LEVEL UP

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has come a long way since

15 MINUTES WITH… CODY RIGSBY, PELOTON ‘MASTER TRAINER’ TO THE STARS

MF: PELOTON WAS THE BREAKOUT FITNESS CRAZE OF 2019 –

WAIT A MINUTE

How does the saying go? Something like, ‘You wait ages

OUT OF STEAM

The effects of long-term ‘low energy availability’ in exercising men

LESS IS MORE

Buying less makes you more happy New research in Young

Sugar Crash

Scientists have long warned of the dangers to our physical

BRAIN WAVE

People suffering with anxiety may be able to avoid medication

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Training for and running a marathon does more than get

PICTURE PREVIEW

Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa rides a wave during a free surfing

GET WELD SOON

THIS APP AIMS TO MAKE HEALTH AND FITNESS ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT – AND IT’S FREE

WEAR THE TROUSERS

Train in comfort and style – or lounge around watching Netflix – with a plush pair of performance-focused jogging bottoms

SLEEP ON IT

The latest tracking tech to monitor and enhance your shuteye recovery

STRETCH FORTH

YOGA IMPROVES DECISION MAKING AND MULTITASKING

THE ART OF WAR

Mixed martial arts has enjoyed quite the evolution: from niche combat contests criticised for being too brutal, to becoming one of the most talked about and, in the form of UFC’s big-money bouts, lucrative sports on the planet. Dan Cooper takes a swing at the inexorable rise of MMA

TIME TO GET PISTE

With a bit of planning and some spare cash, you can hit the slopes of the Alps or the Pyrenees on Friday and be back in time for work on Monday. Dominic Bliss books a quick trip to Switzerland to show you how

Toying WITH NATURE

Matt Majendie travels to Nazaré, Portugal, to meet the daredevil surfers risking life and limb to conquer the biggest waves on the planet

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

ANOREXIA IS A COMPLEX PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER WITH A VARIETY OF CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING OBSESSIVE EXERCISING. DAVE CHAWNER, PROFESSIONAL COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR OF WEIGHT EXPECTATIONS: ONE MAN’S RECOVERY FROM ANOREXIA, SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON THIS OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD MENTAL ILLNESS

HOME COMFORTS

Cutting-edge tech is reshaping the fitness industry, giving rise to a new digital wave of home workout enthusiasts. It may be more convenient and time-efficient, but will living rooms ever truly replace gym floors?

THINK AGAIN

‘Rapid Change’ therapist Howard Cooper explains why you need to stop thinking of willpower as an obstacle to change

CLUBBING TOGETHER

Lucy Nichol explores the powerful role the football community can play in supporting men’s mental health

AGAINST ALL ODDS

WHEN A HORROR ACCIDENT LEFT HIM FACING A LIFE OF PARALYSIS, FORMER RUGBY PRO ED JACKSON REFUSED TO GIVE UP HOPE. THROUGH TINY IMPROVEMENTS DAY BY DAY, HE EVENTUALLY REGAINED MOVEMENT AND, REMARKABLY, LEARNED TO WALK AGAIN. THREE YEARS ON, HE’S GOING SEVERAL STEPS FURTHER, PUSHING THE LIMITS OF HIS RE-FOUND FREEDOM AND SETTING HIS SIGHTS SKY HIGH

GET A LOAD OF THIS

THERE’S A NEW CARB ON THE BLOCK THAT PROMISES IMPROVED ENDURANCE GAINS

A FISH STORY

Current health guidelines say we should be eating two portions

TURN UP THE HEAT

YOUR BEST BET IN THE FIGHT AGAINST STOMACH BUGS MIGHT

Tea Time

Green tea has long been known for its health-promoting properties

5-HTP

5-HTP is a natural compound that could play a role

NATURAL HAZARDS

Drinking 100 per cent fruit juice every day can increase

FACE THE FATS

Testosterone is essential for muscle growth, energy levels, mood and

PURE AND SIMPLE

‘Protein’ doesn’t immediately mean ‘healthy’, and many shakes are loaded with more than necessary amounts of sugar and additives. But there are also brands offering cleaner alternatives: protein powders that contain the bare, recovery-assisting essentials

SWEET SCIENCE

SUGAR IS ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL AREAS OF NUTRITION. IT HAS BEEN DEEMED RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING FROM OBESITY TO CANCER, BUT FOR ANYONE LEADING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, IS IT REALLY THAT BAD? PERFORMANCE DIETICIAN RENEE MCGREGOR REPORTS

FINISH HIM!

FIVE REASONS TO EXHAUST YOUR MUSCLES WITH END-OF-SESSION ‘FINISHERS’

LAST HURRAHS

Got a few minutes to spare at the end of your workout? Empty the tank with these muscle-blitzing finishers, guaranteed to squeeze maximum gains from every session

WHAT IT TAKES...: TO BE A SPEEDWAY CHAMPION

THREE-TIME WORLD SPEEDWAY CHAMPION TAI WOFFINDEN GIVES MF THE INSIDE TRACK ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF RACING

HARD-CORE HABITS

HOW TO CRAFT A CORE OF STEEL AND REAP THE STRENGTH, STABILITY AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS

WHY DO YOU WORK OUT?

THAT’S THE QUESTION WE PUT TO ALEX CROCKFORD, PERSONAL TRAINER AND COVER MODEL. HERE’S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY…

HERE’S THE THEORY

Orangetheory Fitness sessions utilise full-body exercises and short, sharp cardio intervals to torch fat and get every muscle firing. Tom Donaldson, head coach at OTF Wandsworth, gives an example Power session to try for yourself