GIVE IT A REST

EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 2 64 APRIL 2022 This issue, officially

TACTICAL TIMINGS

The longer spring days will give you more time to exercise, but your choice of morning or evening workout will deliver very different benefits, according to a new study

STAY SHARP

Endurance training typically involves plenty of work in

THINK FAST

If health and body shape isn’t a big

TRY THIS:

The Wings for Life World run takes place

LIVE FOR THE MOMENT

If you’re finding it hard to stick to

HANG TOUGH

Chances are you’re familiar with the headaches and

IT'S IN YOUR EYES

A simple eye scan may soon be able

DO THIS:

KICK BRIDGE The Kick Bridge is a Muay

UGO MONYE

The rugby player turned pundit talks pushing through pain and his approach to fitness post-retirement

WARM WELCOME

Prime your muscles and joints for running – or any cardio – with this quick warm-up routine

ENJOY THE RIDE

As the weather warms up and office life returns, consider a two-wheeled commute to work

HELP IS AT HAND

Doomscrolling Twitter until 4am? Anxiety attacks at dawn? Let your phone be a source of calm, not panic, with these mindmassaging apps

A MOVIE KIND OF LOVE

Like Hoover, Kleenex and Biro (only much more fun), GoPro is a brand that’s become a byword. But is its latest action cam a perfect 10?

FILL YOUR BOOTS

Whether you’re pootling down slushy pavements or powering up snowy peaks, we’ve got your feet (and ankles) covered

DOWNHILL FROM HERE

Dyfi Bike Park is the UK’s newest and biggest purpose-built mountain bike park, and has quickly developed a reputation as the the place to progress your MTB skills. Our man behind the handlebars Matt Ray dons his helmet and big boy boots to find out what all the fuss is about

“Create your own footprints. Don’t follow others”

Veteran special forces operative and former presenter of SAS: SAS: Who Who Dares Dares Wins Wins Ollie Ollerton on chasing a feeling, not an image

JOINT (AD)VENTURE

MF meets the three 30-something men turning their love of adventure sport and travel into a career

KIT CHECK

This adventure-ready gear powered Jamalon’s recent adventures

ALL COURT GAME

Blending relentless intensity with speed and skill, futsal is far more than just ‘indoor football’, as enthusiast and Guardian writer Jamie Fahey explains

DOWN AND DIRTY

A bacterium found in soil has been linked to improved mood

UNDERSTANDING PTSD

Once called ‘shell shock’ because of its effect on frontline soldiers, we now know that post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone who’s experienced a shocking, disturbing or dangerous event

MODEL BEHAVIOUR

Recent news stories of misogyny within the UK police force and sexism in the workplace – coupled with the rise of movements like #MeToo – have shone a light on the scale of toxic masculinity, discrimination and sexual violence towards women in modern society. By calling it out – and being positive male role models – men can help create a fairer, safer place for all

PERFECT BLEND

If you’re a fan of smoothies, but had

FAST FOOD

Feed your muscles and satisfy your stomach with these double-quick dishes loaded with performance-boosting nutrients and recovery-assisting protein

CEREAL FILLERS

Give breakfast time a boost with a new breed of protein cereals

POWER COUPLE

Fast-track fat loss with this short and sharp two-move workout

42 OF THE BEST DUMBBELL EXERCISES

Though far from an exhaustive list given the dumbbell’s incredible versatility, these are some of the most effective moves to build full-body strength and muscle

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING

Preparing for a big adventure or fitness challenge? These are the movements you need to prioritise, according to our resident strength expert James Griffiths

HOW TO TRAIN FOR HYROX

It’s the new functional fitness event that combines running with strength and high-intensity exercises. Ahead of its London event in April, here’s how to train for the main movements involved

GET FIT FOR HYROX

You’ve learned the movements, now it’s time to build your engine. But be warned: this session includes a total of 8km running, and 160 each of wall balls, sit-ups and lunges

CENTRE OF ATTENTION

Improve your core strength and abdominal definition with this bodyweight workout from celebrity PT Bradley Simmonds

PECS APPEAL

Build a bigger, broader chest and strong core with this old-school workout

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

A new study suggests muscular gains can be made at any age