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The GQ team testing gym kit from Under Armour.<\/p>\n
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The GQ team testing gym kit from Gymshark.<\/p>\n
The kit<\/p>\n
We have an entire guide to our favourite gym clothing<\/a> elsewhere, but if you want our recommendations for a few pieces that’ll see you through your first few months at the gym (and hopefully more if you commit), these are the ones to start with. For any future shopping, we’d always suggest looking for kit that fits properly and is comfortable (Read. Those. Size. Guides), as well as lightweight and breathable. As you get more confident, we’d also suggest having a bit more fun with your gym kit to keep you motivated. Your favourite football shirt? It can definitely double up as gymwear. A bright hoodie? The perfect outerwear to keep you warm en route. From our favourite Gymshark joggers to Vuori and Lululemon tech tees, Alo half zips, Gymshark pants, On jackets and even a Tracksmith singlet, if you’re planning to be on the treadmill, these are our go-tos.<\/p>\n Lululemon<\/p>\n Relaxed short sleeve shirt<\/p>\n Classic Football Shirts<\/p>\n Crystal Palace 1999\/2000 Away Shirt<\/p>\n Gymshark<\/p>\n Conditioning Club Hoodie<\/p>\n Puma<\/p>\n Wardrobe essentials relaxed sweatpants<\/p>\n Fabletics<\/p>\n O2 Performance shirt<\/p>\n You definitely don’t need fancy shoes to get started in the gym, and most trainers out there will get you off to a decent start. If you’re planning on taking things more seriously, though, investing in a good pair of shoes for strength training can help support your body, elevate your training and also provide a good bit of extra motivation. The Nike Metcon 10 and the On Cloudpulse Pros are both great shoes that our team has both loved and recommended. Add in some comfortable socks and you’re all set.<\/p>\n H&M<\/p>\n Sports socks with DryMove<\/p>\n Gymshark<\/p>\n Midi Socks (5 pack)<\/p>\n You’ll learn one thing very quickly when you get started at the gym: that, somehow, you will always have an unexpectedly large amount of stuff to carry around with you. If you find yourself on the classic daily pilgrimage from the gym to work to the pub, you need at least two outfits with you at any given time, as well as two pairs of shoes, plus all of the toiletries you use to shower and get ready with. It’s a lot, but these gym bags will do you well. Whether you prefer a backpack like those from Built for Athletes or Stubble & Co, or a duffel like this forest green one from Lululemon, or this very travel-friendly yellow number from The North Face, they’ve got the space, the pockets and the durability to get you going.<\/p>\n Lululemon<\/p>\n 3-in-1 Gym Duffle Bag<\/p>\n Built for Athletes<\/p>\n Large black gym backpack<\/p>\n The North Face<\/p>\n Base Camp Duffel – small<\/p>\n Protein powders are by no means a necessity, but if you want a bit of help hitting your nutrition goals, they can really be a worthy investment. This bundle from Protein Works gives you everything you need to get started, but if you aren’t a fan of the classic proteins, try a vegan one like Free Soul’s, or one of MyProtein’s clear wheys (especially if you prefer it to taste a bit more like a juice than a milkshake).<\/p>\n Protein Works<\/p>\n 100 Protein Shake Bundle<\/p>\n Free Soul Vegan Protein Blend<\/p>\n Myprotein<\/p>\n MyProtein Clear Whey Protein<\/p>\n Every gym-goer needs a large capacity water bottle to hand. That’s just the rule. We love the litre bottles from Yeti and Gymshark if you’re after something lightweight, but Stanley’s collection of straw bottles have a bit of extra durability and can keep your drinks cold if that’s the vibe you prefer.<\/p>\n Stanley<\/p>\n Iceflow Flip Straw Bottle<\/p>\n Gymshark<\/p>\n Jug bottle with straw<\/p>\n The supplements<\/p>\n Beyond protein powder, you might find yourself being a bit overwhelmed with the amount of supplements out there that you can take to help with your fitness. But fear not, we can simplify it for you. Creatine<\/a> can be really helpful for giving you a bit of extra energy in the gym (we like Protein Works or MyProtein for this), magnesium<\/a> can be really beneficial for helping you sleep better (which ultimately supports your recovery), and electrolytes<\/a> like this pack from Heights are great if you’re doing more cardio and losing a lot of sweat. We’d advise you to keep it simple at first and try implementing one or two slowly to see how you get on.<\/p>\n Protein Works<\/p>\n Protein Works<\/p>\n Myprotein<\/p>\n MyProtein Impact Creatine<\/p>\n The tech<\/p>\n As you get more into your fitness, there are plenty of tech and trackers<\/a> that you can invest in to help you out a little, whether it’s an Oura ring<\/a> or a Whoop to help you track your heart rate, calories, sleep and exertion levels, a Garmin to help you track runs and your progress, or a pair of gym-ready headphones<\/a> like the Beats Powerbeats Fit, designed to stay put even when you’re moving all over the place.<\/p>\n The recovery kit<\/p>\n We mentioned above how important sleep is for your recovery, and we can’t help but reiterate that trying to hit all of your fitness goals but failing to sleep each night (often thanks to a bad mattress<\/a>) will be a problem in the long run. It might be time to do something about it, and the Simba Hybrid Pro<\/a> is always our top mattress recommendation for an easy upgrade.<\/p>\n