The 2022 HollywoodLife Fitness & Health Awards are officially here & you can see all of the winners in categories including best gym bag essentials, best workouts, best trainers, accessories, snacks & more!
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The third annual HollywoodLife Fitness & Health Awards are officially here & we tapped into all things fitness to give you the list of the top workouts, accessories, trainers & more, which you can see when you click through the gallery! With 2022 in full swing, it’s the perfect time to give you our list of the best leaders in fitness & health. This year’s categories include: Best Gym Bag Essentials, Best Accessories, Equipment & Devices, Best Diets & Snacks, Best Workouts & Trainers, and Best Workout Clothes. Included in the winner’s list are an array of products from leggings to dry shampoo, sweat-proof beauty products, at-home gyms & so much more. You can see all of the winners of the 2022 awards when you click through the gallery!
Best Gym Bag Essentials – ALPHA-H Generation Glow Daily Resurfacing Essence, $75, alpha-h.com
We are loving the ALPHA-H Generation Glow Resurfacing Daily Resurfacing Essence with 5% AHA Complex. It’s a gentle but powerful exfoliator that helps to give you smoother brighter skin using AHAs including Lactic, Citric, Tartaric, and Malic Acid.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – John Frieda Extra Strength Serum, $9.99, johnfrieda.com
This John Frieda hair serum helps to tame frizz, protect from heat & humidity & add shine to your hair so that you can quickly & easily leave the gym without having to worry that your hair will frizz up. It’s especially good for thick, coarse hair.
Best Accessories, Equipment & Devices – Copper Fit x Gwyneth Paltrow Elite Knee Sleeve, $24.99, copperfitusa.com
Gwyneth Paltrow teamed up with Copper Fit to create a strong compression knee sleeve that helps support your knee without limiting activity. It’s the perfect compression sleeve to wear at the gym or around the house.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Kaia Naturals the takesumi detox Charcoal Deodorant, $25, kaianaturals.com
Not only does this Charcoal Deodorant smell delicious because of its Japanese cherry blossom and Asian pear notes, but it also “acts like a magnet” to help draw out toxins from your pores, while also fighting odor-causing bacteria.
Best Snack – Vital Proteins & Jennifer Aniston Protein & Collagen Bar, $29.99, vitalproteins.com
Jennifer Aniston teamed up with Vital Proteins to create a Protein & Collagen Bar that comes in three different, delicious flavors: Peanut Butter Fudge, Cold Brew Coffee, and Dark Chocolate Coconut. You can eat them any time during the day & they’re perfect to throw in your gym bag when you need a pick-me-up. Even better, there are 12 bars in each box & each bar is under 200 calories.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Attitude Living Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 30, $19.95, attitudeliving.com
An SPF is essential in any gym bag & we especially love this one because it’s tinted, unscented, lightweight & non-greasy, plus, it protects against both UVA and UVB. Even better, it’s hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, vegan, and recyclable.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Summer’s Eve Active Chafe Gel, $7.99, target.com
If you’ve ever experienced chafing at the gym, then this Active Chafe Gel by Summer’s Eve is going to be your new favorite product. It prevents and relieves chafing, plus, it’s lightweight, long-lasting, not greasy, and paraben-free.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Boscia Prebiotic + Probiotic Freshening All-Over Body Deodorant, $25, boscia.com
We are loving this All-Over Body Deodorant for many reasons, but just to name a few, it is aluminum-free, talc-free, alcohol-free, and baking soda-free. It helps to purify your pores and get rid of odor-causing bacteria. To use it, simply apply it to your underarms, bust, inner thigh, or wherever you need a refresh.
Best Gummies – Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, $19, goli.com
These Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies are not only delicious, but they are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, unfiltered, and gelatin-free. They help to support digestion, gut health, and appetite so you’re feeling and looking your best.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – MAËLYS GET-SASSY Underboob Deodorant, $25, maelyscosmetics.com
There’s nothing worse than underboob sweat, which is why this Underboob Deodorant is a must in your gym bag. It absorbs excess moisture and is cruelty-free, plus, you can keep reapplying it throughout the day.
Best Probiotic – Flora Code Activated Probiotic Powder Trio Bundle (90 Day Supply), $150, thefloracode.com
A probiotic is a great way to get your gut health and digestion up to speed and we love this Trio Bundle from Flora Code. The powders are formulated with 100 million colony-forming units (CFUs) and each box comes with individual packets so you can just mix it into your water bottle and go.
Best Workout Dress – Halara Everyday Cloudful 2-in-1 Flare Activity Dress, $49.95, thehalara.com
It’s no secret that the Halara Dress made it to our list, considering it was trending all over TikTok. The Everyday Cloudful Dress (pictured in Wannabe) is available in a variety of colors and sizes, plus, it has built-in shorts so you can wear it to any workout.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Talika Eye Therapy Patch, $11, talika.us
Celebrities including Liv Tyler, Akwafina, Will Smith, and Drew Barrymore are fans of the Talika Eye Therapy Patch and so are we! The eye patches are reusable and help de-puff your eyes in just 15 minutes. We love that they’re reusable so you’re not creating so much waste and you never have to take them out of your gym bag.
Best Workout Shorts – Fabletics Eco Full-Speed Run Short, $59.95, fabletics.com
These breathable Eco Full-Speed Run Shorts from Fabletics are seriously our favorites. They are made from recycled fabric and have a chafe-free inner brief, an adjustable drawcord, and an invisible zip pocket. Even better, they come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Daily Dose Miracle Moisture Spray Leave-In Conditioner Detangler, $7.99, dailydoseme.com
This Daily Dose Miracle Moisture Spray Leave-In Conditioner Detangler in a travel size of 2 ounces is the perfect addition to your gym bag. It helps detangle, add moisture, eliminate frizz, protect color, and repair and strengthen your hair, plus, it works on all different hair types and textures.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – doTERRA Deep Blue Stick, $32.67, doterra.com
If you’re suffering from any muscle pains and aches, or you’re sore from a tough workout, then this doTERRA Deep Blue Stick is a must. It’s formulated with plant-based menthol, methyl salicylate, and camphor to help relieve aches & pains while moisturizing your skin without being sticky.
Best Leggings – Fleo Salsa El Toro 25″ Leggings, $69.95, fleo.com
These Salsa El Toro Leggings are made with a new Muse fabric that’s sweat-wicking, strong, and supportive. They’re high-waisted, have a 25″ inseam, a 7/8″ length, a 4.5″ tall waistband, and they’re super flattering – what more could you ask for?
Best Gym Bag Essentials – The Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins, $20, theskinsheet.com
We are absolutely obsessed with The Cleansing Coins. Each tube includes 12, 1-inch “coins” that expand to 10 by 10-inch cloths when moistened with water – how brilliant is that? They don’t take up any space in your bag and once they are at full size, you can use them to remove makeup, dirt, sweat, or whatever you want to clean up.
Best Accessories – Bandelettes Unisex Thigh Bands, $19.99, bandelettes.com
Ok, these Bandelettes Unisex Thigh Bands are seriously genius. The bands protect your thighs from chafing and can be worn during a workout, around the house, or just about anywhere. They come in three different colors and are made from soft microfiber so you don’t even feel them on you when you’re wearing them.
Best Device – Shikohin Massage Tool Tsubo-Oshi, $12, shikohin.com
Perfect for your gym bag, this silicon Tsubo-Oshi massage tool helps you apply targeted pressure to your muscles to help relieve tension and stress in the body. They’re super small and a reflexology zone chart is included in your purchase, so you can see exactly where to apply the tool.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Anthony Shower Sheets, $18, anthony.com
Don’t have time to shower at the gym? No problem. The Anthony Shower Sheets come in a package of 12 soft, oversized (9″ x 12.5″) pre-moistened wipes that are individually packaged. The sheets help clean your body of sweat, odor, and dirt, so you can feel fresh after the gym, even if you didn’t shower.
Best Protein Powder – Monat Vegan Protein, $85, monatglobal.com
This plant-based protein from Monat is seriously delicious. It contains six different proteins including pea, pumpkin, sunflower, chia, watermelon, and rice that help fuel your body and give you the protein you need without the harmful additives.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Well People Plant Power Skincare Starter Mini Set, $30, ulta.com
Instead of lugging around a ton of full-size, heavy products in your gym bag, try the Well People Plant Power Skincare Starter Mini Set. It contains four travel-size, cruelty-free products including: a Mini Juice Cleanse Soothing Aloe Face Cleanser, Mini Plant Powderfoliant Renewing Charcoal Exfoliating Powder Mini, Mini Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel-Cream Moisturizer, and a Mini Revitalizing Dew Snow Mushroom Eye Gel-Cream Mini.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – scünci Elastics in Container, $5.99, target.com
Are you always losing your hair ties or do they break while you’re at the gym? Have no fear, because this scünci Elastics in Container set comes with a tiny plastic box that contains different types of hair ties so you are always ready.
Best Equipment – The J METHOD Travel Size Gym, $149,
Bring the gym anywhere you want thanks to The J METHOD Travel Size Gym. The kit includes everything you need for a cardio, strength, and mobility workout in a portable carry-size bag. The bag includes The J Method super band (1/2”), Glutei Band, Mini Band (Xtra Hard), Jump Rope, Recovery Ball, Mesh Travel Bag, and Instructional Cards.
Best Diets & Snacks – Javy Coffee French Vanilla Coffee Concentrate, $24.95, javycoffee.com
If you need a pick-me-up before, after, or during your workout but don’t want to splurge on an expensive coffee, then the Javy Coffee Vanilla Concentrate is a must-have. It is a delicious blend of Arabica infused with a premium vanilla bean that gives a silky smooth flavor. Simply add 1-2 tsp to 6 oz. of milk or water & you’re good to go. Even better, it’s sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO.
Best Workout & Trainer – Melissa Wood Health, $9.99/ month or $99/year: melissawoodhealth.com
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is one of our favorite trainers of the year. She has many celebrities and influencer subscribers to the MWH app including Morgan Stewart, Delilah Belle, Shanina Shaik, Sara Foster, and more, and she created her own workout system, Melissa Wood Health, which gives you access to a variety of workout videos.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Ustawi Bamboo Water Protective Mist, $40, ustawi.com
We are loving this refreshing Ustawi Bamboo Water Protective Mist for your face. It helps prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation, plus, it moisturizes & detoxifies the skin from pollution and environmental factors. You can keep reapplying it whenever your skin needs a refresher!
Best Gym Bag Essentials – pH Plex 3, $4.95, shop.ph-plex.com
Instead of carrying around big bottles of hair products, the pH Plex 3 system allows you to hydrate your hair easily, and then you can throw away the packets. The system nourishes all hair types and leaves your hair looking silky smooth.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Good Chemistry Queen Bee Body Mist, $12.99, good-chemistry.com
This delicious Good Chemistry Queen Bee Body Mist is formulated with notes of black currant, peony, and amber, to help deliver a fruity punch of flavor to your body after the gym. You can apply it all over your body and hair to give yourself a quick refresh after an intense workout, plus, it comes in a 5 fl. oz. bottle so it’s not too heavy.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Touchland Glow Mist, $16, touchland.com
This Touchland Glow Mist hand sanitizer is formulated with two powerful ingredients: Vitasource and Detoskin which help rejuvenate, purify, and detoxify your skin while visibly giving your skin a glow. Think of it as an upgraded hand sanitizer that you’re never going to want to part with.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Saje Yoga Freshening Mat Spray, $16, saje.com
This Saje Yoga Freshening Mat Spray is genius. Whether you’re taking a class at the gym or working out at home, this spray provides you with a refreshing and grounding mist that adds an extra oomph to any workout. Spray it on your mat, wait a few minutes, then wipe it dry and you are good to go.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Queen V pHun Wipes, $5.59, QueenVLife.com
Always feel refreshed with these Queen V pHun Wipes that can be used every day at home or on the go. The pHun Wipes are designed for “your intimate microbiome” and are pH balanced and gynecologist-tested. Each wipe is formulated with cranberry extract and is free from parabens and artificial colors.
Best Gym Bag Essentials – Redken Jumbo Deep Clean Dry Shampoo, $42, ulta.com
The beloved Deep Clean Dry Shampoo is now available in a new size that’s 3x larger – 9.6 ounces. The dry shampoo provides maximum oil absorption for all hair types and is great to leave in your gym bag or locker so you can refresh your hair for up to four days without sacrificing the style.
