What's in your gym bag?

binary_jester

Just getting ready to hit the gym and I thought holy crap do I have enough stuff?
Workout book
Gloves
Headphones
HRM Strap
Shampoo and body wash
Small and large towel
Gym shoes
Strength Training (to read between lifting and cardio)
Extra pair workout pants & socks
Sports bottle with Gatorade and BCAA's
Shaker with milk and chocolate syrup
Small container with whey and creatine

Much of that would go down if I didn't shower at the gym.

mariapuhl

LOL! That's a TON!

All I take with me is my ID card (it's our college's gym) and headphones... and then like my cellphone and car keys duh, but that's it. I watch TV on the screens while I do cardio, and they have music playing over the speakers for when I do strength training. So it's all good

UpToAnyCool

:laugh: you forgot all your grooming products - or are those in you 'murse'? (just busting your chops!!) :bigsmile:

edorice

flip flops for shower
bodywash
hrm
deodorant
body spray
extra socks
lady stuff
lifting gloves
hair bands
hand towel

binary_jester

:laugh: you forgot all your grooming products - or are those in you 'murse'? (just busting your chops!!) :bigsmile:

That is my murse thank you very much. Since I don't want to bring a separate beauty bag, body wash and shampoo is all I need. The rest stays at home.

FitJoani

Bathie type items(girlie items included)
MP3/Headphones
Clear Gel Deodorant-that cheap mens stuff
GU
B12
Safety Pins-cmon runners you KNOW you have em
Clothes(for later workout etc)
Running shoes and little deodorant balls for said shoes

velix

sneakers, towel, weight lifting gloves, terry cloth wrist band, ankle support, water bottle, lock, ipod, wallet, gym pass. Pretty boring =/

luckily, i live only 10 minutes' walk to the gym, so I just shower when I get home...

XFitMojoMom

towel
athletic tape
ankle supports
gum
lipsyl
face wipes
brush

and my 32 oz water bottle.

(I shower at home)

binary_jester

Bathie type items(girlie items included)
MP3/Headphones
Clear Gel Deodorant-that cheap mens stuff
GU
B12
Safety Pins-cmon runners you KNOW you have em
Clothes(for later workout etc)
Running shoes and little deodorant balls for said shoes

I have balls too...both kinds!

shellydd

Safety Pins-cmon runners you KNOW you have em
ok i have to know....what's the safety pins for??? and why would a runner deny having them?

priskar

swim suit
water socks
full change of street clothes
headphones
either muscle milk light or a shaker of Unjury pre mixed
a piece of fruit or a small juice box
morroccan oil for my hair
rubber bands to tie my hair back
iphone
workout clothes
running shoes
Hopefully after Christmas I can drop in a Polar FT60!
My membership card

lots of stuff are provided by my gym (shampoo, deodorant, towels, etc.) so I don't have to worry about them.

cardbucfan

Weight lifting gloves
clip on bike shoes for spinning
gel seat for spinning
water bottle
towel
lock
iPod and headphones
headbands

HRM goes on when I get dressed otherwise I forget it-I have to rinse it off when I take it off after working out. If I have to run errands afterwards, I'll throw in a clean shirt and bra, a hat and some powder.

Suzy12

Book
iPod
Bunge cord (to keep the book open on the treadmill)
water bottle
tissues (nose ALWAYS runs)
cell phone
glasses
ID card
Gloves

I wear my clothes to/from the gym.

Interesting thread!!

eillamarie

Skip the book (you'll work out harder), and do you really need the extra workout clothes? You're worse than a girl!! lol I go straight home 9/10 times so I only need the necessities.

To gym I bring:
ipod and headphones
Gym ID/student card
water bottle
HRM watch
(Protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

If I'm going for a swim:
suit
large towel
goggles
cap & back up cap
water bottle
kick board
(protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

taletreader

Presuming I'm not already wearing gym clothes when I go (in which case, I have changes of the civilian versions in my bag)...

gym shoes
gym pants
gym socks
workout vest (undershirt) & overshirt (usually a t-shirt)
change of underwear
change of bra (I usually wear sports bras all the time)
little elastic band for the back fo my glasses (otherwise they slide off)
lock for locker
wrist holder for iPhone/iPod/mp3 player/ID
[maybe] headband
[maybe] extra-special bang-about pair of glasses
[maybe] plastic slippers for shower
[maybe, should be always] water bottle
plus of course the usual stuff - wallet, keys, bike keys and/or transport card, book to read on the bus, microfiber cloth, pen & paper etc.

I currently go to a posh gym, so towels are provided and there are dispensers for shampoo/body lotion which I use. Full change of underwear is absolutely necessary. Waterproof bags to transport home the soaked worn ones would be good.

jbug100

Minimalist
Towel (to wipe down equipment)
iPod with ear buds
Phone
Wallet
Keys
Propel packets for water
Sweatshirt

Suzy12

Skip the book (you'll work out harder), and do you really need the extra workout clothes? You're worse than a girl!! lol I go straight home 9/10 times so I only need the necessities.

To gym I bring:
ipod and headphones
Gym ID/student card
water bottle
HRM watch
(Protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

If I'm going for a swim:
suit
large towel
goggles
cap & back up cap
water bottle
kick board
(protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

The book actually gets me to work out longer. I walk one day and read, and then run the next and lift (sans book).

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guardup

Lots of what is listed above in addition to:

1 can of Red Bull
Cliff Builder Protein Bar
Body Bugg (found this to be much more accurate than any HRM)
VersaGripps (the only lifting straps to last me more than a year)
Lifting Belt (only for Leg days)
Silver neck chain for my rings (so I don't lose them)
IPod Touch with iFitness for trying out some new types of exercises
and Business Cards... for the number of people who ask what the heck I do for a living when they see my jacket with our corporate logo.

chrisdavey

Home gym FTW!

I walk from kitchen with bottle of water, my iphone for music and a piece of paper to write my sets/reps on.

Finish and walk back to kitchen to drink PWO shake. No bag required :P

millerll

Workout clothes (pants, socks, tank, etc.)
Shoes
Lifting belt
Lifting gloves + spare pair
A couple lifting wraps/straps and ace-type bandages
Gum
iPod
Towel
Hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
Hair scrunchie thingies
Plastic Ziploc baggie for jewelry and small miscellaneous stuff
HRM
Water bottle
Inhaler

On running days, my running shoes and knee wrap.

I usually shower after at home, otherwise it would be a lot worse! I'm pretty sure if I actually cleaned out my gym bag, I'd find Jimmy Hoffa............

grover0ca

Looks like I travel light..I go to the dojang-not the gym..and I don't shower there so I don't need much..

My taekwondo uniform
A undershirt
Several rolls of athletic tape
Deodorant
A energy bar

fromaquasar

- Fresh clothes
- Shower Towel
- Shampoo and condition
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Flip flops
- Shoes
- HRM and strap
- Ipod and headphones
- Gloves
- Sculpt Protien shake or other snack
- Water bottle
- Work out towel

haha Oh dear I'm terrible and today I am not going anywhere after so haven't bought my hair straighteners :P
Oh and some days if I'm doing pure cross trainer I'll have a magazine too!

rpbabs

Towel
Water bottle
Small notepad w/pen
Wallet
Cell phone
iPod
Kindle
Lock & key for gym locker (just in case I decided to put my things away when I workout)
Waist pack w/extra hair bands (just in case I choose to run outdoors).
Now that it's cold - sweater and scarf.

TaraMaria

Okay, now I feel slightly odd...am I the only one who brings something specifically just to wipe the beads of sweat from their face??

Gym Card
Running Shoes
MP3 Player/Ear Buds
Sweat Rag (Hehehe)
Water Bottle
Swimsuit
Towel
Street Clothes
Shampoo/Conditioner
Comb

AND MOST important: My HRM! )

whyflysouth

Slimmed down:
- wired headphones
- wireless headphones
- iphone
- gym card
- hrm strap
- water bottle
- lifting gloves
- shorts

I'll workout in my undershirt and drive home after the workout, eat and shower there.

mideon_696

far out...so much **** you guys take!!
im also a minimalist.

in the bag:

Water bottle
Shake
HRM strap/watch.
Ipod touch (for timer and notebook)
Towel.

No gloves, no extra clothes, no books, no make up, no nothing else!!!

lol.

eillamarie

Skip the book (you'll work out harder), and do you really need the extra workout clothes? You're worse than a girl!! lol I go straight home 9/10 times so I only need the necessities.

To gym I bring:
ipod and headphones
Gym ID/student card
water bottle
HRM watch
(Protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

If I'm going for a swim:
suit
large towel
goggles
cap & back up cap
water bottle
kick board
(protein & carbs, & shower/changing stuff for after if I'm not going straight home)

The book actually gets me to work out longer. I walk one day and read, and then run the next and lift (sans book).

I guess it's to each their own right? I even find the TVs distracting! Maybe once a year I'll plug my headphones into the TVs on the cardio machines, otherwise it's just me & 1 earbud in my ear (I like to hear my breathing and the ppl around me, I'm odd that way).

playfortoday

Small and large towel
Body wash
Water bottle
Gym shoes
gym card
Asthma pump
Gym clothes

not too much.

jennylynn84

You have lots more than me! But I don't shower there. Depends on the day, but lately it is only:

2 racquetball racquets
2 cases of 3 balls each (i have no idea why I need so many)
1 gym membership card


Sometimes it is (for swim days):

Dry change of clothes
Goggles
Hair bands
Beach towel
Nose clip
Gym card

emmyvera

keys with id card attached
ipod
phone
water bottle
my husband