The best sports bags to get you motivated

Carry all of your gym and workout essentials in your sports bag

The best sports bags for women

by Isabel Martins |
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We're not going to lie, having to carry your gym water bottle, towel, resistance band and more can be such a faff - but you can't possibly go without, can you?

This is where a gym bag comes in, it's a convenient and easy way to place and store all of your gym workout essentials in one place.

It's also an excellent way of making sure you never forget anything, as many have specific compartments for your items and you can quickly and easily double-check them before you leave.

But when it comes to gym bags, there are quite a lot of options out there which can make it overwhelming to pick just one.

That's why we've decided to round up the best sports bags for all of your workout trips. We've included plenty of different patterns and prints, as well as simpler styles so that you'll have plenty of choices.

Here are our top picks:

The best sports bags in the UK

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Editor's pick

There's very little not to love about this bag, it's really spacious, has a beautiful design and even has a compartment for your shoes and wet clothes. There are two different colour options, black and pink, and it's also waterproof, so you don't need to worry about accidentally spilling water on it.

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We love the beautiful pattern on this bag, as well as the removable shoulder strap. The fact that it's environmentally friendly and made from recycled fabric is also an added bonus.

Best for yoga classes

A brilliant bag, this product from Sweaty Betty is ideal for yogis, as it features straps at the bottom of the bag that can securely hold your mat. It's a fantastic way of ensuring you don't forget your yoga mat!

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PUMA Women's Evercat Candidate Duffel Bags
Price: £28.47
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Walmart$29.99View offer

A sleek and stylish bag, this product from PUMA will easily match with any of your gym outfits and has a removable shoulder strap. Plus, if you're not set on this colour, it's also available in black/light pink and black/multi.

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With several different compartments and a removable cross-body strap, you'll find that this bag is completely adjustable and can be used to carry all of your workout essentials.

Best sports bag for hiking or running

Prefer a rucksack style? This rucksack bag from Gisdanchz is fantastic for anyone who prefers exercising outdoors, whether it's a long walk, a run, or a hike; this bag will seamlessly store all of your essentials.

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We absolutely love the look of this bag. It's sturdy, has a detachable shoulder strap, as well as four different mesh pockets, it's basically your ideal gym bag. Don't just take our word for it, one Amazon reviewer said, "I bought this as my swimming bag. It's big enough for a huge towel with room to spare, and the shoe bag carries my flip-flops. Room for toiletries at the side and end of bag - and a water bottle!"

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