Have you decided to stop postponing the deadline and get (back) seriously into sport? That’s excellent news ! You know what sport you are going to practice, you have registered with a club or association and you have purchased all the necessary equipment. You now only have one question, what to have in your men’s sports bag? It’s not always easy to prepare your gym bag properly, which is why we’re giving you some advice.
What to put in a bag for the gym to be able to cope with all situations?
When you play an indoor sport, you must have a pair of sports shoes reserved for this use in your bag. In order to protect the floor covering in the room and limit damage, you naturally cannot practice with the same pair of shoes as the ones you wear outside. Opt for a light and flexible pair, adapted to your practice. Bring a waterproof cover or plastic bag to store your sports shoes. Your street shoes will also find their place during your session. Ideally, your bag will be equipped with a shoe compartment that will allow you to store them easily, away from your clothes, as is the case with Karkoa backpacks.
Naturally bring suitable sports clothing and don’t forget to bring something to change into at the end of your session. Always keep at least one pair of socks. We often tend to forget them, but being able to leave the gym with dry socks is something you will undoubtedly appreciate.
If your sports accessories fit in your gym bag, put them in there. Otherwise, straps can be used to attach them to the bag to make sure you don’t forget or lose them. Even with a spacious main compartment, it can be interesting to take out the bulkiest accessories so as not to strain the zipper. Also remember that heavy accessories can be carried alongside, in another bag. While a shoulder bag can carry a larger load, it will be more difficult if you have to hold it by hand. In this case, a backpack can be a good alternative. It will better distribute the load between your shoulders and your back. Its interior compartments will allow you to store your sports clothes and the multiple exterior pockets will accommodate your various accessories.
If you have to show a card to access the gym, always keep it in a pocket of your bag, this will prevent you from forgetting it. Put it in a waterproof pouch, this will save you from unpleasant surprises if you find yourself in a downpour on your way to the gym. Keep some change in the same place, it always helps if you want to go to the room’s ATM.
When you come out of a session at the gym, you will have sweated. You will then be delighted to change out of your sports outfit and take a nice shower. Prepare a small toiletry bag that will contain everything you need: shower gel, shampoo, deodorant and why not a toothbrush and toothpaste if you wish. For the shower, a pair of flip-flops is nice. This prevents your feet from coming into contact with a floor that is sometimes not very clean and from walking on tiles that are often cold in winter.
A towel will also be very useful for drying yourself. Also plan another one, possibly smaller, for the session. This will allow you to dry off during your training. A towel may also be requested for hygiene reasons for certain activities. Athletes are generally asked to protect weight training instruments with their towel.
One item not to be forgotten: the water bottle! You will sweat while practicing your sport and therefore become dehydrated. To avoid any accidents as well as the aches that may occur after your session, always have a bottle of water or a flask with you. Choose a capacity adapted to the duration and intensity of your sports session, as well as the size of the bag. A small format of one liter is generally sufficient and represents a good capacity / size ratio. Don’t wait until the end of the session to drink. Hydrate yourself from start to finish.
When you prepare the contents of a sports bag, you must plan absolutely everything you will need. This ranges from the necessities of sports practice to comfort details; those little extras that make your sports session go even better.
During your sporting activity, you will expend energy and become dehydrated. To facilitate recovery and avoid the cravings that await you after intense exercise, you can slip a few protein bars into the pocket of your men’s sports bag. Choose them carefully to avoid absorbing more sugars and fats than proteins, as is the case with a number of products. So don’t be fooled by the attractive packaging and read the labels.
If you like to exercise with music, equip yourself with good headphones and an MP3 player. The headphones prevent you from having to force the volume too much and prevent your neighbors from taking advantage of it, especially if they have different musical tastes! Of course, listening to music should be avoided if you play sports in a team or if there is already some in your class. You can also use your smartphone. Then remember to turn off the ringtone and vibrator. Program a special sports track list in advance based on your activity. If you always use the same list, the songs can also give you indications on your rhythm or your form for the day.
You now know what your men’s sports bag should contain. If you’re hesitating between a shoulder bag and a backpack, know that it’s a question of carrying preference. But for your equipment, the important thing is to have several compartments: ideally at least one spacious main compartment and a shoe compartment, like on the Karkoa bags.
We are a French sports bag brand. To improve your daily life, we design our bags with various types of compartments: shoes, computer, dirty belongings, and insulated. Karkoa bags are suitable for athletes, workers and travelers because they are practical, resistant and comfortable.
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