Men's Fitness UK
"EATING THE RIGHT FOODS IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN COUNTING CALORIES"
Horse racing is in James Bowen’s blood. His parents, Peter and Karen, run a successful horse training business; his eldest brother Mickey is a successful point-to-point trainer; his brother Sean is a jockey with more than 500 wins to his name; and James is the youngest ever winner of the Welsh Grand National, which he won in 2018 aged just 16.
5 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN
From bringing the bass to your Hyrox training sessions to keeping you company on those long weekend runs, we test the best new fitness headphones to give you that extra audio push
5 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
LATE STARTERS
The benefits of taking up running in later life far outweigh the potential pitfalls
6 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
PATIENCE IS THE KEY
A YouGov survey revealed last year that over two-thirds (70%) of Brits abandon their resolutions within a month, with 13% giving up after just one week; 8% quit their fitness goal within one or two days.
1 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
FULL-BODY WARM-UP
This full-body warm-up from recovery app pliability is designed to prepare your entire body for movement, making it an essential addition to any fitness routine.
2 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
PLANT-POWERED PERFORMANCE
As the nutritionist to sports stars and athletes across the world and a Michelin-starred chef, Alan Murchison knows how important getting the right balance is to performance and exercise.
4 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH
Alex Honnold cemented his status as a climbing legend when he free soloed the 900-metre-high sheer rock face of El Capitan. A new National Geographic documentary - The Devil's Climb – to capture him and his climbing partner, Tommy Caldwell, take on the 2,700m plus peak - all in a single day
7 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
Are low-carb keto diets beneficial for athletic performance?
The ketogenic - keto - diet has become very popular in recent years, especially for its short-term weight loss results. The diet has become much beloved by celebrities and social media influencers and has been discussed at length in magazines and documentaries.
2 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
PROGRESS THE PRESS-UP
If you think a press-up is boring, think again. Ollie McCarthy explains why the humble press-up should be part of everyone's training regime
2 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
READY TO RUMBLE?
Disney's new knockout show A Thousand Blows is a brutal exposé of the criminal underbelly of Victorian England, with illegal boxing at its heart. We spoke to boxing coach Jamal Akay about his role in getting the show's stars boxing clever
6 min |
March 2025
Men's Fitness UK
FINISHING TOUCHES
Finishers should be the icing on the cake of every workout. Sarah Haselwood explains why
5 min |
March 2025
Woman One Shot UK
LOVE reigns supreme
From soulmates and fairy tales to scandals, affairs and divorces, the Royal Family are no strangers to epic and complicated love stories. We've watched them unfold on The Crown, cheered on their lavish weddings, waited with baited breath for the arrival of their little princes and princesses, and rooted for their happy endings. So, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we take a look at the oh-so-royal romances that still have us hooked
9 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
10 things you didn't know about KING CHARLES
From his favourite food to having a frog species named after him, there are many surprising facts about the Monarch
2 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
'I DROPPED MY CHOCS OFF AT THE PALACE'
Chocolatier Geri Martin, 45, lives in Coleraine with her children Abigail, 15, and Josh, 12.
2 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
Some extra-special DELIVERIES
Aroyal customer changed everything for these two women
2 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
Five years since MEGXIT!
Harry and Meghan rocked royal history with one fateful decision in 2020 has the Sussex shocker paid off?
5 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
The meteoric RISE OF THE SISTERHOOD
Have the York Princesses - once the butt of the joke over those wedding hats become the indispensable.. jewel in the Royal Family's crown?
5 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
All the Queen's HORSES
From racehorses to Fell ponies, horses held a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II
1 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
LOVE conquers all'
Sarah Ferguson reveals why she will always stand by her prince
3 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
Following in MUM'S FOOTSTEPS
Is Prince George about to break a big royal tradition?
3 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
The real Middleton POWER BEHIND THE THRONE
Why Kate’s mum Carole holds a vital position within the Royal Family
2 min |
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Woman One Shot UK
Hurt Meghan's BIG REGRETS
The Sussexes may be prepared to make a shock U-turn, but is the Royal Family ready to forgive and forget?
3 min |
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Men's Fitness UK
CARDIO FITNESS COULD BE LINKED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK
Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with high cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of dementia in the future.
1 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN
A new breed of eco-friendly running shoe is hitting the streets. We take a look at the main contenders
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
ROLL WITH IT
It won't have escaped your notice that the equipment inventory for most gyms now includes recovery items such as foam rollers, massage guns and spikey balls, all of which can be used in self-myofascial release, which growing evidence suggests is essential for maintaining your muscles in peak condition.
2 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
SCIENCE SAYS...EXERCISE CAN HELP IMPROVE MEMORY
We all know that exercise W delivers proven physical benefits. Most smart watches can tell us whether our endurance levels are improving. But what about the mental health benefits? These metrics have always been more anecdotal - and therefore harder to measure.
2 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
DUMBBELLS & GYM BALL INTRODUCTION
A set of dumbbells and a gym ball can give you serious muscle gains
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
THE GYM COMMANDMENTS
To get bigger, stronger or leaner, you must master the basics of training. Adhere to these ten rules from the best in the business and build a better body
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
A 'LILLE' TOUCH OF CLASS
French brand Van Rysel offers an inexpensive way to buy a road bike worthy of the pro peloton
3 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
DON'T DROP THE BOMB
Could a 100g post-workout protein-bomb actually work?New science has just overturned the standard advice on protein with some surprising results for post-workout nutrition
3 min |