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THE ON UP

When Rotimi Odukoya got bored of the gym he built his own innercity bouldering community. Here he explains how indoor climbing can take your own strength to new heights

G FORCE

Cyclist Geraint Thomas discusses his incredible transformation from powerful indoor track champion to ultra-endurance Tour de France winner - featuring brutal training days, cutting-edge sports science and finding comfort in discomfort

GO FULL CIRCLE

James Davies is an internationally renowned osteopath, performance coach and recovery specialist. Here's his roadmap for achieving full-body, 360-degree health, fitness and wellbeing

HOW TO BUILD…A SUSTAINABLE ROUTINE

The Movement Blueprint’s Harvey Lawton explains how to set yourself up for success

HUNGRY AS A HUNTER

The breakout star of new fitness sport HYROX, Hunter McIntyre, talks staying versatile, going hard and Olympic ambitions

TRIPLE THREAT

Buoyed by his gold and silver double at Tokyo 2020, new GB triathlon star Alex Yee is hunting more glory at the Commonwealth Games this summer. He tells MF how sports science and targeted training can make you a stronger runner, cyclist and swimmer

MILITARY MOTIVATION

Mike Chadwick is the former paratrooper turned tactical fitness coach who revolutionised training in the British Armed Forces to deliver unprecedented pass rates for soldiers. Here he reveals the secrets to that success – and how his approach can benefit your own training

REACH FOR THE STARS

Hit a plateau with your strength training? This advanced, intensive technique can help you break new ground

GO THROUGH A PHASE

Periodise your strength training to achieve better long-term results

TRI HARD

Fill out summer t-shirts with the help of these triceps-sculpting tips and techniques

Summertime SADness

Seasonal affective disorder is increasingly recognised but for some it's summer, not winter, that brings on low mood and depression

CHEMICAL REACTION

Are ultra-processed foods secretly sabotaging your health? Here’s why it might be time to take a closer look at food labels

Coping Strategies for Anxious Times

Pandemic, inflation, war-there is plenty to be stressed about. There are effective ways to manage the strain, but it's important to use them in a healthy way

The Truth about Additives

Reading the labels on ready meals and snacks can help us make healthier choices. Here's the low-down on what gets added to food

What's Holding You Back?

Want to clear away the obstacles that are stopping you from moving forward? The answer is in your hands - here's how

Let's Talk About Pain

What's phantom pain? How does chronic pain work? What determines our individual pain tolerance? Richard Holt sets out to find the answers

9 Easy Peasy Ways to Get Healthier

We're all busy people, so here are some really simple ways to stay fit and well with minimal effort

It's Not All in Your Head

The root causes of anxiety can often be found in the body. Here’s what you can do about it

The Promise of Stem Cells

Breakthroughs are pointing to a revolution in healthcare

A Well-Oiled Machine

From head to toe and inside out, here's how to age well

The Forever Virus

The Omicron wave could possibly mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. What else does the virus have in store for 2022 and the years to come?

Thrifty Family Favourites

Feeding a family nutritious food on a budget can be tough. This month, doctor and food writer Dr Chintal Patel shares five of her favourite easy dishes

He Cured His Own Disease

A medical student battling a deadly disorder finally got a lifeline—from his own research

A World of Worry

Compounding crises have made everyone anxious, but how do you know if you’ve slipped into a more serious disorder— and what do you do about it?

The Big Burnout

Long hours, low pay and a lack of appreciation — among other things — can make for a stressful workplace and lead to burnout. It’s something we should all be concerned about, because over half of the workforce reports feeling it

Coronavirus: Is The UK In For A Winter Of ‘Super Colds'?

Thousands of people are reporting coming down with bad colds following the relaxing of coronavirus lockdown measures

Sharing a Common Goal

Why Puerto Rico is the most vaccinated place in America

7 Ways To Become A Morning Person

Get ahead first thing with our easy tricks to guarantee a successful start to the day

Prediabetes, A Warning For Diabetes

Being prediabetic can be the sign you need to turn your health around

Mental Health: How Can We Help Elite Sports Competitors Stay Well?

Elite Olympic athletes recently highlighted the mental health issues they faced. A psychologist explains how we could help them