How to quickly clean yourself up after a workout

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

If you have to run into the gym before work or at lunchtime, then there is either no time for a shower at all, or very little. A life hacker will tell you how to quickly get back to business without feeling sweat and odor on your body.

What to take with you

Start by putting together a small hygiene kit that you can quickly throw in your bag. That's what it should be.

Wet wipes

Wet wipes from any manufacturer will work. You can even choose childrens if you like them better. Just take a compact package so that it does not take up much space.

Facial wet wipes

Yes, they are different from the usual ones. Facial wipes are less aggressive and smell better. They can usually be found next to makeup removers.

Dry shampoo

Hair looks damp and dirty after exercise. In this case, dry shampoo will help to quickly put them in order.

Deodorant or antiperspirant

It is obvious. Once you've gotten rid of sweat, you need a remedy to remove excess odor. Choose a deodorant with fresh and subtle scent. Heavy and sweet smells will annoy you and your colleagues. If you don't want to use deodorant or antiperspirant, try essential oils diluted with water. They also eliminate odor.

Headband or hairpins

If you have long hair or bangs, remove it from your face and secure it on your head. So the hair will be less saturated with sweat, which means it will be easier to return it to its normal appearance.

Change of pair of linen

Let's be honest. We sweat a lot during training, and sitting in sweaty underwear at work is not very pleasant. This also applies to bras. Change before work all the clothes that were on you during the class.

Frozen bottle of water

No, it's not for drinking. You will need it in case your face becomes very flushed after training. Place the frozen bottle along with your regular water bottle.

With such a kit, you can safely go to the gym and exercise for your pleasure.

Before training

Do a few things: Apply dry shampoo to the roots of your hair (especially if your hair is long) and remove the hair from your face. Now you can start.

After workout

The following steps will help you quickly tidy yourself up:

1. Cool your face and dry your hair as soon as possible. If there is a hairdryer in the dressing room, switch it to cold mode and direct the air towards you. If you don't have a hairdryer, pat dry your face and hair with a dry towel.
2. Apply another layer of dry shampoo. Try to distribute the product evenly, otherwise it will lie in lumps.
3. Wipe your face with wet face wipes.
4. Wipe sweat off the rest of your body with regular wet wipes. Pay special attention to the areas that sweat the most.
5. Put on your change of underwear.
6. Apply deodorant or antiperspirant. Now you can put on your clothes for work.

All these actions will take no more than 10 minutes.

If your face is still red, then a cold bottle of water will come in handy. As you head to work, hold the bottle close to your neck next to your carotid artery. This will cool the blood flowing to the face and remove the redness. By the time you return to the office, no one will guess that 10 minutes ago you were still in the hall.