The Wellness Lab

Men's Fitness

EDITORIAL Editor Isaac Williams Art Director Xavier Robleda

EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 288 APRIL 2024

PRIME TIME

Reduce injury risk and elevate performance with focused warm-up movements

FORM FIX

Build muscular size, strength and power faster by correcting these common compound lift mistakes

SWEET SUCCESS

Reduce your intake of sugar for better brain health

MOVE YOUR MIND

Find it hard to switch off? Combining exercise with mindfulness might be the way forward

FEET FIRST

Build an injury-proof body with advice from biomechanics consultant Travis Allan, who’s worked with Olympians and elite sportsmen

EXPERT-TESTED PRODUCTS PERFECT FIT

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Runners OFF-ROAD

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

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

SOCK IT TO ‘EM

While not the sexiest bit of kit, a specialist pair of socks are a must for regular runners

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?

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?

GET FIT IN THE KITCHEN FUEL

Cherries also provide a hearty dose of vitamin

COOK UP A STORM

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

MUSCLE FUEL

Recovery food never tasted so good

YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS TRAINER

STOP THE STATIC

IN FULL FLOW

Tax every muscle and work up a sweat with this minimal-kit total-body test

BUILT FOR BEGINNERS

Whether you’re new to strength training, or only have time for a quick workout, this rapid-fire dumbbell circuit is suitable for all abilities

FIGHT FAT WITH CLEVER CARDIO

Cardiovascular exercise is in some ways the simplest form of fitness there is – just jump on a 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

LEAN, MEAN RUNNING MACHINE

Regular running will burn body fat and improve general physical and mental wellbeing. Here’s all you need to know about becoming a better runner

THE ROAD TO FASTER LOSS

Follow our expert advice to become a quicker, stronger, leaner cyclist

FULL STRETCH

Limber up for improved lifting performance with these targeted stretches

ONE THING TO RULE THEM ALL?

Is there a ‘best’ exercise for burning calories?

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