TIME TO KIT REFRESH

Invest in the best new gear to guarantee a smooth return to full-spec workouts. You’ve saved enough on frozen memberships, after all

01/ HOLD ALL THE ACES

First, upgrade your bag. Nike’s roomy backpack has plenty of smart compartments and unzips totally, so you’ll spend less time rooting for your straps. Utility Elite Backpack £70 nike.com

02/ STRAP IN

With a supportively sturdy build and a quick-release Velcro strap, this belt ensures you won’t get caught with your pants down. Bulldog Gear Weight Lifting Belt 2.0 £37 bulldoggear.eu

03/ X MARKS THE SPOT

Go fast, go heavy, then go home in style with the fashion-forward Nano X from Reebok, the undisputed king of crosstraining footwear. Reebok Nano X £110 wit-fitness.com

04/ TOO HARD TO HANDLE

Avoid ripped palms and calluses with a good hand-care routine. Made from natural ingredients, this has a stick applicator to keep it low maintenance. W.O.D. Welder Solid Salve £15 9for9.co.uk

05/ BEAT YOUR BEST

Created by functional athletes for functional athletes, these wireless earbuds are designed to stay put through hundreds of burpees. ESC Sounds Wireless Earbuds £90 escsounds.com

06/ MEAN SLEEVES

Let your guns breathe with a subtle sleeveless number, featuring quick drying, ultra-soft fibres and a longer cut for a confident return to the iron jungle. 2XU XCTRL Tank £35 2xu.com

07/ RETURN OF THE JACKED

Don’t rush back into the gym with a drink that has you smelling colours and seeing noises. This offers pump-eliciting goodness without the caffeine.

MyProtein THE Pump Pre-Workout £27 myprotein.com

08/ A FRESH START

This 500ml digital water purification bottle uses UV-C LED light to kill germs. It’s 10,000 times more hygienic than a regular water bottle. Larq Self-Cleaning Water Bottle £99 cosstores.com

09/ GRIP IT TO RIP IT

Having a vice-like grip is an enviable goal. These figure-of-eight straps blend man and barbell, so you can concentrate on the task at hand. Bear Grip Weightlifting Straps £10 amazon.co.uk

10/ NOT SHORT ON UTILITY

The phone pocket of these lightweight shorts is sewn into the compression lining to avoid, um, thigh slapping. Essential. Lululemon T.H.E. Nulux Shorts £44 lululemon.co.uk