Tip: Get some gym magnets

I saw an ad for a magnetic gym bag and water bottle holder. Neat idea. Just slap your bag to a rack or machine and all your crap is off the floor and easily accessible.

But I like the bags I already have and don’t need a $75 bottle holder.

So, I picked up a couple of magnets with carabiner swivels from Amazon (FINDMAG brand, two for $10). These are rated for 60 lbs horizontal tension and 170 vertical.

Tested one out this morning and it worked great. Comes with a little backing thing to prevent scratching, but you don’t have to use it. Popped it onto a rack and it held nicely, making it easy to grab chalk, Surge, straps, etc. It attached well to the treadmill too.

Weird tip, but handy.

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