I can definitely remember a day (or four) where I’ve given myself a pat on the back for waking up at the crack of dawn to go to the gym, only to find myself in a big “uh oh” moment when I realize I’ve forgotten to pack makeup, a bra or hair tie before I have to book it to work in the next 30 minutes. To give you one less excuse for not working out in the morning, I’ve compiled a checklist of gym bag essentials you should always keep on hand:
- Extra socks
- Hair ties
- Extra brush
- Mini makeup kit – powder, mascara, bronzer and lip gloss
- Shower sandals
- Extra bra/pair of undies
- Band-aids
- Lock
- Deodorant
- Headphones
- Protein bar or snack (so you’re not ravenous post-workout)
- Water bottle
- Makeup remover wipes (to prevent break-outs)
And if you’re looking for the perfect gym bag to store all your workout must-haves, I recommend American Apparel’s Nylon Pack Cloth Gym Bag. I use this cute coral variety and absolutely love it – it’s durable and just the right size – best part was it cost me only $18!
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