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Travel

PACK WELL

fit for travel

Jetting off to sunnier climes doesn't mean you have to neglect your health
words by C H A R L O T T E D O R M O N

Runkeeper app
Feel like more of a challenge
than just a jog around the
hotel complex? Then get out
and explore the local scenery
with Runkeeper. Its GPS works
anywhere in the world.
free, runkeeper.com
Braven 105
waterproof speaker
Fancy pumping tunes on
the beach without getting
your tech wet? These
100% waterproof speakers
by Braven are ideal for
holidaymakers who like
to party. €49.99,
braven.com

OptiBac Probiotics For
Travelling Abroad
Gut troubles on holiday
are no fun. Safeguard your
stomach and acclimatise to
hot foreign climates with a
boost of high quality strains
of live bacteria. £10.49,
optibacprobiotics.co.uk
Wellness bag
If staying lean is more than
just a beach-prep routine
for you, this transportable
Wellness bag packs in
everything you'll need to keep
in peak condition - including
resistance bands. £349,
technogym.com

Australian Bush
Flower Travel
Essence Mist
For some, taking
flight can be a rather
stressful experience.
So, spritz yourself
serene with this light
mist. Its restorative
botanicals including
paw paw and bush iris
have been shown to
help induce calm and
reduce jet-lag. £14.95,
revital.co.uk

Trigger Point The Grid
Hours of travel can cause muscle tension whether
or not you have an existing injury. Ease aches and
improve mobility with this compact revolutionary
foam roller. from £27.99, wiggle.co.uk

Pukka Andrographis
Stomach upsets or having a sniffle
when you fly can ruin a trip away. Arm
your immune system with a little extra
protection with these capsules. This
natural anti-microbial and anti-viral
Indian herb will strengthen your
defences. £7.96 for 30, pukkaherbs.com

Jason Sun Family
Sunscreen
Notorious for being
loaded with synthetic
ingredients, this sun cream
keeps it natural and is
hypoallergenic. Tan
without the toxins and
protect against UVA
and UVB rays. £11.99,
hollandandbarrett.com

White noise machine
Adjusting to new
surroundings isn't always
easy, especially if you're
a light sleeper. Constant
white noise helps relax
the mind and mask
background noise. Plus,
it's portable. £39.99,
homedics.co.uk
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Manduka Travel yoga mat
Been dreaming of getting your
asana by the sea? Don't forget
to pack this travel yoga mat so
you can do your downward dog
wherever you fancy - and in
the colours of the sea. Perfect.
€42, manduka.com

This lightweight
yoga mat is made
from non-Amazon
harvested,
natural tree
rubber.

SOS Solution
for Bites
If you're prone
to being bitten
by mosquitoes,
calm the itch with
natural plant
extracts, including
EGCG and
aloe vera. £8.99,
scienceofskin.com

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Adidas skipping rope
Jumpstarting your cardio routine is as
simple as packing this skipping rope.
Loved by boxing champs, these leather
ropes with Japanese ball-bearings
are easy to use anywhere. £17.49,
fightequipmentuk.com

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http://www.runkeeper.com http://www.braven.com http://optibacprobiotics.co.uk http://www.pukkaherbs.com http://www.technogym.com http://www.hollandandbarrett.com http://revital.co.uk http://wiggle.co.uk http://homedics.co.uk http://www.manduka.com http://www.scienceofskin.com http://www.fightequipmentuk.com

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