sh!t you didn't know you needed - FOR THE GYM
SPORTS BRA - I have it in white and black, slowly collecting the colors as the years go one. I have a small chest, and it is great for low impact things, yet is comfortable enough for lounging around the house. It feels like butter, and most importantly, doesn’t compress my chest hard or leave marks on my skin from being too tight. I’ve fallen asleep in this countless times because it is so comfortable, and is my go-to for travel. It really does it all, and has been worth the $ ten times over. The padding was really odd - so I took it out and it lays beautifully on me! I also love it because the way it rests on my chest looks like I have boobs (lol). This is a must for comfort and style.
NO CRIMP HAIR TIES by Invisibobble - don’t get a knock off brand, it’s not the same.. trust me. Get yourself these NOW!!! These hair ties STAY PUT, but also do not break, damage, pull, or “crimp” your hair. These are so amazing, you need to trust me. I know $8 seems like a lot for hair ties, but I’ve had the same ones for YEARS! If they stretch out, just put them in the sun (I usually put them on the dashboard of my car) and they go back to their normal size.
PERFECT GYM SOCKS BY Stance. I spent far too many years buying crappy socks from TJMaxx (which you can come across these periodically). They work as compression socks, and feel so comfortable. They never have a strong odor, and I love them for hiking, too. I’ve had the same pairs for years and they still have yet to stretch out on the ankle :)
LAVANILA NATURAL SPORTS DEODORANT - ! I love this deodorant because it’s the only one that equally works and doesn’t cause buildup of deodorant in my armpits. I’m going to be super honest.. sometimes I like to just ADD more deodorant on, and this stuff is the shiz! PERK- It’s a natural deodorant!
HYDROFLASK WATER BOTTLES are absolutely the best. There are certainly others on the market but nothing competes to the durability and hell my water bottles have survived while in my care.
THESE HEADPHONES HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE AT THE GYM! I specifically linked these through Nordstrom since Nordstrom has amazing customer service! These are totally wireless, so they fit like ear plugs. My last headphones were just that - bluetooth/wireless, but they still had a wire that connected around the neck. I was constantly (accidentally) pulling them out, they would get caught in my shirt, ponytail, or rip out with a squat bar on my back. This is just my personal experience - my husband swears by these, which are more wallet friendly. Since these are totally wireless, I haven’t had a single product issue or malfunction at the gym. ALSO the sound is amazzzzing - I can’t hear any of the weird grunting over my sick beats (ps here’s my gym hype playlist!). The case that comes with them is the charging and protection case, i believe it charges them up to 10 hours - so they’re even perfect for travel. These are worth it… trust me.
LEGGINGS - My ride or die gym leggings are these bad boys. They have just the right amount of compression that I feel secure at the gym for more high-intensity stuff, yet they still feel lightweight. I love these for hiking and outdoor activities, too! I have them in three colors because I love them SO much. Also this company has amazing customer service -free alterations, and if you product is ever damaged, they will work with you to find a solution.
NO CAMELTOE THONGS by JIV Athletics! (use code HERATLAS15 for a gift from me to you!) These are EVERYTHING! This is specifically a gym item you didn’t know you needed. It will keep your lady parts cute so you don’t have to feel self-conscious anymore. I’ve actually totally replaced all my underwear with these because they are so much more comfortable than anything else I own.
LORNA JANE ICONIC SWEAT TOWEL- This is where I get super specific (lol). Its LONG! I love that it’s actually a long and skinny towel, so when I use it on gym machinery, it ACTUALLY covers the whole back support pad. Its thick, fluffy, and lush - which I love because it feels gentle on my skin instead of harming it. It’s cute - like legit I don’t forget my own towel because I’m proud that I’m so detail oriented that I have a cute towel (whatever call me weird, but hey, it works).
Cute + cozy pullover! I love this pullover because it’s SO soft, and seems to get better with every wash. I own it in the oatmeal color, but I’m planning on adding all the other neutrals to my collection. It’s perfect to throw on if you have to run errands at the gym and has a cute detailing on the side. The side seam is cut really high - right above the waist - so it’s flowy. I also just love wearing it around the house.
These are hands-down MY FAVORITE GYM SHOE by Nike. I have the older version of these in white AND black ~ these are new-and-improved! Not only are they great for running, weights, boxing, and other types of physical activity… I also love them because they are CUTE! It is so hard to find a pair of black sneakers that are cute to wear outside the gym, right?! I love these for traveling and running errands -I also love that you can tie them, yet still slip therm off-and-on, so they’re also a great shoe to take to Pilates, yoga, or a spin class!
