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If you normally head to your gym without anything but your workout gear, then you are at the perfect place. For people who visit the gym on a regular basis, prepping a gym bag is a normal routine chore. But if you are new to this, then it is fairly common for you to forget important gym essentials or gym gear at home.<br><br>
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If you normally head to your gym without anything but your workout gear, then you are at the perfect place. For people who visit the gym on a regular basis, prepping a gym bag is a normal routine chore. But if you are new to this, then it is fairly common for you to forget important gym essentials or gym gear at home.
To prevent forgetting important equipment at home, it is better to have a checklist of all the items you will need in the gym. Here is a quick list of 19 gym essentials to make packing your bag easier for you:
Gym Bag: The very first thing you need, to carry your gym essentials kit with you to the gym, is a gym bag. When buying a gym bag, consider whether it fits your requirements, and go for something that is spacious but not too bulky. The right-sized bag will not only carry all your essentials but will also be easier to carry around on public transport.
Exercise Mat: An exercise mat is essential when doing bodyweight exercises, which are an important part of any good exercise routine to increase strength. An exercise mat not only protects your joints but also makes kneeling exercises easier especially if the floor is hard and uncomfortable.
Resistance Band: A resistance band is one of the best gym essentials for beginners. Resistance bands allow you to perform an extensive variety of exercises. They are great for warming up the muscle groups you want to target during the primary part of your exercise routine. They are also among the most suggested gym essentials for women because they improve mobility and flexibility.
Water Bottle: Staying hydrated is extremely important during workouts to prevent your body from getting dehydrated. So, make sure that you have a water bottle in your gym bag along with other gym bag essentials.
Rumblerollers: RumbleRollers are a scientifically crafted mobility tool made to imitate a thumb-like massage pressure for deep tissue. If you do strength training, then you definitely need to add this to your gym bag essentials bodybuilding and make it a regular part of your routine, before and after workouts. A rumbleroller breaks up knotted muscle fibres and get rid of tightness.
Wireless Earbuds: If you want to make your workout fun and easier to get done with, then add music, and you will be surprised to see how enthusiastic and pumped up music will make you feel. According to research, music will help you get in the zone and pace your workout. Don’t forget to throw in a pair of wireless earbuds before you leave for the gym, otherwise, you will get bored quickly.
Combination Lock: Gyms are hotspots for stealers, with gadgets, expensive types of gym equipment, high-tech clothing and money lying around everywhere. To avoid any such mishaps happening to you, get yourself a combination lock and store your gym bag in the gym locker and work out with the assurance that it will be there when you return.
Umbrella: An umbrella is not only a game-changer but also a lifesaver. If you use public means of transport to get to your local gym, or you walk to it, then an umbrella is an unsaid accessory that you need to add to your gym essentials. Especially if it frequently rains where you live, then it is a good idea to keep an umbrella in your gym bag 24/7.
An Extra Pair of Earbuds: Wireless headphones are unarguably god-send, but they have to be charged regularly. Which might not seem like a problem if you charge them regularly, but inevitably you will be faced with a situation where you will hear the dreaded “battery low” mid-workout.
Protein Shaker: You will need a protein shaker if you are into heavy-duty exercises like weighted squats or weightlifting to juice yourself up. A protein shaker bottle is a mandatory item to have in your gym bad whether you like to drink pre-workout, protein shake, or BCAAs.
Snacks: Reaching the gym and being hit with a strong wave of hunger right before you begin your workout is the worst feeling in the world other than your phone running out of battery. That’s where light snacks like protein bars come in which not only help you pre-workout but also help you heal after a workout.
Microfibre Gym Towel: Normal gym towels don’t get the job done all the time, and that’s why it is better to get a microfibre towel because the microfibres absorb sweat and moisture and give a cooling effect. Besides, it’s very impractical to carry a bulky towel with you, so keep a microfibre towel in your gym essentials kit.
Massage Ball: Always keep a massage ball in your gym bag to target specific areas on your body in case of pain to relieve tense muscles. A massage ball is a tiny durable ball that contours amazingly to muscles of all sizes and shapes. It is more effective at targetting the area between different muscle groups and applying concentrated pressure because of its smaller size.
A Smartwatch/Heart Monitor: It is a good idea to get yourself a smartwatch to keep track of your calories burned, steps were taken during cardio, and heart track to help you stay fit and healthy. You can get a watch like Fitbit to track your sleep patterns, as well as your activities during the day.
Liquid Grip: Weightlifting chalk is a reliable way to easily and quickly apply chalk on your hands. But it is advisable to keep a bottle of liquid grip in your gym bag, in case your gym runs out of weightlifting chalk.
