Men's Fitness UK - March 2025

In this issue

Interview: jockey James Bowen - We catch up with ‘the toughest jockey in the world’
23 best kettlebell exercises - Build explosive power and core stability with this cast-iron tool
Ain’t no mountain high enough - We catch up with climbing kings Alex Honnold and Terry Caldwell

PATIENCE IS THE KEY

A YouGov survey revealed last year that over two-thirds (70%) of Brits abandon their resolutions within a month, with 13% giving up after just one week; 8% quit their fitness goal within one or two days.

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UNDER PRESSURE

Leading athleisure brand, Lululemon, commissioned a sizeable study involving 16,000 participants across 15 countries that, encouragingly, indicated 89% of us made more effort to improve our wellbeing than in the previous year.

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It's bath time!

Training for any type of running requires adequate recovery. Surprisingly, many runners overlook the benefits of correct bathing outlines as part of their training. From resting muscles to preventing injury, how can we ensure that we are taking care of bones and joints whilst training for a marathon?

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UNEVEN GAINS

Unilateral exercises focus on single arm or single leg movements and are worth occasionally introducing into your regular workouts for the benefits they bring.

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BULGARIAN SQUAT

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with a dumbbell in your left hand, arms by your sides. Place your left foot on a bench behind you. Bend your right knee to 90°, lowering into a deep lunge, keeping your head and chest up, plus your hips square to the front. Pause, then drive through your right heel to return to the start position.

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MILLENNIALS INVESTING IN HEALTH

Millennials are prioritising spending their disposable income on their health and fitness over other leisure activities such as eating out and drinking socially, according to a survey released today by ukactive.

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"EATING THE RIGHT FOODS IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN COUNTING CALORIES"

Horse racing is in James Bowen’s blood. His parents, Peter and Karen, run a successful horse training business; his eldest brother Mickey is a successful point-to-point trainer; his brother Sean is a jockey with more than 500 wins to his name; and James is the youngest ever winner of the Welsh Grand National, which he won in 2018 aged just 16.

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LAND OF NOD

Why the Therabody SleepMask might be the answer to your dreams, literally

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STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN

From bringing the bass to your Hyrox training sessions to keeping you company on those long weekend runs, we test the best new fitness headphones to give you that extra audio push

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AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH

Alex Honnold cemented his status as a climbing legend when he free soloed the 900-metre-high sheer rock face of El Capitan. A new National Geographic documentary - The Devil's Climb – to capture him and his climbing partner, Tommy Caldwell, take on the 2,700m plus peak - all in a single day

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READY TO RUMBLE?

Disney's new knockout show A Thousand Blows is a brutal exposé of the criminal underbelly of Victorian England, with illegal boxing at its heart. We spoke to boxing coach Jamal Akay about his role in getting the show's stars boxing clever

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ROW YOUR WAY TO TOTAL FITNESS

From mastering your technique to crafting killer workouts, here's why indoor rowing is the shortcut to peak fitness...

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LATE STARTERS

The benefits of taking up running in later life far outweigh the potential pitfalls

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PLANT-POWERED PERFORMANCE

As the nutritionist to sports stars and athletes across the world and a Michelin-starred chef, Alan Murchison knows how important getting the right balance is to performance and exercise.

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FINISHING TOUCHES

Finishers should be the icing on the cake of every workout. Sarah Haselwood explains why

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PROGRESS THE PRESS-UP

If you think a press-up is boring, think again. Ollie McCarthy explains why the humble press-up should be part of everyone's training regime

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FULL-BODY WARM-UP

This full-body warm-up from recovery app pliability is designed to prepare your entire body for movement, making it an essential addition to any fitness routine.

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Are low-carb keto diets beneficial for athletic performance?

The ketogenic - keto - diet has become very popular in recent years, especially for its short-term weight loss results. The diet has become much beloved by celebrities and social media influencers and has been discussed at length in magazines and documentaries.

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