Crave Hard Workouts When You Travel? Get Cheap Day Passes to Local Gyms With This App

The app uses your current location to show partner gyms near you, or you can enter in a zip code if you're searching for options in other areas, like your travel destinations. You can filter by distance, price, activities (like Pilates, HIIT, yoga, or personal training), and amenities (everything from lockers to towel service to babysitting). This was really helpful; I was able to filter and find a gym with a pool, in case I wanted to swim laps.

The app's pricing was reasonable. The gym I tried was $13 for a day pass, and the other options in my area ranged from $10-$20, though they can get up to $90 for the more exclusive clubs. Another perk: a Zeamo rep told us that some passes are discounted. My $13 pass for Active Sports Clubs, for example, is usually $25, according to their website. You can also purchase a pass in advance and hold onto it for up to a month before activating it, which is helpful if you're planning ahead for a trip.

Using the pass was easy, too; you just tap it and confirm that you want to use it that day. There's a countdown timer that lets you know how long you have use it, once activated — it was about 18 hours for me, and you can use it multiple times that day if for some reason you get the urge for a two-a-day. You just tap to view the pass and show it to the gym representative when you walk in.

There's a Zeamo customer support number on the pass in case you run into any trouble, but it was fine for me. I activated my pass right outside the door and showed it to the gym employee without any issues, and I was on my way to start a workout like any other gym member.

Frankly, this app was easier to use than my normal gym membership, which involves punching in my phone number and scanning my fingerprint. It was so simple to find a gym, get the pass, and activate it that there's really no reason why you shouldn't just download the app and peruse your options, especially because you don't have to pay until you choose a gym.

That being said, Zeamo's partner gyms are somewhat limited for now. In San Francisco, where I used it, there was only one option near me, although to be fair, it was very convenient — just a few blocks down from my office. And that seems to vary widely by city; New York City, for example, has dozens of options. In general, it looks like it's most convenient to use within the US, where gyms are available in every region and in 36 major metropolitan areas, like Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Worldwide, the brand has options in Canada, Australia, the UK, Italy, and Germany. Paul O'Reilly-Hyland, founder and CEO of Zeamo, told POPSUGAR that the app is continuing to expand their gym partnerships and is looking to cover as many large urban areas across the US and overseas as possible. Check out Zeamo's website for a full listing.

My experience was easy and pain-free, which is pretty crucial when you're stressed, traveling, and short on time. If you're trying to keep up with workouts on the road and want a little more than what a hotel or small-space bodyweight workout can offer, this cheap and flexible app is a great way to start.