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Must Haves for the Gym
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items These are my recommendations that I have personally tried and have on my gym bag at all times. These get me through the tough and competitive seasons.
Sections
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Gym Basics
Caffeine
Hand Health and Protection
Protein
Recovery Tactics
Gym Basics
These things should be in your bag or car at all times! If these aren't in your gymbag chances are you're going to be uncomfortable or need them sooner rather than later.
These are a must have because you're constantly gasping for air and mouth breathing, your lips will get very dry!
Chapstick Lip Tube (Pack of 3)
Eco Friendly Body Wipes for you and for animals! They also come in flushable options
KLEAN FREAK Body Cleansing Wipes, Citrus 12-Count
NEVER EVER FORGET YOUR DEODORANT! Probably the one thing I always put on before i leave the house.
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Shower Clean 2.6 oz
Basic and cheap to go blender for those of use who are picky and hate to drink chunks or shakers.
Portable Blender USB Juicer Cup 6 Blades 380ml
The amazon link for the Wod N Done. These are acceptable under the new crossfit games and compete rules. Quick Click for anyone with an amazon account.
WOD&DONE Hand Protection Tape Grips for Pullups
LISA FRANK. I love this design. These blenders are great for the go and easy cleaned.
BlendJet 2 - Lisa Frank Tye Dye
The metallic is my favorite and it's a nice nuetral touch.
BlendJet 2 - Galaxy Metallic
Cute design for any gym and disney fan!
BlendJet 2 - Disney
I love this design. These blenders are great for the go and easy cleaned. Buzz lightyear is my favorite esp. since Chris Evans is his new voice
BlendJet 2 - Disney
When it's hot out I always pack a sweat towel. Prevents slipping and sliding and overall grossness
Script Gym Towel - Purple
ONLY WEIGHTLIFTING SHOE I WOULD RECOMMEND
Nike Romaleos 4 SE Weightlifting Shoe
This is a cute design that you won't find anywhere else. Also entertaining to look at when you are chugging your drin!
BlendJet 2 - Disney
So excited for the Lisa Frank editiosn of these blenders. These blenders are great and ensure that you aren't drinking chunky drinks.
BlendJet 2 - Lisa Frank Leopard
Barbella box is the best box to get as a gym girl, and crossfit girl. They have products every month that come in handy and improve your gym time.
Barbella Box
If you struggle with grinding teeth, jaw pain, or struggle to breath this mouth guard is for your BOTTOM teeth and helps you breath better and prevent mouth injuries. My lifting felt 10x better with this.
AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece - Endurance & Strength
Caffeine
For those of us who need that extra kick to finish our day at the gym or midday hangover.
Extra Caff. Tea that uses essential oils and a extra dry session to make sure that the caffeine effect is to it's fullest.
Zest Functional Beverages - High Caffeine Energy Tea and more
Preworkout for Experienced lifters! There is about 350 MG per scoop. Use FNXR to save!
Recharge+ (High Intensity Preworkout)
Preworkout samples of all the FNX flavors so you can take them on the go! Use code FNXR
Recharge - Preworkout
Hand Health and Protection
Hand health is so important in the gym. If you are using the rig or bar and happen to rip then your miserable for a week at least. Below are my personal recommendations to prevent rips, and take care of them if you happen to get one.
I put this on after a rip and I am back the next day!
RipFix Hand Repair Cream & Callus Treatment - 1.34 oz
TRY THIS. Even if you are a chalk person, this wax helps alone or with grips.
WodWax 60g Bar - Original Pull Up Bar Grip Wax
Don't overpay for tape, they're all the same. This is a cheap and easy way to protect your thumbs during big lifts.
Gymreapers Weightlifting Adhesive Thumb Tape
Best grips for the gym. I went from Bear Komplex to these and they are amazing. They have lasted me years which is more than I can say for my old BK
Victory Grips: Functional Fitness Grips Protect Your Hands
I LOVE THIS! I originally got this in a barbella box and then received this. It dramatically cuts pain down in injuries and I put it on my hands after a workout and I don't have any irritation.
Active Skin Repair Hydrogel - 3 oz Gel
This is a WHOLE kit to promote hand health. You get a sander and a ointment for nighttime that will keep your hands health after a chalked up gym.
SandBar Callus Remover with Salve (Black)
Wod N done are a company that specialize in hand protection. They are good for on the go or to get you comfortable with something on your hands before you commit to grips.
WOD & DONE Lifting and hand protection
I've had this bag for years, minimum wear and tear, I can fit more than EVERYTHING
Bear KompleX Military Grade Tactical Backpack
If you aren't down for waisting tape, but have to protect your thumbs. This is the product for you! It's a reusable thumb wrap!
JerkFit Nubs Thumb Sleeves Protector for Hook Grip
If you don't like victory grips then try these out! BK was one of the first grips to enter the CrossFit arena. Every person is different so if definitely try them all out!
Bear KompleX 2/3 Hole Carbon Hand Grips
Protein
I love and recommend all of these! They quality proteins will make a difference in your performance. Use my code: FNXR
Caffeinated protein powder! Ultimate recovery. Use code FNXR
Restart - AM Protein Blend
Nighttime protein, helps you sleep and recover. Use code FNXR
Retire - PM Protein + Sleep Support
Whey protein and the best flavors! Code: FNXR
Refuel - Whey Protein Blend
Recovery Tactics
Items and tactics that will help you perform at your best and keep your body young.
A huge part of being able to move forward in athletic progress is to recovery. Ice baths are great help in that
Foldable Portable Standing Bathtub, Black
GoWOD is an app that you use that works with the crossfit rotation to have you do stretching and mobility that keep you from getting hurt and if done on a regular basis your performance will dramatically improve.
GOWOD - Mobility First
THIS ROLLER IS MAGIC! I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THIS!
Rollga BASIC Foam Roller for Flexibility & Massage
Don't make my initial mistake and spend hundreds on one of these. This is a cheap and effective theragun to use!
JQX Deep Tissue Massage Gun, 6 Heads, 30 Speeds
This is a ice and massage toy in one. Super safe and effective alternative!
YESMET Massage Roller Ball for Pain Relief (Green)
These make the heck of a difference if you are suffering from leg day or cardio aftermath.
SHINE WELL Leg Compression Massager, 3 Modes
NO.1 Recommendation. This tool is one of the top reasons I came back from injury so quickly. Feels absolutely amazing!
Comzinn Rotator Cuff Cold Therapy Shoulder Ice Pack
I SWEAR BY THIS MAT! I use this after heavy cardio and crossfit days. I walk on this and my leg issues/feet swelling is to a MINIMUM!
Reflexology Mat Foot Massager (Blue)
LOVE THIS! They feel amazing and help me recover much faster. I have one for each limb.
REVIX Large Ice Pack for Injuries Reusable Gel Wrap
When I was a runner I would use these on the daily. They help so much with recover and being able to use my feet the next day or even to wear heels!
REVIX Ankle Ice Pack Wrap for Foot Pain Relief