Happy Tuesday!! I have received many emails about suggestions on the best products to put in your gym bag for pre & post workouts & anything I use during my work out. Luckily, I have found some of the greatest products that work so well for me & I would be happy to share some of my great finds!
First off, I couldn’t survive without my ipod. No workout is complete without music (dance, oldies, upbeat motivational music.) Don’t leave home without a fully charged & fun-filled playlist. This is what gets me through all of my intense plyometric or cardio workouts.
To stay refreshed, Secret deodorant and Dove Go Fresh Cool Essentials Body Mist that lasts throughout the whole workout. If I plan on making some stops before heading home, Dermalogica Skin Purifying Wipes are perfect to get refreshed to prevent breakouts.
My favorite workout clothes are made by Lululemon. The material is super light & doesn’t stick to your body when you are soaked in sweat. My favorite items are the Centered Energy Sportsbra & I’m loving the new Define Jacket in Blush. Visit their website & check out their different products, I’m hoping to purchase the yoga mat very soon! http://shop.lululemon.com/home.jsp
Twinlab Na-PCA is a great moisturizing spray cream that I spray on after a workout. It’s water based, not oil & helps keep my skin silky & smooth. A huge plus- it smells like you just left the spa!
My favorite post-workout shake is Muscle Milk Light. This has the best chocolate taste out of all of the protein shakes I’ve tried with no after-taste. I just came across an amino acid powder that you could mix right into your water bottle, Amino Vital. It will aid muscle recovery & strengthen your immune system all in one.
Although I am not a fan of makeup in the gym, I am not lucky enough to have a fresh glow all of the time & sometimes need some coverup for some corrections. Mineral Fusion foundation is a wonderful & light makeup where “less is more.” It will not clog your pores & will get the job done without looking like you’re ready to walk down the runway.
My Gymboss interval timer comes in handy when I am working on my plyometrics. I just hit start & it gives me :30 second intervals with a 5 second break in between. It can be used as an interval timer, countdown timer & a stopwatch. Get one today!!
Some other little basic accessories that come in handy are extra socks & undies, bandaids, washcloth, Advil, tampons, a pen & paper.