Same goes for padding. The 187 Killer Pads (187killerpads.com) make a stylish set that the kids won’t laugh at: knee ($37.95), elbow ($32.95) and wrist guards ($21.95).

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Your rump may have bulked up, but you’ll thank yourself for the extra protection. Crash Pads makes a line of padded underwear (from $65 at crash-pads.com).

While you’re picking up Bengay from the pharmacy, grab a box of Band-Aid large adhesive pads ($5.49 for box of 10) for those inevitable spills.