by: wenzhouliangPosted on: May 15, 2014May 30, 2024 What’s In Your Gym Bag? We Asked 48 Lifestyle Influencers to Open Up Their Totes Michelle Sterling Head of client relations at LXR & Co“My gym bag is a black hole of my most important necessities, an inside peek of what I cannot live without. Most important accessory for a great workout? My music. I need a great jam to get me pumped up at the gym. Lately my song of choice has been “Into the Blue” by Kylie Minogue. In addition to great beats, I always make sure to have a small kit of body wash, lotion and makeup, to keep myself looking and feeling fresh after a killer bootcamp class. Of course I need my iPad, just in case I have to check some emails before I head back to the office. And last but not least, my keys and wallet to get me there!” Lauren Imparato Founder of I.AM.YOU Yoga“The bag is handmade in my husband’s native city in Colombia. The wallet is a bright reminder of sunshine. Aloe vera Vaseline for the lips. Yoga mat of course. Mac Air to be able to work on the fly. Water because every Cali girl walks around with water, and it’s good to be hydrated. I.AM.YOU. cards because I grow the business in an old school grass roots way, and I never know who I will run into or what shop may want to let me leave some and spread the word.” Simone de la Rue Founder of Body by Simone“In my bag you’d find Press Brothers LIQUID GOLD juice. They are the only certified organic juice company in the USA. The liquid gold is pineapple, lemon and mint and is super refreshing after a dance cardio class. My BBS wash bag. I designed this clutch bag to store all your sweaty workout clothes in; it’s cool and funky and fits neatly into your gym bag. No wasting plastic bags! My Newton running shoes, they are so light and comfortable and I can’t workout without them — they literally keep you on your toes — and they come in bright happy colors! My Sim + Dee hoodie top that doubles as a shrug and my iPad with all my kick-ass playlists to help motivate and inspire my session. Dry shampoo, Bumble and bumble do a great one that you just spray in and away you go with fresh-looking hair after a sweaty workout! Astrid McGuire Celebrity fitness trainer“My Lululemon gym bag is well used!!! I always have my Puma stopwatch for my interval training workouts. An old school Apple Nano which I call vintage; it works perfectly, but people always make fun of me! Whenever I am done with a sweat session, I immediately use an Erasing Pad by Project Happy Face to wipe and clean my face. Love this company as proceeds go to teens with acne that can not afford dermatology treatment. I also have Dr. Bronner’s Magic hand sanitizing spray in Lavender so I stay germ-free from being in close contact with all my clients and I always have my AQUAhydrate PH9+ water bottle with me — I feel such a difference in my workouts with this alkalized electrolyte water. Harbinger workout gloves so I don’t get calluses on my hands when lifting heavy weights, a golf ball to roll my feet out during breaks is also in there… It’s amazing!! Spry Dental Defense System gum in peppermint (I want to stay fresh when pushing my clients to the next level!). EmergenC as a backup for me or my clients if they need a pick-me-up, a banana for potassium to avoid any cramping and finally, a notebook full of my workout plans. I’m old school and like to keep my ideas from pen to paper!” Michael Kaplan CEO of Fashion to Figure “I’m about to go for a run and have my Denon Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Nike sneakers and a whole lotta energy to crush the treadmill!!!” Kassondra Dyebo CEO and Founder of BFB Fashion Group Inc.“I use this Longchamp bag I got in Tokyo for the gym and inside I have an iPad, my Mulberry purse, water, an umbrella, an extra Lulu shirt, Havianas, a lock, Chapstick, Molton Brown SPF 30 and La Mer eye cream.” Gerri Koppelman Owner of S Factor NY“I always leave these two items in my gym bag in case I am in the mood to take a class at Sheila Kelley S Factor NY. A woman should always be prepared for an empowering POLE dance.”