It’s that time of the year again! We’ve all been there: planning out our whole year dedicated to burning all the fats we acquired during the holidays but always end up eating more and making lots and lots of excuses.
But it’s 2016! We are all starting with a clean slate. To avoid this mistake from happening again, we made you a cheat list on the 5 must-haves on your gym bag to help you carry on with your membership until you actually achieve your goal!
- Water bottle
This should be your number one priority in your gym bag. Forget the rest, just not this. Having an empty and refillable water bottle on the go will make sure you’re properly hydrated every time you are at the gym. You can also use it as your shaker bottle for your supplements and protein shakes.
- Good trainers
Without proper clothes, you won’t be able to do your workout properly. Invest on quality shoes and workout clothes that are well-fitting and have breathable material. When it comes to buying the right shoes, it’s safe to buy running shoes or cross-trainers so it could support you on any type of training that you’ll do. Lastly, before you hit the gym, always remember to pack your workout clothes and extra lose shirts to wear after work out.
- Music
Use this as your motivation and your tempo guide when working out. Listening to upbeat music while running can actually help you increase your running speed as well. Having a personal selection of music can help you boost confidence and even help you divert your attention from running out of breath. You can always search on the internet to get ideas from other people when it comes to creating their own work-out playlist. Use your phone or mp3 player and pack some earphones.
- Shower goodies
Making a list of shower goodies can vary depending on who’s using it. The standard essentials of shower goodies are soap, shampoo, scrub, lotion, deodorant, towel for hygienic purposes even though some gym provide you a towel and a slipper, because we don’t want to risk any bacteria on our feet from the gym’s public shower.
5. Journal (for your workout plans!)
Truth be told you don’t need a trainer to help you get fit. All you need is a properly researched work out plan or a routine and you can just do it yourself. You don’t need someone shouting at you, counting for you and reminding you to do this and to do that. What you need is self-motivation, perseverance and music. But did you know that you don’t have to spend huge bucks in signing up for gym membership when you can have gym access in your very own home anytime! Covent Garden has the perfect amenities to accommodate all your fitness needs. In this two tower development you will find high-end jogging facilities with jogging paths that will help you achieve that summer Fitspiration. This community is a sanctuary located along Santol Ext. Old Sta. Mesa Manila, which is right in the middle of V.Mapa and Pureza LRT 2 stations. Some of its fitness amenities also include a 22 meter lap pool, outdoor bar and lounge, fitness gym, function hall, CCTV on common areas from 2nd to 4th floor and a kiddie pool and playground for kids of family residents.
Give yourself a chance to a better you at Covent Garden!