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My essential gym recs
15
items The best gym essentials, that aren’t necessary but worth it! From supplements, to sweat towels, have a look!
Sections
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Supplements
Recovery
In the gym!
Accessories
Supplements
The most beneficial supplement, takes training to the next level! Flavourless, perfect to mix with water, juice or your favorite drink! Supports muscle strength, recovery & increases lean body mass! Wouldn’t be anywhere without it.
Creatine Monohydrate Powder Unflavoured or Flavoured - Musashi NZ
You already know! Musashi Whey protein!! Perfect to mix into a smoothie/ morning coffee, or even a fun recipe! Supports recovery & an excellent protein for building lean muscle!
100% Whey Protein Powder - Musashi NZ
Love a good pre-workout before the gym! Once again, Musashi has a great option! Comes in a variety of yummy flavours & I find it super effective!!
Pre Workout 225g - Musashi NZ
Recovery
One of my favorite peices of gym equipment! Works perfect for warm up and adding in to exercises at the gym. Super affordable & easily accessible.
Shop Resistance Bands Online in NZ | Rebel Sport
Foam roller! A must have for regular gym goers. Helps you leave your workout, with correctly stretched muscles & less prone for injury to occur. A recovery essential!
Shop Foam Rollers Online in NZ | Rebel Sport
In the gym!
A solid gym bag. Definitely doesn’t need to be huge! Just big enough to fit a towel, water bottle, supplements & other lifting bits! The Nike brisilia is perfect!!
Nike Brasilia 9.5 Training Small Duffel
Lifting straps! The best essential for new gym goers. Helps lift heavier, while supporting grip strength. Game changer for lifting heavy!
Straps, Wraps & Lift Assists - Harbinger Fitness
Must have for glute day! Perfect for cable exercises, once again Harbinger is a great brand, super helpful!
Harbinger Heavy Duty Ankle Cuff 3 Inch
Perfect for the ladies trying to build glutes!! Makes loading weight easier and more effective! Sits super comfortably, an essential to avoid bruising and injury!
Barbell Pad
Accessories
A good shaker bottle is essential for the gym! I have been loving this Stanley one at the moment. Keeps liquids nice and cold, super high quality ( doesn’t leak or spill) and really sleek looking! Comes in a range of colors, definitely check it out!
The Activate Shaker Bottle | 20 OZ
A drink bottle! For gym anddd eveyday use! Super long lasting and great quality, have not had any problems with this yet, will keep ice for up to 24 hours! Game changer for me. Lulu Lemon does it best :)
Water Bottles
Another must have in the gym, or for general exercise! I find the Lulu Lemon ones to be great quality and super absorbent. Not to mention the adorable color way options!
The Towel | Equipment
One of the most important gym essentials, helps to get you in the right mindset, and to push you while working out! Also perfect for entertainment while performing cardio!!
AirPods - Apple (NZ)
One of the most important things to have in your bag, if working out in a commercial gym! Can wipe down equipment and machines, while also sanitizing your hands after touching dirty weights etc.
Touchland
The only hair bands I will ever use! Will hold through intense lifting & cardio, while leaving little - no denting in your hair! Love these.
Lady Jayne 17022CL Spiral Hair Elastic Clear 8 Pack