TechHive: There's no vacation from fitness: Apps and gear for exercising anywhere

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thumbnail There's no vacation from fitness: Apps and gear for exercising anywhere
Jul 30th 2013, 10:30, by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

Staying in shape is difficult enough when you've got a routine down. So it's no wonder that when you travel—be it for business or pleasure—working out often becomes priority number 528, right below "getting up at 6 a.m."

But there are plenty of reasons to work out when you're on the road. Not only will you look and feel better, healthier, and more energetic, you won't have to worry about that dreaded return visit to the gym when you arrive home. You know, the one where you walk on the treadmill for approximately three minutes before you start gasping for air.

Working out on the go doesn't have to be difficult, however, and the recent boom of fitness tech devices has made it even easier. We've found some of the simplest gadgets, apps, and Web services to help you stay fit and on track, whether you're in the air, on the ground, or flitting from city to city.

Apps for the plane ride

In transit? That's no excuse! In fact, if you're traveling on a plane for several hours, you should definitely be moving around as much as possible to avoid deep vein thrombosis and generally achy muscles. If you're traveling by bus, boat, train, or car, well, it's still not a great idea to sit for extended periods of time.

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