TIME TO ADJUST

If you're looking for one set of weights to do it all, adjustable dumbbells are the way forward

MF meets the rising star of English rugby, Charles Tyrwhitt ambassador Marcus Smith

"Before each game, I know that I've done everything possible to go out there and express myself"

LET LOOSE

Full range of movement in the hips is essential for lower-body strength, running performance and general ease of movement

BEST FOR B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for overall health, but can't be found in a vegan diet. Here, dietitian Laura Tilt has rounded up the best supplement options

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

Writer and photographer Matt Maynard ventures into the Atacama Desert with 13 runners as they attempt the first-ever race to the summit of the world's highest volcano, the 6,893m Ojos del Salado

OUT OF THIS WORLD

CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE ROUTINE IS DIFFICULT ENOUGH ON TERRA FIRMA, SO HOW DO ASTRONAUTS KEEP THEMSELVES FIT AND HEALTHY WHEN THEY'RE FLOATING AROUND IN SPACE?

TRI TIME

The best top-to-toe kit for your first triathlon

DRESS TO COMPRESS

Compression wear is designed to improve performance, beat fatigue, cut muscle soreness and boost your recovery - here are our top picks

SUPER SHOE

It's a light, fast and responsive carbon racer - but can the Saucony Endorphin Elite topple the Nike Alphafly?

RISE TO THE OCCASION

England fly-half Marcus Smith is a generational rugby talent, and now he's looking just as good off the pitch thanks to a partnership with sharp menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt

MAP IT OUT

Tap into underused parts of your brain with phone-free navigation

Beginner's Guide to...training Chest

If you're new to strength training, or simply want a bit more clarity, PT and Reflo ambassador David Birtwistle will help you guarantee chest-day results

Be Brave

If anxiety is halting your ambition, performance psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains how the BRAVE process can help you silence any harmful inner voice and achieve your goals

Mental health blueprint

From moderating social media use to changing the way you work, the following expert-led advice will help you protect and understand your mental health better

Back stronger

The majority of back exercises require a pulling motion, which is why cables and barbells tend to be the back-building tools of choice. However, if all you have is a set of dumbbells, this is how to use them

Sam Holness– "I hope that my story helps inspire others from neurodiverse backgrounds to try endurance sports"

MF meets Ironman World Championship finisher Sam Holness, who reveals his dream of becoming the first openly autistic professional triathlete...

8 ways to strengthen your squat

With these technical upgrades and training secrets you can take your squat to a whole new level

UPWARDLY MOBILE

Mobility and recovery app ROMWOD – a staple in the industry since 2015 – has rebranded to pliability. Here’s what to expect

GET YOUR FILL

Most people are aware they need a certain amount of fibre in their diets. But the reasons why? They can be a little less clear. So here's everything you need to know about this essential macronutrient

PRIDE OF PLACE

PT Mark Hughes has channelled personal experiences as a gay man into creating a fitness community with a social purpose. Not only is he encouraging the LGBT+ community to get fit, he has also developed a unique business ethos the wider fitness world could benefit from

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