Walt Disney World: The healthiest place on earth?

In my expert opinion, yes! Disney World is the healthiest place on earth. I just returned from a five-night, six-day vacation with my husband and two children and was blown away by the amount of physical activity both offered and required of ourselves in order to indulge in the full Disney experience.

We pushed our double-stroller miles through two theme parks, climbed thousands of stairs and jumped an equal amount of waves at two water-parks, danced our tushies off to live bands at various Disney resorts, and played game after game with our children as we giggled, oohed and ahhed at all the Disney magic. As a fitness trainer, one of my biggest obstacles is convincing my clients not to trash their fitness efforts when they head out on vacation. Disney offers the perfect opportunity to not only maintain one's fitness level, but improve it.

The physical adventures are endless, and Disney World has made a deliberate effort to increase the availability of legitimately nutritious, low fat, and lower sugar foods. Fruit stands have popped up all over the theme parks, and children's dining has switched from burgers and fries to grilled chicken with carrots and grapes offered as side dishes. Soda has been dumped for low fat milk! I can't get food that "clean" in my own neighborhood, unless I cook it myself! Of course, the old junkie favorites like popcorn, fries, and ice cream are still available, but if you do care about your health and want to maintain it on vacation ... Disney makes it easy.

Fitz's Fit Family Disney Vacation(click thumbnails to view gallery)

I'm so grateful to live within hours of this truly magical place where dreams do come true. Throughout the next month I'll be featuring the finest Disney has to offer to you, the fitness enthusiast. Kind of a 'how to' on creating your own fit vacation at Disney. What to do, where to eat, and more.

I know you care about yourself, and nobody wants to come back from any vacation with great memories and a horrible new roll of fat. Millions and millions of folks flock to Disney World in Florida for some fun in the sun each summer and throughout the year. If you are one of those in search of some magic, stick with me. I'll teach you how to make the most out of your vacation in a way that creates the most joy, and reduces all opportunity for regret.

**If you have a great fit vacation idea share it with me!