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For workout and physically active days, I depend on all of these. I'm either wearing or using these items 3-5 days/week. I'll keep adding more!
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What I'm wearing

Spot me sparring with my boxing coach or at the gym with these items. I'm curvy, I sweat a lot, and my activities rotate between strength training, high intensity training and active recovery/mobility things (like Pilates and Animal Flow).

 
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These are the best leggings. Perfect amount of compression, don't ride up, sweat-wicking. I have at least 8 of these.
High-Waisted PowerSoft Full-Length Pocket Leggings | Old Navy
 
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These are the best shirts for sweaty workout sessions. Soft, light, airy, dries quickly.
CloudMotion T-Shirt - Old Navy
 
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I'm busty and this sports bra is really supportive even for high impact workouts. They dry quickly too. So good, I have them in 3 colours.
Sports Bras - Old Navy
 
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When you need a tee you can sweat in and not stink. These dry-ex tees are the best for when you know you might sweat. A go-to for hot summer days or workouts. Just pick up a few! They come in such great colors and tones. I like this mens cut.
Shop Men's DRY-EX T-Shirts | UNIQLO US
 
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As someone who sweats a lot when working out, I like these tops because they dry quickly!
Women's Wunder Train Shirts - Lululemon
 
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I - love - this waterbottle so much. Surprisingly, it's from IKEA! Easy to clean, does not leak, fits in the car cup holder, easy to pop open to sip.
Water bottle & travel mugs - IKEA
 
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This is a very good and supportive sports bra. Especially if you've got some - like I do! Ha.
Women Active Momentum Sports Bra in Black from Joe Fresh
 
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I have a lot of wraps - but I reach for these ones alot. I need to get them in more colors!
Hayabusa Perfect Stretch Hand Wraps | 180" Mexican Style Wraps
 
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Mitchum Triple Odor Defense is the GOAT - for this sweaty girl.
Mitchum Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick, Triple Odor Defense ...
 
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I like that these are adjustable. I've just never found headbands that fit my head properly for working out. These work well for me! Helps keep my sweat from dripping in to my eyes.
DRESHOW 4 Pack Adjustable Knotted Headbands
 
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These are 1 of the 3 pairs of boxing gloves I rotate between. They've all gone through…..errr…a lot over the years. Ha. These Hayabusa leather ones are really good quality especially for the pricing! The leather grain is great. I have a brown pair an...
Best Boxing Gloves | Training & Competition

Post-sweatout care kit

In my post-sweatout kit so that I leave smelling, looking and feeling fine 😎💅🏼.

 
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I have these in many colours. They are pigmented, creamy and are so easy to dab on. I like to use my finger to dab on my cheeks, lips, eyes.
Putty Cream Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics
 
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This is a really nice cream. Not greasy yet moisturizing. And smells soooo nice. I apply this mostly to my ends especially after workouts.
Revive Hair Moisturiser | LUSH
 
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These clean me up and keep me fresh post-workout. I sweat a lot in my workouts. I use these for a quick, refreshing and deodorizing wipe down.
Coconut Body Wash, Coconut Products For Hair & more
 
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I don't leave the house without this. Perfect for reapplication throughout the day. She feels so cooling on. Not sticky. No cast at all. After I sweat off my skin care, I try up and I just do a good swipe of this all over my face.
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ - Shiseido
 
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I love misting this on my face and ends of my hair after working out or when the air/environment feels dry. Keeps my skin juicy without an oily slick. Always in my gym bag.
Rosewater Glycerin - Walmart
 
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I love keeping this brush in my gym bag kit. Nice and portable and helps me get the tangles out after an intense workout.
Polypropylene Folding Hair Brush | Travel Accessories | MUJI USA
 
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It was when I learned how to use this product, when I actually started loving myself in ponytails. It keeps my up-dos looking polished (and without that greasy look). Long lasting.
Bed Head Hair Stick - Walmart
 
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When you get yourself a LUSH massage or moisturizing bar, getting these cases are a must.
Oval Tin Product Holder | LUSH
 
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I keep one of these in my car, my gym bag, by my perfumes (to apply before perfume sprays for longer lasting scent), my purse at all times. I love both the clear one and for summertime, the shimmery one! Get a few!
Vaseline Stick - Walmart
 
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I have so many of these. I use them as moisturizing bars. I keep one in my gym bag, my car, by my bed, etc. They smell divine.
Massage Oil Bars | LUSH
 
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I apply this on my traps right after working out - sometimes even before - to remind me to drop my shoulders for the best (and safest) form.
Stress Release

Gear & accessories

To help us get stronger 💪

 
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Handy for when you want something to stretch on, practice yoga or pilates on - but don't want to lug around a yoga mat.
Eunzel Hot Yoga Non Slip Mat Towel