The best men’s gym clothes for a stylish PB

Crest T-shirt

• Material: 100% cotton
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Various

A core style from the fastest-growing activewear label in the biz, if you’re going to incorporate just one thing from Gymshark into your everyday wardrobe, it should be the Crest tee. Available in nine colourways, and with the brand’s iconic snappy logo on the left shoulder, the simple style will let everyone know you lift, even when you’re far from the weights room.

License to Train Lined Short 7"

• Material: Pockets: 100% recycled polyester. Body: 84% recycled nylon, 16% elastane. Liner: 76% nylon, 24% lycra elastane. Back Lining: 88% polyester, 12% elastane
• Fit: Regular/compression
• Sizes: XXS-XXL
• Colours: Various

There's no fitness discipline too rigorous for Lululemon's License to Train shorts (and if there is, we're yet to try it). The headline feature is their abrasion-resistant nylon fabric, which adds a layer of protection between your skin and, say, branches on trail runs or barbells during cleans. Don't worry, the Luxtreme fabric liner means they'll sit softly on your thighs.

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

• Material: Nylon, polyester, elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Various

Rhone's activewear leaves no stone unturned when it comes to quality, as evidenced in details such as its GoldFusion odour technology, movement-enhancing raglan sleeves and UPF50+ treatment to safely take your summertime sweat sesh outdoors. Available in no fewer than 15 colourways, it's easily integrated into existing kit, and comes with the option of long-sleeves, too.

Gymshark Crest Shorts

• Material: 80% cotton, 20% polyester
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Taupe, Navy, Red, Mint

It’s so hard to quit Gymshark: no matter how many pieces of its basic and extended gym wardrobe we acquire, it never seems quite enough. Enter the Crest shorts, a shortened version of the brand’s best selling joggers of the same name. These are just as much a gym grail as their longer siblings. You win once again, Gymshark…

Built for Athletes 25L Backpack

• Material: Not stated
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: N/A
• Colours: Black, Camo, Blue, Grey

Pushing through the throng of duffel bags that have crowded the top of every gym bag list for a century, Built For Athlete’s proposition is convincing us to switch to a backpack. Spinal comfort aside, this is a beast of a bag with an embarrassment of pockets, zips, compartments and aesthetic tweaks. In particular, it’s perfect for the gym rat who insists on toting enormous containers of both water and protein on every trip.

Y’IWO Embroidered Cap

• Material: 100% cotton
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: N/A
• Colours: Black

So devastatingly cringey that it does a total 180 and becomes cool, the Times New Roman embroidered cap gets a bump with this LMFAO-coded caption. Yeah, I work out: can’t you see me in my gym kit?

Dri-Fit Fitness Top

• Material: 92% polyester, 8% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S-4XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Green, White, Navy and Pink

The bread to the butter that is a solid pair of shorts, a sweat-wicking T-shirt is an absolute non-negotiable in the gym (and no, your day-to-day cotton versions won’t do). Nike’s Dri-Fit hasn’t failed us yet, and this relaxed fit basic comes in six separate colours so there’s no excuse not to stock up.

Everyday Plus Cushioned Socks

• Material: 66% cotton, 30% polyester, 3% elastane, 1% nylon
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: UK 2 - UK 14.5
• Colours: White, Brown

It’s been so long since the trainer sock has been out of the style frame that we’re cautiously optimistic they’re gone forever. In their place, of course: the retro-tastic tube sock, here marvellously illustrated by Nike and a clutch of archive designs. As dry fitting as the trainer sock without any of the ick.

Pursuit Shorts

• Material: Info N/A
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Navy

This is a workout short that's primed for those most inclined to mix up their workouts. Lift heavy in them one day; attack a climbing wall the next. Thanks to the all-way stretch fabric and gusseted seams to promote mobility, there's as little restriction of movement as you could hope for from a pair of shorts, while the (optional) built-in compression liner that's treated with a Goldfusion anti-odour technology means you can wear them multiple times before having to stick them in the washing machine.

DryMove Tank Top

• Material: 91% recycled polyester, 9% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Grey Camo

When’s the last time you looked at a piece of gym clothing and your eyes watered at how low the price of it was? All hail H&M for giving us the opportunity for that to happen again: this recycled, moisture-wicking singlet costs just £12.99. Bosh.

Pace Breaker Linerless Shorts

• Material: 86% recycled polyester, 15% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Pink, Blue, Green, Grey (+9 more)

Short shorts have long been our preference when it comes to summertime, and taking the 5” inseam to the iron jungle just makes sense too. Breezy and super comfortable, the Pace Breaker by Lululemon ought to top your summer gymwear list, particularly if you’ll be combining lifting with outdoor runs.

Sport Cushion Socks

• Material: 81% polyester, 16% polyamide, 3% elastane
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: XS-L
• Colours: White, Black, Grey

Say phooey to the trainer sock and stock up on more tube socks courtesy of The North Face. In our eyes, this three-pack has ticked every crew sock box: they're cushioned, they're ribbed, they're subtly designed and they come with a ribbed flourish.

DryMove Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester (96% recycled)
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Turquoise, Khaki, Grey, Black, Navy

H&M’s gym clothes might not be as scientifically forward thinking as some of the other pieces on this list, but boy do you get bang for your buck. These shorts — which come in a flattering palette of cool tones and have a pleasing sheen finish — cost only £12.99 and still pack in sweat-wicking capabilities. Impressive.

Crest Joggers

• Material: 80% cotton, 20% polyester
• Fit: Slim
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Various

As we start thinking about autumn/winter wardrobes again, Gymshark’s Crest joggers make for just the thing to transition from home to gym studio in with their body-hugging silhouette that’s smart but not too skinny. The super soft interior will have you looking forward to rest day even more, and you’ll find them factored into many a WFH ‘fit, too.

Fast and Free Singlet

• Material: 100% recycled polyester
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: White, Grey, Black

A singlet is just a singlet…except when it isn’t, as in the case of this one by Lululemon. Simply and classically designed, the “Fast and Free”’s understated look conceals a world of hardworking features: sweat-wicking, quick-drying, lightweight material that's treated with anti-odour No-Stink Zinc tech.

Move Club T-Shirt

• Material: 100% heavyweight cotton
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XXS/XS-XXL/3XL
• Colours: Green

Not only the headquarters of great protein powders and their vegan alternatives, MyProtein has become somewhat of a lifestyle brand. You’ll hear no complaints from us: this Move Club tee is just the kind of simple, handsome basic you need to fill your gym wardrobe with.

Circuit Short

• Material: 86% polyester, 14% elastane
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Brown, Black, Blue

Though primarily a yoga brand (it is called Alo Yoga, after all), this outfitter appeals to every workout wear aficionado — active or not. For the gym, these 7” “Circuits" run the gamut of everything a pair of gym shorts should have, with side pockets, drawstring waist and sweat-wicking soft touch material all present and correct.

Reign 6 Shoes

• Material: Various
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: 6-14
• Colours: Blue, White, Grey, Black, Black/Multi

A gym shoe with lifters specifically in mind, the Reign is now in its sixth iteration, continuing to promise unparalleled support during your next set of snatches. Breathable up top with durable mesh, the Reign gives way to a “UA TriBase” sole for ground contact that encourages a more solid grip and better power transfer.

Van Cortlandt Singlet

• Material: 82% polyester, 18% spandex with antimicrobial finish
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colours: Various

Tracksmith's designs draw on all-American collegiate track and field nostalgia, of which the run-friendly lightweight constructions and sweat-wicking fabrics have plenty of use beyond running. Yes, this signature racing top from the brand and its statement sash is right on the money if you're looking for a podium finish, but it'll also see you through a HIIT or CrossFit class in comfort and style.

Anytime Boxer Trunks

• Material: 65% organic cotton, 38% tencel, 6% Spandex
• Fit: Close
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Black, Red, Grey

Eco-friendly trainer brand Allbirds' first foray into underwear utilises the same super-yarn, called Trino, used in the sock line of its shoes. The result is a boxer brief that boasts plenty more breathability than your Calvins when you work out.

Seasons Trail Tee

• Material: 86% nylon, 14% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Black, Pale Blue, Orange

Given that this Puma “Seasons” top is intended for running, it’s a safe bet for those undertaking very heavy gym classes or long treadmill interval sessions. Built from panels of technical cooling “coolCELL” material, this is an affordable top to reach for when you’re going to be turning up the intensity to 11.

Gel Kayano 31 Trainers

• Material: N/A
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: 5-15
• Colours: Various

While we have an entire guide dedicated to the best running trainers, we’d be remiss not to mention a couple of our favourites here. If you’re a runner in need of a new pair of support trainers for treadmill sessions as well as road pounding then head to Asics — a list-topping performance shoe brand for any runner worth their salt — for its new, delightfully springy GelKayano 31.

ABC Jogger

• Material: Lining: 86% recycled polyester, 14% elastane. Body: 53% elastomultiester, 47% polyester. Rib: 88% nylon, 12% Lycra elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Various

For full leg coverage in your workouts, look no further than Lululemon's ABC joggers. ABC stands for “anti-ball crushing”, an indicator of just how well they'll hold up in a deep squat, while the quality materials ensure they'll hug your leg muscles without being too skinny or losing their shape.

Oversized Tank

• Material: 95% polyamide, 5% elastane
• Fit: Oversized
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: White, Black

Like many streetwear brands, Represent may be first and foremost all about style, but that doesn’t mean that some of its pieces aren’t primed for fitness wear. One such instance of kismet comes in the form of this oversized tank, designed with four-way stretch and cooling thermo-regulation for sweat-free sessions.

Pixel Cloud T-Shirt

• Material: 100% recycled polyester
• Fit: Slim
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Purple, Green

Endura may be a cycling brand, but not all of its clothes are at odds with a gym environment in the way, say, a full-on cycling jersey would be. Just take in this long-sleeve shirt, which is designed for mountain bikers but is suitably sweat-wicking and stylish for a trip to the health club too.

Adistrong Workout T-Shirt

• Material: 100% recycled polyester
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Mint

The more neutral, ergonomic T-shirts you can add to your gym drawer, the easier it’ll be to throw something on in the weak light of the early morning. A solid base number to help you always look and feel fresh at the gym comes courtesy of Adidas and its 100 per cent recycled range of sweat-slaying polyester tees.

Solotexr Mesh Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Grey

A mesh short may be the slubby favourite of underdressed dads, but the popularity of New Balance ‘dad’ shoes only goes to show that this sub-set of bloke is not always wrong. In the Reigning Champ camp, the vibe gets injected into a pair of relaxed mesh shorts, which work as well for leg day as they do in rest.

Rest Day Slides

• Material: 90% EVA, 10% rubber
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: 4-12
• Colours: Black, White, Green, Beige, Grey, Navy, Pink

They’re titled “Rest Day” slides but there’s no stopping you from wearing these rubber/EVA mix flip flops to the gym should you be lifting in just your socks — or if you’re so committed to the comfort life that you’d rather only put your trainers on when you get there.

Training Tank Top

• Material: 90% polyester, 10% elastane
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Navy, Black

Simplicity abounds in the affordable collections of MyProtein’s lifestyle section. Combine your next protein powder order with a dip into the clothing section. Specifically, this gloriously unfussy training tank top in moisture-banishing, antimicrobial material.

Interval Shorts

• Material: 92% recycled polyester, 8% elastane
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Lilac

A pop of colour among the mass of navy, black and grey sportswear still dominant in men’s gymwear, this pair of shorts from P.E Nation make for a breath of fresh air. We love the zip pockets, UV50+ protection and airflow-encouraging mesh panelling, but it’s the subtle style lift of the lilac that’ll transform your gym look the most.

Reaxion T-Shirt

• Material: 100% polyester knit jersey
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS - XXL
• Colours: Black, Blue, Orange, Multi

Many of The North Face’s garms are specifically crafted with hiking in mind, but who’s to stop you from wearing yours for a spot of 12-3-30 on the treadmill? It certainly won’t be us.

Active Lightweight Shorts

• Material: 100% polyamide
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: S-XL
• Colours: Light Yellow

Who knew Arket did sportswear? We did, of course, and right now we have our eye on these lightweight jobbies in delicate yellow. A simple means to building on a boring workout wardrobe, they’re a beautiful addition to your usual rotation of heather grey cotton and black polyester.

All Day Stretch-Jersey T-Shirt

• Material: 94% polyester, 6% spandex
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: S-XL
• Colours: Blue

Among the softest handle of any gym gear you’ve ever owned, the Outdoor Voices “All Day” shirt uses a melange stretch jersey to swaddle your new muscles, is comfortable enough to wear as loungewear and smart enough to wear at the squat rack.

The One Short Lined

• Material: 79% Nylon, 21% Spandex
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS - 4X
• Colours: Rustic, Black, Chrome Wave

If you only have room in your life and your drawer for shorts that can live on land and in the water, Fabletics’ quick-drying set are for you. They're replete with special features, too: hideaway pockets are there for you to drop your phone into, while a dedicated loop on the waistband gives you somewhere to hang a mini towel when you need to wipe the sweat from your forehead in between sets.

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

• Material: 60% Recycled Polyester, 32% Nylon, 4% Lycra Elastane, 2% Polyester, 2% X-Static Nylon
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Pink, Grey, Black, Green

When beginning an odyssey of new gym clothes purchasing, Lululemon will always be one of our first ports of call. Why? Let us count the ways… this simple short-sleeve T-shirt may look like something you could wear with your favourite new pair of jeans, but it’s actually designed for the gym within an inch of its life. Just some of the unique features here: underarm gussets, sweat-wicking capabilities, and the Silvervescent tech that actively combats odour.

Run Velocity Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS - XXL
• Colour: Black

When buying a pair of shorts that work for every conceivable gym activity like these, it’s tempting to wear them day in and day out. Remember though, while these UltraBreathe essentials are as lightweight and sweat-wicking as they sound, it doesn’t exempt them from a stint in the washing machine after every workout.

Training Day Muscle Tank

• Material: 64% nylon, 36% polyester
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Light Grey

Need some simple tank tops for popping under your North Face? Sure you do. Fabletics’ design offers everything a modern day muscle tank should: four-way stretch with anti-odour tech and breathable, sweat-wicking superpowers. An essential multi-buy if ever we came across one.

Heavyweight Joggers

• Material: 67% bamboo viscose, 27% organic cotton, 6% elastane
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Navy

This eco-conscious choice also happens to be one of the best for your cardio sessions, thanks to Bamboo Clothing’s dedication to manufacture transparency and preference for both bamboo and organic cotton. These heavyweight joggers have a cosy fleece lining to protect against brutal gym AC but are still a breathable option for those of you getting in the stairmaster zone for 2024.

Metarun Mock Neck Top

• Material: Lyocell knit (at least 50% recycled)
• Fit: Slim
• Sizes: XS - XXL
• Colours: Grey, Pale Blue

A marvellous new season base layer for schlepping to the gym in through rain and sleet, Asics’ mock neck was designed with running in mind, making it ideal for cardio indoor and out. Slim-fitting and non-moving, it’s the perfect layer for winter running, but will no doubt find its way into our training wardrobe for December too.

Apex 6” Woven Shorts

• Material: 87% Polyester, 13% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-2XL
• Colours: Grey/Black

It’s impossible to find anything to complain about when it comes to these Castore “Apex” shorts, which boast a slightly longer 6” inseam for those who prefer to avoid short shorts. An elasticated waistband, jersey side panels and hem cutout all encourage movement while the bulk of the piece is protected from sweat and rain with smart waterproofing.

Nike Metcon Trainers

• Material: Info N/A
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: UK 5.5-UK 14
• Colours: Dark Grey, Light Grey, Black

Nike's eye-catching pair of gym kicks are designed to feel comfortable and stable whether you're hitting a deadlift PB, running on the treadmill, or subjecting yourself to a brutal new CrossFit regime.

HeatGear Mock Long Sleeve

• Material: 79% polyester, 21% elastane
• Fit: Fitted
• Sizes: XS - 3XL
• Colour: White, Grey, Black

There’s just something about gym air conditioning that’s never quite right. Sure, it’ll be too hot in there come summer, but for now the weight room seems to mimic the foggy freeze of the outside. For both in and outdoor training in winter comes this layer by Under Armour, made to stretch to your gains and keep you warm without raising a stink.

UA Weightlifting Gloves

• Material: Various (including leather)
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S - XXL
• Colour: Black

They keep you cool; they protect you from calluses; they look the business. Lift like a pro without the hand damage of one with UnderArmour’s breathable weightlifting gloves in luxury leather and breathable terry cloth.

Element Baselayer

• Material: 88% polyester, 12% elastane
• Fit: Compression
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Mint, White, Blue

As outlined above, a few base layers are essential gym wardrobe fodder, and Gymshark’s does some of the best without the disadvantage of an inhibitive price tag. This ‘Element’ example makes up the popular bread and butter of the Gymshark offering, coming in a spread of colours and sizes. Built to fit snugly.

Enduring Spirit Hoodie

• Material: 100% cotton
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XXS - XXL
• Colours: Black

Pin-up art meets whimsy in this heavyweight hoodie design by streetwear brand Represent. Perfect for adding to your wide leg jean and sneaker fits, it also works as an elevated layer for those journeys to and from the gym.

Purus Mid-layer

• Material: 92% recycled polyester, 8% spandex jersey
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Grey, Green, Blue

Even in spring, you should never be too far from a mid-layer: not only do many gyms pump the AC up to a maximum, but you should be keeping your muscles warm on the walk home from a workout regardless. This one by Reflo in a simple marl design uses recycled polyester to make up its quarter zip placket and long sleeves.

Water-Repellent Track Pants

• Material: 100% polyamide
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Blue

The kind of joggers that went out of favour in the 2010s but have come back with a vengeance for the roaring twenties, shell suit style track pants are reliving the glory days of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Just look at these navy polyamide joggers with a swipe of electric blue. Pick up the matching track jacket to take The Sopranos to Pure Gym (and become truly water repellent).

UA Launch 5 Shorts

• Material: Outer: 100% polyester Inner: 90% polyester 10% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S - XXL
• Colours: Black, Navy

A new addition to UnderArmour’s ever-popular collections, UA is ubiquitous in your local gym for a reason. Here are just a few of them: built-in compression shorts, internal phone pockets and a minimum 90% recycled design that’s lightweight and wicks sweat with the best of them.

Terrex Merino Baselayer

• Material: 100% merino wool
• Fit: Fitted
• Sizes: XS - XXL
• Colours: Black, Grey

A base layer that does more without sliding into the spendier realms of designer fitnesswear, Adidas’ Terrex essential makes light use of merino wool to give it a luxury feel without exceeding £100. The main benefit of the material? An insulating warmth that will keep you at the right temperature in Baltic outdoor conditions and frigid gym air con alike.

Gym Bag

• Material: 100% nylon
• Fit: N/A
• Sizes: N/A
• Colours: Various

There’s a healthy choice of varsity colours available in this holds-everything gym bag for stashing protein powder and workwear without unnecessary pomp. From neon tennisball green to neutral Carhartt-esque tan, there’s a shade for every kind of gym buff.

Twilight Shorts

• Material: 85% polyester, 15% elastane. Liner: 91% polyester, 9% spandex
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Various

Tracksmith is generally known for favouring a short short a la the 118 guys, and while this retro aesthetic is welcome in all sporting arenas if you have the thigh-high confidence to pull it off, the brand's slightly longer 5" silhouette is something of an all-rounder. They have the same light-as-air appeal as those better suited to longer distances, but with a relaxed aesthetic better suited to your everyday fitness ambitions.

Angels Hoodie

• Material: 100% organic cotton
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colours: Grey, Black, Blue

Heading to and from the gym: for some it’s a peaceful journey, either shrouded in the darkness of the early morning or else a time to be quietly with one’s thoughts. For others, it’s just another opportunity to be seen. If you’re the latter, keep your post and pre look tight with a standout hoodie like Fiorucci’s memorable Angel design.

Entrada Essentials Shorts

• Material: 70% cotton, 30% recycled polyester fleece
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS - 4XL
• Colours: Black, Red, Grey, Navy, Orange

While we will always advocate for a 4” in-seam where comfortable, it’s not always the most viable option — particularly in the gym. Keep your meat and potatoes well-hidden and comfortable within the confines of these everyday Adidas shorts (and, preferably, a pair of breathable boxers too).

Tuvalu Tee

• Material: 96% Pima Cotton With Sea Cell, 4% Elastane
• Fit: Athletic
• Sizes: S - XL
• Colours: Various

A staple for when you need to slow things down and swap leg day for a yoga class, Vuori’s soft cotton tee delivers comfort using plenty of planet-friendly fabric made from seaweed and wood pulp. Said ingredients also brings some natural stretch so it doesn’t restrict you when you need to hit your next asana.

TechSilk 8” Shorts

• Material: Shell: 77% polyamide, 12% elastane Liner: 72% polyamide, 28% elastane
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-4XL
• Colours: Black, Brown, Khaki

While we're known to wear them ourselves, we rue the day that longer, basketball-style shorts became the gold standard. Not only do shorter styles look preferable, but they allow for better freedom of movement, particularly during cardio. And so we come to Satisfy and its 8” seam TechSilk shorts. With sweat-wicking, odour-controlling capabilities, UVA and UVB ray protection, and the feel of silk, these are truly the most tech-packed of the running shorts world.

Heavyweight Terry Jumper

• Material: 73% cotton, 27% polyester
• Fit: Oversized
• Sizes: XS - XXL
• Colours: Light Grey

Heavyweight terry jersey is usually a material we wear out in the streets, but that’s not to say your extended gym wardrobe can’t benefit from some French cotton action too. This Under Armour piece features a classic athletic look with crew neck, raglan sleeves and a little graffiti-inspired branding flourishes.

Gym Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Various

There wasn’t so much of a mind for ergonomics in the vintage school of sportswear, but god did it look good. When a brand nails the mid-century look with modern-day materials, then: perfection ensues. That’s certainly the case with Los Angeles Apparel and its very reasonably priced mesh shorts. Breathable mesh, adjustable and complete with pockets, few pieces make more sense for the perennial gym-goer.

Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

• Material: 100 per cent polyester
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Various

Rhone’s clever gymwear does everything except lift the weights for you. Take this long-sleeve T-shirt as an example: it’s moisture-wicking, of course, but it’s also built with anti-odour tech, and it even protects you from the sun if you fancy taking it out on a hike or outdoor jog this summer. Almost too smart for its own good.

Easy Tank

• Material: 100% cotton
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XS - XL
• Colours: Black

Over Over’s sportswear range is heavily influenced by city culture and this tank is for when conditions start to warm up and you want to show off your good work. The relaxed fit keeps things pleasingly breathable with large reflective print on the back giving you a visibility boost when you venture out for some low-light workout time.

New Classic Track Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fit: Relaxed
• Sizes: XXS - XL
• Colours: Black, White, Grey

Cardio never on the cards? Wanting something comfy for rest day? Answering “yes” to either of these things makes you the perfect candidate for a pair of Palm Angels track shorts, which comprise the go-faster stripes of vintage fitnesswear with all of the comfort of contemporary design.

Senseknit Running Shorts

• Material: 75 nylon per cent, 25 per cent elastane
• Fit: Fitted
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Taupe, Grey, Black

All serious runners should have in their position: at least one solid pair of running tights and one trusty set of running shorts. But it can pay to own something where the twain meet, too. Lululemon’s new Senseknit collection expands to the form-fitting running short in this product, which, like the best running underwear, is ergonomically built to keep your bits in order on your runs.

Warm Up Tech Jogger

• Material: Polyester, spandex
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Navy

No matter how many shorts come available in the race to create the ultimate piece of gym clothing, the humble jogger always seems to be the preferred item of choice. If you’re wedded to yours but want to try something with a little more oomph, head to Rhone for a high-tech, sweat-wicking solution.

Five Panel Cap

• Material: 100% Chambray cotton
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: One size
• Colours: Grey/Pink

Wearing a running cap on the trails and the pavements might ostensibly be for protecting from the elements, but let’s be honest: it’s a total fashion choice as well. Caps in the gym don’t only catch excess sweat from dripping into your eyes, but add an extra spot of individuality to your look. Just make sure you remember to wash it on the regular.

Ultimate Joggers

• Material: 100 per cent cotton
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: S - XL
• Colours: Green, Grey, Off-white, Black

No amount of gym wear will make you look like David Gandy himself, but his collection of Wellwear pieces is made to bring out your inner model. The entirely cotton jogger is our pick of the bunch, with this fetching forest green guaranteed to bring out the shade of your eyes, no matter what colour they are.

247 Shorts

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fit: Regular
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Black, Blue, Red, Grey, Green

Not content only with serving the nation hiking and outdoor wear that even non active folk want to buy, The North Face also makes apparel for the great indoors. In just one example of why you should be adding the gorpcore giant into your gymwear rotation, these shorts use patented breathable tech to keep things breezy through even for even the heaviest of lifts.