What workout tools can you not live without

NikkiDerrig386
NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
1. MP3 player
2. HRM!!!
3. My interval timer
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4. Jump (speed) Rope
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  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    my Heart Rate Monitor, most def'
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    HRM!! And my workout log book :)
  • superstarcola
    superstarcola Posts: 36
    I'm sort of random.

    I cannot have a good workout without
    1.5 litres of water handy
    my iPod blaring obscenely loud
    and a piece of minty gum.


    The gum just keeps my energy up I guess.
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    Hear rate monitor
    Iphone/Ipod
    Champion No Poke Underwire Sports Bra.
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    IPod and Nike+ program!!! I almost cried when I thought I lost my IPod.

    Oh and cute workout clothes. When I started working out it was all baggy and black. Now I need something that makes me feel pretty (even if my face turns bright red and my hair turns into a sweaty birds nest).
  • krystalutkin
    krystalutkin Posts: 6 Member
    my music. cant live without it!
  • 1shep1
    1shep1 Posts: 24 Member
    I am considering a Heart Rate Monitor but I am not sure what they are used for and which ones are good. I would like one that is waterproof as I like swimming and watersports. Any suggestions?
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    My running shoes.

    A headband to keep my bangs out of my eyes.

    Technical workout clothes. I don't mind sweating, but I don't want to feel it! I go much longer if I'm comfortable.

    An excellent sports bra.
  • hpygirl64ColleenLinder
    hpygirl64ColleenLinder Posts: 146 Member
    I could not live without my bowflex selecttech weights now, it makes all the difference in convenience and being able to lift more. I even scored a great deal on them on craigslist!

    Feel free to "friend" me everyone for daily inspiration! ;) Colleen in Seattle
  • Roe1968
    Roe1968 Posts: 133
    IPod and Nike tracker...OMG can't live without!!!! seriously :happy:
  • jsonnett02
    jsonnett02 Posts: 110
    peppermint orbitz gum, can't breath without it!
    my zune when running/gym, or just nature with no traffic for runs!
  • RichB77
    RichB77 Posts: 88
    I can't live without MFP!!!!! It's part of my life now!
    Oh and definitely my I-pod, music keeps me going ;-)

    :drinker:
  • jennifir
    jennifir Posts: 197 Member
    my hrm
    water
    iphone/ipod
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    6th gen nano
    Nike +
    Sennheiser PMX80's
    32 oz water bottle
  • kristofferbas
    kristofferbas Posts: 101 Member
    My iPhone with Runkeeper (http://runkeeper.com/user/secretkristoffer/profile) (and MFP). Started walking two months ago and the first day I walked 3km and had a really hard time doing it. Now I walk 10km four times a week, and Runkeeper made everything fun!

    /k
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    IPod and Nike+ program!!! I almost cried when I thought I lost my IPod.

    Oh and cute workout clothes. When I started working out it was all baggy and black. Now I need something that makes me feel pretty (even if my face turns bright red and my hair turns into a sweaty birds nest).

    I know exactly how you feel I have to workout in my old navy yoga pants and a black wife beater... I have to look semi cute for some reason. It just motivates me. I dont go with my hair done and make-up but I at least need somthing flattering.. Ans the Ipod is a must there have been times I almost cried when I thought i lost it!! Esp bc I have playlists for my workouts!
  • asilva3111
    asilva3111 Posts: 44
    -Heart rate monitor
    -Remote control for the TV while I use the elliptical and treadmill :)
    (I guess call me a couch potato, but at least I am exercising for 1 hour, LOL)
  • calmmomw3minimeez
    calmmomw3minimeez Posts: 499 Member
    -Heart rate monitor
    -Remote control for the TV while I use the elliptical and treadmill :)
    (I guess call me a couch potato, but at least I am exercising for 1 hour, LOL)
    -heart rate monitor
    -stationary bike
    -definitely the remote while on stationary bike and wearing heart rate monitor.:wink:
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    running shoes
    ipod with nike +
    water
  • haylayne81
    haylayne81 Posts: 56
    What benefits come from using an interval timer? Or I guess I'm asking how you use one, really.
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    I am considering a Heart Rate Monitor but I am not sure what they are used for and which ones are good. I would like one that is waterproof as I like swimming and watersports. Any suggestions?


    Don't know if this will help you any but...........Here is a link that was posted in another thread with a lot of information on HRM's. Also, I would suggest getting one with a chest strap as they are better to calculate an accurate HR.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

    I know a lot of people on here have the FT7 and say that they like it alot. It runs around $109.95 and if you find online coupon codes you may be able to save more off the price of the HRM.

    I just purchased a Polar FT40 last week with free shipping and it arrived overnight from heartratemonitors dot com (I have used them in the past for my old hrm and a pedometer) and also found an $10.00 off total online code as well to help with the price of the HRM.......

    The FT-40 has the Polar Fitness test which measures your aerobic fitness at rest and tells you your progress.
  • SewRue
    SewRue Posts: 74 Member
    Mint gum (I'm so glad I'm not the only one!)
    Water
    iPod
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    Opps, I forgot my favorites in my post above :ohwell:

    Ipod
    My new HRM
    My treadmill
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    ipod, interval timer and jump rope. Never go to the gym without them.
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    ipod, interval timer and jump rope. Never go to the gym without them.

    What interval timer do you use?
  • OpenHeaven
    OpenHeaven Posts: 275 Member
    Mint gum - my ultimate must have!!! (strange I know, but...)
    iPod
    A good hair tie
    sunglasses and sunblock
  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    My log
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    Mint gum - my ultimate must have!!! (strange I know, but...)
    iPod
    A good hair tie
    sunglasses and sunblock

    Yikes chewing gum during a workout is a good way to choke!!
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    Currently I am in love love love with mika yoga wear! Mostly for hot yoga and the pole classes, but I also like walking around my husband in the shorts.

    Oh and I go to pole and lap class with my hair blown out and water proof mascara on.
  • runningfromzombies
    runningfromzombies Posts: 386 Member
    My iPod, my shoes, my sports bra.

    I absolutely cannot exercise without music.

    Since those last two things are already in my locker at the gym to begin with, I'm never at risk for having an uncomfortable workout. Haha.
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