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A banana bunch of useful products that'll make your trip to the gym easy, breezy, and slightly less smelly.
Promising review: "This is SO handy. I wish I had bought it sooner! It makes storing and transporting my mat way, way easier, and the strap itself is wide and doesn't hurt my shoulder." —Sarah Marie
Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in nine colors and two sizes).
Promising review: "I love this water bottle. This sucker keeps drinks cold and ice cubes solid for hours upon hours. I was truly amazed the first time I used it. And I’m not talking, like, it keeps things slightly cold after hours...it keeps things ice cold for hours. I’ve had this water bottle for over a year now, use it frequently, and it still looks brand new." —EH4
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight colors and in five sizes)
These lavender-scented hypoallergenic wipes are made with tea tree oil, peppermint, aloe, and ginseng that will leave your skin feeling refreshed, clean, and not dry or sticky.
Promising review: "I LOVE these things! I like to workout over my lunch hour to break up the day, but don't have time to get lost in my thoughts in a post-shower. I just use one of these! The scent is not too overpowering, but it's strong enough so that no one knows I got my sweat on at the gym." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I love, love, love these socks for the gym. Best gym socks I've ever owned! They're incredibly comfortable, they breathe, and they don't slip. You won't have any issues with them being too thick or too thin, and they're very soft. Even after multiple washes, these socks are in fantastic shape." —Discerning Shopper
Get a pair from Amazon for $12+ (available in sizes S-XL and in 16 colors).
Get it from Good American for $103.90 (originally $149, available in sizes XS-4X).
Promising review: "This is absolutely perfect! My favorite thing to do at the gym is to swim, and I can just wring out my suit, throw it in the wet bag, toss it in my duffel, and nothing else gets wet. A great investment and not bad for the price!" —Andrea Dupree
Get it from Amazon for $10.95 (available in 17 colors).
These containers also come with a lanyard so that you can easily carry 'em around. ALSO! Be sure to bring these along if you're traveling anytime soon, because they are 100% TSA-approved.
Promising review: "I go to a gym that doesn't have any type of ledge to set soap and shampoo bottles. I got tired of carrying all my little travel bottles to the shower, setting my stuff on the shower floor, and then collecting them all after my shower. This system is a game-changer for me! In the shower, I hook the lanyard over the shower head, and everything is right there where I need it. Plus, the bottles themselves are great quality." —Joshua D.
Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "These bras are comfortable, breathable, and lightweight. The colors are fun and bright, and I was able to get some that already match my workout pants. These are nicely supportive without being too tight. I normally wear a 38 DDD, and the XL is perfect for me when I'm hiking or doing yoga." —Broesph
Get it from Amazon for $16.06+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in 13 colors).
Get it from Dagne Dover for $95+ (available in 11 colors and four sizes).
Promising review: "I never take the time to write reviews and I order off of Amazon all the time. I am a Lululemon fanatic and love their Align pants, but can't afford or rationalize buying tons of them. These remind me of the Align pant so much! They are cut almost identical, but the fabric is a little stiffer. But this isn't a bad thing; the Align pant is almost too buttery soft, and it pills and gets caught on everything. These have light compression, give a nice booty lift, and are not see-through...even when squatting. I love love love these and am going to order several more! I actually kind of want to cry thinking about how much money I wasted on leggings in the past when these are an excellent substitute for a fraction of the cost. If you're a Lulu lover, you should really give these a chance!" —Ariel Parker
Get them from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in 44 colors).
This comes in a travel-friendly size that's easy to stuff in your gym bag. It's also a fantastic nighttime cleanser, capable of dissolving makeup (including waterproof mascara) with EASE.
Promising review: "I use this product every night. It removes the toughest eye makeup gently without requiring any vigorous rubbing and scrubbing. have very sensitive and reactive skin and this helps to soothe it after a long day being covered by makeup. Makes me feel so fresh and so clean!" —bmwalton
Get it from Amazon for $10.
Psst, reviewers suggest ordering a size up!
Promising review: "I now have this top in three colors — titanium, pink, and charcoal. I can’t say enough good things about it! So comfy, fits great, and it's awesome to work out in. plus it looks great. Definitely plan on getting it in even more colors!" —Clara Everett
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 45 colors).
These blotters come in a neat little package that will take up virtually no space in your gym bag.
Get a pack of 25 from Recess for $10.
Promising review: "These are the BEST THINGS EVER!! I've never had a tie that I could wrap around twice — TWICE — and it literally stays in place all day. I have three of these and never lend them to anyone for fear of not getting them back. I'll be buying more of these for sure!" —Mattie
Get them from Amazon for $10.99.
This alcohol-free spray is packed with essential oils known for their antibacterial properties, including eucalyptus and tea tree.
Promising review: "I am obsessed with the way this smells! So relaxing and great to use before and after my yoga sessions. I highly recommend it." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $10.
Get it from Saucony for $69.99 (originally $110, available in sizes 5-12 and in four colors).
Get them from Aerie for $29.97 (originally $49.95, available in sizes XXS-XXL and in four colors).
Promising review: "These are awesome! My husband and I worked in a kitchen for a few years, and our shoes would just smell so bad — between sweating from hours of running around and being on our feet, to the grease smells of the sea food truck. These worked amazing to keep the smell down. Our house went from stinking no matter what to not being able to smell anything at all." —Stewart Alexander Davis
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I'm a gym enthusiast and an amateur runner, but having a larger chest (36DDD) can make this hobby incredibly uncomfortable. Prior to purchasing this sports bra, I had would have to wear three or four bras at one time just to alleviate pain. This sports bra eliminated that need. This is truly the BEST sports bra I have ever owned, and I actually came back to purchase another. It's truly a full support, high-impact bra." —Morgan Benedict
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in band sizes 32-42, cup sizes C-H, and 21 colors).
Get it from Sugarmat for $69 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I put these in my everyday gym shoes, and they work great. These laces keep them feeling snug! They're easy to install, and I really like being able to just slip my feet into my shoes when I'm in a hurry to let the dog out." —Elaine Blackwell Eversole
Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 12 colors).
This headband can be styled so that it has a bow in the middle (oooo), can cover half of your entire noggin (aaaah), or folded into a silhouette that goes more with the "traditional headband" kind of look.
Promising review: "This headband is amazing. I recently joined a boxing gym and my hair was driving me crazy, and you can’t push it away when you’re wearing boxing gloves! This stays in place the entire time, and is also just really cute! This is the first headband I've ever liked." —Slater22
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in 26 colors).
Get it from Uniqlo for $9.90 (originally $29.90, available in sizes XXS-XXL and in six colors).
Psst, these shoe bags have over 1,000 positive reviews! Da-da-damn.
Promising review: "Not sure how I came across this product, but I'm so glad I did! The large shoe bag can hold a pair of tennis shoes, sandals, and flip flips with space to spare. I'm a size 8 shoe and was impressed with how easy it was to pack. So glad I own these now — definitely prefer these to the plastic bags I was using before!" —Debbie F.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.
Stash these biodegradable wipes in your bag for a refreshing, aluminum-free swipe that will get rid of all existing odors and prevent any new ones from forming.
Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms because I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly-scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin or it doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT! I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad; I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful, I love the smell, and it is not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Patricia
Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $8.85.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.