Kelsey Wells, Sweat trainer and host of the "Redefine Fitness" podcast, trusts the mat to stick with her through sweaty at-home workouts and dynamic stretches.

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According to Nike, “a medium-sized bag will suffice for most gym-goers”, and they recommend a size of around 30-40l. Even with the best materials, bacteria can start to grow quickly, so grab enough for the week or be ready to wash them to have a fresh one each day. They’re compact and ideal for carrying around the gym, whether you’re looking for something to wipe down machines or to keep you cool and dry.

But they’re also quick-drying, meaning they won’t weigh your gym bag down or hold onto unpleasant odors.

Under Armour Sports Quick Dry Sports Gym Tube Towel - 110cm x

The brand says the charcoal will "will pull toxins and impurities from your skin" and re-activates naturally when exposed to heat from the dryer. Whether you're working out at home or taking it to your gym's exercise mat, a no-slip towel like this one from Alo is great to keep you safe from sliding and also protected from the germs of communal equipment. Good separation means trainers could be safely stowed away from other gear, and sweaty kit destined for the washing machine didn’t end up in the mix with everything else. Why we love it: Biking, HIIT, yoga, swimming — no amount of sweat is a match for this super absorbent towel.The straps are configured so the bag can be carried either as a backpack or a duffel, with an ingenious zipped opening doubling as the backpack straps panel, for easy access to the main compartment. Be that your weightligting gloves or belt, a spare change of clothes or your protein powder/shaker, the good news is you can tailor your gym bag to fit your needs.