January 17, 2023

New year, new goals! Ready to hit the gym? Not without these 6 essentials in your gym bag!

 

 

1. ThermApparel COOLING VESTS

Beat the heat with the latest in cooling apparel: the ThermApparel Cooling Vest. Use it for pre-workout cooling or during your workout to maintain a safe core body temp. Skip the post-workout fatigue and exhaustion by using it as a recovery device. 

The ThermApparel Cooling Vest will keep you cool and comfortable for up to 3 hours. Best of all, you can wear it under your normal workout gear and no one will be able to tell the difference.

These cooling packs can refreeze 4 different ways;
30 min - Ice Water
45 min - Freezer
60 min - Fridge
8-12 hours: in a room under 70F / 21C
 

2. GRAB-N-GO COOLING PACKS

These 3.5 x3.5 cooling packs are small enough to put in a pocket or sports bra. Bringing immediate cooling relief and less boob sweat!

These cooling packs can refreeze 4 different ways;
15 min - Ice Water
30 min - Freezer
45 min - Fridge
8-12 hours: in a room under 70F / 21C
 

3. WATER BOTTLE

The most important part of any workout is to stay hydrated. Dehydration can lead to a decrease in physical activity performance and may adversely affect your health.

It is important to drink water before, during, and after exercise. The exact amounts of water needed will vary based on gender, exercise environment, type of exercise, the intensity of exercise, etc. Here is a general exercise hydration guideline;

Before: 17-20 oz. of water at least 2 hours prior to exercise.
During: 7-10 oz. of water for every 10-20 minutes of exercise.  
After: 16-24 oz. of water for each pound lost due to sweating.

4. COOLING TOWEL

Feeling the burn yet? If you start to feel too hot during your workout, run a Cooling Towel under cold water and pat down your face and neck with it. The face and neck are some of the most temperature-sensitive areas, so if you cool them down you'll feel cooler.

Cooling Towel material is highly absorbent, (like a sponge) and can absorb up to 8 times its weight in water. Once wet, the towels produce a cooling effect with the help of simple evaporation. As long as the towel is wet, exposed to the air, and allowed to "breathe" the water will evaporate keeping you cool. 

5. HAIR ACCESSORIES

Keep cool and comfortable by pulling your hair away from your face and off your neck. 

There's no right or wrong way to do this: high or low ponytail, messy or controlled bun, hair ties, or headband.

Experiment with different styles until you find the one that works best for you and your workout.

6. CLOTHES THAT BREATHE

Look for clothing with synthetic fabrics specifically designed for exercise.
Poly-Dri: Any type of workout, no matter the weather.
Bamboo Fiber: All workout or weather conditions.
Nylon: All workouts or weather conditions.
Merino Wool: During outdoor, cool weather workouts
 

Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services. Talk with your doctor if you have Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options.