10 Lightweight, Portable Pieces of Exercise Equipment To Pack With You While Traveling

If you’re dedicated to keeping up your squat game, even when you’re on vacation, get this squat band. It’s designed to allow you to squat anywhere: in the back of your camper, near the pool, even at the airport (if you so choose) while waiting for your flight. Instead of using just your body weight, the bands add a bit of resistance and ensure a smoother dip. It’s hands-free, simple, and can be slipped into your beach bag without weighing you down.

Put on some ankle weights to add a little sexual attraction to your runs, leg exercises and basic training. Each set comes with five removable sand pockets, each weighing 0.97 pounds, and is made of neoprene for a comfortable fit. Since it’s heavier than other items on this list, we recommend it for checked luggage.

This easy-to-use resistance band set will challenge your upper body on your next vacation. What is included? Five training bands, non-slip handles, a door anchor and ankle straps. Attach one of the training bands to the door for chest pressing or attach a non-slip handle for bicep action. It also comes with carabiners, which you can attach to cable kits if you’ll be staying in a hotel or Airbnb with a gym. The entire set weighs just 2.4 pounds, so if you’re checking out a bag, don’t worry about going over the weight limit.

Slip these stylish Bala bracelets over your wrists to add some weight to your next workout. Available in 1 and 2 pounds, they’re a fun way to level up an on-the-go arm workout. Throw them on while hiking or take them to a beachside cardio session.

If you have extra room in your checked luggage or room to carry another item, consider bringing this all-purpose yoga mat. Made of high-density ripstop foam, this mat is ideal for stretching, core, and yoga exercises. It weighs just 1.8 pounds and comes with a carrying strap for easy portability. Open your YouTube workout video, unfold your mat, and start dancing.

Put your core to the test with these slip discs, which can be slipped into your bag between your socks and underwear. The discs are double sided so they can be used on all types of surfaces and are a great companion during knee push-ups or mountain climbers. Weighing just 0.35 pounds, they’re lightweight and small enough to fit in a personal bag or carry-on.

Jumping rope is an easy way to get your heart rate up, and this is it. Without cable. Yes, wireless! So now worry about it getting tangled up in your suitcase. Instead, it can rotate 360 ​​degrees to mimic a real jump rope, without the fear of tripping or hitting furniture or walls. The handles are made of odor- and sweat-resistant foam, so you don’t have to worry about tossing them in your suitcase afterwards. Plus, they weigh less than a pound.

If the itinerary includes jogging or biking at night, bring along these battery-powered safety lights. Weighing less than an ounce each, they’re totally packable in a pinch. Each light has three brightness modes and three strobe modes to keep you safe when the sun goes down, lasting up to 100 hours each.

These cute resistance bands are here to turn up the heat on your pilates session. The loop design fits snugly around your legs, adding resistance when stretching, kicking and squatting. Each pack includes a light and medium resistance band, so you can switch things up when you want to up (or down) the burn.

While it may be a bit bulky to slip into your tote bag or duffel bag, the lightweight (4.6 oz.) design of this yoga block is well worth packing. It’s built with non-slip EVA foam that makes modifying your yoga poses and adding extra support a breeze. You can support, reinforce, grasp and balance them, transforming your practice wherever you do it.