Grit & Sawdust

EDITOR’S LETTER

Winter is here, and while most have steadily

WITH HELP FROM…

MARK BAILEY Regular contributor Mark searched far and

FAKE NEWS

Don’t take these cardio myths to heart

EASE OFF

A dose of high-intensity exercise in the early

TAKE IT TO HEART

Don’t wait until you’re diagnosed with heart problems

GUT GAINS

The human gut microbiome has been of growing

130 is the birthday

130 is the birthday someone alive today could

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FOREST THERAPY

Walking in woodland can help if you’re suffering

GRATITUDE GAMES

Emergency services and NHS personnel will be given

KEEP YOUR HAIR ON

A high-fat diet can cause the thinning and

PUNCH POWER

As little as one week of strength training

HEAVY BURDEN

Keep the extra pounds off to keep your

GET CHECKED

What to expect at a prostate screening, and what happens next

BEST OF BRITISH

Aaron Rolph is an adventurer, photographer and general outdoor enthusiast who, earlier this year, completed a 2,700km trip around the UK

SNOWSPORTS GUIDE

IN COLLABORATION WITH Women's Fitness Alpine views, fresh

LET’S GET PISTE

Introducing the thrills and skills of downhill skiing

KIT YOURSELF OUT

The right gear will protect your body and boost your performance

SLOPE STYLE

Leading multi-sports brand Dare 2b has revealed its Autumn/Winter 2021 skiwear edit in collaboration with former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button . Here he discusses his love for the slopes and what sets this new collection apart

ACROSS THE BOARD

While skiing is generally seen as more beginner-friendly, once you’ve mastered the basics snowboarding can be even more fun

SLOPE STYLE

Keep out the cold and cushion your bony bits (essential for beginners) with this collection of snowboard-specific kit

COMPETITION TIME

Billing itself as the ‘World Series of Fitness’, HYROX is the new run-lift-HIIT event designed to be doable in commercial gyms with conventional equipment. As it touches down on UK soil, we catch up with its founder, as well as the current worldrecord holder

GO ANYWHERE, DO ANYTHING

The hottest thing on two wheels right now is the ultra-versatile gravel bike, and Specialized has got you covered

KNIFE-CHANGING WORK

Steel Warriors is the anti-knife-crime charity turning street knives into free-to-use out door gyms.With three spots in London and plans to expand to other cities, editor Isaac Williams goes behind the bar

GET STARTED

Calisthenics tips from Juan Lopez, who founded @_calisseum_, the platform for athletes of all abilities to showcase their talent, skill and personality

WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS

Fresh off a record-breaking 500-mile trek, James Forrest reflects on the incredible mind and body benefits of putting one foot in front of the other

PEAK PERFORMANCE

Reach new heights with Dolomite footwear

STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY

In memory of friends lost to suicide, former Royal Marine Frankie Tinsley created and completed a new extreme-endurance challenge: a 16-day triathlon taking in the length of the UK

PILL TALK

New research hints at a more personal approach to antidepressants

RESTRICT AND CONTROL

T hink ‘eating disorder’ and you might think of anorexia or bulimia, but the reality is that among men there are often no visible signs of unhealthy relationship swith food. In fact, many men who exercise religiously and look the picture of goodhealth are battling with disordered eatingpicture of goodhealth are battling with disordered eating

STEP UP

Alia Waheed explains how we can all be better male allies

THE ART OF PERSUASION

Progressing in your professional – and even personal – life is always likely to involve an element of negotiation. To succeed, you’ll need to employ the psychology of influence

GET FRUITY

The sweet secret to a healthier sex life? Eat more blueberries

NUTRITION NEWS

Words: TJ Waterfall KEEP UP THE CARBS A

ONE-POT WARMERS

Comfort food doesn’t need to send your cholesterol into overdrive, as these satisfying, protein-dense and flavour-rich recipes from The Good Bite prove

FIT IN 15

Short on time and space? This total-body workout requires nothing more than that big ball you’ve never used and 15 minutes of your day

FOR THE LONG HAUL

The choices you make today can define your health long into the future. Trainer Matt Roberts reveals how to use exercise, nutrition and psychology to boost your longevity

RING THE CHANGES

MF ’s strength specialist James Griffiths guides you through the portable, space-saving kit that can take your strength and body control to another level

ESCAPE THE FOG

With the bleak winter months often triggering anxiety and depression, men’s mental health guru Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz reveals how to steel your mind

AN INJURY-PROOF BODY

Create a strong, resilient physique by prioritising functional movement patterns and sustainable fitness habits

FULL-BODY FAT-BURNER

Wage war against fat with this metabolic conditioning circuit

WORTH ITS WEIGHT

This full-body workout combines simple bodyweight moves, made lungbustingly difficult with the addition of a weighted vest

TICKETS TO THE GUN SHOW

These effective variations on the classic curl will grant you bigger, stronger biceps

POWER PLAY

Tackle this full-body workout created by England rugby captain Owen Farrell and Third Space PT Luke Worthington

GIFT GUIDE

Beat the Christmas rush with our round-up of presents for mind, body and soul