Gym time, time to grind – do you have everything you need?
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most essential items to help you be your best when gym time calls. Check them out below!
1. Comfortable workout clothes – Having good quality gym clothes to work out in not only makes you feel better, but may also greatly impact your workout. Try light, breathable clothes if you prefer yoga, running, or dance. If you’re more in to cycling, try clothing that fits a bit more snug.
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2. Padlock – It is very helpful to have a strong padlock with you if you plan on leaving your items in a locker.
3. Lightweight sneakers – This can make a huge difference to your workout! Light sneakers help you feel less weighed down and therefore, may help you feel faster than a heavier shoe would make you feel.
4. Water bottle – Hydration is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Make sure to have a water bottle, so you can rehydrate and continue on your fitness journey.
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5. Small workout towel/body towel –Keep a workout towel with you to help keep sweat out of your eyes and off your body. This way, you can continue to pedal, push, kick, and fight your way through your workout. If you plan on showering afterwards, don’t forget to bring a body towel with you too.
6. Facial wipes – Guys, girls, this is important for both of you! While it is a good thing for our bodies to sweat, letting the sweat sit on our faces too long can often do more damage than good. Sweat typically “carries with it the grime of what’s built up in your pores and what’s on your face.”1 If you let it settle back into your skin that can cause skin irritation and breakouts.
7. Post Workout Snack – Staying properly fueled is almost as important as staying hydrated. Make sure to carry a snack with you, in case you’re lacking the energy your body needs pre- or post-workout.
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Did you forget to bring a snack? Many LA Fitness clubs have a juice bar. If your local club is one of those, grab a smoothie or health juice shot to keep your body feeling its best.
8. Change of clothes & Shower Essentials – Keeping a fresh pair of clothes with you could come in handy if you feel like rinsing off in the showers after a hard workout. It wouldn’t hurt to also have a reusable canvas bag to store dirty clothes in and sandals for the shower.
9. Body spray – It never hurts to smell nice, right? A little body spray could be the perfect pick-me-up after a quick workout. Not a fan of body sprays? Opt for another kind of protection against odor, with an added benefit of sweat protection. Deodorant can help quickly freshen you up after a hard day’s workout.
10. Toiletries – If you plan on showering at the gym, keep with you a little travel-size bag of shower toiletries. Ladies, don’t forget about feminine products. You never know when the need for these products may arise. Keep some extra feminine products in your gym bag, so you’re never left in a tricky situation. Also for the ladies, hair pins and ties are a nice addition to carry in your toiletry bag. Having a few extra hair pins on hand can help keep those pesky little fly-aways out of your eyes, and off of your face, so you don’t end up with sweaty hair after your workout ends.
11. Headphones – Music can help distract from the fact you’re working out. So make sure not to forget your headphones on your next visit to the gym!
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Now that you have your gym bag packed and ready to go, do you know what workout you’ll conquer today? LA Fitness offers over 20 types of Group Fitness classes, so why not mix it up and try something new? Find a full list here!
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Sources:
1. “The Effects Of Sweat On Your Face After A Workout.” Into The Gloss. Into The Gloss, Inc., 2015. Web. 08 May 2017.
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