My Gym Bag - 10 essentials
I actually love going to the gym. I do have a gym membership and I go to the gym at school (I kinda have options). I carry some stuff in my gym bag and some stuff I would honestly forget that I have it aka not an essential.
I will share the items I consider as essentials. Especially because I am kind of a newbie at this whole gymming thing. I’ve been going to the gym for a couple of months now and I am getting the hang of it.
I carry a Vera Bradley Duffel Bag as my gym bag. It has 3 compartments that I love and pretty much holds my stuff together.
This is what I carry as my “essentials"
1. DEODORANT - any brand, it’s that important to carry it
2. HAIRBRUSH + HAIR TIES - Honestly I shed so much, it’s ridiculous
3. INTEGRATED SUPPLEMENT WHEY PROTEIN - Helen, told me about protein and ever since I’ve been using it for a couple of months now
*Helen has her fitness IG
4. ENERGY BAR - I like the thinkThin protein bar in Cinnamon Bun White Chocolate. Plus if I carry it around it will give me less incentive for eating snacks (Hot Cheetos).
5. SHAMPOO + EXTRA WASH ITEMS - Never forget to shower after if you plan on going to class or work right after going hard on a workout.
6. EARPHONES - You can concentrate better and be in the zone. The music playing at the gym is not bad but I prefer listening to MY music.
7. MAKEUP BAG - Honestly, there is no shame on applying makeup after a hard earn workout.
8. EXTRA GYM CLOTHES - Anything can happen.
9. FEMININE ITEMS - Anything can happen 2.0
10. CONFIDENCE - The gym can be a scary place. Especially because people can look fit and it can be intimidating. But remember they are at the gym just like you trying to better themselves. There is nothing wrong with starting with cardio or going to the weight section. Walk to the gym with confidence and your attitude will make your workout improve. Plus you will end with a super positive attitude for the rest of the day.
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