Starting the gym can feel complicated enough without wondering what you're supposed to wear.

The good news is that you don't need a wardrobe full of specialist kit. For most workouts, the essentials are simple: comfortable sportswear, supportive footwear and clothing that lets you move freely.

Neutral or stability? Everyday trainer or race-day shoe? Here's what to look for when choosing your next pair.

Heading to the golf course for the first time can raise an unexpectedly tricky question:

What are you actually supposed to wear?

Padel is fast, social and surprisingly easy to start playing — even if you’ve never picked up a racket before.

It combines elements of tennis and squash, but the court is smaller, the racket is different and the walls are part of the game. That makes rallies exciting, tactical and often more forgiving for beginners.

You've found the perfect pair of football boots. Right colour, right size, right price — but then you notice FG, AG or SG written in the product name.