Gym Essentials

I've decided to post about fitness as well as fashion and beauty because I feel as though they go hand in hand. Working out and keeping fit can improve you lifestyle and make you so much happier! Today I'm posting my gym bag essentials, enjoy!

1. A good pair of gym shoes

A good pair of training shoes are an essential for the gym. There is such a huge variety of gym shoes on the market these days and choosing the right ones can a bit overwhelming.  Try going to a specialized sports store and telling the sales associate exactly what you need your shoes for, they will help you pick out the best shoes for your needs. 

2. Shower flip flops 

If you shower at the gym a pair of shower sandals are a must have. Trust me, you do not want to contract anything from the floor of a communal shower.

3. Flight 001 go clean gym gear bag

This bag is for your sweaty post workout clothes to transport them home stink free. It's probably one of the best gym inventions ever so that your sweaty clothes don't touch the rest of your belongings in your gym bag.

4. Tunes

Music makes any workout way more enjoyable and fun. An iPod shuffle with a clip on the back is perfect for working out since it doesn't require pockets and is extremely lightweight.

5. Shower products

This one's pretty self explanatory, shampoo, conditioner and body wash if you take a shower at the gym.

6. Hair elastics

Keeping extra hair elastics in your gym bag in the event that you forget to grab one on your way out the door is a lifesaver.

7. Water bottle

Drinking water during and after a workout is the best thing you an do. Many people think that sports drinks like gatorade are but they are loaded with sugar and most of the time you don't need them. http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/07/09/jennifer-sygo-obey-your-thirst-just-not-necessarily-with-a-sports-drink/

8. Gym bag 

This is a pretty obvious one, I mean where are you going to put all your stuff?

 9. Post workout snack

A homemade smoothie is a good option because you know exactly what your putting into you body and it can give you a good boost after a tiring workout.

10. Workout clothes

Workout clothes are completely preference but I feel like certain shorts are designed for different uses. If I'm going to the gym to do a strength workout I will wear spandex shorts because there is nothing worse than the feeling that people can see down your gaping running shorts when you're doing sit ups or leg press. Running shorts are pretty self explanatory, I wear them during a cardio workout and running of course. 

11. Hoodie

A thin pullover hoodie is perfect to throw on to leave the gym still looking fab.

12. Makeup bag

A makeup bag with a few essentials will keep you looking fresh after your workout. Facial cleansing wipes work wonders to freshen your face after an workout and to remove makeup before. Deodorant, enough said. Last product in the makeup bag is hand sanitizer to use after touching the sweaty gym machines.

13. Dry shampoo

This is a lifesaver for after your workout to freshen up you hair when leaving. It of course does not substitute for a shower but will allow you to run a few post workout errands.

And that is it for my Gym essentials! I hope this post helped some of you while packing your gym bag.

-xo Becca