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TAKE YOUR TIME

Maximise muscle gains by leveraging the concept of time under tension

WALK & TALK

A new wave of outdoor therapy services are transforming how we look after, and discuss, our mental health. Joe Minihane heads to the Peak District to find out more

Beach Body BLUEPRINT

Thought you'd blown your chance to shore up your physique before summer? Think again. We've got a clever plan to help you get fitter and leaner in no time

20 WAYS TO BURN BELLY FAT

Ignite fat loss and maintain your newly sculpted physique with these expert strategies for lasting effects

FULL STRETCH

Limber up for improved lifting performance with these targeted stretches

FIGHT FAT WITH CLEVER CARDIO

Cardiovascular exercise is in some ways the simplest form of fitness there is just jump ona bike, lace up your shoes or dive in and away you go. But if you want to use cardio as an effective fat loss tool, there’s a little more you need to know. Let us show you how to make the most of your sessions to maximise the burn

COOK UP A STORM

Unlock your inner chef with advice from some of the world's foremost food experts

Under the INFLUENCE

New research suggests social media has a negative impact on body image. So how can you navigate your feeds without comparing yourself to an unrealistic ideal?

SEE THE LIGHT

Red light therapy promises accelerated recovery and has become a key tool for | professional athletes looking to get back into action as soon as possible. But is it too good to be true?

TOP DRAWER

Whether you’re looking for long-sleeve warmth for colder winter runs or a lightweight tee that keeps you cool and dry during hot summer sessions, a few high-quality running tops are essential items in your kit bag

OFF-ROAD Runners

If you’re tackling a lot of off-road running, your regular roadies aren’t going to cut it. We recruited pro run-tester Kieran Alger to put the latest selection of trail shoes through their paces here are his favourites

ON CHARGE

The Fitbit Charge 6 steps into the fitness arena with new features and a sleek design, but does it meet the high expectations set by its predecessors?

FEET FIRST

Build an injury-proof body with advice from biomechanics consultant Travis Allan, who’s yorked with Olympians and elite sportsmen

"Don't be ashamed of your emotions.They are all part of being human"

Special Forces operative turned SAS: Who Dares Wins mainstay Jason Fox's guide to building mental and physical resilience

HIP AND RUN

Improve hip mobility for stronger running with this five-stretch routine

DUAL PURPOSE

Cameron Falloon, founder of Body Fit Training (BFT), explains why a hybrid training approach can benefit anyone seeking a dynamic, allencompassing workout experience

CALL TO ARMS

Do you want bricks for biceps and horseshoe triceps? Of course you do! But instead of curling till you’re blue in the face, it’s time to get clever with cables

SUSPEND BELIEF

Carve a rock-solid core with these suspension trainer abs exercises

MIXED MASSAGES

For anyone invested in their health and fitness, is professional massage worth the time, effort and occasional discomfort, or is it just another unnecessary expense?

SUSTAIN & GAIN

When you’re shopping for new training kit, your priorities are likely to be fit, comfort, looks, and ability to handle the task at hand – whether that’s lifting shoes with a stable platform, or a running top that’s breathable and effective at wicking sweat away.

ONES TO WATCH

Track your training, race stronger and recover quicker with the best running watches available in 2024

ON THE UP

Clmbxr founder Rotimi Odukoya on the inexorable rise of climbing, and how he's helping to break down barriers to the sport

25 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

From moderating social media use to changing the way you work, the following expert-led advice will help you protect, understand and improve your mental health in 2024

The Get Back Plan

Get back on track with our 12-week programme, perfect for anyone new to strength training or who simply doesn't have time to work out more than three times a week

COLD FEET

New research shows that a 'fitness freeze' sees interest in exercise plummet along with the temperature in the winter months

THE ONE AND ONLY

Burn and build with this full-body single-kettlebell routine

DOUBLE TAKE

If you're short of time or space, torch belly fat and build core strength with this six-move, double-kettlebell workout

DESK STRETCHES

Reduce the negative effects of sitting at a desk with this fivemove mobility routine

MUSCLE SUPPS

Look beyond protein to the variety of other supplements you can use to promote improved performance and muscle growth

THROWN TO THE WOLVES

Adventure cyclist and travel writer Donivan Berube sets out on an 18-month journey to ride the 30,000-kilometre Pacific Coast route from Alaska to Argentina. In this extract from the opening days, bears, rabid wolves and sub-freezing temperatures make for an interesting beginning...