Going to the gym for the first time and was wondering what do I need to take with me?

Answer 1

I just started going back to the gym myself, and it's great! Good for you!
You will need to take with you:

1. Bottle of water (which you can usually have right next to you either on or near the machine you are working out on)

2. Towel (some gyms do supply them, but just in case, bring your own). Keep it with you with your water bottle.

3. Tunes...such as an old fashioned portable AM/FM radio with ear phones, or an Ipod. Just make sure it is either hanging around your neck, or clipped on to your shirt or waist, so it doesn't fall on the treadmill, for instance) Gyms do provide music in the facility, but it may not be your taste.

4. Wear comfortable work out clothes that your body can breathe in when you sweat. (If you tend to perspire easily, you may want to wear a tank top and shorts) Remember you are there for yourself, so don't worry about "how you look".

5.Tennis shoes are mandatory, but you probably already know that.

6. VERY IMPORTANT: Bring a key with a padlock or a combination lock (and remember your code). You will need to put that on the locker in the dressing room prior to your workout to hold your keys, change of clothes, etc. JUST REMEMBER NOT TO LOCK THE KEY TO THE LOCK IN THE ACTUAL LOCKER ITSELF!

7. Shampoo, soap, hair brush, comb etc. if you intend to shower there after your workout.

8. Your gym membership card so they can scan you in.

9. A gym bag to put all of these things in.

10. Your confidence--that you will lose the weight you want and you will definately feel better and have more energy!

Have fun!

Answer 2

Depends if you will go shower there after the workout.
assuming that you are in gym clothing when you go there:
2 face towels
1 extra shirt
1 gym gloves
1 waterbottle
1 mp3 player

usually you'll be starting with a cardio workout and will be sweating on the shirt you came to the gym with and you will also be using the face towel for the cardio. To prevent from smelling all over the gym to do other exercises after the cardio, you must change your shirt and your face towel.

if you will shower there after the work out bring these extra stuff:
-change of clothes
-shower gell (works best than bringing a shampoo and a soap)
-towel

hope this helps

Answer 3

I prefer to take my own towels to the gym, nothing against a gym that provides them. Water is definately important, a change of clothes, definately have on sports gear, dont do like blue jeans and boots haha, make sure you think of safety first at the gym.

Answer 4

Depending on what you plan on doing at the gym, you will need a towel, water, good sneakers, a MP3 player (if you like music), and a lock for your locker if your gym doesn't provide. If you plan on taking aerobics classes, your gym may or may not provide the extras, such as free weights,yoga mats etc. But they usually provide those things. Good Luck with your workout!!

Answer 5

Water & MP3 Player, bring deodorant too (a lot of people don't...)

Most likely the gym will provide you with fresh towels, but if they don't, bring a towel!

Good luck at the gym, and don't let the exercise fanatics intimidate you!

Answer 6

Water, and ipod, maybe a towel if your gym dosen't offer towels, a change of clothes and whatever you need to shower if you are going to shower at the gym.

Answer 7

I took 2 years of gym class (freshman, and sophomore years) It was 2 years mandatory and if you played sports you would receive credits for gym class my school has mixed boys and girls gym class

Answer 8

Hand towel,water bottle.Dress is gym gear with gym shoes

Answer 9

music, water/sports drink, a towel. make sure your shoes are appropriate for the gym and make sure your clothes are comfortable.

Answer 10

Water... Extra clothes, a towel, ipod, gloves(for weights) and deodorant.