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I have never been a morning person. That’s to say, if you try waking me up in the morning or ask me questions too early in the a.m., I will turn into a gremlin version of myself (just ask my partner and various semi-traumatized friends). That being said, I’ve always aspired to be a morning person and actually really enjoy exercising before work for an energy boost… And, if I’m being honest, so I can get it out of the way and not dread it the rest of the day.

Pre-pandemic, I always exercised before work—whether it was my trusty three-mile loop or a barre class with a studio on the way to the office. But after the past few years, it seemed impossible to wake myself up that early. After lots of hemming and hawing, I finally decided to rejoin a gym and hold myself accountable—but I needed a plan. 

To set myself up for success, I put together what I call my “go-bag.” It’s everything I need to get ready and go straight from home to the gym to work. The idea was I needed to make things as streamlined and easy as possible so I could roll out of bed and set out without being fully awake. I also make sure to pack up my lunch so I can just grab it from the fridge on the way out, as well as lay out gym clothes to throw on. The most important (for me, at least) thing I do the night before is to pick out my outfit—scrambling to choose something at six in the morning is not fun and usually ends up in a bit of a disaster, in my opinion! 

Shop all of my trusty essentials (think: shower shoes, water bottles, and glass food containers) for keeping to your gym routine doable before you set out to the office!

10 Products I Keep in My “Go-Bag”

Lightweight, convenient bag, perfect for small purchases, swimsuits, and items we want to carry with us during the day. Made from a more durable version of our G-1000, it has double layers of fabric at the bottom for extra durability.

A zippered opening keeps the contents in place, and a small safety pocket on the inside holds keys, a wallet, and anything else we want to keep an eye on. There is also a zippered pocket on the outside. Long textile shoulder straps and a short leather handle.

The shoulder straps can also be converted to carry the bag as a backpack. Practical for travelling, it will last forever and takes up minimal space when empty.

Long handles for carrying on the shoulder and short handles for hand carrying.

Can be converted to carry as a backpack.

Zippered pocket on front.

Double layers on the bottom.

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Cadence Travel Containers

It’s probably impossible you’ve never seen these before, but for the newly initiated, these magnetic containers are the GOAT of travel products. Fully leak-proof (believe me, I’ve put them through a lot), they also work great for getting ready at the gym, so I don’t have to worry about bringing unreliable travel-sized bottles. I can decant my favorite beauty essentials to the gym—like CosRX Snail Mucin Power Essence to Pixie Glow Tonic—with not a spill or mess in sight. They come in a ton of colors and have interchangeable magnetic labels for quickly IDing what you need.

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Cadence Parcel – Clear Dopp Kit

Conveniently, Cadence made a clever, sleek, and simple dopp kit to help hold all of those capsules. It’s translucent, so I can quickly grab what I need to shower without holding up the line, and the magnetic closure (because of course, it’s magnetic!). Genius!) is sturdy while also being extremely satisfying to open and shut. When it starts to get a little grimy, I just wash it out with a bit of dish soap and let it air dry—easy peasy! 

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Luggage Organizers with Shoe Bag

Customers find the packing cubes excellent for travel, making packing more manageable and efficient, and appreciate how they keep everything organized, with one customer noting they stack easily in a carry-on duffel. The cubes are praised for their size, functionality, and color, with customers noting they look neat after washing and are lightweight without adding bulk. While some customers find the quality solid, others describe them as cheaply made, though customers generally consider them good value for money.

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Wrap Towel Full Length

Customers find the robe soft and appreciate its perfect length, with one mentioning it reaches the knees. The material is well-made and holds up to weekly use, while the wrap quality and pocket size receive positive feedback. The absorbency receives mixed reviews, with some saying it absorbs water well while others note it doesn’t get you dry. The Velcro strength also gets mixed reactions, with some finding it strong while others report issues with it falling apart.

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CHI VIBES Handheld Garment Steamer

I use my regular-sized steamer (I’m obsessed with this under-$40 one that gets the job done quickly and is aesthetically pleasing) for my clothes almost every single day, but bringing it to the gym would be cumbersome and take up too much space in my tote. I came across this mini one from CHI—a brand you probably mainly know for their hair appliances—and decided to give it a spin. It’s perfect! Lightweight and super compact for toting around—plus it heats up quickly so I don’t waste time in the locker room.

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W&P Porter Seal Tight Glass Food Storage Container

I love the size and look of this little guy. It’s the Goldilocks of food containers IMO (it’s just right). I pre-pack my lunch in it the night before, and it’s the only thing I have to remember to grab outside of my go-bag. The glass is slightly heavier than some of the other food containers I have, but not enough so that it makes much of a difference when I’m carrying it. I’ve brought soups and salads to work in it and never had an incident with spills. Plus, glass over plastic is always a good call, health-wise—especially if you’re heating your lunch in the microwave. 

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Waffle Kitchen Towels

Decorative Kitchen Towels with Quick-Dry Magic  Elevate your kitchen with our decorative kitchen towels, crafted from ultra-absorbent kitchen towel microfiber. Designed to dry dishes, hands, and spills rapidly, these cute kitchen towels save you time while looking stylish. Printed both sides.

Customers appreciate the kitchen towels’ vibrant colors and beautiful design, with one noting they are printed on both sides. They are well-made and absorbent, with one customer mentioning they soak up water quickly. Customers like their size.

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RTIC 32oz Outback Bottle

Customers find the thermos well-made and appreciate its ceramic lining that effectively prevents metallic taste. The bottle keeps water cold all day and is easy to clean, with one customer noting the handle makes it convenient to carry. However, several customers mention the size is too big for their needs and doesn’t fit in car cup holders.

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Birkenstock Unisex Arizona Sandal

Arizona SFB Black Birko-flor Leather Sandals This is the real deal. Cork, leather, and a buckle or two: these are the simple ideas that have made feet happy for over two hundred years, and that’s the original Birkenstock. These shoes have been made in Germany since 1774. No smoke, no mirrors, and no gizmos are needed. You walk, and the shoe molds to your foot. The shape of the original Birkenstock footbed enables body weight to be distributed evenly over the whole foot, providing it with optimal support.

This is the real deal. Cork, leather, and a buckle or two: these are the simple ideas that have made feet happy for over two hundred years, and that’s the original Birkenstock. These shoes have been made in Germany since 1774. No smoke, no mirrors, and no gizmos are needed. You walk, and the shoe molds to your foot. The shape of the original Birkenstock footbed enables body weight to be distributed evenly over the whole foot, providing it with optimal support.

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