In this issue

In this issue:

Low-volume lifting: Chris Carra takes on legendary bodybuilder Mike Mentzer’s low-volume but high-intensity training protocol.

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music: A new benchmark for lower-cost watches?

Protein timing: Why conventional wisdom around protein intake has been flipped on its head.

HYROX conditioning: Get fit for your first HYROX with a workout and tips from Master Trainer Jake Dearden,

and more...

FULL STRETCH

Limber up for improved lifting performance with these targeted stretches

3 mins

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

10+ mins

COOK UP A STORM

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

8 mins

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?

7 mins

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?

7 mins

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

5 mins

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

10+ mins

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?

4 mins

FEET FIRST

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

2 mins

"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

8 mins

HIP AND RUN

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

4 mins

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

4 mins

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

4 mins

SUSPEND BELIEF

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

2 mins

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?

6 mins

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.

5 mins

ONES TO WATCH

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

10+ mins

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

3 mins

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

10+ mins

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

7 mins

COLD FEET

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

1 min

THE ONE AND ONLY

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

2 mins

DOUBLE TAKE

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

2 mins

DESK STRETCHES

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

4 mins

MUSCLE SUPPS

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

7 mins

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...

7 mins

KETTLEBELL UVS F BARBELL

Fitness expert and world-renowned PT Luke Worthington on the respective benefits of the two bits of kit for your strength and conditioning goals

4 mins

"I REALISED THAT IF I COULD BE THE ARTIST OF MY OWN BODY AND BE SO MOTIVATED ABOUT ONE THING, I COULD PUT THE SAME EFFORT INTO EVERYTHING ELSE"

TV personality Davide Sanclimenti on overcoming body image issues, finding balance with his fitness, and breaking the news to his Italian mother that he was going to need to cut back on the pasta portions...

10 mins

"How I lost fat and gained 10Kg of muscle in 3 months"

After sciatica-related weight gain, Ciro Vassallo decided to transform his physique and learn to feel good again

4 mins

Check Yourself

Try this mindful meditation technique to ease stress, anxiety and physical pain

2 mins

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