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Getting Started at the Gym
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items I’ve always been big into fitness. When I was younger I was involved in so many different sports teams. When lockdown hit, I started doing home workouts and really enjoyed them. I gradually got myself familiar with public gyms and fell in love with w...
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Gym Bag Essentials
Healthy Snacks & Supplements
What to Wear
Gym Bag Essentials
If you’re getting into heavier lifts, weight lifting straps are such a game changer. They basically help your grip so your hands don’t give up before your legs or back do (especially on deadlifts or RDLs). I love them for pulling days when my grip st...
Amazon.co.uk: Weight Lifting Straps
A good gym towel is one of those things you don’t think about… until you really need one. Whether it’s wiping down equipment, mopping up post-cardio sweat, or just feeling a bit fresher between sets, it’s such a simple essential. I like one that’s li...
Amazon.co.uk: Gym Towel
I genuinely swear by these Sony headphones. The noise cancelling is next level - perfect for blocking out a busy gym so you can properly focus on your workout. The sound quality is unreal, the bass is so good for lifting days, and they’re comfortable...
Sony / Noise Cancelling Headphones ...
Nike gym socks are such a simple but underrated gym bag essential. They’re comfy, breathable, and actually stay in place during your workouts - no annoying slipping or bunching. The cushioning is just right for lifting, running, or any cardio, and th...
Gym & Training Socks. Nike UK
Nike gym bags are honestly such a safe bet if you want something that looks good but actually works. They’re really durable, have loads of handy compartments (some even have separate sections for your trainers), and they just make throwing your life ...
Gym Bags & Backpacks
Healthy Snacks & Supplements
The Grenade Oreo bar is hands down one of the best protein bars I’ve tried. It genuinely tastes like a chocolate bar rather than something “high protein,” and it actually feels like a treat. Perfect for throwing in your gym bag for post-workout or wh...
OREO Protein Bar
The Fulfil Salted Caramel bar is such a solid gym bag staple. It’s high in protein but still tastes like a proper chocolate bar - sweet, slightly salty, and really satisfying. It’s perfect for post-workout or those afternoons when you want something ...
Fulfil Protein Bar Salted Caramel
The MyProtein Vanilla Whey is such a staple for anyone looking to up their protein intake. One scoop (about 25g) gives you roughly 100 calories and 21g of protein, making it super easy to hit your daily goals. I love how versatile it is - I use it in...
Vanilla Protein Powders, Snacks & Vanilla Whey | Myprotein UK
Whitworths Shots are such an easy, guilt-free way to get a boost of natural energy. Each little fruit and nut bite is just 99 calories, making them perfect for a quick snack without overdoing it. I love that they’re made with real ingredients, so the...
Amazon.co.uk: Whitworth Shots
Creatine is one of those gym bag essentials that serious lifters and beginners alike swear by.
I use it to help improve strength, power, and performance in my workouts, and it’s super easy to take - usually just a scoop (around 5g) mixed into water...
Buy Creatine Supplements
Monster Zero Sugar is my go-to energy boost when I need a kick before the gym or during a long day. It gives you that classic energy drink buzz without any sugar, so you get the lift without the crash (or the calories). Perfect for pre-workout, early...
Amazon.co.uk: Monster Zero Sugar
EHP Labs OxyShred is a fat-burning, energy-boosting supplement that helps improve focus, metabolism, and appetite control. I love that it gives clean, sustained energy without the jittery spike-and-crash of some fat burners. A scoop in water before a...
Amazon.co.uk: Oxyshred
What to Wear
Nike Metcons are the ultimate training shoe for anyone serious about their workouts. They’re super stable for lifting, flexible enough for cardio and HIIT, and really durable so they last through all kinds of training. I love the grip and support - t...
Nike White Metcon