What's in your gym bag?

binary_jester
binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
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.
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  • mariapuhl
    mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
    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
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    :laugh: you forgot all your grooming products - or are those in you 'murse'? (just busting your chops!!) :bigsmile:
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    flip flops for shower
    bodywash
    hrm
    deodorant
    body spray
    extra socks
    lady stuff
    lifting gloves
    hair bands
    hand towel
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    :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. moon.gif
  • FitJoani
    FitJoani Posts: 2,173 Member
    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
    velix Posts: 437 Member
    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
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    towel
    athletic tape
    ankle supports
    gum
    lipsyl
    face wipes
    brush

    and my 32 oz water bottle.

    (I shower at home)
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    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! woo.gif
  • shellydd
    shellydd Posts: 156 Member
    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
    priskar Posts: 156
    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
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    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
    Suzy12 Posts: 284
    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
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    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
    taletreader Posts: 377 Member
    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
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
    Minimalist
    Towel (to wipe down equipment)
    iPod with ear buds
    Phone
    Wallet
    Keys
    Propel packets for water
    Sweatshirt
  • Suzy12
    Suzy12 Posts: 284
    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
    guardup Posts: 230
    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
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    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
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    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
    grover0ca Posts: 568 Member
    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
    fromaquasar Posts: 811 Member
    - 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
    rpbabs Posts: 16
    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
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    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! :o)
  • whyflysouth
    whyflysouth Posts: 308 Member
    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
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    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
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    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
    playfortoday Posts: 22
    Small and large towel
    Body wash
    Water bottle
    Gym shoes
    gym card
    Asthma pump
    Gym clothes

    not too much.
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    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
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    keys with id card attached
    ipod
    phone
    water bottle
    my husband :love:
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