If you run a fitness, beauty and wellness website, in a way, your gym bag is kind of like your briefcase. So Alexia Brue, who co-founded Well + Good NYC with business partner Melisse Gelula, always keeps hers stocked with a carefully curated array of gear and products to meet the needs of any day and any workout. "We love how NYC turns into a giant playground from May to September," she says. "Piers become Pilates studios; parks host yoga and fitness classes." Which, of course, present Brue with different challenges than when she strolls into Equinox. "Outdoor classes require thinking like a Girl Scout/Outward Bound camper — i.e. there are no convenient Kiehl’s amenites." Here, Brue shares the essentials she keeps on hand for summer workouts in the city:

1 Alexander Wang Alpha Shopper

"I'm using this as my gym bag this summer. It doesn't have a ton of compartments for organizing, but I can never remember where I put things even when I am using a bag with lots of compartments! The important thing is that it's roomy enough for both my computer and gym apparel."

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2 Nona Varnado Hair Scarf

"Working out in the sun and humidity can lead to serious shvitzing, so I love tying this scarf around my hairline and using it like a headband. And Nona Varnado is a hometown gal who makes all her clothes and accessories in Brooklyn."

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3 Manduka's eKO Lite Mat

"This is definitely not the cushiest, springiest of mats but it literally folds up to the size of a magazine and weighs only 3.5 pounds. So I can stick it in my bag rather than having to deal with a bulky rolled up yoga mat."

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4 Nike Racquette Slice High Tops

"I'm obsessed with these. Sadly I can't actually wear them to work out in but I can wear them to yoga or Figure 4. They're like padded slippers — so comfortable. I get a ton of compliments on them."

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5 Nux Tank

"This has compression and is super flattering — the fitness version of the little black dress. It's great to pair with crazy pants, like the Phat Buddha ones or another favorite pair of leggings I have from Hard Tail."

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6 Phat Buddha Reade Legging

"Lately, I've been rocking these cobalt blue glitter yoga pants. Well + Good hosts frequent nighttime fitness events and I like to wear something that puts me in a party mood."

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7 John Masters Natural Mineral Sunscreen

"This is step one of my sunscreen routine. I love that it’s natural and uses titanium and zinc oxide, plus it feels like a skincare product because it has green tea and shea butter."

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8 Marie Veronique Organics Everyday Sheer Coverage

"Step two of my screen routine (I burn easily) is this tinted moisturizer with SPF from a California-based company that I’m newly in love with. It evens out my skin tone and leaves a matte finish so I don’t need powder. The medium tinted one makes me look like I have a summer tan going (which I so don’t)."

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9 Herban Essentials Lemon Towelettes

"I use these to clean my face, hands, and mat (in that order!) after class."

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10 Velojoy Water Bottle

"I love this clear water bottle that my friend Susi Wunsch made for her website Velojoy.com. She’s a city cycling advocate, and journalist, so when I use this bottle I think of how bike friendly and liveable this city has become."

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Photography by Lexie Moreland