CHANGING GEARS
There are 42 sessions to complete in the plan. Which is, it’s fair to say, a lot of workouts. Take the sting out of your health kick with the gear that will keep you looking and feeling fit
Performance kit to see you over the line
DON’T BE CALLOUS Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve £22 kiehls.co.uk
Whether it’s crawls or curls, you’ll be using your hands a lot each week, so it’s worth looking after them properly if you want to make training as painless as possible. They are the tools of your trade, after all.
DRESS TO IMPRESS Nike Swoosh Athlete T- Shirt £25 nike.com
It fits snugly in the right places without being sprayon. And, sure, it wicks away sweat. But the simple fact that it tells you you’re an athlete is very much the point here. Convincing yourself is half the battle.
WRIST ASSESSMENT Apple Watch Series 3 from £329 apple.com
Jogging is boring. So track your daily activity to award yourself some extra credit. Walking 30 minutes during your commute is enough to burn an extra 400kcal without impacting your schedule. Sure beats the bus.
CUT ALL TIES Beats Powerbeats3 £170 beatsbydre.com
Going wireless makes sense when you’re working out. The good doctor’s new noise- cancelling sports buds allow you to blast your motivational tunes without receiving any awkward taps on the shoulder from fellow gym- goers.
PREP MADE EASY Ikea Food Containers Set of 3 £12.50 ikea.com
Combining glass oven dishes with clip-lock lids takes even more faff out of the Primal 9 recipes. Just cook in bulk, let your food cool and then seal it for a week’s worth of nutrients. That you’re cutting out the BPAS from plastic doesn’t hurt, either.
DRINK IT IN Chilly’s Bottle £25 chillysbottles.com
We don’t need to tell you that staying hydrated while training hard is key. But downing it glass-by- glass is awkward. At 750ml, this bottle makes hitting your 3L a day less of a challenge – and it keeps your water cool for 24 hours, too.
OK COMMUTER Lululemon Assert £138 lululemon.co.uk
Your sweaty gym kit and laptop do not mix well. With convenient compartments for your every essential, this backpack makes light work of accommodating both your 9-5 and your new life as an athlete.