{"id":39264,"date":"2021-10-27T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=39264"},"modified":"2021-10-19T14:22:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T21:22:21","slug":"whats-in-my-gym-bag-jordan-calhoun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/whats-in-my-gym-bag-jordan-calhoun\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s in my gym bag? \u2014 Jordan Calhoun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jordan Calhoun<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is Editor-in-Chief at\u00a0Lifehacker<\/a>\u00a0and host of the podcast,\u00a0The Upgrade<\/a>. A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, he holds a B.A. in Sociology and Criminal Justice, B.S. in Psychology, and an M.P.A. in Public Policy. His memoir, Piccolo Is Black, is available for pre-order in December. He lives in New York City.<\/p>\n

During the worst of the pandemic, my gym bag was obsolete. Even when gyms re-opened, it took a while before my office building did, so my thoughtfully-packed bag collected dust in a corner of my closet. Now that life is a little closer to normal though, my gym bag has made its grand return.<\/p>\n

Aside from the obvious gym clothes and shoes, here are 4 things I keep in my gym bag at all times: a jump rope, GRID foam roller, shower slippers with a toiletries kit, and wireless headphones.<\/p>\n

\"GRID

GRID foam roller and jump rope<\/p><\/div>\n

Skipping Rope with Ball Bearings<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0($9)<\/strong>
\nSome gyms have jump ropes you can borrow, but it\u2019s great to have my own to avoid worrying about having the right rope length. I\u2019m 6’2″, so shorter ropes just don\u2019t work for me. (If you\u2019re wondering how to find the right jump rope length, just hold the handles in your hands and step one foot right in the middle of your rope. The handles should come right up to your armpits.)<\/p>\n

TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0($35)<\/strong>
\nMost gyms have foam rollers, but they\u2019re often the softer ones that are made entirely of foam. The GRID foam roller has a solid core and is a great upgrade once the softer foam rollers start to feel boring.<\/p>\n

\"Toiletry

Toiletry bag, headphones and slides<\/p><\/div>\n

Adidas Adissage Slides<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0($30)<\/strong>
\nI keep a dedicated pair of Adidas Adissage slides in my gym bag for showering at the gym, along with a toiletries kit that has most of what you\u2019d expect: soap, face wash, deodorant, lotion, and so on. I always keep extra pairs of socks and extra hair ties, too.<\/p>\n

Insignia Noise Canceling Over-The-Ear Headphones<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0($50)<\/strong>
\nLastly, a personal must-have at the gym is wireless headphones. I don\u2019t spend a lot of money on fancy ones \u2014 these $50 Insignia over-the-ear noise-cancelling headphones have been perfect for me and have been working great for years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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