What's In My Training Bag? | 12 Essentials You Should Have in Your Bag!
Written By: Sarah Ansama
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- Water Bottle - Being hydrated is important! Before starting your training or workout you should always have your water bottle ready.
- Headphones & Charger - Anaconda by
Nicki Minaj gets me going whenever I’m jogging! What music do you listen to?
Listening to music while working out gets me motivated and hyped, but you don't
want your phone or iPod running out of juice right when you’re in the mood,
bring a charger as well!
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- Facial Wash - During our workout, our face will become sweaty and it will accumulate dirt. It’s important to wash your face after training to prevent any breakouts from happening. I suggest bringing a pocket sized bottle so that it won’t take up much space in your bag.
- On-The-Go Snack - I can always find my stomach growling even before the workout would start. A pre- and post-workout snack is a must, not only to avoid you feeling sick during the workout, but to also allow you to perform your best. Keeping a snack here and there will help you replenish your energy and would keep us going throughout the day.
- Deodorant - It’ll be quite embarrassing for someone to complain they could smell B.O. Wouldn't want to be that person! Right? It’s an absolute must to have a deodorant in your training bag to keep the bad smell away.
- Hair Ties/Headbands - Getting my hair on my face while working out is distracting that’s why I always have to have my hair tied up. It can be pretty frustrating to realize that you forgot to bring a hair tie when you’re about to start your workout. Having a pack of hair ties in your bag or just keeping one around your wrist is always handy to prevent uncomfortable hair situations.
- Hand Sanitizer - Our hands tends to get dirty while working out. For hygienic purposes, it’s better to have a small hand sanitizer or alcohol ready.
- Band-Aids, Salonpas, Medicine/Vitamins - Keeping a few band-aids accessible for you is handy when you get blisters and wounds while working out. Don't you just hate it when you have to train but you have a headache or your muscles are still sore from yesterday’s workout? Carrying a pain-relieving patch like Salonpas and medicine will be such a huge help for these situations!
- Supports (Ankle support/Knee Support) - Now this is important to have in your training bag! Don’t start your training if you know you need to wear an ankle support, in my case. Keeping one of these will prevent you from having any injuries from happening.
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- Spare Clothing & Towel - I personally hate the feeling of wet sports bra sticking to my skin, having spare clothes with you like undergarments and an extra shirt is a must after a sweaty workout. Don't forget the towel! What would you use to wipe your sweat off?
- Rubber Shoes - Start your training with the right shoes! You would want your feet to be comfortable while jogging or lifting weights. You don't want to be hopping around all over the place fixing your shoes.
- Flip Flops - Wetting your feet after a sweaty workout is bad! Let your foot take a breather before hopping on the shower. This also prevents that bad feet smell. Bring with you a pair of slippers!
If you're fully prepared and have a smartly stocked gym bag on your shoulder, you’ll have no excuse now when it comes to getting your sweat on! Enjoy and see you soon!
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