The expert: Brynn Putnam, founder of Refine Method
Her gym bag essential: I love working out with challenging weights. Mastering a heavy squat or crushing a kettlebell swing not only makes me feel strong physically but also mentally. However, nothing kills your confidence like slippery palms messing with your squats and dead lifts. I've found that a thin layer of antiperspirant on your hands is a less messy, nondrying alternative to traditional chalk. I'm currently digging Birchbox's new gym-friendly beauty brand, Arrow. Arrow's Protect Aluminum-Free Deodorant is compact enough to toss in my gym bag and aluminum- and alcohol-free so it doesn't feel sticky on my hands. It also has a nice, light citrus smell, which is great after a serious workout.
