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Travel Tip: How to Stay Fit with the Latest Technology

fitbitHow are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? It’s not easy to maintain healthy habits on the road, but there are some devices that can help. Here’s how to stay fit while you’re away from home.

Wearable fitness devices are becoming more popular among travelers. A simple wristband like Fitbit or Vivofit can track how far and how fast you walk or run in a day, as well as your heart rate .

It’s a good way to track your workout levels, no matter what city you’re in.

Just a tip: Remove the device from your wrist when going through airport security.

Smartphone apps can also help track your daily routine.

Runkeeper logs your running, walking, or biking distance with GPS. You can also set personal goals and share your progress on social media.

MyFitnessPal helps calculate calories burned through exercise, and also tracks the nutritional value of the food you eat. This can really come in handy when your choices are limited to hotels and restaurants.

Bottom line, you don’t have to give up your goals just because you’re traveling. In fact, you might find that technology could make maintaining them even easier.

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