Celebrity Trainer Ashley Borden Offers What's New In My Gym Bag

Written by Shoshana Pritzker Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:20

For almost a decade, fitness consultant and author Ashley Borden has been at
the forefront of the health and fitness world. A NIKE Elite Athlete and
recent spokesperson for Nintendo's Wii Fit, Borden travels the country
training clients like Natasha Bedingfield, Ryan Gosling and Laura Prepon and
hosts her signature fitness retreats for every day clients and corporations.
No matter where she is, the most common question asked of her is: "what's in
your own gym bag?

"In the fitness industry, practicing what you preach is paramount," says
Borden. "When I discover a new trick, a new piece of equipment, a new
healthy snack - my clients are the first to know. There is constant
advancement in our field - so my personal favorites are ever changing."

Borden's latest gym bag consists of:

1.      TRX Suspension Trainer- The most versatile piece of equipment I have
ever owned. A bodyweight-based, portable training tool that builds strength,
balance flexibility and core stability for all fitness levels:
www.fitnessanywhere.com

2.      GYMBOSS Interval Timer - Allows you to set up to two different time
intervals, the auto mode will repeat. You can take it anywhere,
indoors/outdoors and it keeps track of your timing: www.gymboss.com

3.      NEEDAK Folding Soft-Bounce Rebounder - Cardio equipment that
improves the metabolic rate and protects joints from fatigue and impact from
exercising on hard surfaces, aids in lymphatic circulation:
www.needakrebounders.com

4.      FOAM ROLLER - Critical for myo-fascia release, increasing
flexibility and reducing cellulite, rolling out is a mandatory part of my
clients' workout routines. www.foamerica.com

5.      HAND IRONS - Available from 2lbs up to 6lbs. They attach to your
hands and are great for cross training. They add resistance to a cardio
workout and are easier than holding dumbbells: www.ironwearfitness.com

6.      NALGENE ATB water bottle - This all-terrain 32oz bottle encourages
you to consume more water than normal just by way of its design:
www.nalgene-outdoor.com

7.      NUTRITOX (athletic formula) - A multi-vitamin and mineral
supplement, with a daily detox blend, that comes in daily singles packets:
www.nutritox.com

8.      NIKE Running Skirt - Finally! You can feel feminine and functional:
www.nike.com