Accessories That You Can Use At The Gym

It's normal to feel intimidated when starting on your fitness journey. Working out has a slight learning curve for those who haven't entered a gym in a while, or ever. However, you shouldn't feel bad that you may not be on par with others in the gym. No one starts with a ripped, tone body. In fact, the whole reason you're there is to reach that level.

What you really need from the outset is a fitness plan. One that you know that you can stick with and be consistent. There are also a few gym accessories you'll want to get as well.

Reasons For Gym Accessories

Some people prefer to work out in nothing more than a t-shirt, shorts, and bare hands. In contrast, others may look toward accessories to complement and improve their gym time. These items may include gloves, resistance bands, ankle and wrist straps, hand wraps, weight belts, and supplements.

As we look to improve ourselves, it's not uncommon to want to utilize anything at our disposal that helps us reach our goals. Sometimes it takes more than just lifting weights to see real results. This is where accessories, both in and outside of the gym, come in handy.

Here are a few essential gym accessories that could help you achieve your goals and make your gym experience much more pleasant.

Gym Bag

A gym bag is an essential accessory for anyone looking to take their gym time seriously. Suppose you're the kind of person who also expects to shower and change out of their sweaty clothes after every session. In that case, you'll want a gym bag that includes dividers or, at the very least, good pockets.

Deodorant

Not necessarily a gym accessory that will help you as much as it will everyone else around you. When you work out hard, you're going to sweat. Perspiration can leave your body smelling not so fresh. It's also a great way to fight off skin chafing. So it's not only courteous but wise to carry some extra deodorant in your gym bag.

Pain Relief

Soreness happens to all of us, but even more so for those who frequent the gym. Don't be afraid to pack some icy hot or other rub-on pain relief into your gym bag. You can apply it post-workout to alleviate muscle soreness and recover from your grueling workout much more quickly.

Pre- & Post-Workout Powders/Drinks

A pre-workout supplement can give you the energy boost you need to push your routine to the next level. These powders generally contain caffeine and vitamins the body craves when going through exertion.

Don't forget a post-workout drink, either. Something like whey or vegan protein to help jumpstart your muscle recovery is a tremendous help to seeing results. Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle and push out harmful fats. Don't skimp on these gym accessories!

A Shaker Bottle

You will need a container to store those pre- and post-workout supplements. A shaker bottle is a perfectly convenient accessory for the job. However, not all shaker bottles are created equal.

You'll want to find one that can easily break up the powders so they don't clump to make a smoother finished drink. A shaker with a wired ball, or one that is aerodynamically constructed to perform this function, is the way to go.

Motivational Music & Wireless Headphones

The chances are pretty good that you own a smartphone. This also means you can access apps like Spotify to help blast some tunes for your workouts. Of course, you can't just play your music as loud as you want in a public gym. At least not without headphones.

So do yourself a favor and get some wireless, Bluetooth headphones for the gym. These gym accessories are among the best to help motivate and pump you up. You'll be able to crank your tunes as loud as you want and put all of your focus on the next set.

Squeez Me Skinny Gym Accessories

At Squeez Me Skinny, we have an assortment of gym accessories that can help you reach your fitness goals.

New Booty Bands! Pack of 3, Light Medium and Heavy

Our Booty Bands resistance bands are made with the latest poly-cotton technology to help tighten and tone your hips and legs. They're portable, durable, made to last, and easy to stow away in your gym bag. Anyone from beginner to professional can use these bands, whether man or woman, to great effect. This pack comes with three; one light (60 lbs), one medium (90 lbs), and one heavy (150 lbs) resistance band. Each one will help you work toward your desired figure.

Ultimate Accessories Package

This fantastic package deal includes four items in one, giving you everything you need to enhance your curves quickly. Hand-picked by our waist training experts, you'll receive one bottle of All-natural Waist Trainer Cleaner, Cellulite-reducing Caffeine Cream, Tight and Toned Cream, and a Seaweed-infused Thermo Wrap.

The All-natural waist trainer cleaner will ensure your waist trainer stays clean with just a few sprays. Our Cellulite-reducing Caffeine Cream can help reduce noticeable cellulite found on the body. While our Tight and Toned Cream, infused with CBD, attacks stubborn fat. You'll also receive a Seaweed-infused Thermo Wrap to amplify the heat in the abdominals and sweat away additional inches.

Cardio Essentials Package

We have another package pairing our Tight and Toned Cream with the Seaweed-infused Thermo Wrap. When used together you receive a powerful combination of benefits. The Tight and Toned Cream will help you slim down and eliminate stubborn fats for good whereas the Thermo Wrap heats up the core and helps shed additional inches off the midsection.

Our Tight and Toned Cream is formulated for both men and women to help deliver perfectly toned muscle definition in any body part applied. The Seaweed-infusion on the Thermo Wrap also aids in the regeneration of lost skin cells and increases collagen production to fend off unwanted fine lines and wrinkles.

My Slim Waist Organic Vegan Protein

We've already gone over the importance of protein to your muscle-building and fat-shredding needs. Squeez Me Skinny offers an organic vegan protein supplement with the option of choosing two different flavors from an assortment. You'll get the choice of Strawberry Shortcake, Vanilla Birthday Cake, Chocolate Brownie Batter, Peanut Butter, and Unflavored.

The protein can be used as a meal replacement or a post-workout protein boost. Its one-of-a-kind formula will aid in fat burning, boosting metabolism, post-workout recovery, and other natural health enhancements. 

Tight and Toned Cream - Travel Size

Take our Tight and Toned Cream anywhere with this travel-size version. With it, you'll have no excuse for not heading into the gym and shedding that unwanted fat around the midsection and other body areas.

You'll also know when it's working from the surge of heat that immediately activates muscle responsiveness. In addition to the fat-burning powers, you can use it to alleviate muscle pain and rid yourself of cellulite.

Waist Trainer Restorer

One of the gym accessories we're most known for is the waist trainer. Over time and through consistent use, your waist trainer can lose its shine. With our waist trainer restorer spray, you can restore its lost luster, making it look brand new.

Ankle Straps

Ankle straps are a fantastic gym accessory to help target and isolate specific muscle groups. If you want a more muscular, leaner lower body, ankle straps can help you get there.

Attach them to your ankles and a cable pulley machine to pull off amazing results to your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Our ankle straps are highly durable and will make a perfect addition to your gym bag.

S)M(S Measuring Tape

Easily measure your body proportions with our S)M(S Measuring Tape. This tape is made of vinyl and displays measurements in both inches and centimeters. Suppose you're looking for precise measurements on the size of your gains or the reduction of unwanted inches. In that case, this measuring tape should be one of your essential gym accessories.