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That Girl Gym Accessories
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items Let's be honest, finding motivation to go to the gym doesn't come easy to everyone. Personally I've found having cute accessories and outfits make this more enjoyable and fun. Not to mention the confidence boost!
Plush without being bulky - nice carrying strap
Yoga Mat
I personally like this water bottle for multiple reasons. It is spill free but still offers a straw/sip option, has a carry handle, fits in my car cupholder (unlike traditional style), and is the CUTEST color. It's the small things that can make goin...
Owala FreeSip Sway Insulated Steel Bottle
Don't let ANYONE make you feel bad for using these wrist support hooks. These allow you to work on targeted muscle groups without being held back by grip strength. Don't get me wrong, grip strength is important and should be worked on like any other muscle group, but shouldn't hold you back on improving other muscle growth.
Gymreapers Weight Lifting Hooks, Heavy Duty Wrist Straps
I have used the ladder app for over two years now. When I first started weight lifting I tried finding workouts that worked for me. Researched what muscle groups to hit, how often, progressive overload, amount of sets and reps and it was all very overwhelming. I wanted something I could follow along to. This app has it all. You can put in what type of workouts you're looking for, what level you're at, how much time you have per workout, what kind of equipment you have available and this will match you with different teams and allow you to pick what works best for you. The workouts are premade, times out your work vs rest periods, has video you follow along to, voice over with tips, community chats, and even has a nutrition tab. I love this app and it has made such a difference in the way I weightlift and the benefit I get out of it. I do have a 7 day free guest pass link I can send if you're interested - drop a comment with your Instagram and I'll message you.
Ladder | Your Daily Workout Plan
Ankle straps for the cable machine are an important tool for any gym girl! This allows you to perform a wider range of exercises and target glute muscles. Having your own pair means you don't have to wait for others to finish with them or worry if they were cleaned properly. Plus these come in super fun colors.
Ankle Strap for Cable Machine
These Nikes are perfect for weightlifting. They have a harder sole that helps stabilize my ankle. They come in some very cute colors as well.
Nike Free Metcon 6 Women's Workout Shoes
If you aren't sweating at the gym are you really getting a good workout in? A personal absorbent microfiber towel allows you to wipe sweat away in a gentle and clean way.
Microfiber Workout Towels
This gym bag is hands down a go to for the on-the-go gym girl. It has a separate pocket for your shoes to keep the rest of your items clean. It also has a wet pocket to keep liquids or REALLY sweaty clothes, small pockets for wallet/keys/phone, and an outside pocket for water bottle. Comes in some super cute colors as well.
Women's Gym Tote Duffle Bag w/ Wet Pocket & Shoe Compartment
I got my one for myself and one for my boyfriend for Christmas and it was a GREAT investment. I was so tired of my plastic shaker bottles smelling after having any kind of protein/preworkout/creatine in them. Even after washing the smell would linger - if you've ever smelled this you know exactly what I'm talking about. The Bolde bottle has an all stainless steel interior which prevents bacteria and odor. I have left drinks in this overnight and have had NO issues with odor at all.
BOLDE Bottle
Barbell pads are a must for heavier lifting and comfort. I specifically use mine for hip thrusts and squats. My gym does have community ones available but with my own I never have to wait for someone else to finish and don't have to worry if it was cleaned or who has used it before me.
Gymreapers Barbell Protective Pad
I have a pair of black wireless on ear beats and I love them. I've had them for years and they have been through the ringer. They stay on well, have great noise cancellation, and are super comfortable. This pink color is super cute! Was not available when I bought mine otherwise I would have bought them!
Beats Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth
Resistance bands are a great tool to have at your disposal whether you're in the gym or at home. This set has both short and long bands which can be used for active workouts as well as stretching and warming up.
Fabric Resistance Bands for Working Out
If you're not using a workout app I do suggest getting a fitness journal to track what you're doing, progress, and motivation. This one is hard covered for durability, has a calendar to track what days you worked out, pages for tracking the workout with sets and weight used, place for body measurements/weight, and places to write in your wins. It will help keep you on track and it is encouraging to see the progress you've made!
Hardcover Fitness Journal Workout Planner
These go with the fitness journal - I LOVE these pens. They write so smoothly, dry quickly, have a soft barrel AND they have a little rolley ball on the clip that I fidget with all the time
FIOVER 6 Pack Colored Gel Pens 0.7mm
My hair is thin and soft, so a lot of hair ties slide out or tug/break my hair. These hair ties have done neither and I always have extras on hand.
Kitsch No Damage Strong Stretchy Hair Ties