What should be in the bag of each athlete?

What should be the contents of each athlete's bag?

It's time to find out!

Start directly with the bag

There are two main approaches to choosing a sports bag: a minimalistic approach and "to get everything except the kitchen sink." If you spend a lot of time in the gym, then you definitely should choose the second type, since you can accommodate there not only sports, but other things, and also be able to ensure that they will all remain dry and will always be in Security.

Bottle for water

Constant hydration of the body is a prerequisite before, during and after training, so it is very important that you always have a reusable bottle of water with you. Naturally, absolutely any bottle is suitable, but you can also choose a nice bottle with inscriptions and in different colors. In addition, special bottles have a convenient cover that reduces the likelihood that the liquid will spill.

Wireless headphones

If you switch from wired to wireless headphones, you will immediately notice the difference and do not want to return to the first. You no longer have to contend with constantly entangled wires, and you will not feel attached to your device, which will make your training much more enjoyable, especially if you can not imagine playing sports without your favorite music.

Phone case for hand

Naturally, if you use your phone in order to listen to music, set timers, determine training sessions, use GPS and so on, you will need a way that will allow you to take your phone with you so that it does not interfere with your exercises. There are a lot of different attachments, but the best among them is a phone case that is attached to the forearm.

Towel

Depending on your gym or your training program, you may need a towel to wipe the sweat. Anyway, such a towel is a very useful thing that will be useful to you when you are properly trained and want to wipe the sweat, as well as in other cases, for example, when you shed coffee.

Two sets of clean clothes

If you have enough space in your bag, always take with you not one but two sets of clean clothes. If you do not have a place, then you need at least two basic pieces of clothing. This not only gives you a choice when you go to the gym, it also gives you a choice when you leave it. For example, you go to the gym right after work. Would you like to wear work clothes after training? Hardly.

Dry bag or special bag

You put wet sweaty things after training right into your glorious sports bag along with your clean things. It sounds unpleasant, does not it? Therefore, you should not do this. The simplest solution is to keep your wet things in a separate bag or bag that you can lock before you return home and you can throw them into the washing machine.

Snack

What is the most important rule of every visitor to the gym? Always have a snack designed for you after your workout. You will be able to increase the efficiency of recovery of your body after a heavy load, if you eat something useful immediately after training. This snack should contain good carbohydrates, proteins, as well as electrolytes.

Mini-hygiene products

If you do not want your clothes to be in shampoo or shower gel, then you should not take large bottles and hygiene packages with you. Only newcomers do this. In the section for travelers you can find both mini-shampoos, mini-gels and mini hair conditioners, as well as special packages in which you can transfuse your hygiene products from large bottles.

Dry shampoo

Some people can not visit the shower right after training for one reason or another. And if you need to go somewhere after the gym, where you should look decent, you should think about using a dry shampoo that will pull all the oils out of your hair, giving them a clean look.

Wet wipes for the body

Again, if you can not get under the shower after a workout, it's worth considering not only about hair, but also about the body, since the smell of sweat will definitely be unpleasant to others. Bring a few packages of wet wipes for your body. Yes, they are designed for children, but this does not mean that you can not use them. In addition, a small package can easily fit into the small pocket of your bag even when it is already full.

Jump Rope

You definitely need to have a rope with you. Even if you can not get into the gym, you can always perform fast cardio anywhere. You can find them absolutely everywhere, and they are inexpensive. For more experienced "jumpers" there are more advanced (but more expensive) versions.

Gymnastics tape

In addition to the rope, you should also have a gymnastic tape with you. It is very light, it is easy to pack compactly, and it is also suitable for conducting training anywhere. Again, if you are late in the office and can not attend the gym, you can use it to exercise, no matter where you are.

Deodorant

This is one of the items that go without discussion. Moreover, you definitely should take with you not one, but two deodorants at once, because you are unlikely to want to be in a situation where your deodorant is over, and you can not eliminate the smell of sweat. And if you hurry and forgot to use deodorant from the morning of the house, then you can always use it later.

Spare rubber bands for hair

It would be nice if in the gyms offered hair bands, because someone at least once, but forgot his home. However, so far, there is no such service, so you should keep a package of hair gum with you. Any gum that will keep your hair so that it does not interfere with you will do.

Heart Rate Monitor

A heart rate monitor during training is an excellent tool for monitoring the effectiveness of your activities. So you can see if you are in your "training zone" of heart rate. This is the zone that makes up 50 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. This is a great way to check if you are not too relaxed, or whether you are overextending too much.

Training shoes

Naturally, you should not forget about training shoes. The choice of shoes is always a matter of personal preferences and convenience. As for shoe transportation, some people do not like to put it in a bag. If you treat them, then you should buy a special clasp that will allow you to attach your pair of sports shoes to any sports bag.

Sunglasses

Not everyone likes to have a large number of accessories, but sunglasses should always be at your fingertips. Naturally, they should be in a sports bag in case you have to go in for sports on the street so you can protect your eyes.

Carpet for yoga

If you often do yoga or you have to do exercises on the street or on the floor, you should always have a rug with you. Look for that mat that is thick enough to make you feel comfortable lying on it on any surface. Also, you should think about how its surface can be easily cleaned.

Massage roller or ball

Recovery is an important element of any training, and for this you will need a massage roller or ball, of course, a miniature size. But even in this size, it can take up a lot of space in the bag, so you can do with it just like with sports shoes.