Last week I started from scratch. After injuring my left shin I decided to approach fitness like a newbie, which is harder than it looks because I am not a newbie, far from it. Starting a program that is geared towards beginners is difficult because I want to do more than the prescribed plan but [...]
This week I am the featured blogger for Running, Loving, and Living’s “What’s in My Gym Bag?“ series!
Thank you Toni for sharing my gym bag! This is a super fun series of posts she is doing! I hope you will check it out!
As a mom, my gym bag often doubles as my “toddler bag”. I can’t just carry things in it for me, I have to add in things my toddler might need as well for our daily outings to the YMCA.
1. I usually carry my Go GaGa as my gym bag. Originally, I used it as my diaper bag! I love that I can have something that works for many different things!
Inside my Gym Bag you will find:
2. My son’s cars and trucks! These are actually in every single one of my purses, bags, and suitcases. I pretty much don’t go anywhere without at least 2 of them.
3. My phone (Samsung Galaxy S) which I use as my mp3 player, my headphones, and my kodak Zi8 camera. (You never know when you will need to take video!)
4. My FitBook! I write down EVERYTHING now. My workouts, my food, my sleep, EVERYTHING! The Fitbook makes it really easy to do that!
5. Mini Books for my son. Again, gotta keep that toddler happy if you want to have a happy workout!
6. Antibacterial gel. Both my son and I use the gel post workout. Kills the germs from the gym and the playcare!
7. My personal “girly” items. I also store some ibuprofen and Tylenol in here. (How cute is my Itzy Ritzy “snack happened” bag!)
8. Towel – Self explanatory I hope…
9. Yes to Cucumbers facial towel wipes. I LOVE these! So refreshing post workout!
10. Boogie Wipes (grape scented). Perfect for runny noses, and cleaning hands!
11. Clif Builders Bar. I love these post workout protein bars!
12. Wallet
13. Lip Gloss by Smashbox. No, I don’t workout in lip gloss, but I love putting it on post workout, especially if I have to run errands.
14. Gaiam Yoga Mat (Clips to my Go GaGa bag)
Not Pictured but always with me at the gym:
- Water bottle
- Sippy Cup
- Snacks for the little dude
About Emily:
Emily’s blog Family and Life in Las Vegas, focuses on family, fun, and fitness. She is a FitFluential Ambassador and a 2012 Step2 Test Drive Mom. A former division I college athlete, Emily put on a lot of weight after moving to Las Vegas and having her son (now 2.5). Frustrated with the weight gain and wanting to be a better example for her family, Emily is documenting her journey back to a healthy and happy weight. You find Emily on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!
Emily is also a fellow FitFluential Ambassador! Be sure to stop by and check out her awesome blog!!!
Thanks Emily for a great post!!!! Peeking in all these gym bags is so much fun!!!! In case you missed any past posts here they are:
- My Gym Bag
- Tamara from FitKnitChik
- Sara from Endorphin Mom
- Alexandra Williams from Fun and Fit
- Kymberly Williams-Evans from Fun and Fit
- Scott from Your Inner Skinny
- Rebekah from Bex Life
Next week’s “What’s In My Gym Bag?” will feature Laura from Wife, Mother, Athlete!!
It case you didn’t know it, I LOVE running!! What I have forgotten recently is how much I love rollerblading too! Yesterday I became antsy about not being able to run and not getting that cardio “high” I get from running so I decided to head outdoors to rollerblade. This winter has been unusually warm and free from snow, making it perfect conditions for rollerblading! Rollerblading is the closest I can get to running without all the impact that stresses my shin as long I as I don’t fall, which I didn’t!
I strapped on my NIKE rollerblades, which are my favorite thus far, they are not only super comfortable but they are super fast too!! I always wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards to protect myself in case of a fall which happens and if you are not protected properly you can sustain some pretty serious injuries. Always be safe, I may not look the coolest all geared up but I am as safe as I possibly can be if I sustain a fall. I always try to rollerblade in a park so I am usually on a smooth surface and away from heavy traffic, Cedar Creek Park being the best in the area for rollerblading.
I set my Garmin and off I headed out for about 30 minutes of heart pumping cardio!
I kept up a pretty decent pace, a little slower when I was going against the wind but overall not bad. I am feeling the burn today in my thighs and butt which means I worked all the right muscles!! The calorie burn according to Health Discovery is a little less than running:
I will take it!! Non-impact + no shin stress + a decent calorie burn = me happy!! If you are looking for some cross training for running and the weather is decent then you should definitely try rollerblading. If you are new to rollerblading make sure you have safety gear and make sure you know how to stop, take a class if you need because stopping on rollerblades can be difficult. Using trees and other inanimate objects is not always to safest technique (yes I have done this).
Now for the winner of the General Mills cereal giveaway:
Congrats Jen!!! Please email me your info so I can get your prize sent out to you!!!!
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