As we move towards the winter season, there’s no need to let your fitness routine slow down. These fitness essentials selected by our wellbeing editor will ensure you’re fully prepared and add a little luxury to your exercise routine. In search of more wellbeing inspiration? We’ve also rounded up the best autumn retreats to boost body, mind and spirit.
Ethical Sportswear
Meticulously designed with a dedication to performance and style, the Bimble and Bolt shorts are available in five beautiful colourways and are either six or eight inches long. Crafted with recycled moisture-wicking fabrics, they ensure maximum comfort and breathability during the most intense workouts. The ergonomic design and seamless construction provide a perfect fit, enhancing mobility and reducing chafing, and the addition of both two-side pockets and one-rear zip pocket are perfect for holding your phone and air pods.
Available from Bimble and Bolt, RRP £44
Essential Listening for Swimmers
The Skullcandy Push ANC Active True Wireless Earbuds can withstand temporary immersion in water of up to 1 meter for about 30 minutes – perfect for swimmers who want to work out in the water to their favourite playlist.
Available from Skullcandy, RRP £89.99
Pamper Post Pool Skin
Avoid post-pool dry skin with Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter. This rich body cream locks in long-lasting moisture, leaving skin supple, smooth, and super soft. Apply after the shower to leave skin deliciously fragranced and with a smooth, velvety finish.
Available from Space NK, RRP from £21
The Post Gym Cleanse
Using innovative heat technology, the HeatSonic is a compact cleansing tool that reaches 42°C in just 30 seconds to effectively open pores, removing excess oil, pollutants, and makeup while gently exfoliating away dead skin cells. With six personalised settings, it offers a deep or gentle cleanse that reaches every facial contour for a spa-like experience at home or on the go. Encased in a sleek magnetic case with a hanging loop for hygienic storage, it boasts an IPX7 waterproof rating, making it safe for use in the bath or shower.
The HeatSonic is available at Beautifect, RRP £129
The Stylish Workout Shoe
The New Balance 327 is a functional, stylish trainer perfect for your gym class. With an angular reworking of the tried-and-true wedge silhouette, outsize, asymmetrically applied ‘N’ branding, and wraparound, trail-inspired lug outsole, the 327 will see you through your spin session in style.
Available from New Balance, RRP £110
The Gym to Office Bag
This weather-resistant bag is the perfect accessory to take you from the gym to the office and the perfect place to store all your fitness essentials. Lightweight and durable, it has extra storage space for your mobile phone, water bottle, laptop, and gym kit, keeping your bag clutter-free. It comes in a range of cute colours.
Available from ROKA London, RRP £84.95
How to Build a More Complete Fitness Kit?
The right Fitness Essentials can make winter workouts feel more comfortable, organised and enjoyable, whether you are heading to the gym, swimming or exercising outdoors. Prioritise pieces that combine performance with everyday practicality, such as breathable activewear, supportive trainers and a durable bag with room for work and workout gear. Thoughtful additions like waterproof earbuds and compact cleansing tools can also make each session easier while adding a polished touch to your routine.
Which Essentials Support Every Workout?
Building a well-rounded kit is about supporting the moments before, during and after exercise. Moisturising body care can help revive skin after swimming, while daily SPF remains important for outdoor training. Protein-rich snacks and a reliable deodorant offer convenient support when moving between workouts, travel and work. By choosing versatile products that suit your habits, you can create a streamlined fitness routine that feels luxurious without carrying unnecessary equipment or overcomplicating your day.
Protect your Skin with Added SPF
If you love an outdoor run, then the Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Daily Defense Moisturiser SPF 35 is essential. A weightless, multi-tasking powerhouse, it corrects, prevents and protects against sun damage while promoting the most visible signs of healthy, youthful-looking skin. Vitamin C Ester and copper tripeptide work together to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture and tone, dullness, redness and enlarged pores. Leaves skin feeling hydrated, smooth and protected.
Available from Perricone MD, RRP £74
Protein Gains
Barebells Coco Choco is a soft protein bar loaded with coconut flakes and coated with silky milk chocolate. It tastes gorgeous. And the best bit? It contains 16g of protein and no added sugar.
Available from WHSmiths, Amazon, and gyms nationwide or online. RRP, 12 for £23.99
Sweat Free Workout
He Fe is the world’s first plant-based serum spray deodorant. It comes in a slim bottle, so it is compact for the gym and travelling. It’s completely botanical, and you only need one spray per armpit, so it goes a long way.
