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Facing the fear

Have you ever felt anxious at a gym? Does the thought of going to one fill you with dread? 'Gymtimidation', as Ryan Hall writes, is more common than you might think

BAPTISM OF FIRE

Looking to test his physical and mental fortitude, MF writer Chris Carra took on the notoriously difficult Firefighter Selection Test

TRAINER

5 WAYS TO MAXIMISE WORKOUT TIME

'Finally I'M FREE OF THE SCALES!'

Actor and singer Claire Sweeney reveals how she learnt to accept her body and fall back in love with food

'LIFE IS TOO SHORT to be strict'

Amanda Holden reveals her diet and exercise secrets

I dared to try a new hobby AND IT SAVED ME

After years of being trapped in her body, Kathleen Wotton, 50, was finally free

Healthy food habits from around the WORLD

Give your diet a boost this summer by enjoying these nutritious foods from across the globe

Fire up the GRIL

Low calorie and full of flavour, these summer fakeaways are just the ticket for barbecue season

Surgery couldn't STOP MY URGE TO EAT

After Michelle Geoghan, 51, shed 11st, she discovered an even harder battle to fight

Could this be your new SLIMMING SECRET?

Lose weight, feel fabulous and enjoy the great outdoors

EAT WELL for your AGE

Safeguard your wellbeing in years to come by ensuring you're giving your body what it needs...

Get HOLIDAY READY in 7 days

Drop a dress size and keep it off this sunny season with our easy diet plan

'I gave up alcohol and CHANGED MY LIFE'

A health check result shocked Claire Spencer, 42, into huge life changes

Fitness myth: 'Fasted cardio burns more body fat'

If you want to lose body fat, you have probably heard that doing fasted cardio will help you achieve that goal quicker. Many people do aerobic training first thing in the morning before they eat breakfast, hoping to get faster fat loss results than if they had waited until they had eaten.

"Old habits die hard. I'll do this all the way into my later years"

Sam Warburton reveals his blueprint for building strength, power and a body to stand the test of time

SAVED BY THE BELL

We've rounded up five of our favourite kettlebells to row, twist, swing and squat your way to full-body, functional fitness at home

FRY THE FAT

Our lead workout this issue will help you craft a lean physique on the move, but before you jump straight into it here are three other ways to feel the burn

TURNING SOUR

How men can recognise the signs and manage their way out of - an abusive relationship

PAUSE FOR EFFECT

Hit a wall with your strength training? If your progress has flatlined, it might be time to give cluster sets a go

WELCOME BACK

Protect against back pain while stretching out your hips and glutes with this mobility routine from pliability

HANG TIGHT

The dead hang is a simple but highly effective exercise for both postural health and upper-body strength

RIDING HIGH

Red Bull athlete Kriss Kyle's daydream of riding his BMX in the clouds turned into an epic odyssey of carbon-fibre engineering, unique fitness conditioning and a touch of trepidation

I've never dieted.... I'M A TOTAL FOODIE'

Tess Daly talks healthly eating, beauty and why she tries not to put pressure on herself

Could these trends work FOR YOU?

Want a happier gut or bespoke diet? Then read on…

Switch your DIET MINDSET FOR GOOD!

It can take just over two months to form a new habit. Here’s how to make lasting changes that stick

No more EXCUSES

After years of blissful ignorance, Charlie Adjetey, 54, had no choice but to confront her growing waistline

I kicked depression WITH A NEW DIET

After years of asthma attacks and depression, Karri Kirkwood, 43, found a cure through food

I couldn't wait to meet the NEW ME!

An unflattering photograph of Sue Barnard, 67, was the wake-up call that encouraged her to completely change her lifestyle

Get back into your jeans FAST!

Beat the bloat and get weight gain under control with our flexible eating plan

YES! COFFEE is good for you

Discover the surprising healthy benefits of your caffeine habit