What's in Our Pilates Bag
Before we head out the door to our next Pilates class, we always make sure our gym bag is well stocked. Here are a few of our favorite go-to gym bag essentials that will make your workout easier and more effective.
Cellphone: Mindbody App
One thing that is always in our bag is a cellphone with the MINDBODY App downloaded. This app allows us to see all of our classes and private session times, we can book classes on the way to the studio, and it's the easiest way to check into a class.
Pilates Mat Spray: Young Living Thieves Spray
This small bottle - packed with plant-based ingredients - carries a mighty punch, cleaning surfaces quickly and effectively without harmful chemicals. The travel size is perfect for on-the-go mat cleaning.
Face Mist: Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist
After an intense workout, we love to hydrate our face, neck, and arms with this natural, antioxidant mist. Your skin will thank you later, trust us!
Dry Shampoo: Volcanic Powder Dry Shampoo
As busy working moms, we don't always have time to wash our hair after a sweaty Pilates class. This is why we keep this all-natural dry shampoo in our bag. It gently cleans and absorbs excess oils and toxins while giving our hair a natural glow. The best part is that it only takes a minute to use. Sprinkle the dry shampoo on a brush or directly into your hair. Work into the scalp, comb through your hair, and you're done!
Protein/Superfood Powder: Strength of Samson
This is one of our favorite pre and post-workout drinks. This plant-based protein powder is made from pea, pumpkin seed, brown rice, and hemp. It also includes probiotics, digestive enzymes, whole-food sources of amino acids, such as alfalfa juice powder, wheatgrass juice powder, spirulina and bee pollen, and specialized herbs for building strength and vitality, such as American ginseng, pine pollen, maca, licorice root, schisandra, royal jelly and more. We love adding a scoop to a smoothie, or when we're in a rush, mixed with water.
Electrolyte Mineral Packs: Trace Minerals Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak
If you have ever felt drained or sluggish after a workout, your body may be telling you that it needs more electrolytes. We like to keep these electrolyte packs on hand to make sure our bodies stay hydrated. We mix one pack in a water bottle at the studio and drink it throughout our Pilates class.
Filtered Water Bottle: Berkey Sport Water Bottle
It's essential to stay hydrated, especially on workout days. We love this water bottle because it not only stores water, but the bottle's filter is designed to reduce and remove harmful contaminants from water sources. Now we can fill up our water bottle from any tap without being worried about if it's already filtered.
Essential Oil Blend: Whisper Essential Oil
After an invigorating workout, it's nice to combat any unwanted smells with something that makes us feel fresh and beautiful. This blend creates a uniquely personal fragrance by combining each individual's chemistry with a diverse mix of essential oils. The best part about this blend is that every ingredient is 100% percent natural.