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› GEAR WHATS IN YOUR GYM STYLE COUNCIL BAG? ESSENTIALS Your gym bag should be your fitness "bag of tricks." Although every gym bag is unique, and will probably reflect the fitness goals and personality of the person who carries it, every bag should have a few essentials. SKINS A400 Compression Tights These next-level compression tights feature 24 panels made from five different technical fibers in order to more accurately follow the lines of the body. Use them for lifting, running, or anytime you want to boost blood flow or style points. $169.95, skins.net/ca Schiek 2006 Lifting Belt Shifting heavy weight puts a lot of stress on your abs and spine. A good weightlifting belt can help keep you stabilized, allowing you to lift more—and do it safely. $62.00, schiek. com Under Armour Ignite V Sandals Showering barefoot at the gym puts you at risk for catching all kinds of gross infections. These sandals are beyond comfortable, with contours that fit around your feet and two layers of foam in the foot bed. The outsole has plenty of traction, key for avoiding slips. $38.00, underarmour.com 14   MUSCLE MEMORY | APRIL/MAY 2018 Muscle Memory Athletics This Signature Tee is a soft feel, comfortable and flexible. The perfect tee ‘FOR THE COMMITTED’ gym goers. A custom blended fabric also has colour-stay qualities which means this tee shirt is as COMMITTED as you – to looking good. $30.00, musclememory- athletics.com GORUCK GYM DUFFEL GoRuck is known best for their astonishingly tough GR1 backpack – a bombproof tactical bag that can stand up to an absurd amount of punishment. But, they have also parlayed their talents into a wealth of other carry options, like their Gym Duffel. Available in three colors, this workout bag is built from military-grade, water-resistant 1000D Cordura, has a 38-litre main compartment, and is strength-tested to carry over a whopping 400-pound load. If toughness is what you’re looking for in a gym bag, this should be your top choice! $95.00, goruck.com Adidas Powerlift 3 A good deadlift or squat starts at your feet, and these kicks set the standard for weightlifting shoes: Designed for more efficient power transfer from your feet to the floor, they also feature a slightly raised heel to achieve greater depth while squatting. $ 99.95, adidas.ca