GEARING UP FOR ACTION

The right kit can do wonders for your confidence and performance. This is the equipment Lewis called upon to ensure that he was ready for every single workout

LAYER UP

Lewis would head out for evening walks to burn extra calories before bed. To brave the cold weather, he wore a jacket that offers maximum ventilation, as well as water repellence and wind resistance. Sweat was mitigated, but his muscles were kept consistently warm. Lululemon Active Jacket £108 lululemon.co.uk

HEAD IN THE GAME

Don’t sacrifice sound quality and comfort for convenience. Beats’s latest headphones will get you in the zone with noisecancelling tech and ultrasoft ear cushions. Plus, the 22-hour battery life means you’ll never face the horror of powering down mid-session. Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones Skyline Collection £300 apple.com

BANDED BENEFITS

Adding resistance doesn’t simply mean lifting heavy. Lewis kept this band handy to activate his muscles and increase his mobility pre-workout, assist and advance bodyweight moves such as pull-ups and press-ups during training, and stretch out after the hard work was done. Wolverson Resistance Band Large £22 wolverson-fitness.co.uk

DON’T FALL SHORT

It might be cold outside, but for your leg sessions – particularly in the squat rack – joggers won’t offer you as much mobility as shorts. With its fabric that transports moisture away from your skin, you’ll stay dry and comfy – even when your muscles are deep in the pain cave. Björn Borg August Shorts BB Maxi Camo Blue £30 bjornborg.com

STRONG BASE

Let’s be honest: your beaten-up running shoes have seen better days. Instead, opt for a pair of trainers that have style and versatility. Nike’s Metcon 4s tick all the boxes, with flexible support for weightlifting, lightness for sprints and durability to ensure they’ll last long after your 12-week plan. Nike Metcon 4 shoes £ 115 nike.com

SMARTER SOCKS

More than just a pair of old rugby socks, Stance’s Feel360 technology is changing the game, using ions that reduce 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria, fibres that react quickly to regulate temperature and premium yarns to withstand wear and tear from your weekly sweats. Stance Uncommon Solids Crew socks £15 stance.eu.com

HYDRATION HERO

It’s easy to neglect water intake when you’re focused on workouts and nutrition, but keeping your litres topped up is even more important in a calorie deficit. Fill up before work and again during training to elevate your energy levels. Myprotein ½ Gallon Hydrator £5.50 myprotein.com

WRIST FACTOR

While retaining popular functions such as sleep tracking and heart-rate monitoring, Fitbit’s new Charge 3 goes one step further. You can now set a calorie-burn goal for your workout, monitor your blood oxygen levels, – plus, take your workout to the pool, with water resistance up to 50m. Fitbit Charge 3 £130 fitbit.com