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EKO SUPERLITE TRAVEL MAT

Ohm is where the heart is, and now taking your yoga and stretching practice with you while traveling is easy with this two-pound featherweight, flat-pack yoga mat. It has superior grip on one side and nonslip grip on the other. $40, manduka.com 

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Ankle weight

TKO ANKLE & WRISTS WEIGHTS

Tack on a couple of ankle weights while stairclimbing or doing lunges, jumps, sprints, and leg lifts to singe more deep-set fat deposits and build more solid muscle. $15, amazon.com 

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Monkii bars

MONKII BARS

Monkii bars allow you to get a full-body workout anywhere you go. The lightweight system can easily be packed in your bag for indoor or outdoor use. Just loop the incredibly strong Spectra free line—supporting up to 1,000 pounds of force–to any anchor and you’re ready to move in less than a minute. $149, monkiibars.com 

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Trx trainer

It’s like having a portable cable machine with you, so you can train delts, chest, arms, and core on the road. Part of the TRX family, Rip Trainer’s resistance cord and bar develop stability and explosive power and also come with a detailed workout guide, video downloads, carry bag, and door anchor so you’re ready to rip. $190, trxtraining.com 

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Lynx travel board

LYNX TRAVEL BOARD

Turn all the exercises that you’d normally do on the gym floor into plyo-dynamic burners with this no-impact, portable total-body mat with carry case. Includes gliders for feet and hands to challenge your muscles like never before. $229, lynxfitness.com Win your own LYNX Travel Board. Enter our sweeps today!

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Loop resistance band

CLX CONSECUTIVE LOOPS RESISTANCE BAND

CLX makes a durable, ingenious resistance band featuring built-in loops—so you can skip having to wind the band around hands and feet with complex loops and get right down to business. $25, therabandclx.com 

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Weighted vest

BODYROCK WEIGHTED VEST

Add Bodyrock’s sleek and sexy weighted vest to your traditional workouts to ramp up your routine without tacking on extra minutes. The design includes reflective stripes and a secure pocket if you decide to take your workout outside. $99, shop.bodyrock.tv 

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Push up grip

FITNESS GEAR PUSHUP GRIPS

Become a pushup pro with these grips, which allow you to get a fuller range of motion, resulting in a harder workout and reduced wrist discomfort. $15, dickssportinggoods.com 

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Gliding discs

BODYFIT BY SPORTS AUTHORITY GLIDING DISCS

Affordable gliders let you do power lunges and more on almost any smooth surface; molded foam padding cushions hands and feet. $15, sportsauthority.com 

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Battle rope

LIGHTNING MUSCLE ROPE

Switch up your standard HIIT routine with these lightweight battle ropes. Comes in a variety of sizes that cater to any fitness level. Longer ends ensure the rope doesn’t fray or go astray. $130, muscleropes.com 

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Medicine ball

ROGUE MEDICINE BALL

For endless HIIT and core workout options, Rogue med balls come in weights from four to 30 pounds and are durable enough to take on ballistic challenges. $105 for 20 pounds, roguefitness.com 

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Grip med ball

CENTURY DUAL GRIP MEDICINE BALL

This medicine ball–kettlebell hybrid is just what you need to strengthen your entire body. It comes in weights of eight to 30 pounds. The grippy vinyl exterior resists wear and tear so you can swing, twist, and lift your way fit. $40 (for 16 pounds), sportsauthority.com 

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EKO SUPERLITE TRAVEL MAT

Ohm is where the heart is, and now taking your yoga and stretching practice with you while traveling is easy with this two-pound featherweight, flat-pack yoga mat. It has superior grip on one side and nonslip grip on the other. $40, manduka.com 

TKO ANKLE & WRISTS WEIGHTS

Tack on a couple of ankle weights while stairclimbing or doing lunges, jumps, sprints, and leg lifts to singe more deep-set fat deposits and build more solid muscle. $15, amazon.com 

MONKII BARS

Monkii bars allow you to get a full-body workout anywhere you go. The lightweight system can easily be packed in your bag for indoor or outdoor use. Just loop the incredibly strong Spectra free line—supporting up to 1,000 pounds of force–to any anchor and you’re ready to move in less than a minute. $149, monkiibars.com 

It’s like having a portable cable machine with you, so you can train delts, chest, arms, and core on the road. Part of the TRX family, Rip Trainer’s resistance cord and bar develop stability and explosive power and also come with a detailed workout guide, video downloads, carry bag, and door anchor so you’re ready to rip. $190, trxtraining.com 

LYNX TRAVEL BOARD

Turn all the exercises that you’d normally do on the gym floor into plyo-dynamic burners with this no-impact, portable total-body mat with carry case. Includes gliders for feet and hands to challenge your muscles like never before. $229, lynxfitness.com 

Win your own LYNX Travel Board. Enter our sweeps today!

CLX CONSECUTIVE LOOPS RESISTANCE BAND

CLX makes a durable, ingenious resistance band featuring built-in loops—so you can skip having to wind the band around hands and feet with complex loops and get right down to business. $25, therabandclx.com 

BODYROCK WEIGHTED VEST

Add Bodyrock’s sleek and sexy weighted vest to your traditional workouts to ramp up your routine without tacking on extra minutes. The design includes reflective stripes and a secure pocket if you decide to take your workout outside. $99, shop.bodyrock.tv 

FITNESS GEAR PUSHUP GRIPS

Become a pushup pro with these grips, which allow you to get a fuller range of motion, resulting in a harder workout and reduced wrist discomfort. $15, dickssportinggoods.com 

BODYFIT BY SPORTS AUTHORITY GLIDING DISCS

Affordable gliders let you do power lunges and more on almost any smooth surface; molded foam padding cushions hands and feet. $15, sportsauthority.com 

LIGHTNING MUSCLE ROPE

Switch up your standard HIIT routine with these lightweight battle ropes. Comes in a variety of sizes that cater to any fitness level. Longer ends ensure the rope doesn’t fray or go astray. $130, muscleropes.com 

ROGUE MEDICINE BALL

For endless HIIT and core workout options, Rogue med balls come in weights from four to 30 pounds and are durable enough to take on ballistic challenges. $105 for 20 pounds, roguefitness.com 

CENTURY DUAL GRIP MEDICINE BALL

This medicine ball–kettlebell hybrid is just what you need to strengthen your entire body. It comes in weights of eight to 30 pounds. The grippy vinyl exterior resists wear and tear so you can swing, twist, and lift your way fit. $40 (for 16 pounds), sportsauthority.com 

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