The 32 Essential Items You Should Actually Keep in Your Gym Bag

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Whether you're a gym enthusiast or just starting a new fitness routineit is important to be well prepared when you enter the building. Because the gym is rarely a place where you just get in and out (and if it is, teach me your habits). You want to make sure you have the elements that make elaborationtake a shower, go to work and much more, easier and streamlined. The list of must-haves can start to get longer, so I've put together a round-up of the essentials you actually need in your gym bag.

Starting from scratch, you want to make sure you have a breathable and water-resistant bag which can fit all your items and is lightweight. From there, you need the items that can make the workout and overall gym experience more enjoyable and tolerable. And finally, it will also be important to have your toiletries, beauty and skin accessories, and products that can get you ready for work, dinner, or coffee. From a pair of emergency headphones to one rechargeable electric toothbrushSince deodorizing body wipes to one pair of flip flopsthese are the items you'll be happy to have on hand when you're sweating.

Because beginners, pros and everyone in betweencan benefit from a little gym bag shine. So keep scrolling below, plus all the lifting, runningsquat, sink, swim and spin you're going to do.