When you go to the gym, it's not enough to choose the right clothes or sneakers for your workouts. There are a number of fitness accessories which are essential for your comfort and performance. At Decimas you have everything you need with the highest quality and at the best price.
Essential fitness accessories for a complete routine
For your regular workouts in the gym you should have certain fitness accessories that are practical and necessary in your routine:
- Water bottle. Staying hydrated is essential during any physical activity. A durable, reusable water bottle ensures that you'll always have water handy to hydrate, especially during intense workouts.
- towel. A small towel is essential for drying sweat and maintaining personal hygiene in the gym; you can place it on the machines or on the floor during your exercises. Choose absorbent, lightweight fabrics so they take up little space in your backpack.
- Backpack, bag, fanny pack... Choose the type of bag that best suits your needs to be able to comfortably carry all the accessories you need, such as your changing clothes, car keys or your mobile phone.
- Hair band. A hair band helps keep your hair away from your face, which is very useful during high-intensity activities to avoid distractions and maintain visibility, especially when sweat appears.
- Training gloves. They protect your hands when lifting weights, improve your grip and help you prevent calluses and scrapes.
- Cap. During outdoor workouts, a cap protects you from the sun and the visor allows you to maintain good visibility without glare.
- Socks. For sports activities, choosing suitable socks is essential: for your comfort, to prevent blisters, to improve your comfort, etc.
How to organize your fitness accessories at home to take advantage of space
What to do with all your fitness accessories? There are those who avoid buying the material they need due to lack of space to later store these items at home. But each accessory fulfills its function and, therefore, giving up them is unnecessary if you learn to organize your equipment in the right way. How to optimize space?
- Use hooks and hangers on the walls and doors of the house to hang items such as your resistance bands, your jump ropes or your fitness towels. This frees up space and keeps your accessories easily accessible.
- Transparent boxes or containers. Store your training gloves, headbands and socks in boxes or containers. Using transparent storage solutions will allow you to easily see what's inside without having to open each box.
- Bookshelves for your larger equipment, such as dumbbells and yoga blocks. Make sure the shelves are strong enough to support the weight.
- Bottle holder. A small shelf for bottles in a visible place at home (either kitchen or pantry) will help you keep them organized and remind you of the importance of hydration during sports activities.
- Multifunctional bench. If space allows, a weight bench with storage capacity underneath allows you to store larger items, such as mats and balls, neatly and out of sight.
- Dedicated area for sneakers. Use a shoe rack or a simple rack to keep all your training shoes in one place. This way you will have them handy and you will not mix them with other types of footwear to avoid possible bad odors.
Care and maintenance of your fitness accessories
It's important to keep your fitness accessories in good shape to ensure their durability and effectiveness. Here are some tips for taking proper care of them:
- Clean your accessories after each use. Use disinfectant wipes for dumbbells, bars and mats, thus preventing the accumulation of bacteria and bad odors.
- Regularly check the status of elastic bands, jump ropes and other accessories to detect signs of wear. Replace any item that shows obvious damage to avoid accidents.
- Store accessories in a dry and cool place to prevent deterioration caused by moisture or heat. Avoid leaving heavy equipment on mats so as not to deform them.
- Follow the manufacturer's specific recommendations for each accessory, as some materials may require special care.
If you follow these guidelines, your sports equipment will last longer in good condition and will maintain its efficiency for a longer time.