Your Gym Bag Essentials

Telling yourself you are going to the gym is one thing, but actually going requires a lot more than just thinking about it and saying it. One thing that can really help motivate you to go to get that workout in is to pre-pack your gym bag!

Having all your exercise essentials ready in one place really helps when it comes to spontaneous decision making. Think about it: if you are thinking about the pros and cons of getting a workout in, a major factor is actually getting everything you need together. If you have everything all in one place already, half of the work is done and you will be more inclined to get up and go! 

As part of FIT MARCH 2013, I want to instill an idea of pre-organization in you all. I like to call it: thinking ahead. (My mom used to always tell my sisters and I to think ahead before asking questions/going to school because it would make us understand everything better).

Heres how to "think ahead" for the gym:

• Shorts/yoga pants/leggings. Whatever you feel comfortable in, put them in your gym bag. That way, you already have your favorite workout outfit waiting for you.
• T-shirt and sports bra. Do I need to explain?
• Socks. No one likes working out without socks on. Unless you're doing yoga.
• Sneakers. This one's self-explanatory, but put your sneakers by/into your gym bag. It'll get you even more motivated!
• Water Bottle. Whether your environmental or not, you need your water! If you're going to a hard workout, maybe coconut water is better!
• Makeup Remover wipes. Working out in makeup is just asking for breakouts, so take it off!
• Deodorant. And do not forget to reapply...
• Hairbrush and hair elastics. I have had my only hair tie break on my countless times during a workout. Bring extra and a hair brush so that your hair doesn't hinder your workout for the day.
• Tampons. If it's that time of the month, you want to make sure you have plenty to go around, just in case!
• Ipod/MP3 Player. And make sure it's charged...
• Towel. Because you know you are going as hard as you can, and you're going to need something to wipe the sweat away ;)

There you have it! Now, every night before you go to bed, make it a habit to pack your gym bag! Think ahead for the next day and make it that much easier on yourself to get a workout in!

Love you always!

Jo