There’s a chance you wrote “Become a fitness baddie” on your New Year’s resolutions list, but let’s face it; you probably abandoned that goal before the second week of January.

But you still want that summer body — it doesn’t matter if there’s an actual summer in Nigeria or not — and we want to help you achieve it. So, banish every late-night eba thoughts and give me your full attention. Let’s learn about everything you’ll need to succeed on this journey.

Gym membership

You might just be deceiving yourself if you believe you can exercise at home and get the same results. When your bed is less than two feet away? Let’s be serious, dear.

Water bottle

Your water bottle is your new best friend. Remember, there’s still heat in Nigeria and dehydration is the enemy of every fitness baddie. Don’t allow the combination of exhaustion and heat stroke to call you to glory.

Nivea Dry Deo

The goal is fitness, not disgrace your family members. You’re guaranteed to break several sweats at the gym, but no one has to know you just finished running 3km on the treadmill. Enter Nivea Dry Range deodorants to the rescue.

Gym Wear

Are you really a fitness baddie if you don’t have the wardrobe to boot? Remember you’ll be taking selfies to stunt on other people document your progress.

Image: Boohoo

Headphones/Earphones

Research shows that you spend more time at the gym than you realise when you’re listening to a fire playlist. Don’t ask me who conducted the research. It’s science.

Image: News24

A picture of your least favourite ex

So when you get tired, you look at them and have more motivation to put in the work for that summer body. The plan is to make them regret ever fumbling you.


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