Plain guides to the kit you take to the gym: bags, shoes and the small things that make a session easier.
Weights call for flat, stable soles, running for cushioned running shoes, classes for light cross-trainers. Here is how to choose by activity, check the fit and know when to replace them.
The right gym bag depends on how you get to the gym and what you carry. Here is how to choose the type and size, which compartments help, and a simple packing list.