THE TOOLS OF REAL CHANGE

TUNE IN, ZONE OUT

Five minutes of charging will give you two hours of music, so you can be sure that your playlist won’t give up mid-circuit. (Even though your muscles might threaten to). Jaybird Tarah Pro wireless headphones £140 jaybirdsport.com

HELP FOR HEAVY LIFTS

Andrew Tracey has shown his army of Instagram followers (@theandrew.tracey) how to turn a building site sling into a handle to wrap weight plates. Priceless for progress. 1m Duplex lifting sling strop £4.50 handystraps.co.uk

ODD ONE OUT

Neglected in many gyms, the sandbag is the best kit for preparing your body for lifting awkward loads. You can control the weight with filler bags, so you can scale the intensity. Medium Bulldog sandbag and filler set £90 bulldoggear.eu

SKIP SESSIONS

A rope gives you a metabolismsurging boost to your fitness levels when you’re squeezed for time and space. The coated steel cable will withstand any workout environment. Reebok Premium skipping rope £20 reebok.co.uk

CHALK UP

To hold onto the weights without slippage, you need fast absorption of sweat – essential for any AMRAP or EMOM workout. Opt for a 100% magnesium carbonate chalk. Again Faster gym chalk £12 againfaster.eu

INSTANT ENERGY

Carbs are essential when you are working at this intensity. The large molecules that make up Vitargo are absorbed up to 80% faster than other carbs, so your performance stays strong. Bulk Powders Vitargo £10 for 500g bulkpowders.co.uk

GET A GRIP

Graphene rubber soles give these shoes a sturdy footing and, at just under 300g, they are the perfect adaptable pair to lace up for any of the workouts in this guide. Inov-8 F-LITE G 290 £135 inov-8.com

WRIST ASSESSMENT

This watch calculates a stress score to judge which workout you’re ready for, then uses an anaerobic training effect metric to suggest a recovery period. You’ll clock up gains, fast. Garmin Fenix 5 Plus £700 garmin.com

SWING INTO SHAPE

If you can only turn to one item to increase functional strength, look no further than a kettlebell. Good for deadlifts and squats, the bell’s versatility makes it a must for your garage. 24kg competition kettlebell £53 blkboxfitness.com