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5 MUST-HAVE SUMMER FITNESS GADGETS

These inexpensive gadgets will help you maximize summer fitness goals. They travel easily, too.

These inexpensive gadgets will help you maximize summer fitness goals. They travel easily, too.

1. ePulse2

The first strapless, continuous heart-rate monitor, pedometer and calorimeter. No more chest strap, no more complicated watch, no more periodic heart-rate measurements. Strap this baby on your arm and watch it go to work. Three for one, under $100.

2. WEIGHTED JUMP ROPE

Takes personal fitness into the stratosphere - if you are up for a challenge. Torches calories, significantly increases strength and improves coordination, agility and endurance. Get it for as little as $20.

3. RESISTANCE BANDS

Boost your workout in all planes of motion. They're cheap, come in a variety of resistance levels and store easily.

4. FOAM ROLLERS

Fitness, therapy and massage, all for under $15. Stretch muscles as you massage them to improve circulation.

5. PUSH-UP BARS

Take your push-ups to the next level, getting a greater range of motion while effectively working core, chest and triceps. About $12.