The Perfect Gym Bag For Every Workout

Nothing makes a workout just that little bit sweeter than the perfect bag. Whether you’re looking for a tote bag for yoga, a crossbody with hands-free appeal or a backpack for your daily commute, there’s a gym bag out there to fulfil every workout need.

When looking for any new handbag, there are a few key check lists that it must pass – and the same rules also apply when searching for the perfect gym bag. Will it fit everything you need? Does it work day-to-day? And, most importantly for an exercise bag, is it practical, wearable and comfortable?

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Roominess is a must, separate compartments are needed and machine-washable designs are preferable to combat the inevitable spillages. Designs from Nike and Sweaty Betty have tapped into the market for gym bags and backpacks with universal, minimalist appeal. While season after season, the Adidas by Stella McCartneys gym bags are a lesson in fashion plus practicality. 

How To Choose The Best Gym Bags For Any Workout?

The gym bag best suited to you all depends on the type of workout you will be doing. Backpacks are great for their multiple compartments helping your keep all your workout essentials separated, while tote bags are an easy no fuss type of throw all. If you’re after something to take with you to your yoga session, then looking for a bag that’s designed to carry your yoga mat is also key.

Choosing Your Yoga Bag 

Along with choosing the right yoga mat, a yoga bag can be just as important for toting around your essentials. Many yoga bags now have a compartment or strap to securely carry your mat with enough room for a change of clothes, obligatory water bottle and other day-to-day requirements. With both tote bag and backpack styles on the market, consider your needs carefully and invest in a yoga bag you can wear easily to class and onwards into the rest of your day.

The Essentials for a Large Gym Bag 

If the gym is more to your liking – whether you’re spinning at Psycle, going through the refreshing rigours of HIIT training or having a good old-fashioned session on the rowing machine – you’ll need a bag that ticks the gym essentials. Space is key: room for a towel, a change of clothes, toiletries and even protein bars are fundamental, so look for compartments and pockets. Finally, look out for hard-wearing machine washable fabrics and long crossbody straps for hands-free ease after a long workout.