Last week Charlotte fromtrextotigress proudly showed off her long overdue new super stylish gym bag. It has compartments and pockets for days, comes with an inbuilt yoga mat compartment and is lightweight. The perfect yoga, gym bag! I commented asking that she’d come and pack my gym bag as I take a few extras with me to the gym. Her first response I must take the kitchen sink (yes/no) and she wants to see it. Here it is in all it’s glory.
Rucksack. I cycle everywhere, so my choice of bags are limited. Only requirement, padded back, straps and chest and hip clips.
Woss Suspension Trainer. A cheaper TRX. My gym only has one. I take my own, no waiting in line! It doesn’t take up much space and is lightweight. Inside are a few mini bands also.
1 litre water bottle
Business cards. Sunblock. Tissues.
Make up bag (hair brilliance cream takes up the space)
Workout log. I change my workouts every 2 weeks and like using an A5 notebook. I could put workouts on my phone, but I’d be forever taking it in and out my spibelt. Paper works better for me!
Flip Flops. My gym has a strict no bare feet in the showers, changing room or terrace. Plastic bag as the floor’s full of nasty things!
2 micro fibre towels. My gym doesn’t provide towels, but you must take a towel on the gym floor, blue towel. Purple towel shower towel, plastic bag for when it’s wet and to avoid nasties from gym bag.
Trainers and Kiehls pouch. I go to the gym in gym cloths and take a change of clothes, underwear and foot wear. Kiehls pouch, change of clothes and gym clothes coming back. A little more stylish than a carrier bag!
Sunglasses
Ipad. If I know I’m sneaking in a sun siesta, I’ll take my tablet for magazine reading. Through I usually end up reading emails, the news and gossip on my phone!
What’s in your gym bag? Rucksack or shoulder bag? What the one piece of essential item you take to the gym?