What's in My Gym Bag?

This has been a highly requested post on what I bring to the gym with me! I may not use all of the products below every time I go but I have used them all at one stage or another!

Sometimes, post workout, I'll go to the pool so a lot of the products are for showering and after showering at the gym! 

First things first, bag! Now, I'm completely loyal to all things Nike and this is to be honest, the PERFECT size bag! It seems a little big but I can fit all of my gym gear, towel, and a complete outfit for after the gym. It's called the Brasilia Small Duffel Bag which I purchased at JD Sports for €30 which I find quite reasonable for a Nike product and for one of its size! It's got two pockets at the side. One is the size as you can see and the other actually has a bigger pocket so it extends into the main body of the bag. I put my beauty products in the smaller side pocket and dirty gym clothes in the bigger one for after my workout to keep it separate!

Now, there's the general stuff in my bag that I'll list below that is pretty standard and not worthy of taking pics. Item's I only bring when going swimming are labelled with a *:

Small towel (for wiping down machines)

Actual towel (For post swim/shower)*

Swim Cap*

Water Bottle 

Extra outfit

Wallet

Keys

Phone

Earphones

This bag I received as a present from Victoria's Secret, It has a shiny nylon type exterior which is perfect for bringing into the shower with me so it doesn't get wet! It also fits all of my bits and pieces so it's the perfect size for me! 

These are all of the products that go into my gym beauty bag! I'll go into more detail of the specific products but first, I'll list them simply so you can use the list for your own gym bag!

Shampoo and Conditioner

Lotion

Shower Gel

Deodorant

Dry Shampoo

Facial Mist

Perfume

Hair Serum

These are just some sample sizes of shampoo and conditioner I received from my local salon. Any travel size products work perfectly!! You actually can't purchase these online as they're tester products but I'll leave the link to the Wella website here. 

This is a full size body wash that was part of a set of my perfume scent from Victoria's Secret in the scent Dream Angels Heavenly. Again, I couldn't find the product online but I did link to similar products above!

Deodorant is pretty self-explanatory. I'd obviously use it after the gym regardless if I went to the pool or not. And sometimes before just to be less smelly! This again, is travel sized and you can literally find anything at your local pharmacy.

Another standard travel size product! This is an absolute must if you're not showering at the gym to freshen up that sweaty hair!

This for me is an absolute must in my gym bag! It's a facial toner/moisturizer/ make up setting spray all in one! It hydrates dry skin which is perfect for after a workout. It revives your skin and makes you feel all fresh and shiny again! It also is nice for after a shower in the gym. It's from the brand Rodial.

This item is completely subjective to whatever perfume or mist you wear! Again, it being small or travel size is essential to just carry around n your makeup bag! This is called Island Escape from the Marks and Spencer's brand Autograph.

When you're showering ESPECIALLY after swimming in a pool, this product is a must have! You apply it to damp hair before sunbathing or swimming and it protects your hair from chlorine and sun damage. It is suitable for colored hair which is a bonus! 

Last but not least, a travel size version of your moisturizer! Seriously needed after swimming and showering. I'd only apply this to my face. I like the Simple products personally, but whatever is in your normal routine!

Now, the final two products don't fit in my makeup bag so they stay in my designated beauty pocket of my gym bag!

This is my favorite product of all time. I have naturally very curly and tangled hair so brushing my hair in general is a nightmare never mind after the pool! Forget it! I purchased this at my local pharmacy because my hairdresser used it and it was so inexpensive! The Wet Brush glides through my hair seamlessly and gets rid of all of my tangles! Even my boyfriend commented on how it never got caught on my hair! I seriously recommend this product for everyone! Especially my fellow curly, tangled hair gals!

The final product is wipes! These are Garnier Micellar Cleanser Wipes which is great to freshen up the skin after a workout or before going in the pool! These babies never leave my bag just in case!!

That's all of the beauty products in my gym bag! I hope you found this beneficial and let me know if you use some of my tips for your gym bag! 

I wanna know what you guys bring with you to the gym! 

Lots of love, Emily xx