When I first began working out, I would show up with my water bottle (sometimes) and myself. That was all I needed. But as I’ve gotten more serious about working out and lifting, I’ve found that there are more items that I bring with me to feel that I have a successful workout for that day. Plus being more prepared and having a dedicated gym bag makes it even more likely that I’ll go to the gym! If you’re looking for some cute gym bags for women, here are my top 8 options I’ve found.
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Gym Bags for Women: Duffel Style
Duffel Bag with Shoe Pocket – This gym bag might be my favorite option! It has a pocket on the side to store your gym shoes, a wet pocket, and comes in so many different colors!
Duffel Bag with Yoga Mat Straps – If you are an avid yogi or just have a mat that you bring with you to the gym for stretching, this is a great gym bag option that makes carrying your mat with you super easy and doable! Here’s a great post with 10 of the best exercises to complete on a mat!
Duffel Bag with Shoe Pocket & Big Water Bottle Spot – If you are a Stanley girlie, this would be a great duffel bag gym bag for you. It has a big water bottle pocket on the side, plus the shoe pocket on the side. But the main pocket is a little bit smaller due to the shoe and water bottle storage sections, so keep that in mind! I also like the brand LoveVook – it’s what my teacher bag is 🙂
Gym Bags for Women: Tote Style
Tote Bag – If you’re looking for a gym bag that can also double as a regular bag for other situations (or is maybe a little easier to carry than a duffel bag), this tote bag has lots of space, lots of color options, and is super cute! I also really like the brand BAGSMART, as they often have cute options and reliable quality as well.
Tote Bag with Shoe Compartment – This gym bag can also be used as a carry-on for flights if you’re trying to save on luggage fees. I really like that this one has the shoe compartment on the bottom of the bag, but the rest of it can hold any other stuff that you need for the gym.
Gym Bags for Women: Backpack Style
Backpack with Shoe Section – When it comes to gym bags for women, but make it easy and small, this is the bag for you! The drawstring backpack design plus a shoe pocket on the bottom is similar to the duffel bag, but much smaller and simpler to carry since it’s gym bag that’s a backpack.
Backpack/Duffel Bag – This gym bag backpack is a little bit bigger than the first one – but it also has a shoe storage space!
Drawstring Backpack – A classic drawstring backpack is a go-to for going to the gym. If you’re looking for something super basic!
No matter what you use to get your stuff (and yourself!) to the gym, remember to do whatever works best for you! Getting into the habit of working out is so great for your overall health and is a great form of self-care. Cheers to you for doing it!