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10<br />
THINGS<br />
FOR<br />
YOUR<br />
GYM BAG<br />
1<br />
FITNESS & BEAUTY · OCTOBER 2017<br />
Hair ties. Never forget the hair<br />
ties again. Put them a small baggie.<br />
Stuff them in a pocket. Find a<br />
zipped pouch and load in a bunch<br />
of hair ties. Trust us; you’ll need them.<br />
Water bottle. If<br />
there’s anything<br />
5<br />
you shouldn’t<br />
forget, it’s your<br />
water bottle. You have <strong>to</strong><br />
stay hydrated during your<br />
workout. Keep it in your bag.<br />
Bonus points <strong>to</strong> you if you<br />
buy a cute one.<br />
Bags, bags, bags. We carry them<br />
everywhere. One for the office.<br />
Another for a night out on the <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
One for shopping. And one for the gym.<br />
It never fails that the bag we have with us<br />
right now never has the supplies we need<br />
immediately. Knowing what <strong>to</strong> carry and<br />
when should be an Olympic sport. And<br />
speaking of sports, what are your must-haves<br />
for your gym bag?<br />
We have come up with a list of gym essentials<br />
<strong>to</strong>o, hopefully, make gym days easier for you,<br />
especially as you transition from gym rat <strong>to</strong><br />
9 – 5 professional within a matter of minutes.<br />
Let us help you pack the right gear and help<br />
you <strong>to</strong> avoid having <strong>to</strong> pack and re-pack the<br />
dreaded gym bag.<br />
We’re all about s<strong>to</strong>cking up on the must-have<br />
essentials. It goes without saying that the<br />
first item on your list is your bag. There are<br />
thousands of options out there for you. Pick<br />
one that won’t weigh you down, is easy and<br />
comfortable <strong>to</strong> carry, and has plenty of room<br />
<strong>to</strong> keep your items neat, and tidy (wrinkle<br />
free) as possible. You don’t want your liquid<br />
shampoos and soaps leaking on<strong>to</strong> your work<br />
clothes.<br />
After you’ve found the perfect bag, it’s time<br />
<strong>to</strong> load it with those items you often don’t<br />
realize you need until it’s <strong>to</strong>o late <strong>to</strong> go back<br />
home and pick them up.<br />
Energy bars. The last thing you<br />
want is <strong>to</strong> finally find your rhythm<br />
on the treadmill or the elliptical<br />
trainer and have your energy<br />
drained by hunger. To keep that momentum<br />
up, you have <strong>to</strong> have an on-the-go snack.<br />
They’re full of much-needed protein. They<br />
now come in individual packages that make<br />
them easy <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>re. They’re full of good-foryou<br />
ingredients and are the perfect essential<br />
<strong>to</strong> help you get through a grueling workout.<br />
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Fitness tracker.<br />
Everyone has<br />
access <strong>to</strong> a<br />
fitness tracker.<br />
You don’t have <strong>to</strong> buy a<br />
fancy gadget. All you need<br />
is your phone, and you’re<br />
ready <strong>to</strong> go. This will help<br />
you stay motivated during your workout.<br />
Remember you’re only competing with<br />
yourself, so a fitness tracker is an excellent<br />
way <strong>to</strong> moni<strong>to</strong>r your progress. Trackers will<br />
track your calories burned, your distance,<br />
your speed, and your heart rate. They’re the<br />
perfect companion for the gym.<br />
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Headphones<br />
– the musthave<br />
accessory.<br />
Gyms can be<br />
loud places. The grunting,<br />
groaning, chattering can<br />
be enough <strong>to</strong> get you out<br />
of the zone. Why not wear noise-reducing<br />
headphones <strong>to</strong> keep your head in the game<br />
and force you <strong>to</strong> focus on yourself and your<br />
workout.<br />
Shoes. You’ll need them for<br />
most workouts. No matter what<br />
style you get, make sure they’re<br />
comfortable, appropriate for<br />
your chosen exercises, and match all of your<br />
outfits. Why trade style for function when<br />
you can have both?<br />
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Dry shampoo. You’re<br />
busy. Squeezing in a<br />
workout is hard enough.<br />
Hoping your hair will<br />
dry before an important meeting<br />
isn’t a good plan. Use dry shampoo<br />
<strong>to</strong> help you freshen up and ready<br />
for the next event.<br />
Makeup<br />
remover.<br />
How often<br />
have you forgotten<br />
that? Keep your skin<br />
clear and pores clog-free.<br />
9<br />
Headband.<br />
Tame flyaway<br />
hair. Trust us;<br />
you’ll need a good headband.<br />
Towel. Yes, your gym might offer<br />
10<br />
<strong>to</strong>wels but do they have moisturewicking<br />
<strong>to</strong>wels that are as fresh<br />
as any <strong>to</strong>wel you have at home. Chances are<br />
they don’t. Carry your own.<br />
By Fabienne Claude<br />
32 HEALTHY MAGAZINE