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✨ Beginner Gym Essentials for Baddies ✨

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I have been in the Army for a total of 5 years and every morning at 0530 I wake up to conduct PT. Having that disciplined instilled in my I began also going to the gym on my own time after work. When I first started in the gym it was scary but I wish...
 
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Drinking at least 2-3L of water a day is essential for weight loss and just imagine how your skin will look! I love this water bottle because it keeps my water cold. Try to finish a whole or half of the bottle before you leave the gym.
STANLEY IceFlow Flip Straw 16oz Water Bottle
 
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I am 200 pounds and I have to intake around 200 pounds of protein daily. (For every pound of your weight you need to take that amount in protein daily). For me it’s a struggle to reach but with this product it’s easier because I don’t like the chalky...
Isopure Clear Whey Protein Powder, Mixed Berry
 
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What’s this that I hear that y’all are scared of creatine? I love love love this being a part of my fitness journey. This particular brand doesn’t cause me to bloat. And it also comes in other flavors or flavorless. Most importantly I feel stronger a...
Bucked Up Blue Raspberry Creatine 250g
 
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Of course you need a shaker bottle to consume all your essentials! I love this one because it was cheap and it’s easy when you’re on the go.
Bucked Up Perfect Shaker Bottle, 28oz, BPA-Free, Dishwasher Safe, Leak-Proof, Black Bottle with White Buck Logo
 
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The work is continuous and there are days where I don’t have the energy to go to the gym. Let alone workout. On those days I take this pre workout to get my workout.
Alani Nu Pre Workout Juicy Peach 30 Servings
 
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Hip thrust are huge to grow your glutes! But you need this barbell pad in order to protect your body from the bar especially when you hit baddie mode and tack on a lot of weight.
Gymreapers Barbell Squat Pad
 
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Yes the TikTok hype is extremely true. You need to incorporate kickbacks into your routine to build that top shelf!
Gymreapers Ankle Straps for Cable Machine
 
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With all your new gym gear and other hygiene essentials you need you have to have something to carry everything easily with. And not to mention it’s compact and cute!
LOVEVOOK Small Gym Bag for Women with Yoga Mat Holder
 
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Start off simple. You don’t have to have a million new workout clothes to begin. But the key to success is feeling confident in yourself and this helped me so much to do that. I felt 100% more put together.
Gymreapers Seamless Infinity High Waist Biker Shorts
 
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I despise working out and my stomach starts to show. I don’t have a flat stomach after I’ve drank all this water and snuck a bag of chips into my diet. I like to be comfortable!
Men's Oversized Cotton Short Sleeve Tee
 
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Those RDLS, squats, lunges etc need a flat shoe so that you don’t lose your balance. These are my go to.
Barefoot Shoes Men Women Minimalist Zero Drop
 
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You don’t have to spend an arm on Nike socks just grab some cheap socks and get to work! I love these because they are comfy and I just throw some white vinegar into the wash to keep them crispy white.
BomKinta Women Casual Cotton Crew Socks 6 Pairs
 
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Why not spicy up your gym attire! Yes a jacket can count as a “pump cover”. If you don’t know what a pump cover is it’s used to cover up your “gains”. Or soon to be gains. No one has to be the wiser.
Watch Out Im New To The Gym Quarter Zip Pullover
 
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Do a weekly or monthly weigh in but nothing more than that. I like that this scale tracks the data to your phone which can make it easier to track your progress. I don’t like to use the scales at the gym because they don’t tend to be calibrated prope...
Etekcity Smart Body Weight Scale, FSA&HSA
 
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Your measurements matter more than the scale does. While it’s important to also track your weight you’ll see a majority of your progress through your measurements. The scale can be deceiving because it won’t show you that you actually switched that f...
Retractable Measuring Tape for Body: Waist, Hip, Bust, Arms, and More (White