These Are the Best Gym Memberships and Fitness Apps for Travelers
These tools will help you keep your fitness regimen going on the road.
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As much as I’m an advocate for lacing up for a run in a new city, sometimes you just need the motivation of a group class or a great gym to get you moving. Thankfully, the hospitality industry has woken up to the importance of wellness, upping their fitness game with state-of-the-art gyms and innovative partnerships like 1Hotel’s collaboration with wellness expert Devon Levesque. Some like Four Seasons Silicon Valley and Hotel Figueroa have even gone so far as installing Tonal systems in their rooms, bringing the future of fitness directly to your door. But for those times when you don’t have state-of-the-art fitness tech available, these apps and memberships become your lifeline on the road. Here are the best fitness apps and travel-friendly memberships out there.
ClassPass
ClassPass revolutionized fitness for travelers by turning the entire world into your gym network. With thousands of studios across dozens of countries, you can flow through yoga in San Francisco, box in Los Angeles, or spin in Oregon, all with a single membership. The app’s credits system lets you splurge on premium classes in expensive cities or stretch your budget with budget-friendly options in smaller towns. They even allow you to book beauty services now, in case you forgot to get a pedi before you left town.
CorePower Yoga
For the yogi who needs consistency on the road, CorePower‘s heated studios offer the same challenging sequences no matter which studio you’re visiting. Though teachers of course have their own style and playlists, their signature C2 and Hot Power Fusion classes provide a refreshing framework of consistency that will keep you on track while you travel. The nationwide network means you can maintain your practice without skipping a beat, and their new student specials make it affordable to drop in anywhere. Keep an eye out for their free community classes, too, which are a nice way to meet locals. Plus, they offer a free week to new students, a bonus many studios have gotten rid of over the years.
Ladder
Ladder brings world-class personal training to your phone, making it perfect for hotel room workouts or unfamiliar gym floors. Their expert trainers design specialized programs that adapt to whatever equipment you have available, from fully-equipped hotel gyms to nothing but bodyweight in a cramped room. The app’s nutrition coaching component is particularly valuable for travelers struggling to maintain healthy eating habits on the road. (Raises hand.)
Equinox
The Rolls Royce of gym memberships, Equinox‘s “E by Equinox” and destination memberships give you access to their luxury facilities in major cities worldwide. Beyond the pristine equipment and eucalyptus towels, their locations in prime real estate mean you’re often walking distance from business districts and high-end hotels. The investment pays off when you consider the psychological boost of maintaining your premium routine while traveling. Some hotels even have gym partnerships, like the Four Seasons San Francisco, which offers complimentary access to both the gym and spa to guests.
Barry’s
Barry’s has mastered the art of the efficient, brutal HIIT, running-based workout that frequent travelers crave. Their signature 50-minute format combines cardio and strength training in a way that maximizes your limited time while providing the endorphin rush that combats travel fatigue. With locations spanning from London to Los Angeles with countless studios in the West, you can chase that red room high across time zones, and the dark, energetic atmosphere helps you forget you’re running on three hours of sleep.
PVolve
Pvolve’s virtual studio is a godsend for travelers dealing with the physical toll of cramped flights and long days of meetings, so much so that it’s a fave of fit celebs like Jennifer Anniston, who’s now on their advisory board. Their low-impact, equipment-light workouts focus on alignment and mobility—exactly what your body needs after being twisted into airplane seats and hunched over laptops. The streaming platform ensures you can maintain your routine even in the most basic hotel rooms, requiring nothing more than a yoga mat. If your goal is long lean muscles and flexibility, it’s a workout that’s worth trying at home or on the road.
Nike Training Club
The Swiss Army knife of fitness apps, Nike Training Club offers everything from 15-minute hotel room quickies to full 45-minute strength sessions. Their equipment-free options are perfect for those times when the hotel gym is closed or non-existent, while their running features can guide you through safe routes in unfamiliar cities. Best of all, it’s completely free, making it the perfect backup plan when other memberships or day passes fall through.
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