Successful Women Say Exercise Is A Core Part Of Their Routines.

So Business Insider asked a few to share their go-to gym essentials, from gadgets to athletic wear.

The start of a new year always brings new exercise routines — or at least the intentions to start them.

If you're anything like me, though, you might need a little encouragement and inspiration to get going.

So Business Insider spoke with successful women who make time for fitness regimens each week. They shared the workouts they love, and the gym essentials they swear by.

Ideally, she likes to exercise between three and five times a week. When her schedule is extra busy, though, she uses a simple piece of equipment to enhance shorter exercises: $65 Bala Bangles .

⁘I love wearing them on walks, and when I'm at home doing a five to 10-minute arm workout I found on YouTube,⁘ Barden said.

Barden uses ClassPass to vary her workouts. Sometimes, she does Pilates. Other times, she visits the gym, and most recently, she started working with a personal trainer.

No matter the workout, she's almost always wearing Alo Yoga clothes. She said its pieces are cute and comfortable.

Barden specifically loves the brand's $138 sweatpants and $148 quarter-zip pullover from its Accolade collection, as well as the $78 bra and $134 leggings from its Airlift line.