possibly harbor more bacteria on those seats and tray tables. Eating healthy may be the first step to healthy flying, creating a strong immune system so illness won’t get in the way.

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  • San Francisco International was the first to try a Yoga room when reconstructing Terminal 2 in 2010. Mellow sage colored walls, yoga mats on the floor, the room attracts those with a little bit of time due to a connection layover or delay, to stretch, breathe or even meditate. With no mobile phone access, kicking off the shoes and zoning in to oneself can alter the travel experience for the better.Dallas Fort Worth has a Yoga room at the end of Terminal D. One can watch a Yoga video in the quiet room overlooking the airport.Burlington International Airport, located in Burlington, Vermont has a Yoga room as well. The place for peace and quiet is located on the west side second floor. Evolution Yoga, a local Yoga establishment, offers free Yoga Mat classes from time to time. Evolution Yoga has sponsored the room, finding donations from local businesses to keep it flowing.
  • Dallas Fort Worth AirportWalk no further than the Dallas /FortWorth International Airport for the LiveWell Walking Path located in Terminal D, marked with the DFW Art Program to allow passengers an option to take in a little exercise while waiting for a continuing flight. Located from Gate D6-D40, one can find step courses as well. Sponsored by LiveWell, Dallas Fort Worth is now in the running for one of the few healthiest airports in the nation. DFW is the 4th busiest airport in the world. The walking path has been endorsed by the American Heart Association.Chicago O’Hare International AirportThe airport has hooked up with cross-the-street neighbor Hilton O’Hare Airport Hotel, encouraging travelers to  use the Hilton Athletic Club. The facility offers treadmills, an indoor pool and also saunas and weight room. The cost is $15 for the day and makes a perfect outlet for those with long delays or layovers at the airport.
  • San Francisco International“Fraiche” near Gate 81 serves homemade, organic fresh yogurt, raw juices, homemade granola and fresh fruit along with local honey and local milk.Klein’s Deli and Coffee Bar is near Gate 83 serving fresh salads, fruits and hummus.Minneapolis/ St. Paul International AirportFrench Meadow Bakery, Cafe and Coffee Bar was the first airport cafe in the United States to offer organic dishes. Vegan, whole grain options and delightful tofu options make it easy for those with dietary concerns.Chicago O’Hare InternationalCiao Express is a great kiosk for healthy bits and snacks in the United terminals. There are vegan choices, such as hummus pita and olives. Also there is a nice selection of nuts, fruits, gluten free items as well as organic protein bars.Bush-Continental Houston AirportHouston’s airport has been scoring high when it comes to a healthy dining experience for an airport. Nutritionists with the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine  focused on a study on healthier foods in airports where Bush-Continental came in third for a wide variety of healthy options. Camden Food Company offers the weary traveler options like a local greens salad bar, organic coffee and teas, nuts and fruits are a few items for purchase. Camden Food is close to the C Gate 30 in Terminal C.
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