The must have at the gym

Well it’s your first time at the gym and you don’t know what to carry with you. Here’s a list of the most important and recommended accessories to bring with you.

Gym Attire.

When you go to the gym, it’s advisable to wear clothes that are breathable and flexible. It’s good to look good but remember your safety comes first. Ill fitting clothes can restrict movement and cause you injuries.

1. Take a breathable, flexible shirt.

Pick something that will absorb sweat and won’t restrict your full range of motion. Find the suitable gym wear here. This goes hand in hand with a small towel that you should always have with you to wipe off your sweat that is left after you use that bench or that dumbbell.

2. Choosing your bottoms.

Make sure your bottoms give you a full range of motion.

Try not to wear shorts that are loose around the legs. Also remember that when you decide to wear shorts other people maybe able to see up the leg of your shorts when you are doing leg press.

3. Footwear.

This is highly dependent on the type of exercise you plan to do at that time.

For cardio running shoes are recommended and for weight lifting I recommend a pair of shoe that will offer both ankle and arch support.

3. Gloves

To avoid blisters and wrist strains while working out I recommend using gloves. Find a pair of glove that offers both grip and wrist support while doing weight lifting.

4. Lifting belt

If your workout for the day involves exercises that puts stress on your lower back while you are lifting in an upright position, wear a belt.

The belt also prevents hyperextension during overhead lifts.

It does all this by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity.

5. Knee Straps

It increases support and helps you bounce back up on the bottom of a deep squat: It helps keep the knee warm during your workout. By adding compression, you increase blood flow to the knee and protect it from future injuries.

I Recommend

1. Workout apk

The gym instructor is not always available, sometimes he might be having his hand filled by clients. The best solution to this is having a Workout App To guide you. I recommend this App Since I’ve been using it for years and I’ve found it to be very helpful when building proper form and keeping track of my gains.

2. Earphones.

Listening to music while exercising not only kills boredom- it can help increase the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood. I always listen to hip hop or rock. Music that is motivational or synchronized with your exercise is shown to have physical and psychological effects.

You can use this App And Find a suitable workout playlist.

3. Water bottle.

Ensure you bring your water bottle with you, this will motivate you to stay hydrated because you will be getting the right amount of water before, during and after exercise. Water regulates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy.

If you are not hydrated, your body can’t perform at its highest level.

Stay hydrated Beast 👊