{"id":5400,"date":"2014-03-11T13:03:05","date_gmt":"2014-03-11T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=5400"},"modified":"2020-10-11T18:33:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-11T18:33:50","slug":"top-5-gym-bag-essentials-for-a-head-chick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2014\/03\/top-5-gym-bag-essentials-for-a-head-chick\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 5: Gym bag essentials for a Head Chick!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks,<\/p>\n

Is your gym bag set up for sweat session success? <\/strong> To make your healthy living life so much easier to stay on track, a “grab & go” gym bag packed with your essentials will save you so much time and leave less room for excuses as to why not to workout!<\/p>\n

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What’s in your gym bag?<\/p><\/div>\n

To help get an idea of what helps keeps our team on track, we asked Head Chick Laura if we could take a peek in her gym bag.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out Head Chick Laura’s Top 5 “Gym Bag” must haves!<\/p>\n

1. WATER BOTTLE with a twist<\/h3>\n

Gotta get that hydration in chicks! I always have a large bottle of icy cold water with me<\/strong> (I find I do most of my daily water consumption around workout time and I like it COLD during this time). \u00a0The night before, i fill with about 1 inch with water and put in the freezer. \u00a0Then fill up at your workout destination (also keeps your gym bag lighter instead of lugging around a liter of water!). If you’re looking for a cute ad sturdy water bottle to take with you to the gym, check out this water bottle shop<\/a> that sells eco-friendly water bottles!<\/p>\n

Extra tips: \u00a0Forget gatorade! <\/strong> Add a little lemon juice, squeeze of honey (or stevia) and a couple shakes of salt to replenish your electrolytes. \u00a0Cheaper and better for you \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 A PROTEIN \/ CARB SNACK<\/h3>\n

If you checked out my “How to eat post workout” vid on FIT CHICKS TV,<\/a> you will know that you \u00a0should eat after a workout (and no you are not gonna store all those calories you just burned!) A post workout snack is super important to replenish your lost glycogen stores<\/strong> (aka your energy!) and help repair your muscles.<\/p>\n

Not only WHEN you eat but WHAT you eat can help you reach your fitness goals.\u00a0Aim to eat a snack within 45 mins of your workout<\/strong>.\u00a0 It should contain only protein and carbs <\/strong>(no fats as this will slow the digestion and we want those nutrients back into your muscles speedy Gonzales styles!). \u00a0As a snack, I aim to be approx. 200- 300 calories.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is my post workout snack?<\/strong> I usually have a protein shake and an apple or sweet potatoe medallions I made the night before.\u00a0 Easy to grab and go!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 EXTRA UNDIES & BRA<\/h3>\n

When I get my sweat on,\u00a0 I want to be in and out as fast possible as I don`t want to spend 2 hours at the gym or class! \u00a0But a lot of times I am not heading straight home afterwards and there is nothing WORSE than sweaty skivvies!\u00a0 Just keep an extra pair in a little\u00a0separate\u00a0bag in your gym bag at all times so not to worry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. EXTRA BAGGIES<\/h3>\n

In addition to an extra bag of undies, I keep an extra bag for the sweaty gear so it doesn`t touch the rest of my goods!<\/p>\n

5. BABY WIPES<\/h3>\n

Ok by now you have prob assumed I don`t shower after my workouts lol but I do refresh! \u00a0Baby wipes are awesome for a quick `pits & bit`s refresh when you gotta run. \u00a0They will be your savior!<\/p>\n

Chicks, what is your gym bag “must have?” \u00a0We love extra tips and tricks so please share!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS xo<\/p>\n

PS \u00a0If you prefer to get your sweat on at home then you have to check out our FIERCE in 8 DVD Box set (8 HIIT Workouts under 30 min + Bonus Meal Plan)<\/a> and we have FREE SHIPPING til March 14th!<\/p>\n

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