When it comes to cold-weather workouts, getting there is always the hardest part—especially when your alarm goes off at 5 a.m. for a dark and cold morning workout. Sometimes we need a little extra motivation to get a foot out of the door, and a prepacked gym bag with tons of cute, practical gear may be just the trick. Whether you are hopping on a bike or easing into downward-facing dog, we have over 20 of the best gym bag essentials below.
By Angela Bobo
Cycling
Chafe-proof, sweat-wicking material is your best bet for a high-octane spinning class.
1. CALIA by Carrie Underwood Women’s Essential Printed Leggings, $70; dickssportinggoods.com
2. Running Tank Top, $17.99; hm.com
3. Original Citrus Zinger in Orange, $15.99; zinganything.com
4. Running Wild Headband in Flint Grey, on sale for $8.99; altheta.gap.com
5. Underarm Deodorant Wipes, $9; pacificabeauty.com
6. Nike Women’s Pro Padded Sports Bra, $40; dickssportinggoods.com
7. Shimano Cycling Shoe, price varies by size; amazon.com
8. UA Exeter Sackpack, $24.99; underarmour.com
HIIT Classes
Power through intense sets with supportive separates in sensory-boosting colors and prints.
1. Sonar Tight Magnetic, on sale for $50.99; athleta.gap.com
2. Movement Bralette Magnetic, on sale for $29.99; athleta.gap.com
3. Nike Pro Dri-Fit Tank in Crimson, $28; nordstrom.com
4. Nike Women’s Free 4.0 Flyknit Running Shoes, $119.99; dickssportinggoods.com
5. Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $20; sephora.com
6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Domo Arigato Pack Rat Backpack in Pearl Blush Multi, $198; shopbop.com
7. S’well Bottle in Smokey Eye, $35; swellbottle.com
8. Boots Botanics All Bright Cleansing Wipes, on sale for $5.94; ulta.com
Yoga/Pilates
Lightweight layers, soothing mists and a multipurpose gym bag are sure to make getting to class a breeze.
1. Catch Me If You Can Hoodie in Heather Grey, $85; outdoorvoices.com
2. C9 Champion Women’s Performance Legging, $27.99; target.com
3. Sports Bra Medium Support, on sale for $12.99; hm.com
4. Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip Yoga Mat, $59.11; amazon.com
5. Super Yoga Mat Wash, $9.98; gaiam.com
6. Hand Sanitizer Gel in Lemongrass, $5.95; honest.com
7. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater, $7; ulta.com
8. Adidas by Stella McCartney Yoga Bag, $125; shopbop.com
(January 2016)
