Summer may be winding down, but my workout regimine isn’t! Now is the best time than ever to whip yourself back into shape after all of those patio dates so that you have the perfect bod while you’re away on vacation come winter time. Actually, why not just workout to have a hot bod any time of the year?
Last month I shared my ultimate workout playlist, so I figured why not share some of my favorite workout accessories this month?
When it comes to listening to music, I hate being able to hear the grunts of other gymrats filtering through my headphones. Noise cancellation headphones have always been an obvious choice for me since they do so well when it comes to making sure that you only hear music. Not only do they filter out background noise, but they also stay a lot better in my ears when I’m busy bouncing around on the treadmill, or moving around lifting weights.
I’ve recently been using these KLANG earbuds by Sudio to complement my workout routine since they stay in my ears much better than my Apple EarPods. Besides the noise cancellation earbud design, the wrap-around-the-neck design also makes working out a breeze since they don’t dangle and get in the way of things.
They also come with a little pouch that’s convenient for me to tuck the headphones away into once I’m done my workout so they don’t get tangled up with other things in my gym bag.
I like being hands-free when it comes to working out. I used to tuck my iPhone into the waistband of my pants, or in the front of my sports bra, but ever since I discovered the magical creation of an armband, I’m floored at how I was able to get by before using one.
Coupled together with the remote-buttons of my headphones, I can basically listen to music handsfree throughout my entire workout as long as I’m not responding to a text message or surfing through Instagram.
Besides how I listen to music, one of the most important components of my workout is the shoes that I wear. Nobody wants to wear a pair of lead weights on their feet, and these Pureflow 4 from Brooks Running are a godsent in the aspect of lightness. The plush sole combined with a flexible body makes it feel as if you’re walking on clouds. I would trade pounding my feet into the pavement anyday to be walking on clouds permanently.
It also doesn’t hurt that the fluorescent purple color is pretty motivating as well. Who wouldn’t want to work out immediately after putting on these bright purple sneakers?
But besides just accessories, the one necessity that I can’t live without is water. I recently learned that being dehydrated is one of the main contribuing factors to your physical performance. Did you know that gulping down your water to increase your intake actually perpetuates the urge to relieve yourself?
I recently began carrying water with me wherever I go, regardless if I’m working out or not, just so that I constantly sip at it. Drinking water this way not only helps to keep me hydrated at all times, but also reduces the bathroom urges.
As far as water bottles go, it’s the same fo me as when I’m using sunglasses. There are tons of nicely designed ones that I’d love to own, but at the end of the day, I tend to leave them behind and forget about them. So there’s no real point in me going through 10-20 expensive bottles when I can just get a pack of 24 for cheap. That way I don’t feel bad if I end up losing them.
But as affordable as it is, I prefer drinking water that I’ve filtered personally. Which makes buying so many bottles not only wasteful, but a little bit useless to me as well. Instead, I’ve recently been refilling my XO Water bottle with filtered water to be a little more eco-friendly. And it’s a huge plus that the sleek design of the bottles look just as nice as something you’d buy for $20, so why not?
Sports Bra – c/o Lole | Leggings, Jacket, Duffle Bag, Armband – c/o Bench | Running Shoes – c/o Brooks Running | Earbuds – c/o Sudio | Water Bottle – c/o XO Water
Stay hydrated!
