HOW THE COOL KIDS SHAPE UP
Hit refresh on your training aesthetic with the slickest gear selected by our Generation C panel – suitable for any age
01/ DAILY GRIND via @matt_gane
This classic, lowtech pump is the unpretentious shoe of choice for functional fitness aficionados. The minimalist yet versatile flat sole makes it ideal for serious WODage.
Vans Authentic Skate Shoes £52 vans.co.uk
02/ GOOD VIBRATIONS
An affordable introduction to percussive therapy, the Mini Hypersphere was rated by our panel for its powerful 10-watt motor, which delivers maximum vibration to the body to aid recovery. This portable device offers all the key benefits of bulkier models, but with less risk of concerned looks from passers-by. Hyperice Mini Hypersphere £90 wit-fitness.com
03/ HEART THIS
via @james_horne97 Tracking your heart rate has never been easier. This tech for measuring the intensity of your workouts also allows multi-device integration, making it perfect for monitoring your progress during
Zoom workouts. MyZone Belt £130 buy.myzone.org
04/ IN THE BAG
Big enough to pack all the kit on these pages with room to spare, this behemoth of a bag has become a fitness staple for our Gen C panel. It’s built to last, with compartments in which to organise the tools of your gym, work and personal life (if it isn’t all still taking place at home). Built for Athletes 45L Hero £90 builtfor athletes.com
05/ GO HANDS-FREE
via @baumbs You’ve probably seen one of these in the wild. The Freetrain vest solves a modern problem with a simple solution: it’s a pocket for your phone that won’t leave you with a raw thigh after a brisk 5K. Freetrain Running Vest £30 freetrain.co.uk
06/ STRAP IT UP via @danclough05
The OG of new-age home training kit.
For obvious reasons, optimising our home workouts has become big business. The additional planes of motion you’ll unlock with a set of straps and your living room door will multiply your movement selection by 10, pulling your gains back from the brink.
TRX Force Kit £200 powerhousefitness.co.uk
07/ THE HEAT IS ON
An outdoor workout may well be back on your radar, but with the predictable unpredictability of the British weather, it pays to be prepared. Our panel was impressed by this lightweight offering from Nike, which boasts thermal fabric and lightweight insulation to keep you warm but, more importantly, it’s also agile enough to let you move freely. Nike Therma Jacket £90 nike.com
08/ THE BIG SHORT
via @joshgoodwin_ Short shorts are back. But aside from giving you some retro credibility, these breathable, highstretch shorts are perfect for squatting, deadlifting and functional work, unimpeded by thigh snags every other rep.
A7 KWD Shorts £40 a7uk.com
09/ CLEAR SAILING
via @addygurung Protein shakes have tried for decades to nail the “fast food milkshake” experience, but MyProtein has gone in a different direction with this light, juice-like offering. All the gains, but with none of the gut ache. MyProtein Clear Whey £20 myprotein.com