NAIL YOUR FITNESS GOALS IN 2021

Time to work off that 2020 flab. Peruse our selection of strength-building, muscle-toning, limb-stretching tech and grab the gadgets you need to ensure new year means new you

- Leon Poultney

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE

Perfect kit for building up your back and augmenting your abs

1 NADI X SMART YOGA PANTS

It’s probably the least likely physical pursuit to receive a full technological makeover, but yoga is molten hot right now and it’s one of the finest, low-impact ways to improve strength and flexibility, especially where the core is concerned. These high-tech leggings feature embedded sensors and motors that offer yoga flow guidance through vibration and audio prompts. No kidding! wearablex.com

2 BEST FITNESS AB-HYP BENCH

Combining two of the most popular and longest running ab-building exercises in the book (the ab crunch and back hyperextension), this space-saving bench supports the lower body so users can perform all manner of crunches, sit-ups and leg extension exercises to strengthen the core and ensure that washboard stomach really pops. It folds flat when not in use, for easy stashing. fitness-superstore.com

3 ELEIKO DIPPING BELT

Granted, if at home you’ll need to have access to something sturdy to take your weight. But once you’re able to get your feet off the ground with the upper body supporting your mass, a durable leather dipping belt like this is the perfect way to gradually overload the abs during hanging knee raises, pull-ups and tricep dips. Learning to properly engage the core during these fundamental exercises is a great route to solid abs. eleiko.com

4 TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL CONNECT