What’s In Your Gym Bag… with Grace Beverley

The OG fitness influencer tells us what's up

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by Aimee Jakes |
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If there is anyone slaying life right now, it's fitness YouTuber turned entrepreneur Grace Beverley.

From creating two businesses during her third year at Oxford University to encouraging her followers to make more ethical choices about everything from their sports leggings to their plates - it's fair to say the 22-year-old is very busy.

Someone get the girl a cucumber face mask and a digital detox, ASAP.

Grace admits that her online success started as a fluke, as she never initially started her fitness account 'Grace Fit UK' to share fitness knowhow.

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In fact, she hid her face from the feed until she reached 10k followers.

She told heatworld, "I started my Instagram to keep myself accountable, I really wanted to get fitter and healthier after a few years of doing the bare minimum, but wanting more."

"[I was] also blocking every single person I knew so they wouldn’t find me!"

"I never knew what it would become, and the opportunities I've had because of it are incredible. I think it is a constant process, sometimes I feel super confident, but other times less so!"

Those who follow Grace will know she's much more into heavy leg days than other forms of exercise and she said weight training has helped her feel strong in all senses.

Yes, girl.

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"I feel incredibly empowered by lifting heavy and found very quickly that not all workout forms are created equal, and most importantly that you will only stick to something if you enjoy it!"

If the whole gym thing feels like a massive chore, then it's probably not the exercise for you.

"Make sure you're doing something you enjoy, and for the right reasons. Don't work yourself too hard at something you don't actually like in order to look a certain way."

We want this printed on a t-shirt. 👏

We asked Grace all the things she packs in her gym bag...

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Grace Beverley's favourite gym bits

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CREDIT: Amazon

Stawberry Flavoured BCAAs

"My favourite BCAAs in Berry Swirl flavour to keep me hydrated after a workout - you'll be able to get your hands on them soon…"OHMYGOD. We need the new release, immediately. In the meantime, we like these from Amazon, which help aid muscle repair and taste great.

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Short Resistance Band (Medium)

"Luckily I have a company that produces literally anything I could dream of needing for the gym, B_ND bands are my holy grail! I also loveour ankle straps too, a cable workout is such a killer!"

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CREDIT: Apple

Apple Airpods with Wireless Charging Case

"My favourite headphones ever, they never fail me, and everybody needs a bit of music to get the workout going."

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Matte Black Shaker

"My favourite ever from B_ND, looks sleek and is perfect for during a workout!"As an alternative until it's released, we love this from Amazon. A vibe.

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Wide Headband

"Now I have a fringe my hair has to be scraped back and out of the way, the TALA ones are perfect for this."

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CREDIT: TRIBE

Energy bars

"An emergency banana is essential, sometimes even an energy bar too, just something to save me from a post gym crash." We love Tribe Vegan Protein Bars which are £17 for a pack of 16.

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Leaf Face Cloth

"The TALA leaf is perfect to wash my face after a workout, or remove makeup beforehand if I'm coming from work."

Quick fire questions with Grace Beverley...

How do you motivate yourself to work out? What about the days you would rather watch Love Island eating pic ‘n’ mix?

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I tend to workout early in the mornings before meetings, that way when it gets to the end of the day and I'm tired, I won't just skip it.

It takes a lot of discipline, but I know it makes me feel better and starts my day perfectly! That way, at the end of the day I can do just that!

What advice would you tell your 13-year-old self?

I've always been very keen to do well so overthink a lot and often got overly concentrated on being 'perfect'.

I think I'd tell her to stop being so concentrated on whether people like you, and just be the best you you can be.

Is there anything from your own social media channels that you’d like deleted forever?

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I think everybody has things that they would rather not look at again, but all of that is a part of who I am now, so I don't think I'd like it deleted forever.

There's always going to be things you don't like about your past, but without it you wouldn't be where you are! Every part of my social media has been part of the journey for me.

You’re always so busy - what’s your secret to keeping everything in check?

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The last few years haven’t been easy at all, in fact they’ve led me to huge stress build-ups and ripping my hair out a good few times a week, but they’ve also been insanely rewarding. Prioritising is hard, but important - there is no way I’d be able to do my job without it!

I work multiple workdays in one and have done since halfway through the first year at uni. You just have to create habits!

No one has that impressive a work ethic, it’s all about knowing what your goals are and making small steps every day to reach them.

Do you have any new year's resolutions for 2020?

Be kinder to myself, stick to routine and leave time for things that aren't work!

There's no hiding that I'm a workaholic, and I'm starting to concentrate more on allowing myself to be 22.

Grace Beverley is the founder of TALA****, fitness app**** Shreddy**** and**** B_ND.** Follow her on Instagram at**** @gracebeverley**

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