No, this isn\u2019t going to be X rated and no, I don\u2019t have any secrets that I\u2019ve been keeping.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s post is a group effort with many of my Fitfluential Ambassador friends based on the idea of Pavement Runner. He is hosting a link up today where we are sharing our favorite workout items. What\u2019s in your fitness closet?<\/p>\n
As I was putting this post together, I was thinking that I\u2019m not that crazy into my workout clothes, however I do like gadgets and accessories and the food part of working out. So, that\u2019s what I\u2019ll talk about.<\/p>\n
The highest priority items are my shoes. I wish my wallet was deep enough to support a larger selection of shoes, but this is it for now. I feel the proper shoes are the basis of any good workout gear, as your feet do all the work. The support is so important and of course, different shoes are made for different things, but if you are on a budget, a good pair of shoes will go a long way in saving you injury and strain. It\u2019s always a good idea to find a great pair and then buy two. You always need a backup.<\/p>\n
As for the clothes, most of my workout clothes are from a local department store. I also have a drawer full of tee shirts from races that I love. Function and affordability are the key for me. As long as they fit and don\u2019t impede the running or the workout, then they are fine. I don\u2019t believe you need to spend a lot of money on items you are ultimately just sweating in.<\/p>\n
A few items that I can\u2019t do without include my ankle sleeve. It really helps manage the cyst that lurking in my ankle and protects from further strain. Sometimes I wear it on my other ankle, just to balance it all out.<\/p>\n
Of course, there is my therapeutic kinesiology tape. I love this stuff. There are so many application possibilities. Thankfully I\u2019ve not needed to use it a lot lately, but if you need it, or even if you don\u2019t right now, it\u2019s great to have on hand.<\/p>\n
But, I also think that equally important to my workouts are food. Now that I\u2019m doing a lot more strength training, I\u2019m trying to make sure that I focus on protein. I\u2019ve been seeing the following product all over Instagram lately and finally jumped on the bandwagon to try protein bars. I\u2019ve only now tried a few different flavors, but I really like them. Around 170 calories and 20 g of protein and very filling.<\/p>\n
Drinks are equally important to workouts. Water is probably the best for quenching thirst and rehydration but you can also use energy drinks, as well. Find one that replaces electrolytes and keeps you hydrated without added sugars or sodium.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s my workout closet. Is your cluttered or bare? Anything I\u2019m missing? Let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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