As a business traveler, do you ever feel like you’re leading a double life? One at home and the other up in the air? Work commitments, travel plans, family outings—not to mention theorganization of all of the above—can cause unwanted stress. Fortunately, the right tools can help you wade through the chaos and arrive on the other side, on timeandunscathed. Here are some of my favorite apps to help you manage your life when you’re always on the road.
For managing your fitness regimen
Touted as the most flexible fitness membership ever,ClassPass允许会员可以在合作伙伴工作室进行课程,而无需致力于传统的健身房会员资格。商务旅行者,您可以通过在该应用程序提供该计划的50个城市中的任何一个中预订课程时利用ClassPass。
Peloton—the at-home cycling workout taking the US by storm—offers sweat sessions wherever you are. Workouts stream via their app, and aren’t just designed to click into a stationary bike anymore; members can choose from a variety of workouts, including running, bootcamp, yoga, and more. Peloton also partners with select hotels to provide in-room bikes to guests during their stay—an ideal scenario for the time-crunched business traveler.
Prefer a more social approach to fitness? Try a group workout!Orangetheory Fitnessoffers the ability to work out in your home studio while also booking classes through the OTF app at more than 1,000+ other studios around the world, too. And while I can’t promise you your favorite treadmill, there are plenty of reasons tobreak a sweatwhile traveling for business: Getting a HIIT workout inon the day of your scheduled flight helps get more oxygen into your brain and releases endorphins, which will help when you’re sitting for long stretches of time on a plane.
For managing your furry friend
Now that you have your upcoming workouts sorted, it’s time to think about your favorite four-legged running buddy. While you’re out of town your pup needs exercise and, of course, some love and affection, too. The solution? Download theRoverapp and schedule appointments for dog walking, drop-in visits, or round-the-clock dog sitting. You can book walks for when you’re not traveling, too. Experiencing extra long days at the office and need someone to pop in? You can book that right in the app.
For managing your travel plans
Whether you fly once a year or one hundred times a year, TripIt helps keep all of your travel plans in one easy to access place. Plus, thePro version of the app($49 for the year)gives you a heads-up as things happen—like a reminder of when to leave for the airport or letting you know how much time you’ll spendwaiting in line at security—and helps you navigate any surprises along the way. You can focus onlanding your next clientknowing that TripIt has the travel details (and disruptions) handled.
For managing your hunger
You’ve been away from home for two weeks, and the thought of walking in the door to an empty fridge is already making your stomach grumble. Thankfully, apps likeInstacartand豌豆荚使您的零食和食材补充冰箱,以便于无限的餐食准备。需要更直接的解决方案来解决您的饥饿吗?交货应用程序Seamless,doordash, andUbereatsget your favorite local dish to your doorstep in just a few taps. Plus, these apps are handy when you’re traveling, too. They deliver food right to your hotel room—meaning you’re no longer bound to客房服务options only.
For managing your peace of mind
Need a tool to keep thebusinessin your business travel organized? MeetTrello—an app to help you organize (and prioritize!) your work, side gig, extracurriculars, and everything in between. The tool is built for collaboration, so whether you’re in the office orjetting from place to place, you and your team can coordinate on every ongoing project, on-the-go.
Finally, let’s talk self-care. With the help of theCalmmeditation and sleep app, business travelers can prioritize moments of zen, no matter where you are. The premium version of the app offers over 100 guided meditations, Sleep Stories designed to help you sleep better (even in a hotel room) and wake ready to tackle that to-do list, and more. You might even catch Calm at the airport—the brand is partnering with XpresSpa to help members relieve stress while traveling.
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