What’s in a gym bag?

In fact, there is no standard answer. Anyone who has been going to the gym all year round knows that the things in the bag are only enough to cover what you need before, during, and after practice. It will feel heavy even if you pack it in more. There is no need to follow the online list and buy a bunch of useless things and stuff it in.

I just cleaned out the gym bag of a colleague who just applied for the card last week, and I took out half a pocket of useless things: an unopened fascial gun, a refill tray stuffed with three kinds of supplements, and even a portable juice cup. He said online that it is good to drink freshly squeezed juice after training. However, two months after applying for the card, these things have not been taken out and used once. They are all cumbersome and take up space.

But in the final analysis, a change of clothes is basically indispensable for everyone. Needless to say, quick-drying training clothes. If you have to rush to work or have a meal appointment after training, it is very necessary to bring an extra set of daily tops and clean socks. The last time I took the subway after training on my butt and legs, I was soaked in sweat. The aunt next to me thought I had been caught in the rain and forced me to use two tissues to wipe my face. I was so embarrassed that I ran off as soon as I got off the station. I never dared to forget to bring my change of clothes again. Toiletries depend on personal habits. Most of the girls I know bring their own travel-size facial cleansing and showering two-in-one. They say that the public shower gel in the gym makes their skin dry and flakes after washing. There are also veterans who have practiced for five years and don’t bring anything. They just put on clothes after taking a shower and leave. They say that they are here to sweat, and it is so complicated and wastes time.

The rest of the items basically follow your training program. People who practice strength will most likely have their own power belts and wrist guards in their bags. I have used the public power belts in the gym several times in the past for convenience. It felt sticky and I don’t know how many people’s sweat it has been. I ordered a leather one when I went back. I have been using it for two years now and I can’t bear to replace it. If they regularly practice yoga or Pilates, many people will bring a folded thin yoga mat and spread it on the public mat. After all, there are countless hair and sweat stains on the public mat. However, there are also careless friends who think it doesn't matter. They can still use the public mat freely and there is no problem.

There are also some inconspicuous gadgets, which can directly improve the comfort of fitness by several levels. I have a board of mints stuffed in my bag all year round. When I am out of breath after aerobic training, I will take one, and the faint smell of rust in my mouth will disappear immediately. There are also two head ropes inserted in the side pockets. When my brother with short hair used to practice deadlifting, his eyes were pierced by broken hair, and he couldn't borrow any head ropes everywhere, so he stuffed two of them into his bag.

After all, a gym bag is actually the epitome of your own training habits. Other people's lists can only be used as a reference. The most important thing is that you use it smoothly. After all, if you go to the gym, you will know that most of the time you can only remember to use two or three items.