Women's Fitness

YOUR NEW WORKOUT WARDROBE

‘WEAR SPORTS-NEUTRAL TRAINERS’

WHY: If you love to mix up your workouts, you need footwear that will rise to every challenge, so plump for multi-purpose cross-trainer shoes as they’ll cope with an extensive range of physical activities. Their wider soles will give you stability for lifting weights and activities that involve changing directions (think HIIT sessions), but you’ll still get the cushioning you need for shorter runs.

WE LOVE: Nike’s Metcon 5 Training Shoes (£114.95; nike.com), have unshakable stability for weight training and provide amazing traction across various floor surfaces, while the cushioning, that’s firm at the back and dynamic at the front, will help you go from heavy lifts to burpees and back in a flash.

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