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Gym accessories you need in your life

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As a personal trainer, I feel like I have the best idea on what is needed and best for in the gym. All of these things I use personally and cannot recommend enough. Whether I need to recover, have a couple of extras for a training session, or the bes...
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Gym bag essentials

These are all the things I ALWAYS carry with my in my gym bag. 

 
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These are always in my gym bag. I love them for cable kick bags on leg day!
Peach Bands Cable Ankle Strap for Cable Machine
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These are my absolute favourite booty bands. I bring them every time I go to the gym.
Peach Bands Fabric Booty Resistance Set
 
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This is always on me when I go to the gym. It is so easy to attach to the bar and gives you the padding that you need.
Peach Bands Barbell Pad with Secure Straps
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These are the lifting straps I swear by. I cannot lift without these. They are the best ones I have tried.
Sim Panda 24" Neoprene Lifting Straps
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When I do not want to use straps, these are what I reach for. It helps me avoid lifting calluses.
LeerKing Weight Lifting Gloves for Gym
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Sometimes gyms do not have lifting barbell clamps where you are or enough for everyone, so I keep these in my bag at all times just in case.
Olympic Barbell Clamps (Pair) – Locking 2" Collars
 
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If you do not like fabric bands, these are great. I also always have these ones in my bag at all times as well.
Peach Bands Resistance Bands Set for Legs & Glutes
 
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Stretching is crucial part in any workout routine. I love using this to help me get deep stretches.
The Stretching Strap | Men's Work Out Accessories | lululemon

Top gym bags

Finding a good gym bag can be hard, but these are the ones I swear by and use every time I go to the gym!

 
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This is the gym bag I use. It fits everything I need and has tons of space. It is affordable, but works perfectly. I cannot recommend this one enough.
BLINGTWINKLE Waterproof Gym Duffel Bag Pink
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This is another gym bag I cannot recommend enough. It fits everything I need to bring to the gym and more.
3-in-1 Gym Duffle Bag 30L

All your water needs

These are the only water bottles I use when at the gym. All you could ever need is in this list. 

 
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The only blender bottles I need in my life. It is the perfect kit and you get so many.
Hydra Cup ProFlow Shaker Bottles 6-Pack 28oz
 
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This is one of my favourite jugs to bring to the gym.
Pink Sand
 
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This is one of the best jugs I have tried for the gym. I also am a straw girly so this is a double wammy. I cannot recommend this jug enough.
Coolflask 64oz Insulated Water Bottle Lavender

Recovery

Recovery is very important when it comes to progress in the gym. These are my top items I cannot recommend enough for recovering after a training session. 

 
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This is the best roller I have used. It is perfect to roll out your muscles after a long workout.
Syourself 13'' Foam Roller Set with Massage Ball
 
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This is the best roller stick. I use it almost every time after I am done at the gym. It is great for recovery.
Kunova Muscle Roller Stick - Massage Tool
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This is the best yoga mat you could ever buy. I have had mine for years and I love it. This is the top tier yoga mat.
lululemon Align™ Yoga Mat 5mm *Made With FSC™ Certified Rubber | Men's Mats | lululemon

The only shoes you need

I have tried every type of shoe for the gym, and these are the only ones I need for a successful, comfy gym day. 

 
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The best running shoes I have ever tried. It feels like you are walking on a cloud.
Ultraboost 5X Shoes
 
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These are one of my favourite weight lifting shoes. I have repurchased them even.
Reebok Women's Nano X4 Training Shoes
 
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My converses are my top leg day shoe!
Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Mid Top Canvas ...