New year, new goals, new gym bag. Now THAT is a resolution this girl can get on board with! Whether you’re hitting up the weight rack or a local fitness class, the best way to walk in feeling confident is to make sure you’re prepared! How, you ask? With all the must-have gym bag essentials. 😉 But before I share mine, how about a little motivational tip for you??
RULE NUMERO UNO in my fitness world: ALWAYS pack your gym bag the night before! Also, always pack it FULL! Not only are you more likely to actually make it to the gym if you pack the night before, you’re ALSO more likely to come back if you feel prepared while you are there. FACT! (Okay, maybe it’s only factual to me). Time to talk about these gym bag must-haves. THEN…it’s time to give some away! I’m feeling extra generous in 2019! Giveaway details at the bottom.
10 Gym Bag Essentials
You’ve asked, and I’m delivering the goods! Literally. Here are the goodies currently being packed (on repeat) in my gym bag!
1. Sweaty Betty Luxe Bag (similar here)
Finding a good gym bag means finding a bag that fits you and all your stuff. I love that this bag is such a classic—beauty meets function all in one gorgeous bag. It’s big enough to fit everything I need without giving that old school duffle feel, so it’s perfect for other uses outside the gym.
Need something to carry work stuff in? Check. Carrying around all your kids’ gear? Check, check. New mom wanting a stylish diaper bag? This bag can literally do it all. And my absolute favorite feature? The zip bottom—perfect for storing any gym shoes or after gym shoes you want to carry along!
2. Beats Headphones
I know some people prefer working out without music, but I am not one of them! I need my music loud and motivating while I’m working on those transformation goals.
I love these Beats Headphones because not only are they cute (hello, gold and white!), but they’re wireless, which means I can really and truly “unplug” during my ME time. They’re super comfortable and noise cancelling (can I wear them around the house? #askingforafriend). Bonus: earbud version comes in under $70 for those who want something smaller or more budget-friendly.
3. Shaker Bottle
Two important lessons and one amazing bottle: 1) Always stay hydrated before, during, and after your workout, and 2) you’ll want to follow any good workout by repairing your muscles with some protein, like our new TRANSFORM Low Carb Meal Replacement Shakes. The Blender Bottle is perfect for both options. 😉
4. Protein Bars
Like I just mentioned, your body needs protein following a workout to help repair those muscles and fuel your body! Some of my favorites are Quest Bars, G2G Bars, and FitJoy Bars!
When a protein bar is both healthy and makes you feel like you’re eating dessert, it’s a win in my book.
5. Resistance Booty Band
Of course, I have to represent! Plus, there are just some moves that can best be done with the help of my littlest BFF—my TRANSFORM Resistance Band. Throw it in your bag, bust it out during your workday or when you have some spare time, and you have an instant workout that you can literally do anywhere.
6. Beauty Musts: Gum, Face Wipes, Deodorant
Sometimes I just need a little refresher. Especially if I’m trying to sneak in a quick kiss from my forever gym partner, Chris. Need I say more? On that same note, as a busy wife, mom, and business owner, sometimes an immediate shower following a workout is impossible (I know you guys can relate). Until that nice hot shower, deodorant in my bag is a MUST, and so are makeup wipes. I carry these bad boys around to help clean up any unwanted messes (think runny mascara. Goodbye, raccoon eyes!).
7. Dry Shampoo
Ok, technically, dry shampoo falls within beauty musts, but it’s such a necessity that it deserves its own shout out. Guys, this is literally my favorite dry shampoo! It works wonders in keeping me looking glam and shower fresh even when leaving an intense workout. A couple sprays, some tousles, and I’m good to go.
8. Massage Roller Ball and Schiek Weight Belt
You should always take a few minutes at the end of your workout to stretch and roll out. I love carrying this ball around with me because it’s perfect to help relieve pressure in even the tightest of muscles and helps speed up the recovery process so I can jump right back in the next time. I have been known to use this during meetings. A busy mom’s gotta do what a busy mom’s gotta do, right?
Plus, this Schiek lifting belt is a MUST for my workouts! It provides the best support for my back when lifting and is so comfortable to wear, ensuring I’m safe, especially with heavy lifts!
9. Hat
Even though I love my dry shampoo, sometimes mama just needs to throw on a baseball hat. I know you all feel me on this one.
10. Flip Flops
You know my gym bag is not complete if I don’t have my infamous flip flops. 😉 Perfect for letting my feet rest after putting in so much work! Check out some of my other favorite shoes for every occasion here too.
And those, my friends, are my MUST-HAVE items that I cannot go to the gym without! I want to know what YOU keep in YOUR gym bag…but before I do…
It’s GIVEAWAY time!!!!
I couldn’t be more excited for this giveaway because who DOESN’T want to win some new gym bag swag?? One lucky winner will win all of these gym bag faves of mine, valued at $387!
- My Fave Flip Flops (in your size of course) $26 value
- Batiste Dry Shampoo $6 value
- Transform Booty Band $21 value
- Chris + Heidi Meal Replacement Shakes -both chocolate AND vanilla $120 value
- Blender Bottle $20 value
- Quest Bars – 3 month supply $144 value
- Schiek Weight Belt! $50 value
TO ENTER TO WIN:
1. Comment below telling me YOUR favorite gym bag essential, whether it’s on my list or not!
2. Head over to Facebook or Instagram, like the post, and drop the same comment there…and TAG A FRIEND!
**Winner will be chosen and announced on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Be sure and check your blog comment AND your DMs to see if you’re the lucky winner! If you’re chosen, and I don’t hear from you within 48 hours, I’ll have to choose another winner. And we don’t want that to happen, right?
Happy entering!!
xo,
Heidi
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In this article I would talk about the best gym bag for ladies.You finding a bag that fits you and all your stuff. I love that this bag is such a classic—beauty meets function all in one gorgeous bag. and you purchase easily and you can hear easily.
My favorite is my water bottle with my Boost energy drink!
Headphones, water bottle and my jump rope!
Where do I buy the bag!! It’s really perfect I workout at lunch time at our work gym 4-5 days. My bag is always next to me at my desk how cute would this bag look there and with me. Thx!!
Hi Rebecca: There’s a link to a similar bag in the post. Enjoy! 🙂
Towel to wipe the sweaty mess off my face
Shower shoes, headphones, water
Headphones, water bottle, keys, hair ties
Michael Barnhouse (hubby) is my gym partner
Extra hair ties, chapstick, earbuds, lock and running bag.
Flip flops I can wear in the public showers at the YMCA! Ewwwwww!!!!! If I forget them… I do NOT shower! Haha
I have to say my fave is the headphones! I have some that always seem to get in the way when I have the bar on my shoulders!
My boksing gloves, gor the moment lessons are a bit too expenssive so I just hit the boxing bag!
Hope my english is ok 🙂
Greetings from Holland!!
My favourite gym accessory are my booty bands!
My favorite gym bag essential would have to be my new bands!
clothes, make up, hair ties, deodorant, shampoo, shoes, essential oils, lotion, snacks and water
Baby powder
Ponytail holder
Body wipes in case no time for a shower.
Water towel and shoes. But luv all your options too! Protein shack for snack!
My gym bag essentials are definitely ear buds, yoga mat, hand sanitizer, water bottle and a lil snack for afterwards! 💪🏼🥰
I must have hair ties, water bottle, multiple pairs of sneakers and gum! Extra dry shirt doesn’t hurt.
Water, towel, lifting belt, jump rope, and snacks for the kids!!
Ear buds, a book, water, hair tie, deodorant, body spray and shower needs if I am going to be showering after my workout.
My must haves for the gym bag:
Deodorant
Hairspray
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Lotion
Jump rope
Water bottle
Protein bar
Headphones
Sweat towel
Gum
Chapstick
Extra hair ties
I always have my wireless headphones and deodorant!
Hair ties, headphones, shoes, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo, snack, and workout clothes because I’m usually going right from work. 🙏🏻 @skasemx
I work out at home but always have my smart phone, headphones, healthy snake, dumbbells, resistance bands, deodorant, shower gel and shampoo and of course all my rescue dogs that surround me while I work out! 🏋️♀️
@shannonsh78. My bag has a hair dryer, flat iron, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, resistance bands, gloves, tanning lotion, tanning suit, hair brush, earbuds, smart watch, ankle straps to hook to cables, protein powder and a post work out meal, shower shoes and face wash
My gym bag is loaded to the top. I have bootie bands, pull up bands, sliders, dry erase marker, jump rope, pad for squat bar, sweat towel, water bottle, wrist straps, yoga mat, barbell clamps, and workout papers!
Headphones, hair brush, hair tie and headband
I always pack a water bottle, blue tooth headphones and a towel.
I always need a new gym bag. I never leave to the gym without my head phones, protein, protein bar, Pilates socks, water bottle, knee brace and tape.
Deodorant, gum or mint and a hair tie! Regretfully, I haven’t packed a gym bag in a while… I need to get back to it!!!
currently my gym bag favs are water and my music, but I also love to have things like my fav lip gloss, simple make up items to refresh after my workout, and some type of recovery drink.
@that_freckled_gurl best gym buddy ever! My gym bag has my swimsuit, hairbrush and headphones!
Water! We need a new bag! With Janderson
Hair ties, ear buds, Velcro armband for my phone, water bottle, ziplock if protein powder, lifting belt, and a couple toys for my kids (hackie sack and a monster truck). 🙂
Currently my essentials are a yoga block, booty bands, gliders, and a jump rope — oh yes and my water bottle and wireless headphones. I clearly need to up my bag game as my gym bag is currently a cotton book bag! Yikes!
@chelse_leigh – my favorite gym buddy always keeping be motivated. Favorite gym bag items include water bottle, swim suit to sit in sauna, and plenty of extra hair ties in case they break!!
Must have are booty bands shoes headphones and usually crayolas and color books for the kids to keep them busy so i can have a peacful workout.. thank you
I always have shorts, capris and long pants because I live in Canada and the weather changes hourly. (Especially if I want to take my workout outside). Dry shampoo, a good pair of shoes and usually whatever left over snacks my kids leave….
My gym bag consists of a change of clothes, brush, deodorant and water bottle 😊💪🏻
I must have my towel and leg bands! Can’t forget the sweet sweat belt! Oops. Gloves too! Damm my bag is heavy now!
What I have is my pre workout shake, hair tie, brush/towel, a change of clothes, shoes, deodorant, bar, and my head phones.
I like to make sure I have water, towel, extra change of clothes and deodorant!
Flip flops, water bottle, clean clothes, dry shampoo and deodorant!
My gym bag now consists of my gloves, cleats, pads, helmet, tall socks, mouth guard, football, headphones, water, pre workout, sometimes a Quest bar… pretty much my whole life 🤷🏻♀️. From now until the end of football season they’re all kind of essentials 😂
Water bottle fully charged phone and earbuds… but then I’m not as hard core as you
Cold packs/wraps because I have MS! During PT I wear my cooling neck wrap
Gotta have my headphones and weight gloves 💪🏻
I love martial arts (kickboxing, boxing, Krav Maga) and most workouts are done barefoot. Since I’m a wee bit of a germaphobe, I have antibacterial wet wipes in my gym bag for me feet.
I absolutely need my Fitbit and music at the gym!
I am a Jazzercise instructor so I carry my microphone, first aid kit, sweat towel, free weights, snacks, and a stress ball mainly 😁
I almost put entire house in my gym bag, sneakers, gym clothes, water bottle, towels, flip flops, soap, protein bars…
I have my work put pants, top & sports bra (preferably my favorite Adidas one!), socks, my Nikes, deodorant, headphones, arm band for my phone, hair bands, water bottle, padlock, extra snacks & diapers & wipes in case my son is with me and has to go to the daycare! And then I always have my Apple Watch on my wrist tracking everything!
Unfortunatley i dont have a gym bag. Maybe thats why i cant stay consistent. Need more motivation.
My gym bag musts are a water bottle with lemon and I love your reebok fusion workout shoes.
My gym bag has water, clean undies, electrolytes, altoids, towel, lip gloss!
I neeed a new gym bag! I have had the same under armor bag since I was 16, and now I’m 29! I always have my phone for music, and headphones. Maybe I need a new gym makeover lol.
People laugh when I’m in the sauna with a rolling pin….but man O man my IT Band is WICKED!! Chapstick, belly sweat band, resistance bands, ear buds, squat sponge, jump rope, hat for “those” hair days, body spray, extra hair ties for my friends, bubble gum, business cards, phone charger, the kitchen sink (JK), notepad and pen, swimsuit….extra diapers for the babies…. I should just take up residency!! Heidi, I LITERALLY just put my Batiste in there too…I can’t live without dry shampoo!!!♥️💪🏼
My gym bag essentials: gym membership card, water, headphones, phone (for music), workout clothes, tennis shoes, swim suit, flip flops, book (to read while working on my tan), change of clothes, more shoes, makeup, deodorant (don’t like the spray deodorant at the gym. Lol) snacks, and money for the gym cafe or gym bar. Yes my gym has a bar 🤦🏻♀️
In my bag, when not doing workout at home, deodorant, hair tie, brush, water with BCAA, protien bar,small towel ,headphones , spare change of clothes , socks
Water with my BCAAS mixed in!
bands, water, orb, music, pre workout, bcaas, protein shake, bars, scrunchy, flip flops, swim suit, dry shampoo, brush, deodorant
Must have a hair tie, water and music!!
I need to get me a gym bag with ALL of these!!! I don’t have one yet!
Ear buds for sure!! Headband, water bottle, deodorant, scent spray
In my gym bag- Tervis water bottle, headphones, phone and jacket
My bag has to have workout gloves, elbow wrap!, booty bands, headphones, BCAA’s and water and pre-workout!!
My gym bag: water, spin shoes, clip board with workouts, pencil, towel, swim suit, goggles, flip flops, swim cap, booty bands, rolling balls and gum.
Shoot…looks like I could pack a better bag. I usually bring bands, floor sliders, and headphones. Time to step up my game
Wipes, towels, dry shampoo, shower essentials if needed, headphones, phone
Tank top, yoga pants, chapstick, deodorant, water, protein powder, resistance bands, socks, hair tie…everything basically 😉
Ma gym essentials are my eye contacts, headphones, water bottle, hair comb, gloves, resistant bands, my smartwatch and ankle braces. Sure need a big bag 😉
my gym bag is pretty simple: shoes and headphones
Phone & earbuds- music is a necessity, towel, water, string cheese- I’m addicted but I need a good protein bar, deodorant, bath & body works lotion, and some days a hange of clothes. Love the bag btw, mine is definitely old style and so “gym like”. This gym is versatile and very feminine 💞
my essentials are sugar free gum, lip gloss, a towel, and water 💦! 🙌🏼
My husband is my gym buddy!
Workout essentials are my water bottle, fit bit, and some cute workout clothes!
@urstrong13
These days it’s all about my boxing class so my hand wraps and gloves are a must!
💪🏼Kickboxing gloves-the big kind they cover your whole hand, Brooks shoes, water bottle, and wrist wraps! (Double posting because I accidentally pressed send without finishing my email address #blondemoment)
💪🏼Kickboxing gloves-the big kind they cover your whole hand, Brooks shoes, water bottle, and wrist wraps! Favorite are gloves to protect my wrists and hands because those are important!
hair bands!:)
Absolute must haves are water and headphones!
I am not able to give word for word from insta but my ESSENIAL item is Trident cinnamon gum! That is a must. The rest is important too…dry shampoo, towel, booty band, quick face potions, yummy body lotion. Flip flops is a great idea! I’m adding some right now… 🏃🏼♀️ I would LOVE to win this special gym bag!!! 💗
Essentials are Water and Some good tunes! 😊
I didn’t copy my comment from Instagram, but I’ll repeat what I have in there. I have an extra pair of headphones, booty band, hip thruster pad, blender bottle, chapstick, preworkout, bcaa’s, diapers and wipes for lil miss!
Shantelle McLean is my gym buddy.
I need my tunes, my beats and my sweet sneaks!❤️
Headphones, water bottle, hair ties, face wipes, dry shampoo, deodorant lol 💪🏼😅
Deodorant, dry shampoo, hair ties, water and a protein bar 💪🏻
Essentials would be : towel, Water, hairtie and brush, deodorant and gum. I could go on but…. How much time do you have, we gotta get to the gym
I have a booty band, and also travel with my own bar pad for hip thrusts. Chapstick. Beats always. Body spray for after. Water bottle. Charger. Bathroom bag. Ankle bands. Ankle attachment for cable kick backs. The list goes on.
Change of clothes extra runners gloves hair ties deodorant water cream and towel!
Hair ties, water bottle, notebook and pen! Keeping it simple. 😊 @whisk.zest
Lip balm & hair ties, for sure!! Oh and a water bottle!
My essentials- chapstick, air pods, a snack, workout log book and a pen!
Gym bag essentials-jump rope, chapstick, lifting gloves and thieves hand sanitizer!!
Essentials: shoes, hair ties, chapstick, deodorant, speed rope, gloves, snacks 💪🏻🙌🏻🔥
Sweat towel, quest protein bars, jump rope and a booty band, wireless earphones, extra hoodie and some deodorant (the spray kind!)💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Deodorant. Water shoes towels. Hairbrush and hair ties.
Water bottle, head band, ear phones, shower shoes
With all my hair, def a head band and lots of hair ties!!! Gotta tame this mane before I get my sweat on!!
My beats and dry shampoo
My goodies….shaker bottle, AdvoCare Spark & Rehydrate, headphones, Samsung tablet, towel, bathroom necessities, shoes, money, lifting gloves and my roller….@mandyep1
Simple but shoes, headphones, some deep blue muscle rub, socks, leggings, and my gym tank!
My AirPods!
Hair ties, face wipes, clean socks!
My Swell water bottle with sports lid and earphones. There are a few others but I can’t be in the gym without!
Essentials – postworkout shake, water, shoes, jacket, snacks for kids, I’m pretty sure there’s hot wheel cars in the bottom, and extra hair bands!
My gym bag is now a diaper bag since I now have a 4 month old baby 😂👶💕 Our gym doesn’t have child care so I go at a time where is pretty empty & lug her around the gym in her carrier with me. She loves it! The diaper bag / gym bag has all the essential baby supplies and my wireless headphones and water bottle shoved into it. My gym buddy is my hubby @tylerspraul 😁
Enso Rings, Head phones, Shoes, Extra Socks, Hair Ties, Makeup wipes!
So my favorite gym essentials and what I actually have are two different things 🙁 I have to have headphones, since mine got washed they amplified to 1000x recommended volume. I have to 100% have a hair tie, my hair being down just gives me anxiety and I don’t know why, probably because I always wear it in a pony for work, I usually have a plastic water bottle (don’t know why I carry those) and a towel if I can remember. What I would consider essential is good shoes, bands, decent water bottle and amazing headphones. It’s all about getting lost in the music for me. Snacks would be nice too and gloves…. and quest bars are my fav!
Need my water bottle, workout notebook, ear buds and protein shake for after!!
Dry shampoo and extra headphones !
Hey Heidi my go to in my bag are my beats, wrist wraps, water bottle and chapstick
Busy mom right here! I need the essentials, head phones, music device, water bottle! I’m new to the gym scene so still trying to get a routine down!
My absolute gym essentials are water and hand sanitizer wipes.
I tagged my husband because we’ve been working out together for 10+ years.
Can’t live without my earbuds, hair tie & my phone to follow all of my transform app workouts! 💪
I always have you, Heidi with me in my home gym! Your voice coming out of my phone pumps me up at 5 am. I also have my water bottle and BOOST🙌🏼 “Now let’s do work”
I always have glucose tablets in my gym back because I sometimes have hypoglycemic episodes! (The joys of bikini prep)
Water Bottle and Ibuprofen
Hello! I always have my favorite gym shoes! Change into them to have the best support and get moving! Love the new vanilla Chris & Heidi shake 👍
Chapstick and Extra gum! Sandals for after workout so I can get my hot shoes off before the massage bed.
I always have my headphones, lacrosse ball, stretch bands, headband, hand wraps, an extra shirt in case I get too sweaty 😳😳, snack, recovery drink and a towel., water and my phone!! Phew.
Headphones and water!!
Mine is mainly a diaper bag with head phones, protein bars and a huge water bottle
My sweat towel, headphones, water bottle, face wipes for post-workout, gym clothes, protein bar, and my key fob! ❤️💪🏽
@ameysjourney first off hat is a must for me, cute bag, water bottle, hair tie on my wrist, towel, body spray, deodorant and the amazing chris and heidi Powell protein powder in a shaker bottle.
Headphones, water, clothes, ponytails/bobby puns, deoderant
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Gym bag essential-BioFreeze spray-great for quick topical pain relief!
My gym bag faves are definitely chapstick and lotion…. up here in Canada we get dryyyyyyyyy in the winter!
I bring my water, protein shake, and my tanning lotion for after. 🙂
Resistance bands!!!! All sizes. 🙂
So many to list but there are always resistance bands, weight gloves, towel and a clean top…I sweat like a dude!
My gym bag essentials are headphones, resistance bands, towel, hair tie and gum.
The essentials and lots of motivation
Headphones phone sweat towel hand sanitizer water bottle
My gym bag has a change of clothes, gym shoes, odor neutralizing ball that goes in the “shoe compartment”, deodorant.
Gum
Deo
Sweetsweat ab belt
Brush
Ponytail holder
Beats earbuds
My workout essentials is Definitely a good support sports bra!, shoes, leggings, water bottle & @thetransformapp to get it done!! @chelseycrews
Definitely a towel… Arizona heat! 🥵🔥And water!
Dry shampoo, headphones, extra clothes, and H2O🤓 @crzcarter4
Wireless headphones x 2 (just in case one dies)
Lifting shoes
Chapstick
Liquid chalk
Extra socks
Wraps
Water
Bands
My essential item
Is my @transformapp which also double as my music which is a must. My water bottle and protein bar by @G2G for recovery. That’s about all I need.
@danatom
Headphones, gloves, bands, and hair ties always!
My essential workout bag contents include teaching notes, music, backup CDs, mic belt, Tylenol, headphones, towel, hair ties and lip gliss💋
Hair ties, lifting gloves, deodorant, brush, heart rate monitor @vicaroo108
I don’t have a gym bag😞 I am new to the gym but I am excited and hopeful to get in shape and FINALLY feel comfortable in my own skin.
Booty bands,power beats,water mug👏🏼👏🏼😄
Gotta have some preworkout, my headphones (and phone of course 😜), shaker cup with BCAAs. Those are my staples!
My gym bag essentials are: my glute band, cable kick back attachment, hip thrust pad, deodorant, wipes, & head phones! Love your list!
Dry shampoo, chapstick, GUM, chalk maybe a little chocolate 😋
Headphones, water bottle, phone, slingshot resistant bands! My phone has my Transform App that I can’t complete my workout without it!!
What wouldn’t my gym bag be packed with?! 🤔 Every little thing so I don’t have an excuse why I can’t go! 😂
I workout everything!!! But my gym bag always booty band, an extra set of head phones, a sauna suit for heavy cardio days!😅😅Angelique Soto
Deodorant, extra socks, towel!
My gym bag:
Water bottle
Leg bands
Knee wraps
Barbell pad
Cell phone with Transform App 😉
Never go without my towel, my pre-workout drink, my bands, and my AirPods! Oh and lip gloss too! Forgot this one on the ig comment😂
Hair ties, water, bobby pins and shoes are my essentials!
Ear buds, bcaa’s, extra shoes, pre workout, gloves, hair tie!
Swim attire, headphones, waterproof headphones, soccer attire, soccer shoes, gym shoes, pre workout, Aminos, food
Omg! I need to ad more after reading this! 🤣🤣 in mine you will find an extra bottle of water, AirPods, ipad, iPhone, towel, log book, gum, bcaa, vitamins, hair ties, hair clip, wrist straps, boxing gloves, lotion, protein in shaker bottle and my wallet but when I forget one (usually bcaa, headphones or gloves) I have @annababy137 ❤️❤️💪🏻💪🏻
DRY SHAMPOO, Essential oil spray for after (no-stink spray) and FRESH socks and underwear! 🙂
Water, head phones and a good playlist!! 🔥🔥
Headband, gloves and an extra pair of socks are three things I’d add to your essentials, and I’m good to go.
My gym essentials are my apple watch, bluetooth headphones and my hydroflask!!!
My favourite gym essentials are my resistance bands for leg day, as well as protein bars for an emergency snack!
Deodarant body spray towel change if clothes hairtie cell phone heaphones for music water
@hdelaval78 is my workout buddy- water bottle, runners, shower essentials, towel, change of clothes, snack, cell phone, music & a good attitude 💪🏋🏻♀️
EVERYTHING! Chapstick pre workout, pods music gloves EVERYTHING
I do bikram yoga/hot pilates I take with me my yoga mat, water, chanclas (aka flip-flops lol) and fitbit. And most importantly my “My body can do anything my mind tells it to do” attitude!!!”
My green protein smoothie, a huge water, and chalk!
all I need in my gym bag is water, gloves, notebook, pencil, and headphones!
My fav gym bag essential is my dry shampoo, I have short hair so this helps it look it fresh after a sweatout in the gym.
Hair dryer, towel, basic makeup, dry shampoo and a change of clothes! Also headphones for the workout.
Definitely the marshmallow dream bar from Starbucks. It’s my go to as a pre workout but also as a reward after my workout!!🙌🏽
My hydroflask and body wipes!
My fav thing to bring water bottle, head ban,brush,towel, change of clothes, running shoes , my lunch great attitude ☺
My go to gym essentials are: towel, water bottle, protein bars, money or credit card for my Starbucks after the gym, chapstick, earbuds, hand wraps and boxing gloves. 🥊
My gym bag essentials are water bottles, hair ties, head phones, booty band and head bands!
Dry shampoo, extra socks, headphones, hair ties, jump rope, & booty bands#! 💕
Dry shampoo, deodorant, water, hair ties, headphones, chapstick,protein bar!!!
Hi Heidi,
I always have glucose tabs ( type I diabetic), towel, water and ear buds! These are my “essentials “!!
Thank you!
Lately it’s been tissues from this never ending cold 😣😣
Honestly, I haven’t perfected my “what’s in my gym bag” yet. That’s why one of the amazing things about @realheidipowell is her generosity.
I always have my natural deordant @schmidtsnaturals, a brush, a towel, extra pair of shoes and socks, weight belt, perfume (if it’s an earlier workout,) extra set of workout clothes, 2 shaker bottles, pre-workout, and an extra pair of earphones. Like I said, I haven’t perfected it, but I’m hoping to upgrade my routine! 💕
My very own hot pink, ankle strap for the cable machine. No one wants to use the nasty gym straps! Blech!
Jump rope , ankle straps for kick backs , lifting gloves, gym towel, bands for hip thrust, water bottle, chap stick, extra hair ties, hand sanitizer lol tagging my soulmate / workout partner @rod.honey ❤️
My gym buddy is my sister aliciachase11 and my gym bag has to have a hair tie, towel and water!
Water bottle, keys, iPhone, Airpod (singular, I lost one)
I carry my headphones, gloves, band, blender bottle, water and protein!
My AirPods and my workout gloves!!
Favorite gym bag item is face wipes !!!
I got to have my headphones and water bottles
Steven kee
Water bottle, Thera-band, lacrosse ball for rolling out the feet and shoulder blades, and a change of underwear 😉
I carry my one apple AirPod that works along with my water bottle. I also carry my workout for the day. If I don’t have a plan my workout will suck. Without those items I’d be lost.
Flip flops, stance socks so they don’t get eaten by my shoes, Metcons, pony tail holder for thick hair, workout pants and shirt, and a supportive sports bra…along with a few other things! My workout bag is like my pocketbook. It seems to have all kinds of items in there.
Essentials is my wireless beats headphones
I have to have my water bottle, and a sweat towel!
My phone for Amazon music. Madison Dietz
Definitely flip flops!!!
Barbell cushion for squats!
my gym bag isn’t that full as yours only resistance band, gym, headphones, water bottle,
My jump rope! It’s my favorite form of cardio!
I don’t have a whole lot in my gym bag, but I MUST have deodorant because I work out during my lunch hour and I don’t want to go back to work being stinky! 🤣
Face wipes!
Can’t forget my headphones!
Body glide! Best gym bag accessory for those with thighs that rub!
In my gym bag is a lock, headphones, waterproof mp3 with a motivational playlist and rock and roll, a bottle of water with lemon, a protein bar, running shoes, my WHY, hydroalcoolic gel, gloves, gym outfitand a photo of me at my worst !!! How about you Jennifer McKee .
My aromatherapy lotion from bath and Body Works called Focus! Love the smell and keeps me alert during my workout.
My favorite gym bag essential are my ear buds, but I also take my sweat bands for wrist and head, a small absorable towel for sweat, small hand weights, purr xylitol gum, recovery drink.
Must have my water bottle!
My gym bag must: my capri length swimsuit!
The most important thing in my gym bag are my makeup removing wipes. I can’t work out with makeup running down my face .
Headphones 🎧 (can’t workout with my music), lip balm, workout gloves, bands, water bottle and towel! Tressa Morris 🏋️♀️
I must have my swimming suit my water bottle and a snack bar
Audible!! For this multi tasking momma that loves to read!
My favourite gym bag essentials are my water bottle, swim suit & towel!!
Water bottle and headphones
Monat dry shampoo 🥰. Smells great and leaves hair feeling clean.
My headphones and water bottle are a must!
My fitness watch is my go to essential! I love being able to monitor a workout, and it’s always cool to see how amazing our bodies are made by how we are asking them to move!
Lifting gloves, chapstick, and my own face towel!!
Got to have a towel to wipe the sweat off!!
For sure my rose gold beats, shoes, deodorant, lip chap, gum and shoes!!!!
Extra pair of shoes, water, earbuds and a towel are all in my bag
It’s not a favorite thing but it’s the only thing in my gym bag. It’s my extra oxygen to get me through my workout.
Earbuds are my fave gym bag essential—gotta have good music!
Hopefully people from the UK can enter? Towel (huge one atm because I’m just starting my journey again! 🙄) water, shampoo, headphones body oil, deoderant, weight gloves. My work clothes as I go straight there after the gym. But the one thing I would be lost without are my headphones don’t think my workouts would be the same without them…..
Lord help me my bag is FULL. I always have a large loop resistance band for those days i wanna do pull ups off the assist machine but need extra help. My INC strap for cable hamstring curls or kick backs, hip circle both blue and red. Deodorant, body spray for afterwards – secret I believe is the brand. Always my shaker, always a bottle of plain water, slippers for after – UGG, airpods…. I’m sure I’m missing something but those are what I bring when I travel also. Lol
Def my water bottle
My Ear phones and water bottle!
Headphones and dry shampoo are a must!
My Lulu small towel and my Beats- with those two I can conquer anything!
My water bottle work out clothes shoes weights
Definitely my water bottle.
Face wipes!!
I have to have my towel, water bottle, old MP3 player with ear buds, phone and deodorant!
Bathing suit, towel, shampoo/soap. How about your Wendy Marple
My favorite gym bag essential is deodorant and insoles for my gym shoes.
Maven headband!
My favorite thing is a really pretty smelling body spray!!
Hair ties & Bobby pins!!
Face wipes, & I <3 squats bar pad!
I have to have my phone, headphones and my water bottle!
Chapstick, towel, deodorant, headphones, snacks!!!
My hot pink trekz headphones and my black spanky shorts! 😁
Headphones 🎧, and a water bottle!!!
Always my water bottle, towel and hand sanitizer for when I finish my workout!!😊. Shannon Quinn
My water bottle, I don’t go anywhere now without it, Jess Jo
headphones, KT tape (few others that I have already seen as well as your favorites)
I personally can’t leave my house without my hydroflask and my homemade lip balm. Christine Gunther Pellar my accountability partner.
Definitely my water! Can’t go without that!
Tessa Kaiser
I’ve got to have my ID and chapstick!
Water bottle, headphones, and deodorant😊
Headphones!
Don’t currently have a gym bag since mine ripped but without a doubt headphones for music for a killer workout!! But! Also dry shampoo!! Gotta freshen the hair a little after.
I always carry an extra set of headphones in my bag- since I usually leave a set at home and a girl needs her tunes 😜.
My favorite gym bag essential is my water bottle!
My gym bag essentials are my workout leggings, my deodorant, and my water bottle 😊
My insulated water bottle with a straw and any good smelling spray deodorant!
Headphones and a water bottle.
Besides my water, gym bag essential would be a sweat rag! I sweat when I am working hard!
My water and my phone! I would be lost in the gym with my phone and my workout plan
My headphones are a must have!
My favorite gym bag essential is hard to choose one. I love my head phones, and lifting gloves. Christopher Paquette
Cannot work out without my headphones and phone playing music!
My wireless headphones 🎧
My fitness watch with tunes on it; Bose wireless headphones; and baby wipes (because working out on a lunch hour doesn’t allow for full showers).
To my friend brittany who I tagged: I know the selfie stick is an essential. It motivates and inspires those who follow your runs online:)
My essential oil roller with citrus bliss and vanilla to keep my motivated.
Headphones, a huge bottle of ice cold water, my phone with Pandora going, peppermint essential oil for energy and for muscle pain relief! And a post workout snack 🤩🤩
My post workout snack and my workout journal!
BCAAs are a gym bag essential!
Wireless headphones and now BOOST & my blender bottle!
Protein shaker with my favorite protein powder!!
I have and extra set of earbuds and hair bands! Can’t forget either👊
A magazine. Any magazine – just something to distract me from the dreadmill. 🤪🤪
Deodorant water bottle towel and Apple Watch. LuAnn Mannes you?
Heart rate monitor/Apple Watch! Pick me to win! Love your mission and everything you post!
Ps – it’s my birthday today 😉
Water and my FitBit!
Headphones and water bottle. They are on your list!!
Definitely gotta have Water!! And a good playlist/ pair of headphones.
My 💦waterbottle💦, my 🥊lifting gloves 🥊(with wrist support straps), and of course my 🎧 headphones 🎧. Karissa, Alexandria, Liz, AlexandTiffany, and Tyler.
Chapstick is a MUST HAVE for me! Even though I get all sweaty while working out, if I don’t wear chapstick I feel all dried out😜
Headphones for sure.
I never thought to add the dry shampoo and face wipes. Sometimes I want to do a quick grocery run after and this would at least help me feel fresh.
Deodorant, for sure!
Bluetooth Headphones/Chargers
My essentials are…water, extra socks, protein bar, chapstick and my pre-workout
Gym bag essential is my water bottle and headphones. Need the hydration and tunes.
My Essentials are: water, towel,sanitizer and a protein bar.Love your bag.
Headphones
I so need this in my life!! My essentials are @thetransformapp, a good support sports bra, shoes, leggings, & most definitely a water bottle!!
Besides the normal basics, I have to go with Iron Club liquid chalk and my inzer belt.
Definitely my headphones and flip flops for the shower
My gym bag essential is a good hair tie – I’ve just discovered the invisibobble and they’re AMAZING !! And some kind of protein bar 🥰
My absolute must have is a good water bottle. I know as long as I have my water, I will give it 100%. 😄
lavanilla deodorant!
My gym bag essential is a gym towel!! 😅 my gym always runs out of towels
Heidi Lane Powell I love all the real posts both you and Chris do that make you both soo relatable which always helps us tremendously. In my gym bag I need my favorite water bottle and head phones and arm band for my phone. I also need a snack post workout…whether it’s my debit card to buy a shake there per the app or one of the app snacks! I don’t have one of those booty bands but have seen many use them and have wanted to get one. Then usually post workout sometimes a change of clothes but for sure deodorant, spray, lip gloss and sometimes shoes but usually I just leave those in car and swap in car. 50lbs to lose this year and won’t let myself get pregnant with baby # 3 until I lose the weight (sounds silly) but also just looking forward to being more comfortable to go to our houses in Rocky Point, summer etc! Thank you for all your guy’s work to really help in this process!!! Laura Williams check out the Transform App! You will love it!
Hair ties and an extra set of ear buds!
The only thing in my gym bad is my gym shoes LOL !
Prescilla Simao my bag favorite is my déodorant and body spray
In my bag I always have deodorant, hair tie, flip flops, sweatshirt, and a bottle or two of water.
Headphones, a snack, and water are a must!! 😊
For sure my wrist bands and knee sleeves😍😍😍
Gotta have my spin shoes!!
My must have is a sweat towel! I’m a sweaty lady!
Water, BCAA, headphones, phone, protein and shaker, a banana, bands, deodorant, towel, brush, lipstick 🤔💭 I think it’s all. Yadi Sanschaise your turn.
Water, BCAA, headphones, phone, protein and shaker, a banana, bands, deodorant, towel, brush, lipstick 🤔💭 I think it’s all. Yadi Sanschaise your turn.
My favourite gym bag essential is my wireless headphones!!
Water bottle and deodorant are my musts!
BABY WIPES!! …are essential!!
And why did I not know about them
prior to having kids?! They are perfect in so many ways… 😂
I MUST have my headphones for my cardio so I can watch Netflix while on the treadmill lol Would love to make one of your Transform bands one of my gym back essentials 😊
A gym bag must have for me are my headphones! Other than that I need deodorant and makeup remover wipes (I usually work out right after 8 hours of work!) ❤
Deodorant is a must!
My gym bag essentials would probably have to be my water bottle! Honestly without it I’d constantly be going back and forth to the water fountain and taking away from my workout!!
My favorite essential is my speed rope.
Headphones and water are must haves for me.
Deodorant and camelbak water bottle!
The blender bottles and deodrant are my favs. —Amy Pryor what are your favs?
Even though the shakes can’t come to Canada yet, I will still comment in hopes for the other give always. 😉.
In my gym bag I carry quite a bit. Hair ties, sweat band, earphones, hand sanitizer, running shoes, towel, weight gloves, my own bands, pre-workout, water, armband to hold my phone, lipchap, a protein bar for after my cardio but before my weights and gum…oh gum is a must!! Also, he can’t fit in my gym bag, but my hubby! Lol. This is “our” time together without any distractions from the kiddos.
Water bottle, ear buds, and lock.
Ear buds 100%
My music 🎶
I have to have deodorant and a dry shirt for after the workout.
Water bottle and ear phones 🙂
Water. Deodorant. Sanitizer. Towel. Earbuds. My BCAA. Extra change of clothes.
I workout at home currently but in my space is “my why” where I can see it anywhere while I’m working out ! When I ever think I might stop shy of one or two reps, I remind myself of my why ! ! It’s a must 💪🏻❤️
I have flip flops, towels, headphones and my spin shoes in my bag!
Headphones, deodorant and dry shampoo are musts for me! I love batiste too!
Wireless headphones and water bottle! Always! 👊
I workout in my garage so my favorite essential is my BuildLife gallon water jug.
Gym bag essential: deodorant and water are a must. Dry shampoo is a necessity too! Love the bag!
Dry shampoo!
hand sanitizer — gotta have weight lifting gloves too!
Native deodorant and AirPods are a must!!!
In my gym bag I need headphones and hair ties!
Extra hair ties, BCAAs, headphones, post workout snack!
BlenderBottle and ear buds for sure!
My gym bag is boring 😂😂 I have shoes, socks, deodrant!
Hope Wolters
Headphones 🎧 gloves, water and post workout shake are all musts!
Definitely my water bottle I get super thirsty of course along with my headbands.
Water and Dry Shampoo!
I work out at home now but when I did go to the gym water and my music was a must!!!
Gotta have my water and dry shampoo!
Yoga mat spray!
Water bottle, headphones, and towel. Josh Schaffer what’s yours?
Headphones!! Water!
Lindsey Taylor Price Water Bottle
I love my water bottle in my bag and nice clean outfit. 😊
Blender bottle and protein powder! Daniel Yates see I don’t pack too much!
I have to have my water and headphones
Good headphones
Ear phones, water bottle, and sweat towel are my can’t be withouts!
Headphones! Khrystyna Sadova
I need my headphone to get into the workout mode!
Headphones! 🎧
A towel to wipe up the sweat, a snack and my water bottle!
I gym in my garage at home. So a must for me is my heart rate strap and my yeti water bottle. Lorrie Seoane
Body spray(because i am not that girl who leaves the gym taking selfies lookin all cute…i look like i have been fighting for my life and i usually stink lol), shaker bottle with protein, a hair brush and headband.
Heidi I love the bag!! I also love the bars and the Weight belt!! 💜
Headphones and BCAA’S
Definitely my headphones are a must. Gina Aiken needs to enter this contest
Blender bottle, Headphones 🎧 post workout snack 🍌 and can’t forget the water with BCAAs! Jasmine Moors what are you essentials?
I always have Purcell wipes in my bag and waterless shower sheets for a quick clean up!
Headphones and deodorant are a must for me!
My gym bag necessity is rubber bands and protein drink.
Daniel Rollins in my gym bag is chapstick, water bottle, lock for my locker and my sneakers
earphones, protein bar, deodorant, towel, and tennis shoes of course.
earphones, protein bar, deodorant, towel, and tennis shoes of course.
Oh my god! I love that blender bottle 💜!!! Dry shampoo is my essential because I get horribly sweaty hair lol.
My essential gym bag are the spare socks Silvia Lustri what’s your’s
Lifting belt..
Cuz leg days happen
My must have in my gym bag is my clothes 🤦♀️ or water… I’ve forgotten both and it was not fun 😅 Miranda Castillo what’s yours? You are usually way more on top of it than me!
Can’t go without my headphones and Apple Watch to help me rock my workout a little harder!
always water and headphones on me 🎧
EarPods!! Music helps me get lost!
My blender bottle and headphones are a must in my gym bag!
My headphones for sure! Gives me that extra push I need sometimes!
Batiste!
Definitely headphones!
Have to HAVE my bottle of the water.
Face cleansing wipes. I am embarrassed about how badly I sweat.
Make up/freshening wipes 💪🏼🖤
My blender bottle/water bottle. Since I’m breastfeeding and working out I have to stay hydrated!!
My gym bag favorite is definitely my deodorant and body spray. Need to smell good after a good workout, especially if having to go back to work after. I also like my quest bars to refuel. Wendy Lee what is your gym bag must have?
Can’t go to the gym without headphones. A good gym partner helps too.
I can’t live witout my Lemon bar or peanut butter FitJoy bar in my gym bag! Nom, Nom, Nom!
My absolute must have in my gym bag are my Quest protein bars.. I cannot live without them 😂
My gym bag fav is definitely head phones or a blue tooth speaker gotta have tunes to work out!
I love to bring my bottle of lavendar-lemon essential oil spray by zum-body!!! Spraying it on helps me feel relaxed, happy, and pampered while doing my workouts and going through my transformation process 🙂 Also love my resistance bands and my water bottle!
Definitely my polar fitness watch and chest strap are essentials, so I can keep track of my heart rate, calories burned, and steps!!
I like my glass water bottle.
Aside from
Ur amazing list I have to add an iPad and snacks for my 4 year old gym companion 💁🏻♀️. Mamas gotta do what mamas gotta do. Love ur blog Heidi. ❤️
Love this , i would just add one more thing . I love my chest strap for my watch to see my heart rate , calories , etc!
Bluetooth headphones!
The above are all great ideas. I would like to add a combination lock so I can stash my bag in a locker and not worry about it.
Dry Shampoo is a must! Gets rid of that post-workout, greasy hair. I also have to have my huge water bottle. I panic if I forget it.
My favorite gym bag essential is a hat! Love to throw my hair in a pony and throw on hat for my workouts.
Hair ties and Bobby pins are a must!
Like to have my leg bands
Agree with all of the above. I also need chapstick and and water to drink while working out.
That gym is awesome, btw!
My favorite gym bag essential are some good headphones! Must have music.
Hi Heidi,
My weight lifting gloves are a must have for me.