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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.

LATE STARTERS

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

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

FINISHING TOUCHES

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

"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.

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

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...

LAND OF NOD

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

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.

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.

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.

SCIENCE SAYS...EXERCISE CAN HELP IMPROVE MEMORY

We all know that exercise W delivers proven physical benefits. Most smart watches can tell us whether our endurance levels are improving. But what about the mental health benefits? These metrics have always been more anecdotal - and therefore harder to measure.

DON'T DROP THE BOMB

Could a 100g post-workout protein-bomb actually work?New science has just overturned the standard advice on protein with some surprising results for post-workout nutrition

ROLL WITH IT

It won't have escaped your notice that the equipment inventory for most gyms now includes recovery items such as foam rollers, massage guns and spikey balls, all of which can be used in self-myofascial release, which growing evidence suggests is essential for maintaining your muscles in peak condition.

DUMBBELLS & GYM BALL INTRODUCTION

A set of dumbbells and a gym ball can give you serious muscle gains

EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN

A new breed of eco-friendly running shoe is hitting the streets. We take a look at the main contenders

THE HIGHS & LOWS

Following on from the success of his Sunday Times bestselling The Good Bite's High-Protein Meal-Prep Manual, Niall Kirkland is back with a new collection of delicious and indulgent high-protein recipes - all under 500 calories.

CUT TO THE QUICK

Speed, balance and co-ordination are all benefits of agility training. So isn't it about time you added it in to your programme?

Confessions of a HYROX VIRGIN

Turning a cyclist into a runner is one thing, but can you target a Hyrox in four months in your fifties? Frank Bauer finds out

THE GYM COMMANDMENTS

To get bigger, stronger or leaner, you must master the basics of training. Adhere to these ten rules from the best in the business and build a better body

RETREAT INTO YOURSELF

Allowing yourself time to retreat from the everyday can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing. Joe Minihane investigates

ANYONE FOR PADEL?

It may look like a game you'd play at the beach, but padel is now challenging tennis to become the world's number one racquet sport. Even Stormzy thinks so!

A 'LILLE' TOUCH OF CLASS

French brand Van Rysel offers an inexpensive way to buy a road bike worthy of the pro peloton