OFF-PISTE ADVENTURES

Keen to attract more winter visitors, Alpine ski resorts are offering many more sports in addition to traditional skiing and snowboarding. Dominic Bliss heads to Les Arcs and La Plagne, in the French region of Savoie, to try zip lining, moon biking, bob rafting and most hair-raising of all - speed riding -

CROC CATCHER

As Wild Croc Territory makes a splash on Netflix, reptile wrangler Matt Wright explains what it takes to wrestle with prehistoric beasts for a living

LIFT FOR LIFE

Researchers have linked regular weight training in old age to a lower risk of premature death-by as much as 47%

THRUSTERS ENGAGED

A strong, powerful lower body depends on a good set of glutes, and the best way to build your backside is the often overlooked but hugely effective hip thrust. Here's all you need to know

THE SCIENCE OF TOUGHNESS

Drawing from mindfulness, military case studies, sports psychology, neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, Steve Magness' Do Hard Things shows how real toughness makes us more successful, happier and ultimately better people

STAKES & LADDERS

Via ferrata literally iron way’ climbing routes sprang up across the Alps after World War Utilising iron rungs hammered into the mountainsides, via ferrata provide a taste of extreme climbing with less of the peril but no reduction in adrenaline, as Dominic Bliss finds out

SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

To survive up to 63 high-speed collisions per match (impacts that would floor the average man) professional rugby players are put through a rigorous training regime, virtually year-round.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR FITNE

Adopt a sustainable, long-term approach to your health and wellbeing to stay fit, strong and content well into your senior years

DUMBBELL DECISIONS

Can't decide between fixed or adjustable dumbbells? Here’s all you need to know

19 Best Resistance Band Exercises

Build full-body muscle and strength from home with our guide to training with resistance bands

MIRROR MUSCLES

This arms and abs workout focuses on the glory muscles but that's not to say it's easy

RETHINK THE DRINK

There's an increasing understanding about the negative impacts alcohol can have on mental health. So how can you cut back or quit completely if you think your drinking is affecting your wellbeing? Joe Minihane investigates

BEST OF THE REST

You know all about protein and creatine, but these less-heralded supplements can also be used for better health and performance

THE QUEST FOR A CURE

Will science ever be able to banish the undesirable yet altogether inevitable consequence of a particularly heavy night?

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Long-term Injury can be devastating, but with intelligent réhab and positive psychology it's possible to return stronger and fresher than before. We asked. three elite athletes to reveal their own personal rehab stories, to inspire you to bounce back with intent.

MF TESTS: WITHINGS SCAN WATCH HORIZON

This smartwatch feels like a well-built, premium, classical timepiece. Until the screen lights up, it's easy to miss that there's anything smart about it and that's a big part of its appeal

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO...TRAINING LEGS

If you're new to strength training, or simply want a bit more clarity, PT David Birtwistle is on hand to help you guarantee leg-day results

BEST BANDS

Build muscle and strength from your own front room with these first-class resistance band training systems

Master your METABOLISM

Previously limited to elite athletes, London's latest super gym offers metabolic testing to the masses. Charlie Allenby headed along to Precision Health to see what he could learn.

Counting calories

Whether you want to bulk up or slim down, calories are crucial, and using an app like MyFitnessPal is the obvious way to track how many you're consuming. Here's how to get it right

MOTIVATION STATIONS

Stuck in an exercise-related slump? Here's your guide to boosting fading fitness mojo

GO FULL CIRCLE

James Davies is an internationally renowned osteopath, performance coach and recovery specialist. Here's his roadmap for achieving full-body, 360-degree health, fitness and wellbeing

“It ended up so fairytale-like for me compared to what I could have possibly imagined. You become attached to it. And then it stops”

Despite being the biggest name in English rugby, Jonny Wilkinson suffered mental health struggles throughout his career. Here he explains the Buddhist ideas that have helped him fi nd a greater sense of contentment since hanging up his boots

G FORCE

Cyclist Geraint Thomas discusses his incredible transformation from powerful indoor track champion to ultra-endurance Tour de France winner - featuring brutal training days, cutting-edge sports science and finding comfort in discomfort

THE ON UP

When Rotimi Odukoya got bored of the gym he built his own innercity bouldering community. Here he explains how indoor climbing can take your own strength to new heights

HEALTH CHECK: "HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AGAINST SKIN CANCER?"

THE EXPERT Marc Donovan is chief pharmacist at Boots. For ‘convenient care without the hassle’, visit onlinedoctor.boots.com

WEEKEND WARRIORS

A new study suggests time-pressed modern men can bag major health gains even if they cram all their training into the weekend

CHASING THE STIGMA

How one man is seeking to unify Britain's fight against mental illness

HOW TO BUILD...TRAINING ADHERENCE

If you feel like you blow hot and cold with your exercise routine, The Movement Blueprint's Harvey Lawton is here to show you another way

PRO TIPS

Training your proprioception will make you a sharper, faster and more durable athlete - here's how