Gym Bag Essentials

Packing the right gear – from filtered water bottles to disinfectant wipes – can help motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Here’s inspiration from FINE Magazine on what to pack for the gym to make exercise more enjoyable, and so that you leave feeling more refreshed, stronger, and ready to take on the day.

Hydrate right

100% BPA-Free, Camelback Groove Bottles filter as you sip – turning tap water into fresh, great-tasting water by reducing chlorine, taste and odor – so you can hydrate on the go.

Power Up

Consuming at least 10 grams of protein within 30 minutes of your workout helps to promote muscle gain and fat loss. Refuel by adding Designer Whey Protein 2Go Drink Mix to your water, which not only curbs your cravings, but it keeps energy levels up, and full of electrolytes.

Clean up

By not cleaning away sweat after working out, you are increasing your risk of breakouts and infections. Short on time? Grab an Action Wipe. Made from all natural ingredients – combining tea tree essential oils and eucalyptus – these full body wet wipes are perfect for when you can’t shower.

Protect those feet

Locker rooms and shower floors are swarming with bacteria and fungi. Protect your feet by wearing waterproof flip flops like these Tory Burch Printed Deco Flip Flops.

Keep Pure

Using bamboo charcoal, the Mini Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag works in prevention against mold and mildew forming in your sneakers or gym tote, while also removing any odors, bacteria, harmful pollutants and allergens.

Organize

Keep your gym gear organized in the adidas by Stella McCartney’s Big Sports Bag. The interior contains two zipper pockets, four elastic slip-in pouches and a separate shoe compartment, plus an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap.

Protect Yourself

Highly busy areas like gyms often harbor illness-causing bacteria’s. And, while most gyms have wipes nearby to wipe down machines, don’t take your chances when using a shared yoga mat or sitting on a bench or other exercise machine with your bare legs. Instead, defend yourself against germs with an anti-bacterial spray or wipes, such as CleanWell To-Go Disinfectant Spray and Wipes. Or, cover equipment with a white towel – bleaching the towel when you get home to kill the germs.