Recently, I’ve been going through a lot and getting active has been my favorite way to get my mind off of stuff. My preferred method of exercise is the gym but there’s so many ways to get active. In this list, I’m sharing some ways to get active plus...
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Gym Essentials
Other ways to get active
Work out clothes
Gym Essentials
The gym is my preferred method of working out so I have a ton of gym recommendations! Here are just a few of them! If you’re looking for more check out some of my other lists!
Beats has my favorite over the ear headphones. I love them so much!! They helped me to lock into my workout. And I know it’s a little silly, but I think the elevate all of my gym outfits!!
Beats
AirPods are a great option if you don’t like bulky headphones. Plus, these ones have noise canceling, which is very nice for the gym.
AirPods Pro 3
Owalas are super trendy right now and rightfully so. There’s so many cute color options plus they keep your water cold all day!!
Owala
Bar pads are great, especially for leg days! I use them when I do hip thrust to make sure that my hips don’t get bruises on them plus they come in so many cute colors!!
Pink Barbell Pad
These ankle straps are for glute days for my ladies who are trying to grow those glutes !!
Ankle Straps For Cable Machines
Other ways to get active
While, the gym is definitely my favorite way to work out. There’s so many ways to work out. Here are a few others.
This app is great especially if you live in a big city. It allows you to try several studios and classes. I love this idea it is a great way to try new things!
ClassPass
This app is a great way to find hiking trails near you or wherever you’re going to be hiking! This will tell you the difficulty of the trail, the estimated time, and the path!
AllTrails
If you don’t have the extra money or time for a gym or class pass - YouTube is a great place to look up quick at home workouts! This is actually how I started to get into working out during Covid!!
YouTube
If you were into running, this app is a great app to track your runs!
Strava
Work out clothes
I need a whole other closet for all of my gym clothes… but these are my rides or dies. The gym clothes I cannot live without.
In addition to a flat shoe, you will also need a pair of tennis shoes for cardio or upper-body days. I love Hokas, they are so cute and comfy!
These are one of the best (and cutest for leg day). The flat soles help target the glutes and quads. They are also super cute!!
Nike Blazer Mid '77 Women's Shoes
These shorts went viral on TikTok and for a good reason. They are super comfortable and they are tight in all of the right places. The thick band gives me tummy control, and the little butt scrunch makes my butt pop!
AUROLA: Shorts
These workout bodysuits were super popular this year and they are super cute gym, hiking, or any thing active outfit!!
Unitards, Bodysuits & All In One's
The sports bra is my all-time favorite sports bra. I have it in white and black and I love it. It is comfy and has just the right amount of support.
Armour® Mid Crossback Women's Sports Bra | Under Armour
Right now compression shirts are super popular in the gym and I love mine! I think they look super good and they are very comfortable to work out in!
Women's Compression Shirts & Tops
These socks are my favorite socks to wear my shoes however, you can wear any sock!