Do you travel regularly for work? Are you trying to find some of the best fitness apps for travelers and digital nomads out there right now?
You’re not alone!
As many workplaces continue to offer remote options that are allowing employees to do their jobs from anywhere in the world, we’re seeing an increase in the desire to find workout options while on the road.
In this article, we list some of the best apps for travelers and digital nomads that help you stay fit and active no matter where you are.
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5 best fitness apps for travelers and digital nomads
Being consistent with your health and fitness becomes increasingly more difficult when you don’t have an ongoing routine. This can happen more often when you’re traveling regularly for your job.
On top of a lack of a consistent work schedule, you may also be fighting jet lag, rotating hotel rooms, and dwindling motivation.
These apps help to make these challenging transitions as easy as possible! Many of the apps are designed to be done with little space and equipment. You should be able to complete most of them in your own hotel room.
If your hotel happens to have a small gym space, even better! But you’ve got to work with what you have.
Let’s dive in and look at some of the best fitness apps for travelers and digital nomads who are on the road this year.
1. Sworkit
When you open the Sworkit app, you’re given the option to choose from four different focus areas: strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching.
Once you’ve selected the type of workout you want to do, you can then choose how long you want to work out. The best thing about these workouts is that no equipment is necessary.
You can also create your own custom workouts if you prefer that instead.
Sworkit is free to download and comes with a preloaded “lite” version. If you want full access to all content and features, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid version.
Sworkit is available for both iOS and Android users.
2. Seven
Seven’s motto is “small habits lead to big changes.” That definitely rings true when all you need are seven minutes a day to get a workout in with this app.
Their workouts are backed by science to provide the most benefit in the least amount of time.
You can choose from a wide range of body weight workouts and even compete with friends! You can always customize your workouts, too.
Seven has gotten great reviews, and it has become one of the best fitness apps for travelers who are looking to squeeze in a workout on the road and build new, healthy habits.
Seven is free to use but offers in-app purchases to unlock additional workouts. It’s available for both iOS and Android.
3. Gaiam’s Yoga Studio
Yoga is an excellent type of workout to do on the road because it rarely requires any additional equipment.
Many types of yoga also don’t need very much space beyond the perimeters of a yoga mat.
Gaiam’s Yoga Studio costs under $5.00 to download, but the content is super high-quality, so we feel it is absolutely worth the price.
You can choose from 65 different classes that range from beginner to expert. You can also select the duration of the class and are given audible cues and encouragement from an in-app instructor. Just like a real class!
Gaiam is currently available for iOS and Android devices.
4. MapMyRun
The great thing about running is that it’s free and can be done just about anywhere that is safe.
You obviously can’t run in your hotel room, but I bet your hotel is near a trail system or some paved backroads to get your miles in.
MapMyRun is a simple-to-use app that allows you to track all aspects of your running: duration, distance, calories, burned, and pace.
You’ll be able to view your logged runs and progress over time, plus the app operates with built-in GPS so you’ll get an actual mapped route of your run… hence the name.
The app is free to use but does offer in-app purchases for a few advanced features. It’s available for iOS and Android.
5. Fitbod
If you’re really serious about weightlifting, then Fitbod is a great option for those that are regularly on the road and can’t get into a gym every day.
Full disclosure, this app isn’t free. It’s around $12.99 for a monthly subscription or $79.99 for an annual one.
When you think about how much you would spend on a monthly gym membership (e.g. upwards of $50), this really isn’t a bad deal.
This app would best suit those who have stricter goals when it comes to their workouts, their desired physique, and overall fitness level.
Fitbod offers personal training with animated examples of all exercises, so you’re never left wondering. If you’ve got access to some equipment, just plug it in so the app knows to incorporate that into the selected exercises.
You can get Fitbod for both iOS and Android devices.
Final thoughts on the best fitness apps for travelers and digital nomads
If you’re reading this from your phone or laptop while sitting in a hotel, we hope that you found some of these suggestions helpful.
Having an app to guide you through a workout while traveling may be just the thing you need to develop good habits.
Have you ever used a fitness app to help you exercise while on the road? Did we forget to list your favorite app?
Let us know in the comments!
