What men wear to exercise is a personal thing, perhaps even more personal than what they wear when they’re not exercising. Choosing the right clothes is hard enough without factoring in that you’re probably going to be a puddle of your own sweat while you’re wearing them. But choose them we must; and now that it’s summer, there’s a wealth of reasons to get off our backsides. So, whether we’re out for a city jog, pumping iron in the gym after or doing a bit of trail hiking in the Lake District, here’s what we’ll be wearing to get fit this summer.

I’ve just come back from a weekend in the Lake District, and this has inspired a fairly straightforward fitness goal: to get out more. No gyms for me – fresh air and hillside trails, please. With that in mind, I’ll pull on a pair of off-road running sneakers by Arc’teryx. Of course, the great outdoors in Britain often means tackling inclement weather, so I’ll also be packing a waterproof, as well as snaffling a flapjack or two.

I can’t think of anything worse than being holed up in a gym when the weather is glorious outside. This year, I’ve taken to the occasional fitness class and outdoor training in my local park – a mix of cardiovascular exercises and weight training as I’m trying to tone up in all the right places. I’ve got my eye on these adidas UltraBoost Primeknit running sneakers that have been hewn from breathable lightweight mesh with a flexible forefoot – they provide good enough cushioning for half-marathon training and my Friday Barry’s. What will I wear it with? These jersey shorts by Tracksmith; there’s something quite 1960s about them. Plus, short shorts are a trend right now, so why not?

To beat the crowds, I prefer to go to the gym in the morning on the way to work (which also means I can still play after). I like this Ermenegildo Zegna backpack because it’s good enough to take to the office as well as to dinner, and no one would assume I have my sweaty kit inside. To help with the latter, I always wear head-to-black so to hide any sweat patches, Nike Dri-FIT T-Shirts have been my go-to for years as the stretch fabric allows for a more comfortable workout. Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay E6 Wireless headphones are the first set of wireless headphones I haven’t lost (yet), they fit perfectly while the easy-to-clean cables make them ideal for the gym, and the magnetic earpieces secure around your neck when not in use.

Most mornings, I totter my way to the gym after one or a dozen coffees – once Instagram and Twitter have built up enough anxiety in me to get out of the house – and run a few Hiit circuits in whatever ratty tee I managed to pull on. Today, though, is special. Today I have on a full Lululemon x Robert Geller ensemble, I’m fresh out of yoga and headed up the Atlas Mountains on a hike in a pair of Arc’teryx hiking shoes. Beats my usual day like a dusty Moroccan rug.

If you are planning some weight-lifting training, I highly recommend Nike Metcon 4 XD sneakers. They are made in a breathable mesh material, but they have strong reinforced soles which give you stability for lifting weights. And to ensure everyone in the gym knows you are lifting, I suggest to match the shoes with a Y,IWO T-shirt that openly conveys the message to your gym buddies (even if you’re there just to use the sauna).