FIRST DAY AT THE GYM: WHAT TO BRING

[@naomikong]

Hey, babes! 👋🏼 I have all the links to everything in the description! ❓What else would you recommend bringing to the gym/your other gym essentials?? Wishing you a wonderful new year! ❤️✨

[@chemicalclowns]

I recommend a towel! A basic one to throw over ur shoulders to wipe your face during or after your workout

[@naomikong]

@@chemicalclowns YES. Also an essential! 🙌🏼

[@Msmarlene0619]

A lock for a locker!

[@missscarlet7902]

@@naomikong do most people not shower or change clothes when you're done working out? I've seen lots of gym bag videos and rarely do they include a change of clothes, or things for a shower. I'm a person that hates sweating so I couldn't imagine staying in the same clothes or not getting a shower directly after lol. But I don't want people looking at me like I'm weird for showing at the gym 🤣

[@naomikong]

@@missscarlet7902 In my experience, I typically see most people to go home right after their workout without showering at the gym, but that’s also what the showers at the gym are for-showering! There’s no right or wrong! Do whatever works best for you. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@aaliyakhan5370]

I really appreciate that Naomi tries to make the gym accessible for people, especially for women because the gym really is a such dude-heavy space

[@naomikong]

Appreciate you, too, babe! Thank you! 😩❤️🙌🏼

[@jasminewhelan]

I completely agree, I went today to a new gym for the first time and it was all men except one woman. I went and worked out next to her lol

[@W3ND3Y]

@@jasminewhelan that’s cute ☺️

[@melinam9834]

Now i am more scared to go

[@chanezkalboussi2255]

naomy every 2 minutes : bring this and thiiiis , but listen if u dont have ones or u dont want to , just dont ! do whatever makes u comfortable. hahahaha I just like you ❤️

[@ashton8878]

Love seeing my younger sisters being successful!! You are perfect Naomi!!! I don’t know how some people can work out in Converse. They hurt my feet 😪

[@naomikong]

Appreciate you! 😩🙏🏼 I def have to break them in first. 🙌🏼

[@absolutewarrior4253]

Slippers for showers, towel to wipe your face, all in one shower gel because carrying multiple cleaning things in your bag take up space and lifting gloves because most gyms equipment is really dirty they don't clean after each person using the equipment. As for gym things straps water bottle and earphones are my usual things.

[@ayee_ja2898]

Heyyy Naomi!!! So excited to see this new video!! Headphones and a water bottle. I also bring my backpack with deodorant, wipes, gum, lip balm and resistance bands.

[@naomikong]

Love it! All the essentials! 😍🙌🏼

[@jaylen139]

@@danacernei4834 I’ve been to two gyms that didn’t have them but it definitely depends on the gym you go to

[@Strongqueenlez197]

Congratulations on your new home! I just got my own place earlier this year. God has blessed us a lot. Beautiful and informative as always 🥳🙏👏

[@naomikong]

Thank you! Congratulations as well! Have a blessed new year! ❤️🎉

[@hailey9906]

Always wanted to bring a bag.. but didn’t know what I’d bring and what would be important or not. Thank you for this! ❤️ I’ve done 2 of your workout videos recently and I love them! You’ve been a big help and huge motivation!

[@naomikong]

Awh, appreciate you sm! Thank you! 😩❤️🙏🏼

[@kenicke579]

Do people normally carry their gym bag around the gym with them? Or is it proper etiquette to put your backpack in a locker and take things out when you need it?

[@tatianabritton6258]

For etiquette and safety reasons you’re supposed to leave you gym bag in the locker

[@TypicalTorres]

Absolutely love your videos!! I’m excited to watch this!

[@naomikong]

Thanks sm, love! 😩🙏🏼

[@LiLiDaDon16]

I’m so glad I found your channel, I love the content and personality! 🤍

[@claireerodriguez3533]

Just found this channel! Love it! I really appreciate you making these videos for ppl like me who want to work out but don't know where to even start and how to navigate the gym without feeling stupid🤣😂

[@naomikong]

Awh, so happy to help, babe! Thank you! ☺️🙏🏼

[@eskeaIRL]

Congrats on the new house!

[@naomikong]

TYSM 😩🙏🏼

[@NekoRen811]

I use a backpack that I used to use for school a few years ago, now its my designated gym bag

[@naomikong]

I did the same for years! 🙌🏼

[@ikerjoseochoa7]

I am beginning to day to go to the Gym and this video was of great help, thank you 🙏

[@sweetpeasjax]

Solid video bag, thanks for sharing and congrats on the new home! 🥳🎉🍾

[@topeoluwole1904]

Just saw that little comment you made about living in Minnesota and so do I! Small world especially when you’re someone I really look up to❤️

[@naomikong]

Awh, sending you sm love, babe! 😩❤️

[@nadyarahma8362]

planning on getting gloves for the next gym visit. thanks a lot for being informative for i'm a beginner. love ur videos!!!

[@breannaj7688]

I always wanted to bring a gym bag but I was always unsure about what to bring. This video helped me a lot, thank you 😊 but do you carry this bag around with you everywhere in the gym or do you put it in a locker and take out your essentials?

[@naomikong]

I do bring it around with me, but most people do leave them in their lockers. ☺️

[@suziebee4240]

I've seen several people carrying their gym bag from machine to machine.

[@chenebotha6132]

Thank you so so much for your how to videos 😍😍 they are super super helpful 🌸 best videos ever, please do more 🥰

[@naomikong]

Appreciate you sm! 😩🙏🏼

[@mals4142]

Body goals!!

[@naomikong]

You’re too kind 😩🙏🏼

[@artiyadav9554]

Hii tomorrow is my 1 day at gym I'm so excited 😊

[@naomikong]

Good luck! ✨

[@seonona]

Thankyou so much Naomi. 🕉️🌻

[@SugarPlumMamas]

I’ve been meaning to get me a good resistant band.

[@NeliaBedilia]

this was the perfect beginner bag ! this is just how i started lol

[@naomikong]

Yes, same! 🙌🏼

[@charlotteemmaaa]

loved this video!!!

[@naomikong]

TYSM 🥰

[@sleepykat9]

My bf advised me to wear flat shoes when it comes to weight lifting (wish he had told me before i bought a pair of brooks running shoes) 😅. Is that why you wear Converse?

[@naomikong]

Yes, exactly why! 🙌🏼 But you’re always welcome to wear whatever feels most comfortable for you. 💕 Feel free to DM me on Instagram (@naomi.kong) if you have any questions! ☺️

[@sailormoon4289]

Can you please do a kettlebell focused workout? Thanks :) Just suscribed

[@naomikong]

That’s on my list to film! ☺️

[@nmurdock3153]

I see in this video you are using Cira products. Do you have a preference or noticed a difference between the Cira and IdealLean? Which would you choose?

[@chenebotha6132]

Have you ever done a video about excersices with those resistance tubes/resistance bands??

[@naomikong]

Yes! You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faPLgKt-fch7hsk

[@chemicalclowns]

Yall can tell she had one too many periods tangos at the gym so she's PREPARED now xD Im the same hun

[@naomikong]

Rotfl Iykyk 😆🙌🏼

[@chengchankong]

Can’t wait to add these to my bag! ❤️

[@winglessfairy564]

Sameeee

[@jess6859]

Love your videos ❤️

[@naomikong]

Love you 😘

[@gabbysolis4183]

OMG!! super cute backpack!! Where can I buy one?!?! I've looked everywhere and cannot find it!!

[@naomikong]

I got it from Alphalete, but I’m not sure if they still make them! ✨

[@TheSteph152]

The one thing I’m always unsure about is whether I should bring a towel to wipe down equipment???

[@beekah992]

Maybe some sanitizing wipes? I'm not sure myself just an idea

[@naomikong]

I would say that these days, most gyms will have sanitizing wipes/sanitizing equipment throughout the gym already for you to use, but if you want to bring your own, you definitely could! 🙌🏼

[@lililou288]

hello quick question do you use your running shoes also to run outside or just for the gym?

[@naomikong]

I also use them for any activities outside of the gym that require me to be on my feet for a long period of time whether that’s walking or going to the park with my nieces & nephews, etc! 🙌🏼

[@degisan54]

Hiiii, i just started gym and i used to do some sports and dancing but i feel like my form is shitty in gym. But do i need protein shake for glute growth ?

[@simransingh8856]

You'll need to increase your protein intake for that..and to a certain extent your calorie intake too..in whatever form..if you don't wanna take protein shake then just go for food protein!

[@Perfectlyimperfect9186]

Not Timbs in the gym omg😂😂😂😂

[@lostheaven21]

do you recommend any brand for weight lifting belts? I am about to purchase my first one but I am not sure which brand o what should I pay attention to...

[@naomikong]

Inzer is a great place to start, but I absolutely LOVE my SBD lever belt and wouldn’t trade it for anything! 🙌🏼

[@sengalive3412]

Don't you sweat into your Bose headphones. I have the same headphones but after sweating into the earpads, they wear off or?

[@naomikong]

I definitely sweat into them, but just wipe them off after every session and I haven’t had a problem after having them for years! 🙌🏼

[@sengalive3412]

@@naomikong Oh my🥲...then I didn't try my best to keep then dry. Thanks

[@nataliechauvinnn]

where is your bag from

[@naomikong]

Alphalete ✨

[@allisonmckinley5687]

What backpack is that? Super cute!

[@naomikong]

It’s from Alphalete ✨

[@lily-maesummerton8103]

Love it

[@naomikong]

TYSM ✨

[@itssandyj]

New Subbie 😁 Love this girl! ✨

[@naomikong]

Thanks sm, babe! 😩✨

[@hotgurly213]

what backpack is thisss?

[@naomikong]

It’s from Alphalete, but I don’t believe they sell it any longer otherwise I would’ve linked it! 💕

[@phoebemahen5358]

Are those the best headphones to wear to gym ?? I’m looking for headphones that won’t absorb your sweat… If you anyone has any suggestion please let me know :)

[@sheilafitzgerald478]

A what bottle?????

[@stargem7072]

❤️❤️

[@DanyRedex]

Cool

[@rridafitness2340]

💼💼💼💼💼💼🔥🔥👍👍🏽

[@michelleodessa]

Converse are so smelly

[@omarmohammed6797]

No offensive!! But did u go to Gym 2 years, exercising what??👀