When it comes to getting to the gym, it helps to have some of the essentials on hand to keep you headed in the right direction!

I like to pack a good water bottle, headphones, plus throw on a cute and comfortable outfit to get me moving! I keep my gym bag simple but efficient.

My Favorite Gym Gear

Water Bottle:

I have tried so many water bottles over time and this by far my favorite design, the Owala Stainless Steel Water Bottle keeps your drink cold, can be sipped or tipped for drinking and is leak proof when closed.

I love it and I have two cute colors! I like the 24 oz because it fits in my car cup holder but they also have larger sizes for you thirsty ladies.

Biker Shorts:

Here are my favorite Biker Shorts with Pockets! They have the right amount of stretch, without being too thin and they come in so many cute colors! These are a staple in my workout wardrobe. I have a pair of black and blue, they are currently on sale on Amazon for half off!

The pockets have been big enough to hold my phone on one side and keys on the other. By far the best pair of biker shorts that I have found and at a great price too!

Running Shoes:

I keep a few pairs of gym shoes in my rotation. Over time I’ve worn Nike, New Balance and Adidas but my favorite right now are On Women’s Cloud Sneakers! They are comfortable and stylish and offer me the support I need for running, lifting and high intensity interval training.

Make sure whatever shoes you go with are versatile and offer enough support for your feet, back and joints.

Headphones:

I have an old pair of Bose Wireless headphones that I like a lot, it’s great to not be plugged in with a cord. I couldn’t find the exact pair on Amazon, but they offer lots of other options on there for wireless headphones!

I’d recommend ones with an extra flexible piece that hold it in place, not just the tiny earbud type that can shift around. Plus the smaller they are the easier they are to misplace, so I like the extra flexible piece for that reason too.

Tip: I like to prepare a Spotify playlist ahead of time so I can jump right into it once I start my workout instead of fumbling around finding music at the gym.

Grab Your Bag & Get Moving!

Whatever you choose to wear or throw in your gym bag, know that the most important thing is that you’re moving your body and taking care of your health!

So while a cute outfit and an optimized water bottle give me the extra excitement about going to the gym, the real aim is to fall in love with moving your body.

Remember to stay hydrated, stretch and enjoy moving your body today!