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THE GYM BAG CHECKLIST For anyone who goes to the gym, and takes weight training even somewhat seriously, there seems to be one staple: the gym bag! While you will have your preferences for colors, styles, and sizes, there are a few things which should be in your bag. In order to help all of the novices in weight training (and a few of you seasoned pros!), here is the Gym Bag Checklist:
GYM BAG CHECKLIST
- If your gym has lockers, bring a lock. It can require a key, be a combination lock, or some other lock. Even if you train at a gym without lockers (like Metroflex), keep one in your bag just in case you have to train somewhere else which does not have a de facto "Code Of Honor" among its members!
- If possible, have a gym bag which has a separate compartment for your wallet (money clip), keys, cell phone, etc. It happens all the time, but when a guy is in a hurry after lifting - and his keys fall to the bottom of his gym bag - it seems that all of his dirty clothes get thrown over other people's items in the locker room in his haste. And if you are serious about training, be sure to leave the cell phone in your bag when lifting. Have some courtesy!
- A spare towel. If you lift at a gym that offers paper towels to wipe up after you are done on a bench or seat, you can use those; but bring a towel just in case. Even if your gym has paper towels, you can use your towel to dry your hands since most commercial gyms forbid the use of chalk (Metroflex Gym members are laughing already). Just remember to wash the towel every once in a while!
- Powerlifting gear (if you use it). This includes:
- Baby powder to help get into your suits
§ ** SPECIAL NOTE: Do not use baby powder anywhere near the gym floor, especially a squat/deadlift platform. People can slip and get seriously injured if you are careless & forget to sweep up any powder which fell to the ground. Have your friends help you into your suits in the locker room or anywhere away from the gym floor if possible.
- Other powerlifting accessories
- Any special weight training devices you use. These could include:
- Assuming you are following proper nutrition, be sure to bring your post-workout shake/powder in a shaker cup unless you have an alternative you use. Also be sure to have any supplementation (e.g. glutamine or creatine) you may use with you. This is so that you can have your post-workout nutrition available to consume as quickly as you can after you finish lifting
- ** Of course, the standard medical disclaimers apply here! If your doctor or other qualified professional health provider says that you cannot have a post-workout shake immediately after training then, of course, his/her recommendations take priority.
- Log book/Training Journal and a pen. This is self-explanatory, unless you can remember your weights and record them later at home or at the office.
- Weight lifting belt. If you use a belt, be sure to include it in your gym bag the night before.
- Any other items you use regularly should be in your gym bag before you go to the gym.
