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5 New Years Workout Essentials

With the new year here everyone is heading back to the gym. Right? I mean I have NEVER seen my gym parking lot so full. So for those of you jumping back into it or those of you who are just continuing your healthy life, I am sharing 5 new years workout essentials that will help get you going!

5 New Years Workout Essentials

Caffeine: I can’t go to the gym until I have SOME SORT of caffeine. Some days if I am going super early I just don’t have time for coffee. So lately I have been trying the Alert Caffeine Gum. Alert is a caffeinated chewing gum for adults that gives you a boost when you need it. One piece of Alert Caffeine Gum is equal to half a cup of coffee, so if you can’t get that morning coffee in before it’s perfect!  Plus it’s portable! Alert Caffeine Gum goes where caffeinated beverages cannot (energy drinks, shots, coffee) – in your gym bag, in your shorts pocket, in the console of your spin bike, wherever! This has been great for me because honestly being so busy with Liam I can’t always get a boost before my workout at home or at the gym. So this gum is handy to have on my way to the gym or while playing with him before I go!

New Shoes: Nothing says goals like starting the new year out with new shoes. There are so many insanely great sales right now to find great workout shoes. Plus the right shoes will save you in muscle issues and knee issues down the road.

Entertainment: I need some sort of distraction at the gym. Personally, I love podcasts. I have tons of suggestions here if you are a podcast lover. If not make a great playlist on Spotify or scroll to find ones you love. There is always Netflix too! Seriously tons of options to distract you.

Post Workout Snack: I am usually pretty hungry after a workout. My favorite go to snack right now is a banana. Sometimes with peanut butter but it’s easy to transport or grab from the snack bar at my gym. Make sure you pop something in your purse or gym bag for after your workout.

Hydration: Hydration is KEY! I got a Yeti Tumbler for Christmas that I have been loving and I swear it has been helping me reach one of my goals of drinking more water. Make sure you bring water with you and keep refilling it as needed.

I hope you found my new years workout essentials helpful to get you going on your goals!

I would love to know if fitness is one of your goals for this year and what your workout essentials are. Let me know in the comments!

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  1. Hydration is so important for workouts! I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have my water bottle with me during exercise. It’s a life saver! 😀

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  2. I love listening to things other than music in the gym. Usually I listen to an audio book, but I really think I should start to explore more podcasts. I have a long list of ones that people have recommended over the months.

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  3. Chelsae wrote:

    I am so impressed by that gum! I have never heard of it before. Both my husband and I are addicted to coffee – this has our name written all over it! In the past I have listened to books on tape as I run, I haven’t thought of listening to a podcast – I will have to try that!

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  4. Cassie wrote:

    I love my Yeti rambler! One suggestion I would make is to buy the $10 lid with straw. I drink much more water when I use a straw. I’m thinking that gum would come in handy on mornings I’m running late. I had no idea such a thing existed!

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  5. Brittnay wrote:

    I saw this gum yesterday!!!I can’t wait to try! Great tips!!

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  6. Monica wrote:

    I’m guilty, one of my resolutions is to diet and get fit. I’m headed to the gym for the first time in ages this morning – I’ve put it off long enough. I need to find that gum! That would help me push through. The first few weeks aren’t going to be pretty.

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  7. Olivia wrote:

    I prefer working out after work, which can be hard when I am tired. I go to work at 6:30 so I can leave by 3pm leaving me a lot of time to work out, cook, wind down. I definitely need to work on hydration because I notice such a difference when I am on top of it
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  8. Trish wrote:

    Great list and perfect timing, as I am trying to work out more in the New Year! The caffeine gum is such a great idea. I had not heard of it before your post!

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  9. Krystin wrote:

    Wow, never heard of this gum but I need to try it! Caffeine is my jam and especially during long days and going to a workout after!

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  10. New shoes are always a must!

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  11. Liz wrote:

    I do love listening to podcasts on a long run! They’re such a great distraction and if it’s a good episode I get sucked into the story and completely lose track of time and the next thing I know my miles are done!

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  12. Melissa wrote:

    Diffidently agree!!! Can’t wait to get back in the gym.

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  13. Crystal wrote:

    Life doesn’t happen without caffeine. Need to nab some Alert gum to match with my gallons and gallons of water.

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  14. I have been hearing so many good things about Yeti tumblers! I may need to hop on board! I definitely need to try this gum too!

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  15. Tifanee wrote:

    What! Caffeine Gum? That’s amazing! I love this list, thanks!

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  16. I don’t go to the gym. If I did I know that a good pair of ear buds or headphones would be my number one requirement of must have things.

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  17. Rosey wrote:

    My first to hear of it. I remember someone saying they had caffeinated water and liked it. I never saw it in stores though.

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  18. I’ve never heard of Alert Caffeine Gum before. That sounds very interesting. I need to get some workout essentials for the new year.

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  19. CourtneyLynne wrote:

    What?!?! Caffeinated gum?!?! I’m going to have to check this out!! Sounds like one huge game changer to me!

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  20. Marius wrote:

    I think I need the caffeine AFTER the workout more than before the workout. 🙂

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