What’s in Your Gym Bag…with Krissy Cela

Let's have a nosey, hun

Krissy Cela

by Aimee Jakes |
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With 1.8 million Instagram followers, a global fitness app and abs stronger than our urge to pet a passing puppy (how!) it's no wonder that we are desperate for a little slice of Krissy Cela know how.

I.e. How are we going to keep up-to-date with our training split, when Love Island is on the telly?

"Motivation is going to come and go," Krissy tells us, "you're going to have times when you feel amazing about yourself and you're going to have times when you feel sluggish."

"That's fine, you just have to learn to accept that and learn to keep going, because motivation isn't going to be something you find out of thin air... you need to find it within yourself."

Krissy's love for fitness came after breaking up with her boyfriend six years ago and deciding she had had enough.

Listen, we have been there.

"I remember I got out of the shower and looked in the mirror and I was like, 'no! I'm so sick of this!'"

"I said to myself, 'I'm so sick and tired of feeling lethargic and flimsy, I don't want to feel like that anymore'"

"I didn't do it for anyone else, I did this for myself and I still, to this day do this for myself".

PREACH.

Here are the essentials Krissy always remembers to pack in her gym bag... so pens at the ready, people!

Oh and no need to panic.

"Nothing needs to be fancy or branded" she tells us. Our kinda girl.

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Krissy Cela gym bag

liquid chalk1 of 9

Liquid Chalk, £8.99, Amazon

"In my gym bag there is always, always liquid chalk. I don't use chalky chalk, I think it's a mess. You can buy it on Amazon for super cheap!"

Silk tyes2 of 9

Silk Hair Scrunchies, £11.49, Amazon

"I like the silk ones, when I can remember to order them. Or I just steal them from the gym!"Of course, we all know that using silk pillowcases and hair bobbles can help keep your hair in tip-top condition. Your barnet deserves them.

Women's best3 of 9

Pre Workout Booster, NOW £20.99, Women's Best

"Because I'm always tired!' We love this for days you feel sluggish but still want to train (though remember, rest days are great for the soul!) Women's Best do the best flavours - sweet, but not too sweet.

whey protein4 of 9

Whey Protein, NOW £18.47, Women's Best

"I like to have a protein shake after the gym, because I'm always hungry after a workout and I don't want to grab something crappy."

water5 of 9

Water bottle, £7.29, Amazon

"I always recommend a bottle with a straw as it's so much easier to drink from!"

Anti bac6 of 9

Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser, £3.99, Amazon

Definitely, definitely, definitely hand sanitiser! Gyms are dirty, clean your hands!" We love this foam hand wash that (boldly) claims to kill 40x more germs than the standard anti bac...

airpods7 of 9

Airpods, £129, Amazon

"I need music when I train. I don't want to talk to anyone, I don't want to look at anyone... I just want to be in the zone!"We second that. Also, headphone wires a v. annoying when trying to beat your PB barbell squat.

adidas8 of 9

Adidas NMD Trainers. £109.95, Adidas

"I sometimes use Converse for leg day, but I just really recommend wearing any trainers you feel comfortable in! I love Adidas NMDs!"

Tarte9 of 9

Tarte Foundation and sponge, £37, QVC

"I love Tarte cosmetics! Their vegan-friendly and super cruelty free. They take everything into consideration and yeah they're such an amazing brand." Get your Tarte fix at QVC, who are currently the only UK retailer.

Krissy Cela's Tone & Sculpt app is available from £13.99 at The App Store and on Google Play

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