BALANCING ACT

Incorporate balance training into your routine to sharpen skills, reduce injury risk and boost overall performance

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

KICKSTART YOUR DAY Seven concrete benefits of working out in the morning

RACK RELIEF

Unlock strength and flexibility with these targeted mobility stretches for achieving an optimal front rack position

MAKE WAVES

Tackle this full-body session from record-breaking swimmer Ben Proud

LIFT BURN REPEAT

Metabolic resistance training (MRT) combines structured circuit training with progressive weights for time-efficient fat loss and muscle growth. World-renowned physique coach Gareth Sapstead has all you need to know

GOAL DIGGER

SELF-DEVELOPMENT GURU NICHOLAS BUNNEY LAYS OUT A GAME PLAN FOR SETTING ROCK-SOLID GOALS AND CHOOSING GENUINE VALUES OVER QUICK FIXES

HORMONE HARMONY

Life coach David Phillips beat depression and found happiness by hacking his neurochemicals - here's how you can do the same

HOSTAGE TO HERO

Keith Boyd overcame a heart condition, guerrilla warfare and kidnapping to break a 26-year-old running record

METATATION

Headspace XR is the mindfulness and meditation app for use with Meta Quest virtual reality headsets, but is it mind expanding or mind numbing?

REACH FOR THE SKY

Hoka's Skyward X promises that holy grail of running shoes: speed and comfort. But it really shines over moderate-paced miles

TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH

Six years after a devastating car accident left him on the brink of life support shutdown, Marlon Laight is a bodybuilding champion on the verge of becoming a personal trainer

WORTH ITS WEIGHT

Whether you're upgrading your home gym or just starting out with barbell training, the Bulldog Gear Cerakote 20kg 7ft Olympic Barbell deserves your attention

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Get race-ready with this two-part session from HYROX master trainer and Represent 247 athlete

NEED-TO-KNOW NUTRITION

From sugar intake to gluten intolerance, performance nutritionist Dr Laurent Bannock gives the no-nonsense answers to your food-related questions

"I DON'T GO CHASING PBS AT MY AGE-THERE'S NO POINT"

England and Harlequins legend Danny Care talks rugby fitness, the power of positivity, and the one session he never wants to do again

FILL YOUR BOOTS

Hyperice's Normatec Lower Legs offer instant relief for sore calves. But with an RRP over £400, are they worth the punt?

BUILT TO LAST

If you're looking for a military-grade bag that can withstand some rough treatment, the KNKG Everyday Tactical Backpack is worth its weight in dynamic durability

FINGER ON THE PULSE

Pulseroll's premium massage gun is a smooth operator but does it do enough to sway Theragun fans?

TAKE YOUR TIME

Maximise muscle gains by leveraging the concept of time under tension

WALK & TALK

A new wave of outdoor therapy services are transforming how we look after, and discuss, our mental health. Joe Minihane heads to the Peak District to find out more

Beach Body BLUEPRINT

Thought you'd blown your chance to shore up your physique before summer? Think again. We've got a clever plan to help you get fitter and leaner in no time

20 WAYS TO BURN BELLY FAT

Ignite fat loss and maintain your newly sculpted physique with these expert strategies for lasting effects

FULL STRETCH

Limber up for improved lifting performance with these targeted stretches

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

COOK UP A STORM

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

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?

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?

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

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

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?