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If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked professional rock climber Natalia Grossman — who partnered with Olay for the Olympics this past July — about the travel-size foam roller, climbing session snacks, and flapper-fighting nail files she can’t live without.
I have been using Friction Labs chalk since I was maybe 12 or so. I think it’s the best chalk. I tend to sweat when I’m climbing, especially my hands, so it’s an essential. I apply it all the time throughout my session.
I have been wearing the brand Five Ten since I was, like, 10 years old. I’ve been wearing the same shoes for a long time. They’re like a part of me.
I always have one in my climbing bag. I’ve been using it for many years to file down my nails, and also to file down my calluses so that they don’t open and become flappers.
I wear gloves whenever I shower, whenever I’m applying any kind of lotion or skin-care product. I like to have like tough skin on my hands and I don’t want it to be soft, because then I could get flappers.
I always get these from the bulk section at one of the stores I go to in Salt Lake City. It’s perfect for quick energy during a session.
When I am at home I have it every night, after dinner. For like the past two years, I haven’t missed a day. My roommate thinks it’s funny.
I love using a foam roller in the morning and right before bed to roll out muscles and crack my back. And I like to find trigger points in my hamstrings and back and work them out with this ball!
I love anything to keep out the light. Sleep’s very important as a high level athlete, so I’ve been using eye mask for probably three years.
These signify starting and ending my day. I’ve known of Olay as a brand for a long time, so I’m pretty psyched to partner with them and get to be one of the first to try their new products. I live in Salt Lake City where it’s super dry, so moisturizing is an essential for me, for sure.
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