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WORKOUT ESSENTIALS

every workout addict knows its important to get the essentials that you need to keep you motivated yet stylish as you hit the gym. here some necessitie­s everyone needs to fit into their gym bags.

- BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

RUN BABY RUN

So now you need the right running shoes to take to your workouts. Make sure your gym shoes provide support for other cardio activities and training exercises.

STAY COOL AND DRY

You may like to keep a towel handy to wipe the sweat from your face during a workout.

SAY NO TO B.O.

We’ve all had those days when we can’t remember if we put deodorant on, so we have to discreetly do the sniff test when nobody is looking. Don’t worry about transporti­ng your deodorant from the gym to the office and back home again. Just keep this Dove deodorant in your gym bag at all times. So when you don’t have time to shower but you have a lunch meeting in 15 minutes, pull out the dry shampoo, swipe the deodorant a few times, and you’ll be golden.

STAY HYDRATED

Stay hydrated with water to keep you refreshed and energized. A water bottle is essential for every gym bag. Glass water bottles tend to last much longer than plastic, but to avoid accidental drops and breaks, consider getting a silicone sleeve before tossing one in your gym bag.

KEEP YOUR HAIR 100

You don’t always have time to wash your hair after your workout, which is why dry shampoo is practicall­y gold. Use it immediatel­y after your workout, your hair will feel refreshed and look amazing. So remember to keep dry shampoo in your gym bag to cut down on your getting-ready time.

ROCK WHILE YOU WORK

It’s almost impossible to hit your stride without an upbeat playlist. Working out to your favorite music can make time go faster and pump up your adrenaline so you can really go the distance. Don’t mess with cords and add headphones to your gym bag.

SHOWER POWER

If you’re showering in between the gym and the office, we know you don’t want to take your full-size bottles of body wash, shampoo, and lotion. Stay clean and fresh with this travel-size shower gel duo.

STRAP UP YOUR MUSIC

You may prefer to keep your phone in your gym bag, but if you need to stay in range of your Bluetooth wireless ear buds or connect your regular headphones, then an armband is a must. You’ll still have full access to your music and apps, but your phone will stay secure and protected from sweat.

THAT FIT FEELING

Fitness trackers are a great motivator, and the Fitbit Alta is one of the most user-friendly activity trackers on the market. You can keep track of your steps, distance traveled, calories burned, and exercise time all from the device on your wrist. This water-resistant Fitbit has a battery life of up to five full days and can sync with other fitness apps on your smartphone. Reach your health goals faster and don’t head to the gym without this slim tracker.

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