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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