FitSugar Instagram Challenge: Show Us What's in Your Gym Bag


Updated 05/23/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Instagram Gym Bag Picture Challenge

We're loving all the fit-related photos we see on the daily via the FitSugar Instagram account; now we're challenging you to show us what's in your gym bag! Grab your iPhone or Android, snap the contents of all the cool fitness gear stashed in your bag, and upload the pic to Instagram. Make sure to caption your photo with the hashtag #FitSugar; we'll grab our favorite shots from the upcoming week Read more

Bold Spring Prints Are Perfect on Your Gym Bag


Updated 03/07/11 3:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bold Printed Gym Bags and Duffels

While many of you don't see the need for a gym-specific bag, others are happy to show us their gym bags as well as what's in them. Whether you use a bag made specifically for your running shoes and dirty laundry or you use a regular old tote to carry your goods, add a pop of fun to your fitness routine by taking a cue from Spring's Read more

Get Fit For 2011: Challenge #3 — (Spoiler Alert . . . It Gets a Little Sad!)


Updated 04/11/11 9:26 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Reader Shares the Contents of Her Gym Bag in Get Fit For 2011 Giveaway

FitSugar reader CUPC4KE shared the contents of her gym bag for the third challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. My goal is to get through this post without crying, and so far I am 15 words into it and doing good!!! My photo submission is a bittersweet one — as you can see it’s my gym bag, shoes, workout gloves, and a pair of dog tags. I'll try to keep this brief (again . . . avoiding Read more

Don't Just Dump Your Gym Bag When You Get Home


Updated 11/16/10 2:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Caring For Gym Supplies

After a long day of working and working out, you may want to dump your gym stuff as soon as you walk in the door. But taking time to keep your equipment organized and clean can help extend a product's life and also keep you more enthusiastic about the next day's workout. Here are some tips to storing your workout items. Take your gym shoes out of your bag for a bit to air them out. Loosen the Read more

Fit Tip: DIY Spray to Help Keep Germs Away


Updated 11/15/10 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Use Tea Tree or Lavender Oil to Clean Gym Bag and Yoga Mat

With all that sweat and those germs hanging out at the gym and yoga studio, your workout gear can get dirty, moldy, and smelly. So here's a tip: keep a small spray bottle of essential-oil-infused water in your gym bag so you can spray and wipe your gym stuff immediately after use. Using tea tree and lavender oils is a great eco-friendly way to keep your gym equipment germ-free because of Read more

How Often Do You Replace Your Gym Towel?


Updated 11/12/10 7:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

When to Replace Gym Towels

It can be a long, sweaty session at the gym, and if you go to one without towel service, it means bringing your own towel in your gym bag. Reusing a towel from the previous day without washing it can create an ideal environment for germs and bacteria; after all, it's spent a whole day festering in your gym bag! But how often do you actually replace your towel after use? I've heard anything from Read more

Do You Use a Fitness-Specific Gym Bag?


Updated 04/14/11 3:04 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Do You Use a Gym Bag?

It wasn't until recently that I started using a fitness-specific gym bag. I always thought, "No need to waste money and material on something that I don't really need." I was dead wrong. Ever since getting a lululemon gym bag, I get the appeal: tons of pockets, separate compartments for clean and dirty clothes, and it's well-ventilated to keep away funky smells. There are also little extras that Read more

Gifts That Carry on: 5 Stylish Gym Bags


Updated 08/24/11 2:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

5 Cute and Stylish Gym Bags

When it comes to the gym, bags are often an afterthought. As someone who finally got a real deal gym bag from lululemon, I can't stress how awesome and practical it is to own a bag that is made specifically for fitness. Gym bags are made with tons of necessary pockets to keep everything in order, constructed for easy cleaning, and are Read more

A FitSugar Editor Shows Us Her Gym Bag


Updated 11/07/10 10:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Show Us What's in Your Gym Bag

Check out FitSugar editor Susi May's gym bag — colorful and inspiring, right? She shared it with us in the Get Fit For 2010 community group. Heading out to the gym for some cardio and strength training, but I thought I would take a few moments to show you what's in my Core 360 bag: Nike Zoom Sister sneakers — great for strength training Lightweight wicking socks by Under Armour Oiselle Read more

Don't Be Shy — Show Us What's in Your Gym Bag!


Updated 10/28/10 8:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's in Your Gym Bag?

I'm not sure if this means I'm nosy, but I'm loving the inside peek that FitSugar reader Angelica gave us of her gym bag. I like seeing what sort of gear people carry around, and it's inspiring, too. Angelica's splash of pink makes me want to change up my boring black fitness gear with a splash of color, and head to the gym immediately! In her own words: I try to pack my gym bag the night before Read more