In the words of Fergie, I be up in the gym just working on my fitness. It’s that time of year when folks are prone to hitting a slump in their new year fitness journey. One of my tried-and-true methods of motivating myself to stick with my fitness routine is to occasionally reward myself with some cute exercise accessories. I am no fitness blogger, but I do consider myself to be an experienced gym-goer and knowledgeable about fitness staples that everyone should have. Thus, this list of my favorite fitness gear was created. Read on!
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- Bala Bangles – I’ve shared them before, and I’m sharing them once again. That’s how much I love them. I use these during my spin classes in the section where you work your arms.
- Hoka Clifton 8 running shoes – These are currently on sale! I have the white pair but they’re sold out. I bought these after my old running shoes were literally falling apart last year. They are so lightweight and versatile. I wear them to walk, run, cycle, and lift weights.
- Shaker bottle – Any old shaker bottle will do. Mine is from almost 8 years ago and it’s still going strong.
- Bose headphones – Noise-canceling headphones are such a game-changer. I originally got them just for situations where I needed to minimize distractions – like for work or while traveling. However, these quickly became my go-to headphones when I’m working out.
- Foam roller – Unfortunately, I do not have this adorable foam roller from Bala. I wish I did. I have a plain foam roller, but it still gets the job done.
- Beis sport tote – I asked for this for Christmas and I’m so glad I did. I haven’t had a dedicated “gym bag” since my high school sports days. As an adult, I have just used a random tote bag to carry the essentials in. I love tote bags, but they don’t make the most functional gym bags. I love this tote – it has all kinds of compartments to keep your gym gear organized so you’re not fumbling around trying to find something.
- Bala yoga mat – I don’t have this yoga mat either, but I think this one is adorable so I just had to include it. If I were in the market for a new mat, I would totally purchase this one. A mat is essential for stretching, yoga classes, mat pilates, and mobility work.
Thanks for reading this list of my favorite fitness gear. Leave a comment if I missed any of your favorite gym/exercise stuff!
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