The Importance of a Gym Bag.

Having a gym bag serves several practical purposes that can enhance your overall gym experience and ensure you're prepared for various situations:

1. Organization: A gym bag keeps all your essentials in one place, making it easier to find what you need quickly.
2. Hygiene: It allows you to carry personal hygiene items like deodorant, body wipes, and a towel, helping you stay fresh before and after your workout.
3. Comfort: You can pack a change of clothes, including socks and underwear, so you can change out of sweaty gear after exercising.
4. Equipment: If you use specific equipment like resistance bands, lifting gloves, or a yoga mat, a gym bag provides a convenient way to transport them.
5. Nutrition: Packing a snack and a water bottle ensures you have the energy and hydration needed for an effective workout and recovery.
6. Security: Keeping your belongings together reduces the risk of losing items like your gym membership card, keys, or wallet.
7. Versatility: Depending on your routine, you might need different items for several types of workouts (e.g., running shoes vs. weightlifting shoes). A gym bag allows you to customize what you bring based on your activities.

Overall, having a gym bag ensures you are prepared, comfortable, and organized during your gym sessions, enhancing your fitness experience.

Helpful Items to Include in Your Gym Bag!

Here is an example of a few essential items that you could put in your gym bag to help you get the most out of your workout routine!

1. Water Bottle: Staying hydrated is crucial during workouts.
2. Towel: For wiping away sweat or using it to wipe down equipment after using it.
3. Gym Shoes: Proper footwear is key to ensure you’re maximizing your workout! While spin shoes are not mandatory for a SPENGA session, they can definitely give you a step up on our bikes!
4. Change of Clothes: We all know how sweaty we can get during a workout! Having a change of clothes can help with feeling refreshed afterwards. This could also include underwear and socks.
5. Personal Hygiene Items: If you plan on freshening up after a workout, pack a small toiletry kit with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Also, packing a travel size deodorant, body wipes and hand sanitizer can help freshen up on the go!
6. Snack: Having a small, nutritious snack to refuel after your workout can make all the difference! While you’re exercising, your body is going through all the energy it has stored. So, eating something with carbs and protein after a workout will assist in restoring some of that energy and recovery!
7. Resistance Bands: Useful for warming up, adding resistance, or stretching during your workout.

Depending on your specific routine or preferences, you might also include items like a yoga mat, lifting gloves, or specific sports gear. Adjust based on what you find essential for your workouts!

What to Bring to SPENGA Marlborough!

SPENGA (Spin, Strength, Yoga) is a fitness studio that combines spin cycling, strength training, and yoga into one WERKout session. Here are some things you might want to add to your gym bag when you come to a session at SPENGA:

1. Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the session.
2. Comfortable Workout Attire: Clothes suitable for cycling, strength exercises, and yoga. Consider comfortable, lightweight and/or moisture-wicking materials.
3. Gym Shoes: Suitable for both cycling and other exercises.
4. Towel: To wipe away sweat during and after the WERKout. 
5. Yoga Mat: While yoga mats and blocks are provided for you, some prefer to use their own for the REVIVE portion of the workout.
6. Heart Rate Monitor or Fitness Tracker: This is a great way to track your WERKouts in your own way. While it’s optional, some people use smart watches or heart rate monitors to track various portions of their WERKout and get a more detailed WERKout recap.
7. Hair Ties/Headbands: These are great for keeping your hair out of your face during exercises.
8. Toiletries: If you need to freshen up after the WERKout, consider bringing toiletries like deodorant or hand sanitizer.
9. Snack: A small, nutritious snack to refuel after the WERKout.
10. Personal Items: Such as any personal identification.

Always check with your specific SPENGA studio as they may have their own guidelines or recommendations for what to bring. Your gym bag can contain whatever you need before, during and after your WERKout depending on your own personal needs and comfort level.  Don't forget to check our SPENGA session schedule and join us for the BEST.WERKOUT.EVER! See you at the studio soon!