Happy Friday, y’all! As always, I’m linking up with Mar and Cynthia and today we’re sharing Five Things in my Gym Bag. My bag is pretty boring but in the interest of full disclosure I’ve shared everything! If I’m going to the “gym”, I’m going to Pure Barre, so I have a random assortment of things! Enjoy and make sure to link up your Friday Five post. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link.
- Water. Like I mentioned, I’m usually going to Pure Barre if I have a gym bag. Water is a must! I usually don’t drink a ton of water during class but will typically drink my full bottle on my way back home or to work.
- Since I’m often going straight to work, I always carry things to help make me smell acceptable to be back at work. Here’s a secret that fellow runners will understand: in terms of showering post workout, my general rule is that it’s not necessary if you didn’t run. So I always have little wipes and deodorant and scented lotion. No judgment 🙂
- Like I said, if I have my bag, I’m going to Pure Barre, so I need my grippy socks. I keep at least one pair in my bag.
- Change of undies. Ya know, in case it’s an extra sweaty class. 🙂
- Gum. Not sure why but I always have gum in my gym bag. Anyone else?
Grippy socks for the win!
I’m looking forward to hearing what interesting / random things y’all keep in your gym bags! Please share 🙂
extra panties are always essential-can’t believe I forgot to mention that! See you in Annapolis!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Essentials in My Gym Bag
yay — can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
I know hydrating is important, but I just never do it during my workouts. I know most of the gals bring a bottle to Zumba, but I never have. Zumba is really the only “I’m GOING to workout” thing I do (everything else I just pop downstairs into my basement, which really doesn’t require much prep). Even for Zumba, I don’t really take a bag … but I do have to have my shoes and HRM. If jogging somewhere other than the treadmill, I need my music. I always have my iphone to take pictures of my Fitbit/HRM stats after my workout.
I do always have gum in my purse!
I’ll be prepping my Friday post and linking up soon! 🙂
JenB recently posted…Pet Peeves
can’t wait to read your post 🙂
I agree totally about not needing to shower after a light workout. As you age, less showers help your skin, and I am all for that! The most interesting thing in my gym bag? I really don’t have a cute answer, but I always try to have a great attitude when I go for my workouts!
Pam recently posted…Friday Five: Things in my gym bag
a great attitude should always be #1!
You never know if the grippy socks will come in handy. You’re just being prepared.
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Things in my Gymbag – Friday Five
EXACTLY! 🙂
I’m with you on the shower thing! Though I took a Zumba class once and that definitely required a shower before going back to work. Now I just stick to yoga for mid day workouts.
Chaitali recently posted…Running on vacation
yeah, i have run before at lunch…and then i DO take showers 🙂
I so wish I had known about the grippy socks the first time I took a barre class. 🙂
Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one who carries around extra underwear too!
Lauren recently posted…Wrapping up zero week & the Friday Five!
definitely not the only one, LOL 🙂
Those grippy socks rock for barre class! I got a pair when I was going to Lava Barre!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Friday Five: 5 Things in My Gym Bag
YES! i love them!!!
Extra undies are a MUST. I even go so far as to bring an extra bra. I’ve been stuck wearing my stinky / sweaty sports bra all day = no bueno.
Phaedra @ Blisters and Black Toenails recently posted…Living Out of a Bag: What’s in YOUR Gym Bag?
oh yes! sweaty sports bra is GROSS!
I *always* keep 2 pairs of grippy socks in my car! I love PB!!
Jolene recently posted…Friday Five – My Treadmill Affection
me too – i’m a bit obsessed!
I never bring or pack gum with me for workouts. I feel like if I chew it I will be extra thirsty.-L
i use the gum AFTER i workout, not during! 🙂
ooo grippy socks! I need to get some of those. When I get sweaty, I slide all over my yoga mat! Is there a certain brand that you like?
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Five Things In My Gym Bag
the ones i have are from barre studios — but i bet any would be great!
I really need to look into a Barre class. They sound like great workouts. Those face and body wipes are a wonderful addition to any gym bag! I love those things. Have a great weekend 🙂
Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: five things in my gym bag
I HAVE to shower after a workout, not matter how light it was. But then again, I sweat pretty easily! I usually workout first thing in the morning though, so I head straight home and hop in the shower.
Michele @ A Pace of Balance recently posted…My Gym Bag is All Mine!
I’m with ya girl. I keep multiple packs of gum in all of my handbags, so there’s no need for it in my gym bag. But nothing beats bad breathe quite like a stick of Trident Winterfresh.
Have a great weekend! =)
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…Friday Five: What’s in my gym bag?
Hey Courtney!
Back for my second week with you gals for the Friday Five. I recently posted a list of my essentials, so I’m sharing that with you all today! As I shared on Mar’s post, I don’t actually go to the gym :-/ (I do go to a Pilates studio, but all I bring is a good attitude! ) :-))
Here are my Running Essentials!!
http://thewellnessscientist.com/fitness-friday-my-running-favorites/
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I’m with you on the undies ! I usually go to the gym in the evening and prefer to shower at home afterwards. I can often run to the grocery store in between the two… too bad if I don’t smell great for a few minutes. Its not the end of the world !
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday Five : five things in my gym bag
Yep those grippy socks are a must for barre class!
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Good call on the extra panties! Have a great time @ Zooma this weekend!
Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – Things in My Gym Bag
Haha I’m the same way! If you didn’t run you obviously didn’t sweat hard 😉 Have an amazing time at ZOOMA!
Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: What’s in my Gym Bag
Looks like our gym bags are similar! I also have a toiletry bag and a change of clothes!
Karen @karenlovestorun
I don’t always shower after every workout either. This probably sounds crazy, but I don’t always sweat that much after yoga/weight lifting. Running is another story though. I’m usually way too sweaty after runs, so a shower is a must. Thanks for hosting!
Nikki @ grab your kicks recently posted…Five Things Friday 5.30.14
Nice list! I’m totally linking next week! I almost ALWAYS forget a change of undies! I usually run, then teach my classes at the gym (I teach group ex classes), and I seem to always forget undies and socks. Luckily I stay at the gym so smelly is acceptable :). LOL.
Alyson recently posted…11 Days and I’m Melting Down…
Undies and grippy socks. Yep.
Mar @ Mar on the Run! recently posted…Friday Five: What’s In My Gym Bag?!
I am such a sweaty girl that I have often struggled with a mid day workout. Thanks for the tips!!
Aimee recently posted…Friday Five: What’s In My Gym Bag
I need to try the grippy socks for barre!
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