5 fitness accessories you didn’t know you needed

From smart watches to reusable cups – Healthista tried and tested the best fitness accessories to help you SLAYYY your fitness goals 

It goes without saying – a  good workout isn’t worthy of completion without the help of a blood pumping playlist and a sturdy pair of trainers.

There’s nothing better than the moment you slip into your favourite pair of jeans again, after countless days spent working hard in the gym to achieve your fitness goals.

Upon starting my fitness journey, I knew I had to find the right tools that would keep me motivated and build my confidence so that I could stay on track and meet my daily targets.

Smart watches are key to tracking fitness goals – whether that be how many steps you’ve clocked up, or the calories you’ve burnt off during a workout.

There are a plethora of smart watches out there, and believe me I have tried many, but my FitBit still takes the cake on helping me stay on top of my fitness routine.

This watch automatically tracks my sleep, steps, and notifies me of incoming calls or texts. Plus I can use it as a timer for that dreaded one minute plank or check the weather before I head out for a run.

The FitBit app also allows for easy macro counting and predicting my next ovulation day – perfect for an overall daily health report card.

#2 Nutribullet GO Portable Blender, £39.99

When it comes to staying on track with my meal plans, I am all about convenience. So, when I came across this portable blender, I knew it had to be part of my daily routine.

During my fitness journey, I needed to consume at least 130 grams of protein a day, that’s a few sneaky protein shakes to keep the numbers up. This blender came on holiday with me and to the gym for a post-workout shake.

Add in your favourite powder with half a banana and your on-the-go breakfast is sorted. Plus, the clean up is effortless.

#3 ByTerry Brightening CC Serum, £61

Now I know this won’t help me gain much muscle, but it has helped my confidence in the gym, by making me feel more put together without looking like I tried too hard.

I personally don’t go anywhere without a bit of tinted moisturiser on my face, so this brightening serum in shade ‘Sunny Flash’ has been the holy grail to my makeup routine – in and out of the gym.

My relatively fair complexion looks instantly refreshed, giving me even-toned and subtly tanned looking skin.

The texture is beautifully light, so it’s great to wear on a run in the sun. The colour gives a radiant glow that makes me look like I have just been on holiday near the Mediterranean Sea.

#4 Peloton Duffel Bag, £48

After months of packing my laptop, workout attire, and protein bars into a flimsy tote bag – I finally found the perfect bag for transporting myself from the office to the gym and home again.

This duffel bag from Peloton is the perfect size for packing everything I need into it. It even has a shoe compartment for my trainers, wet sleeve pocket for any post-gym clothes or bathing suit, and outside pockets for my keys.

I have also used this bag for weekend trips away and yes – it is Ryanair hand luggage friendly for anyone wondering.

One thing I know for certain is that it’s a lot harder to say no to the gym when you have your gym kit already with you….

#5 Sweaty Betty’s Zero Gravity Bra, £75

For someone who is a beginner in high impact workouts and running, I wasn’t sure where to start with the right workout equipment. All I knew is that my trusty £5 bra I’ve had for years wasn’t going to cut it. In fact, I found that it made any run extremely uncomfortable.

That was until I discovered the Zero Gravity Bra, a high support sports bra made specifically for these types of workouts. Not only does it keep everything in place, but it also gives me the perfect support. So at least whenever I decide to run a marathon, I’ll have a comfortable sports bra to do so.