The edit: easy-to-pack gym kit essentials

Perfect for mobility sessions and low-kit strength workouts, resistance bands are the ultimate carry-on gym accessory. Myprotein’s bands come in pairs, provide from 11kg to 36kg resistance and can be stowed away without fuss.

These sweatproof, waterproof and lightweight wireless headphones are a near invisible packing addition. Using bone conduction tech, they emit vibrations through your cheekbones and jaw, and hold steady whether you’re running, squatting or skipping.

If your idea of the perfect break is days mixed with morning runs and beach lounging, see yourself through it all with these cool Californian-style shades. Designed and tested under extreme conditions, the Prizm lens helps you see everything in greater detail.

Skipping is the new running (haven’t you heard?) and this adjustable, affordable jump rope is a favourite of CrossFit enthusiasts. Made from a durable nylon resin, it’s lightweight and nimble, and its six-bearing design makes it ideal for perfecting your fast double-unders. 

An anti-leak lid and easy carry loop make this 500ml hot/cold bottle a fitness fanatic's best friend. Not only does the Ocean Bottle look good, it does good, too, as it’s made from upcycled ocean-bound plastic. Take it on your morning walk, your day trip and into the night. 

Log swims, runs, hikes and almost everything else with Garmin’s heart rate monitor strap, which transmits real-time data – including calorie burn, steps and intensity minutes – to your smartphone during exercise. That’s a lot of power for something that weighs only 60g.

Developed by a former Navy SEAL, the TRX is a one-size-fits-all portable gym that helps target any muscle group. Simply pick an anchor point (doorways work well) to create a ready-to-go holiday gym. 

Going for a run is one thing, but keeping your valuables secure while doing so is another. Freetrain’s V1 durable and lightweight vest is a great way to keep your phone, keys and cards safe while out breaking a sweat.

Designed with cabin luggage in mind, Lululemon’s ‘Carry Onwards’ microfibre exercise mat is a must-have if your travel plans involve a vinyāsa session or two. What’s more, it doubles nicely as a picnic blanket.

ICYMI, sandals are cool now – and Salomon’s unisex Speedcross sandals are a headline act. Made to provide traction and comfort on irregular terrain, they’re just as useful on a holiday hike as they are for coffee-shop runs.