Gym Bag Essentials

Jul 20
07:15

2010

Allison Evans

Allison Evans

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It can be hard to pack everything you need when heading off to the gym. Instead of showing up without the essentials, use this handy guide to know exactly what you should have ready to go.

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It’s such a nightmare to show up at the gym and realize you forgot
something important.  Everyone can remember to bring gym shoes and
workout clothes,Gym Bag Essentials Articles but what about the other stuff that sometimes gets left
behind?  Get out your gym bag, pack it with these essentials, and you’ll be
ready for anything the gym throws at you.  

Water bottle
Doctors always tell us to drink 8 cups per day- that’s extra important if
you’re working out!  Working out while dehydrated can result in cramps,
headaches, and even fainting or vomiting.  Invest in a good non-leaking
bottle and your body will definitely thank you for it.

Towel
Think of all the germs that people leave on exercise equipment and
machines.  Wipe off machines before and after you use them.  It's
courteous to the other gym users and you'll avoid touching other people's
sweaty stains.

Deodorant/Antiperspirant
It’s simple.  You want to avoid sweating and stinking as much as you can. 
Most of us don’t usually carry around deodorant, so make sure your gym
bag contains an extra stick for pre- and post-workout applications.

Extra hair bands
We all know how obnoxious it is when a hair band suddenly snaps.  To
assure that you won’t be working out with your hair hanging in your face,
bring a few extras, just in case.  Barrettes and bobby pins can also work
wonders, especially if you have bangs.

MP3 player
There’s nothing worse than working out in complete silence.  Having some
music to keep you energized can make working out much easier and much
more fun.  Make an exercise playlist with all your favorite upbeat songs-
your workouts will fly by!

Snack
Sometimes we run to the gym right after work, when we haven’t had
anything to eat for hours.  To avoid working out on an empty stomach,
keep a granola bar or other healthy snack in your gym bag to give your
body the extra energy it needs.

Flip flops
If you are a regular in your gym’s shower, having flip flops or water shoes
is incredibly important.  To avoid athlete’s foot and other germs or fungus,
slip on your flip flops before you have a wash.

Makeup
If you regularly go out after the gym, whether it’s off to work or out to
dinner, you don’t want to look like you just finished running a marathon. 
Keep some basic makeup essentials in your bag, such as concealer,
mascara, and lip gloss, and nobody will even know you just came from the
gym.

Tampons
When “Aunt Flo” takes you by surprise, you want to be ready.  Lots of
gyms don’t have tampon dispensers, so keep one or two in your bag.  The
best part is that they hardly take up any room at all!

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