Celebrity Pilates Trainer Gives Insider Tips on Best Bets for Your Gym Bag

(PRNewswire)

Ever wonder what a celebrity fitness expert keeps in her gym bag? Following is a recommended list from Mari Winsor, celebrity Pilates trainer and feminine fitness consultant to the Vagisil Women's Health Center(R), on what she carries in her own very busy gym bag:

* Face Towel: A crowded gym is likely to run out of towels fairly
quickly, so pack a small face towel to mop up excess sweat in between
routines. A good gym will provide a large bath towel for showering.

* Hand Sanitizer: Gym equipment is a breeding ground for germs. While
working out, people often sweat, cough or sneeze, leaving behind germs
than can spread the common cold, influenza, skin infections and many
other diseases. Carry an antibacterial hand sanitizer so you don't
have to stop to wash your hands in between sets.

* Feminine Cleanser: For those who don't have time to shower after a
workout, make sure to always carry a feminine cleanser, such as
Vagisil(TM) Foaming Wash, which cleanses away odor and wetness and does
not need water or rinsing. A new study done by the Vagisil Women's
Health Center reports that only five percent of women carry a feminine
cleansing product in their gym bag, however, excess perspiration, such
as that from a heavy workout, can lead to feminine itching, irritation
or even infection if such steps are not taken.

* Plastic Bag: When you are taking off sweaty clothes after a workout,
make sure to put them in a plastic bag inside of your gym bag to
prevent germs and odor from spreading to clean garments and towels.

* Panties: Always pack an extra pair of underwear and socks for after
your shower or in case your workout runs a little longer than planned
and you don't have time to shower. Changing underwear, along with use
of a feminine cleanser, will help prevent excess odor and itching.

* Nourishment: If you are running to the gym after work and haven't eaten
in a while, it's good to carry an energy bar and bottle of water to
replenish and prevent any dizzy spells that may be caused from a low
blood sugar level.