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<\/a><\/p>\nMZ Wallace Large Metro Tote $225<\/a><\/strong> S\u2019well Insulated Water Bottle $35<\/a><\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Going from the gym to work while also balancing a social life and budget can ...","author":7532951,"featured_media":79284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/02122050\/fitnessessentials_cover_crop.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/02122050\/fitnessessentials_cover_crop.jpg","formated_date":"May 5, 2016","category_name":"Fitness","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"Margaret Frazier","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#83efcf","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79168"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532951"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nOne of the most important fitness essentials is finding a bag that will transition from the gym to work to happy hour. Totes like this one from MZ Wallace are generally the way to go — they can act as both a gym bag and a purse!<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Anthropologies Geo Quilt Cosmetic Case by Day Birger et Mikkelsen $50<\/a><\/strong>
\nA good cosmetic case is the portal to all of our beauty needs\u00a0when we\u00a0need to freshen up\u00a0after a workout. We\u2019re partial to this simple and classic Geo Quilt Cosmetic Case from Anthropologie.<\/p>\n
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\nWater is key before, during, and after any workout. Find a cool water bottle, like this S’well bottle, to\u00a0motivate you to stay hydrated throughout the day whether you’re\u00a0in a meeting or heading to the gym.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Happy Plug Sport Headphones in Cobalt $49.99<\/a><\/strong>
\nA nice\u00a0set of earphones is essential to getting in the zone for any workout or staying focused at work. We\u2019re loving these colorful, sweat and water resistant earphones from Happy Plug.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Fitbit Alta $129.95<\/a><\/strong>
\nIn case you missed it, wearable technology is all the rage nowadays. Tracking bracelets, like this Fitbit Alta, are perfect for gauging your daily\u00a0activity on the fly.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Sweaty Betty Skipping Rope $25<\/a><\/strong>
\nSometimes you just can\u2019t fit in that sunrise yoga class so pack this adorable jump rope in your work bag. It\u2019s always good to have an alternative even if it’s just a few minutes of\u00a0exercise.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>7 Minute Workout Challenge App $2.99<\/a><\/strong>
\nHit up the app store when you don\u2019t have time to hit the gym. Apps like 7 Minute Workout Challenge are an easy alternative or addition to any basic workout.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Ivy Park Colorblock Sports Bra $50<\/a><\/strong>
\nWho better than Beyonc\u00e9 to design\u00a0the activewear line of the year? Wear this\u00a0Color Block Sports Bra\u00a0under a black blouse at work and head straight to the gym right after!<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>SukiShufu Leatherback Unagi Tank $120<\/a><\/strong>
\nWe love this sassy tank with the hint of leather — it gives us just the motivation to get those endorphins pumping. Pair it with a blazer to cover up the open back while at work and be ready to gym once the clock strikes 5pm.<\/p>\n