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What You Should Keep In Your Gym Bag Part Two

You know it’s true, the more prepared you are, the more likely it is that you’ll actually go work out after class or work. When you have your gym bag with you, packed and ready to go, there’s really no excuse for not making it to the gym. If you’re trying to make working out a priority, you’ll want to have your gym bag with you at all times, and you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need in your bag. First, you’ll want to make sure you have the compression workout clothes you need from our online store here at Bonita Bella. Next, you’ll want to make sure you have all of your other gym bag essentials. In our previous blog, we started our list of the best things to keep in your gym bag, and today we’re going to finish our list.

Gym Bag Essentials Continued

Sunscreen

Since we want to make sure you’re ready for anything, sunscreen is a necessary gym bag item in case you decide you’d actually rather skip the gym and head outside for a run instead. It’s important to always wear sunscreen, regardless of how long you’re going to be out in the sun. Whether you’ll be outside for 20 minutes or two hours, you should wear a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher.

A Water Bottle

Along with protecting your skin, you’ll want to be sure that you’re staying properly hydrated, especially if you’re going to be doing physical activity. If you’re not sure how much water you should be drinking every day, try taking your weight and dividing it by two. The number you get should be the amount of water you should drink in ounces per day. The ideal amount of water you should drink can vary from person to person, so the main idea is to make sure you’re drinking enough water for you.

A Smartphone Armband

Most of us always have our smartphones with us. If you happened to forget your iPod at home or your MP3 player doesn’t have any battery left, having a smartphone armband will allow you to use your phone for music or listening to your favorite podcast as you workout.

A Pre/Post Workout Snack

One of the main things that may keep you from hitting the gym if you weren’t planning on it is worrying about being hungry. If you keep a protein bar in your gym bag, you’ll have something to ward off any hunger that could keep you from going to workout or from feeling ravenous once you’re done.

Personal Hygiene Products

Whether you decide to workout on your lunch break or head to the gym in between work and an evening out, having personal hygiene products in your bag means you can get back to feeling fresh and clean in a matter of seconds. Dry shampoo, deodorant, and some body spray will have you feeling back to normal and ready for the next thing without much effort if you don’t have the time for a shower.

Be sure to keep your gym bag packed, and don’t forget your compression workout clothes from Bonita Bella. Shop our fitness apparel today!

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