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Top 10 Fitness Equipment Ideas for Travelers

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Updated November 24, 2008

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Best equipment options for staying in shape on the road, in hotels and in small spaces.

1. Jump Ropes

Jumping rope is a high-intensity cardiovascular workout that requires balance, strength and agility. Pack one in your suitcase and you never will miss another workout due to your travel schedule.
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2. Total Fit Travel Gym

The Total Fit Travel Gym includes a jump rope, 4 Resistance Bands with medium to strong resistance and an instructional video for a complete strength and conditioning program on the road or in tight quarters.
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3. Exercise Ball

If you have an inflatible exercise ball at home you have a mini-gym. The number of exercises (especially ab work) that you can do with a ball is practically unlimited. Get a starter video to get the basics and go from there.
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4. Pedometer

Pedometers are gret for tracking your activity and providing a motivational tool for increasing the steps you take each day, whether at home or on the road. Wear on when you travel and see if it doesn't help you walk more often.
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5. How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road

This pocket-size travel companion will help you stay healthy and fit no matter where you travel or for how long. Full of great advice and recommendations for eating well and getting exercise when you are on the go.
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6. Resistance Bands

Easy to pack and use, a resistance band or two can provide a good upper and lower body workout in the smallest sapce.
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7. Thera-Band Exercise Bands

Thera-Bands come in a variety of colors with several different resistance strengths. A well-know brand used by nearly all physical therapy clinics.
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8. Solotrainer Workout Cards

These workout cards provides you with a complete mix and match exercise routine without equipment.
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9. The Hungry Traveler's Companion

Learn how to to eat well and stay fit on the road with this straight-forward, no-nonsense travel guide. Choose a healthy meal at any fast food restaurant,and find strategies and menu suggestions for ethinic foods from Mexican, to Thai. You'll also find ten minute "anywhere" workouts and tips to relieve stress.
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10. Perfect Push Up Travel Size

The Perfect Push-up is a really nice way to do push ups without any stress on the wrists. Now it comes in a travel size design. The rotating handles snap into a non-slip base for easy set up on the road.
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