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Best Equipment for Fitness While Travelling

Although some use travelling as an excuse to not workout, the truth is that you can still maintain your fitness level whether you are going to far-away lands for work or just sending yourself on a much earned holiday. And, you can do it quite easily with just a few pieces of equipment.

Here are a couple of great fitness purchases you’re going to want to make if there are some travel plans in your near future and you want to keep your health a priority:

Resistance Bands – Not only are resistance bands travel friendly in that they don’t weigh much or take up a lot of room in your suitcase, but they are also extremely easy to use no matter how small your hotel room. Plus, you can get a complete full body workout with them which means that your travel plans won’t derail your workouts no matter where you go.
Suspension Training Systems – Just as resistance bands are compact and easy to travel with, the same is true with suspension training systems. All you need is a door to anchor it to (which is easy enough to find) and you have the benefit of a bodyweight workout at your disposal.
Shoes – Even if you forget to pack your resistance bands or suspension training system, it is highly likely that you have a pair of athletic shoes in your travel bag. Not only is walking, jogging, or running a great way to stay in shape when you’re in foreign lands, but it is also a great way to see the sights and experience the culture up close. Just make sure to scout out your path beforehand so that you can be sure to stay in safe areas.

Fitness on the go may be a little more difficult, but it isn’t impossible. Get these three pieces of equipment and you can stay fit and trim regardless of where you go!