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    What workout tools can you not live without

    Posts: 1,096 Member
    edited September 2024 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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    • Posts: 906 Member
      my Heart Rate Monitor, most def'
    • Posts: 605 Member
      HRM!! And my workout log book :)
    • 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.
    • Posts: 582 Member
      Hear rate monitor
      Iphone/Ipod
      Champion No Poke Underwire Sports Bra.
    • 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).
    • Posts: 6 Member
      my music. cant live without it!
    • 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?
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Posts: 133
      IPod and Nike tracker...OMG can't live without!!!! seriously :happy:
    • Posts: 110
      peppermint orbitz gum, can't breath without it!
      my zune when running/gym, or just nature with no traffic for runs!
    • 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:
    • Posts: 197 Member
      my hrm
      water
      iphone/ipod
    • Posts: 426 Member
      6th gen nano
      Nike +
      Sennheiser PMX80's
      32 oz water bottle
    • 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
    • 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!
    • 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)
    • 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:
    • Posts: 2,906 Member
      running shoes
      ipod with nike +
      water
    • Posts: 56
      What benefits come from using an interval timer? Or I guess I'm asking how you use one, really.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 74 Member
      Mint gum (I'm so glad I'm not the only one!)
      Water
      iPod
    • Posts: 239 Member
      Opps, I forgot my favorites in my post above :ohwell:

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

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