Stay fit on the road - and still have room in your carry-on for clothes - with travel-friendly fitness gear. From resistance bands to MP3 players and pedometers, these fitness equipment picks can help you stay fit during your travels.
1. Portable Weights
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The beauty of these weights is that they don't really weigh much at all - until you fill them with water, that is.
2. Resistance Bands
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One easily-packed resistance band can help you tone and stretch your entire body - without having to leave your hotel room.
3. Fitness DVDs
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If you've got a laptop, you've got the only DVD player you'll need. Take your favorite Pilates or cardio workouts with you on the road without taking up space in your bag.
4. Running Watches
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From the most basic lap watch to the high-tech GPS-equipped versions, a running watch will pull double duty - keeping you on time, and in shape, on the road.
5. Pedometers
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You might not have time for a real workout, but glancing at the number of steps you're taking (or not) might at least inspire you to take the stairs a few more times on your trip.
6. Heart Rate Monitors
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Don't waste time figuring out how to work the functions of hotel fitness machines. A heart rate monitor will help you make sure you're working out at the right intensity, making it a sold, on-the-road substitute for your trainer.
7. Fitness Guides
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Not a gadget guy (or gal)? You can find portable workouts at your neighborhood bookstore. Look for spiral-bound versions to make it easier to follow the workouts.
8. MP3 Players
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Bringing your favorite workout tunes is essential for staying motivated at the hotel gym or on a run, but you can also download video and audio workouts from websites like iTRAIN, Men's Health, and Fitness Magazine.
9. Running Shoes
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The bulkiest of the fitness gear picks, it's worth making some room in your carry bag for a pair of fitness shoes (in as lightweight a version as your routine demands). Even if you're just running from terminal to terminal, you'll be glad to have them with you.