How to Pack Your Gym Bag

Gym class can be a disaster if you don't bring the basics. Read this article to know what you should pack in preparation for your gym class.

Steps

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    Get a nice, sturdy duffle bag. This is going to be your gym bag, so make sure it is big enough to support all of your belongings[1]
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    Add a sports bottle. Fill the bottle with water - you will need it.[2] Water is lost during exercise, so hydration is important![3]
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    Keep a small snack, such as an apple, granola bar or some ground nuts, in your bag. You will likely be hungry after gym due to the use of energy.[4]
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    Keep a small face towel.[5] This means you can wash your face after gym to remove the sweat.
    • If you are going to shower afterwards, keep some soap with you. You can also keep shampoo, but it will take longer and you might be late for your next class.
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    Keep deodorant or perfume with you. You don't want to smell bad, so it is important that you apply these two cosmetics.[6]
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    Keep a plastic bag for the dirty gym clothes.
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    Add clothes you can wear after gym. Keep something loose, because you are just going to draw attention with tight clothes.[7]
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    Keep a big towel for privacy, if desired. Have a friend hold it to cover you while you change, but make sure you do the same for them!
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    Keep some lotion so you can put it on your face and hands.
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    Keep some easy-to-wear shoes, like flats. You don't want to wear those sweaty, stinky gym shoes all day.
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    Keep a hair comb and some hair accessories. The easiest way to do this is by keeping a hair tie, hair clips and hair brush, so you can quickly fix your hair in a messy bun or sleek ponytail.[8]
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    What should I carry in my gym bag?
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    Make sure you have a towel so you can wipe away any sweat while you're working out.
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    Should I bring water to the gym?
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    Yes! Always pack a water bottle with you. You may even keep an empty sports bottle in your bag that you can fill up before each workout.
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    What happens if I lose my gym bag at school?
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    If you have one, look for it in the lost in found. Ask the teachers and other students if they've seen it. If you can't find it and you have to dress for gym, just tell the teacher what happened. They will either find something suitable for you to wear or allow you to sit out for the day.
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.sportsrec.com/183745-how-to-pack-a-gym-bag.html
  2. ↑ Monica Morris. Certified Personal Trainer. Expert Interview. 18 November 2019.
  3. ↑ https://www.sportsrec.com/183745-how-to-pack-a-gym-bag.html
  4. ↑ https://www.jackrabbitclass.com/blog/give-gymnasts-bag-list-bring-gymnastics-practice/
  5. ↑ Monica Morris. Certified Personal Trainer. Expert Interview. 18 November 2019.
  6. ↑ https://www.sweat.com/blogs/life/5-tips-for-packing-your-gym-bag
  7. ↑ https://www.jackrabbitclass.com/blog/give-gymnasts-bag-list-bring-gymnastics-practice/
  8. ↑ https://www.sweat.com/blogs/life/5-tips-for-packing-your-gym-bag

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This article was co-authored by Monica Morris. Monica Morris is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of fitness training experience, Monica started her own physical training practice and gained her ACE Certification in 2017. Her workouts emphasize proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and stretching techniques. This article has been viewed 27,519 times.
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