While you can drink water from the water fountains, a water bottle is a much more clean option. Due to the large number of people who drink water from them on a daily basis, water fountains are usually covered with bacteria. A water bottle represents an easy way to eliminate (or at least minimize) your exposure to bacteria. Just remember to wash it well after every workout.
2-in-1 Soap
A cluttered sports backpack is typically a heavy and unmanageable sports backpack. To reduce the amount of stuff you bring to the gym, try to find a combination-product like a 2-in-1 hair and body wash.
Heart Rate Monitor
To make the most of your time at the gym you need to wear a heart hate monitor. It will allow to track more accurately when your heart rate is high enough for weight-loss or cardiovascular benefits.
Disinfectant Wipes
Certain bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus – the main cause of staph infection, can survive in gyms for up to 72 hours. If you think that carrying disinfectant wipes around the gym to rub down equipment is a little inconvenient, make sure to wash your hands well after your workout.
Face Wash
To avoid having acne as part of your workout results, use an oil-free face wash to prevent breakouts. Aloe or licorice extract are two the ingredients you should look for since they are two great anti-inflammatory.
Shower Shoes
The floors of gym showers are great repositories of fungi. Studies have shown that the bacteria that trigger athlete's foot thrive in wet, warm environments like showers and saunas. So to help reduce the risk of an infection, wear a basic pair or flip-flops into the gym shower.
Deodorant
We can say that deodorant is the most important item in this list. It is a must-have item for every gym-goer. While there are no significant differences between the spray-on and roll-on varieties, but there are few things you should look for when picking your deodorant. Always check for substances you might be allergic to the last thing you want is aerosol chemicals in your deodorant.
Music Essentials
Keep an extra charger and set of headphones in your sports backpack to help ensure that your tunes are ready to go when you need them.