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Your fitness journey, like all journeys, is full of variables outside of your control. There are two choices on how to face these. Sure, you could obsess over everything, even the things you can’t control. Or, the better option is to ignore them and focus entirely on what you can control. From packing your gym duffle bag with all the items you need to making the most out of the small things, here’s how you can center your gym experience on what you can control. Gym Wear Make the Most Out of the Small Things At the gym, the smallest details can often make the biggest difference. When you take the time to focus on these small decisions and make the most out of them, you can influence your fitness journey as a whole. You can’t control how fast your strength improves, but you can make sure you perform every lift with proper form and complete each set—that means no “gimme reps” or half measures. You can’t predict every event at the gym, but you can pack a duffle bag with your gym gloves

As a dedicated athlete, the gym is like your home away from home. Just like you have your family at home, at the gym, you have a family of fellow gym-goers who work as hard as you do to achieve their fitness goals. As a member of this close-knit community, you must make sure you are supportive and active, just like you are in your own family. Everybody could use a little support in their weightlifting goals, and you can provide just that. Pack your gym duffle bag and take these tips with you as you look to uplift and encourage your workout community. Gym Wear Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help This tip might seem like it’s just helping yourself, but starting by asking for help can be a great way to bring your gym community closer together. It is a great way to break the ice with new gym members or people you haven’t talked to yet. Ask them to spot when you bench press or see if they have any tips to help your squat form. Not only can this help them feel more comfortable at the gym, but