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Ready, Set, Sweat: Gym Essentials💪
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items This is a go-to checklist for anything you may need to help have some great workouts and even better results. From workout gear, to supplements, to fun accessories, these are my must have essentials since starting my fitness journey that have helped ...
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Accessories
Supplements
Support
Water Bottles and Shakers
Recovery
Accessories
A good lift needs good accessories! Try adding these to your workout routine to help achieve better workouts.
If you want to lock-in, these are the right headphones! With noise canceling and very comfortable ear padding, perfect for helping block out surrounding sounds and long wear to get an amazing workout💪 (amazon associate link)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black
Having a good pair of ankle straps for leg days is essential. A lot of gyms don’t supply these for members so keeping them in your bag will make sure you stay prepared for glute kickbacks (my fav lower body day exercise for glute gains).
Fitness Gear Pro Ankle Strap
Keeping a good set of resistance bands in your gym bag can benefit so many different lifts. I like this pack to be able to choose from low, medium, and high resistance depending on what I’m needing. Use with a squat, hip thrust, and more to add some ...
Resistance Band Set | Men's Work Out Accessories | lululemon
This gym bag has all the components you need to store your gym essentials. The smaller pockets inside the main center compartment is nice for holding wallets, keys, toiletries, etc. There’s an outside pocket to hold your water and shaker bottles. And...
Gymshark Active Holdall Medium - Ice Grey
Supplements
While supplements are not 100% necessary to see results on a fitness journey, they can be a good addition and add some benefits. These are some of my favorites I have tried along the way and enjoy using to supplement my nutrition and workouts.
This pre-workout will take you right back to your childhood. The flavor is SPOT ON to a ring pop and the formula is 💯 (amazon associate link)
RYSE Loaded Pre Workout Powder - Ring Pop Cherry - 30 Servings
Another Ryse product because they are just that good. This protein reminds me so much of the little bites blueberry muffins I ate as a kid. I love to mix a scoop of this in oats and it tastes like you’re eating blueberry muffin batter without that un...
RYSE Loaded Protein Powder Blueberry Muffin
This protein flavor is the ultimate ninja creami flavor if you enjoy making ice cream with protein powders. I like this one because again, no typical protein aftertaste and it has some mini chocolate chips mixed in the container☺️ Raw Nutrition in ge...
RAW Whey Isolate Protein Powder Mint Chip
I’ve tried many different greens powders over the years and this brand is one of my favorites. I like to incorporate greens powders in the morning to help supplement micronutrients. These taste great for a greens powder and I really like the peach an...
Clean Simple Eats Super Greens Powder Peachy
Sometimes I have a hard time reaching my water intake goal, but these hydration packets taste amazing and make it so much easier to drink your water. I definitely recommend the blue razz or artic cherry flavors:)
CELSIUS Hydration Blue Razz Sugar Free 14ct
Support
These are some items I’ve used to support my body and lifts while in the gym.
I really like to add a lifting strap during heavy lifts to help with grip strength so I can focus more on the muscle I’m training. Super ideal for exercises like RDL’s, bent over barbell rows, or bulgarian split squats if using dumbbells! These ones ...
Gymshark Silicone Lifting Straps - Onyx Grey
I absolutely love lifting but recently have been struggling with some sciatic nerve pain that felt like it was limiting some lifts. I purchased this belt to help give a little extra support to my back, and it has helped so much. I love the adjustable...
Nike Structured Training Belt 3.0
Water Bottles and Shakers
Stay hydrated with these water and shaker bottles! These are some of the best I’ve tried in quality and functionality that I 10/10 recommend!
This is my go to water bottle for the gym! The flip straw makes it convenient to throw in your gym bag to avoid spilling and it fits in your cup holder on the way there. This keeps my drinks cold throughout my whole workout!
Hydrojug Traveler Cup
Sometimes I need a reminder to get my gallon of water in throughout the day! Filling this up helps me keep track of exactly how much water I still need to get down. Two of these a day is a lot easier to remember! I also really like these for hot yoga...
Hydrojug- Half Gallon
I really enjoy Helimix brand shaker bottles. A lot of others I’ve tried spill or leak and I find these ones are better quality. Perfect for pre workout or protein shakes. (amazon associate link)
HELIMIX 2.0 Vortex Blender Shaker Bottle 28oz
Recovery
Recovery is just as important as exercise! Incorporate some of these items on rest days to help your body recharge.
After a long week in the gym, muscle recovery is essential. A tissue massager can help with muscle aches and tension. This one works great and is easy to use.
Theragun Relief
A foam roller is a great tool for helping relive muscle tension. I really like this one because it’s a two-in-one buy, with an interior and exterior roller to use for different areas of the body. Highly recommend adding this to your warm up or rest d...
Double Roller | Men's Work Out Accessories | lululemon
Yoga classes are a good option for recovery. This yoga mat is great quality and comes in really pretty patterns/colors. I like that it doesn’t slip and is easy to clean.
The Mat 3mm *Made With FSC™ Certified Rubber | Men's Mats | lululemon