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GET HIGH ON LIFE

Say goodbye to quick digital dopamine fixes and hello to natural mood boosters that last

15-minute TOTAL TONE-UP

Feel stronger and leaner in four weeks with our at-home Pilates workout

Air Apparent - Pollution hasn't gone away. It's still there in every lungful, even if we can't see it in the air or on the news. But there are reasons to breathe easier, thanks to pioneering projects using cycling 'citizen scientists'. Rob Ainsley took part in one...

The toxic effects of pollution have been known about for years. 'Just two things of which you must beware: Don't drink the water and don't breathe the air!' sang 1960s satirist Tom Lehrer.Over recent decades, though, pollution has dropped down our list of things to worry about, thanks to ominously capitalised concerns such as Climate Change, AI, Global Conflict, Species Collapse, etc. That doesn't, unfortunately, mean the problem has expired. Air quality often exceeds safe limits, with far-reaching and crippling effects on our health.

Why the USA must do its bit in the war against bird flu

During the 35 years I've been reporting on Countryfile, D British farmers have been hit from all sides by diseases that have decimated their herds and flocks, brought them heartbreak and uncertainty and cost us taxpayers billions of pounds to control - most notably mad cow disease (BSE), bovine TB, foot and mouth, and now bird flu.

THE MONT BLANC MONSTER

The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is among the most challenging and prestigious trail running events in the world. Typically held annually in the last week of August, it circumnavigates the iconic Mont Blanc massif. Covering approximately 106 miles, with a gruelling elevation gain of around 32,800 feet, the race demands exceptional endurance, technical skill, and mental fortitude – as Dominic Bliss witnessed for himself at last year’s event…

FEEL THE BURN

Training for HYROX? This lung-busting workout from HYROX master trainer and Represent 247 athlete Jake Dearden will get you race ready

Sleep is crucial for both metabolic health and athletic performance

How well, and how long, did you sleep last night? It’s an important question, because in its Sleep Manifesto 2024, The Sleep Charity notes that a whopping 43% of adults sleep less than the NHS-recommended seven to nine hours.

THE LEARN ROPES

Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it offers a number of serious health benefits in Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it off ers a number of serious health benefi ts in a budget-friendly and convenient formula that can be done virtually anywhere

MOUNTAINEERING IS ABOUT THE TENSION BETWEEN HUMAN NATURE AND MOUNTAIN NATURE.IT'S ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF DYING

MF meets mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner

DRESS TO IMPRESS

In the latest campaign from Charles Tyrwhitt, rugby player Marcus Smith and cricketer Joe Root are taking the lead and stepping up their offduty game with some sharp summer outfits. From tailored linen to comfy chinos and lightweight blazers, summer just got stylish

KILLER CORE CIRCUIT

This no-equipment routine challenges your entire core. It starts slow and measured, before more aerobic exercises at the end elevate your heart rate and melt away body fat

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

As Adam Peaty gears up for his attempt to claim a third back-to-back Olympic title this summer, Sam Rider tries to survive his weekly gym routine

Summer SIZZLERS

Fuel your summer with these fresh, high-protein recipes

FITNESS GOALS

Teddy Sheringham’s playbook for staying in shape in your fifties

BUDGET BEATS

Apple’s new low-price buds punch well above their price tag

CARDIO SWEAT

Elevate your aerobic fitness and fast-track fat loss with this cardio workout from the Movement Blueprint founder Harvey Lawton

Do You Need A Dopamine Detox?- Taking a break from dopamine-inducing activities such as scrolling on social media Is the latest viral wellness trend but how does it work? Heidi Scrimgeour finds out...

The idea that over-reliance on dopamine-inducing activities can dull our sensitivity to pleasure reminded me of those passengers on the plane. There was something about the speed with which they dismissed precious moments that left me feeling like we've lost the magic that sharing photographs once held. How have we got here?

Harnessing Hope - Learn to ride the rollercoaster of life with enduring optimism, and bolster your wellbeing, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright

Hope can help you find meaning, purpose, and motivation, and there's now a growing recognition that it also has an important role to play in your health and well-being. For instance, individuals with higher levels of hope have been found to experience less anxiety and depression, manage stress more effectively, and recover more quickly from illnesses. In fact, hope can be one of the most powerful tools in your psychological toolbox, and may well be the antidote that we all need to today's chaotic world.

TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH

Six years after a devastating car accident left him on the brink of life support shutdown, Marlon Laight is a bodybuilding champion on the verge of becoming a personal trainer

REACH FOR THE SKY

Hoka's Skyward X promises that holy grail of running shoes: speed and comfort. But it really shines over moderate-paced miles

WORTH ITS WEIGHT

Whether you're upgrading your home gym or just starting out with barbell training, the Bulldog Gear Cerakote 20kg 7ft Olympic Barbell deserves your attention

BALANCING ACT

Incorporate balance training into your routine to sharpen skills, reduce injury risk and boost overall performance

HORMONE HARMONY

Life coach David Phillips beat depression and found happiness by hacking his neurochemicals - here's how you can do the same

METATATION

Headspace XR is the mindfulness and meditation app for use with Meta Quest virtual reality headsets, but is it mind expanding or mind numbing?

LIFT BURN REPEAT

Metabolic resistance training (MRT) combines structured circuit training with progressive weights for time-efficient fat loss and muscle growth. World-renowned physique coach Gareth Sapstead has all you need to know

GOAL DIGGER

SELF-DEVELOPMENT GURU NICHOLAS BUNNEY LAYS OUT A GAME PLAN FOR SETTING ROCK-SOLID GOALS AND CHOOSING GENUINE VALUES OVER QUICK FIXES

HOSTAGE TO HERO

Keith Boyd overcame a heart condition, guerrilla warfare and kidnapping to break a 26-year-old running record

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

KICKSTART YOUR DAY Seven concrete benefits of working out in the morning

RACK RELIEF

Unlock strength and flexibility with these targeted mobility stretches for achieving an optimal front rack position

MAKE WAVES

Tackle this full-body session from record-breaking swimmer Ben Proud