10 Gym Bag Essentials
More often than not, working out is the highlight of my day. It’s fun, I get to sweat out my stress and after a good workout I feel so accomplished. But I’m not going to lie, somedays I’m just not in the mood.
A quote I live by when it comes to fitness is, “You won’t always be motivated, so you must learn to be disciplined.”
A key part to being disciplined is being prepared. Even if I’m having one of those days where I’m just not feeling inspired to workout, I always have my gym bag ready to go so that I can’t use a lack of preparation as an excuse. Having a gym bag prepared is a simple way to ensure that there’s one less excuse holding you back from smashing a workout.
Here are the 10 things I always keep in my gym bag, so there’s no excuses:
Hair bands
No good workouts happen with your hair is down.
A resistance band
Resistance bands are my go to for a killer leg day and they’re also a fun way to mix up a workout, especially when you aren’t sure where to start.
Head phones
Nothing is worse than a music-less work out.
Makeup remover wipes
Makeup + sweat = not a good combo.
Deodorant
Never know when you’re going to need it. Here’s my favorite natural deodorant.
Dry Shampoo
Simply a must - especially if your workout is on the way to work or meeting up with a friend.
Collagen/Protein
To maximize the hard work you put in.
(Clean) Protein bar
It’s always good to be prepared with a snack wherever you go. I love GoMacro.
Lock
Better safe than sorry.
Extra underwear and socks
You never know when you’re going to need these critical items.
A well stocked gym bag can make a break a workout and will keep you prepared for whenever you have time to fit in a workout - no excuses.
