What's in my gym bag

As a New Year's resolution, I decided (again) that I would work out more. This basically means more hours in the gym. I love our gym (Sportclub Het Eiland in Antwerp), as we have so much space for different workouts as well as a big range of group classes.

Below are 7 things I always need in my gym bag.

1. Iphone and ear plugs

Firstly, when I go to the gym I always carry my Iphone and earplugs. I either listen music or watch Netflix (perfect to get through those long cardio sessions).

2. Boxing gloves + wraps

Since a few weeks I started participating the boxing physics in my gym. And I bought my own gloves already after the first class, as I loved it so much I knew I would participate again! I try to go at least once a week and tonight is boxing night again! I bought mine at Decathlon. They're black and pink, which suits my girly personality ;)

3. Smart watch

I have a Polar watch that can monitor my activity and heart rate and which tells me how many calories I burned. However, the heart rate needs to be measured by a strap around my breasts, which is kinda annoying so I stopped using it. On my birthday last week I got a Michael Kors Activity tracker from my mom. This one tracks my steps and calories burned. Which for me is sufficient information during my workout. If I want more information, I can still use my polar. I wear the Michael Kors activity tracker all the time now and love it. It also tracks my sleep and I can track a goal, like drinking water, if I want to.

4. Water bottle + deodrants + mints

I sweat a lot during my workouts, so I make sure I stay extra hydrated during AND after my workouts. For this reason, also deodorant is a must in my gym bag. I always use it already before my gym session, as it gives me a really fresh feeling. Last but not least, since I constantly have a blocked nose (sinusitis); so I always eat a mint before my workout to "open" my nose and make me breath better.

What's in your gym bag? Let us know! - Marijke

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