EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 2 54 JUNE 2021 When was the

WITH HELP FROM…

MATT MAYNARD is an environmental journalist. This issue

UPDATES STEADY ON

Eye-catching new research suggests moderate-intensity exercise like jogging and hiking can torch abdominal fat and reduce blood pressure better than high-intensity training

HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER

Photography: Getty Images / BeatMedia My dad taught

GAME OF DRONES

They’re already being used for everything from parcel deliveries to aerial photography, but researchers at Hongik University in South Korea are now working on a new application: the fitness drone. The conceptual design is yet to be built, but the aim is to serve as a flying personal trainer for runners.  The drone will collect performance data, take photographs and videos, and connect to a pod worn around the runner’s neck, which will deliver real-time voice feedback on posture, speed and other key metrics

ENJOY NATURAL RELIEF FROM DISCOMFORT WITH TO BETTER DAYS

HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH. HERE’S TO FEELING STRONGER.

DOWN FOR THE COUNT

If Greta Thunberg’s warnings about the imminent climate

OFF THE SCALE

Photography: Getty Images The government should scrap the

PICTURE PREVIEW

Photography: Matt Maynard Two intrepid bike-adventurers make one

TRIP KIT

Gear up for a summer on the move with adventure-ready kit fit for the exteme

FOOD TO GO

SWAP SOGGY SANDWICHES FOR THESE HIGH-ENERGY TRAIL SNACKS

FITNESS & ADVENTURE

17-PAGE SPECIAL WATERSPORTS GUIDE Watersports promise low impact

TAKE A STAND

Discover the power of the paddle, with tips and product picks for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

FLOAT YOUR BOAT

Blissful to high-octane, kayaking suits all outdoor aspirations

√ KIT CHECK

ITIWIT 2-PERSON HIGH-PRESSURE INFLATABLE KAYAK STRENFIT X500 £1,299,

SURF’S UP

With a few lessons on the basics – paddling out, reading the sea, catching a wave and how to ‘pop up’ – the rush of adrenaline as you ride the ocean is within reach

√ KIT CHECK

WALDEN MAGIC WAHINE FUSION HD SURFBOARD £1,149, boardshop.co.uk

TAKE THE PLUNGE

Read on for all you need to tick wild swimming off your bucket list this year

√ KIT CHECK

Maximise enjoyment in and out the water with these wild swimming must-buys

EXPLORER EXTRAORDINAIRE

RECORD- BREAKING ADVENTURER STEVE BACKSHALL TALKS EXPEDITION FITNESS, NEAR-  DEATH ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, AND GOING WHERE NO HUMAN HAS GONE BEFORE

CLOSE TO HOME

FORGET ABOUT FAR-FLUNG EXPEDITIONS AND LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS TO EXOTIC DESTINATIONS; RECORD-BREAKING HIKER JAMES FORREST EXPLORES WHY STAYING LOCAL IS  THE NEW ADVENTURE TREND

WALK THIS WAY

EIGHT TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT LONG-DISTANCE HIKE

Ready for ACTION

ACTION SPORTS ARE THE ADRENALINE-SOAKED WAY TO GET FIT AND FIND YOUR FLOW, BUT THE UNIQUE DEMANDS THEY PLACE ON YOUR BODY REQUIRE A TAILORED APPROACH TO CONDITIONING. MATT RAY SPEAKS TO SPECIALIST STRENGTH COACH DARREN ROBERTS TO FIND OUT MORE

ACTION SPORTS STRENGTH SESSION

Add this routine to your workout armoury to build total-body strength and resilience

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BIKE RIDE

EVERY YEAR, A HANDPICKED GROUP OF AMATEUR CYCLISTS HEADS TO REMOTEST CHILEAN PATAGONIA TO ATTEMPT A CHALLENGE SO HARD THAT SUCCESS IS MEASURED IN JUST MAKING IT OUT THE OTHER SIDE.  MATT MAYNARD REPORTS FROM A RIDE LIKE NO OTHER

BLOWN AWAY

RICHARD BROWNING HAS INVENTED FLIGHT-SUIT TECHNOLOGY THAT MAY CHANGE THE WAY THE MILITARY, SEARCH AND RESCUE, EVEN THE WORLD, OPERATES. MF FINDS OUT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRENGTH REQUIRED TO BE THE MAN INSIDE THE MACHINE

The pain cave

MARGEE KERR AND LINDA RODRIGUEZ M C ROBBIE, CO-AUTHORS OF OUCH: WHY PAIN HURTS, AND WHY IT DOESN’T HAVE  TO, DELVE INTO THE SCIENCE OF EXERCISE- RELATED DISCOMFORT, WHY WE PUT UP WITH IT, AND HOW TO PULL THROUGH

“THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS”

FORMER RUGBY PLAYER TURNED PODCASTER, AUTHOR AND MMA  HOPEFUL JAMES HASKELL PUTS THE WORLD TO RIGHTS OVER  HEALTH, FITNESS AND THE MEANING OF GOOD NUTRITION

STICK TO YOUR GUMS

Caffeinated chewing gum could be just as good as a pre-workout coffee

CHOCOLATE THERAPY

Photography: Getty Images Regular intake of cocoa may help

AN APPLE A DAY

might well keep the doctor away. A large review, combining

HIGH-PRICED MEALS

Health researchers have discovered that frequently dining away

THE CURATORS MUSHROOM BURGERS AND MEATBALLS

wearethecurators.com (availableinTesco) Although it’s a brand best known

MIDDLE GROUND

In a ten-week muscle-building programme for middle-aged men

MUSCLE FUEL

Eating just one cup of leafy green veg

SOY VS WHEY

Soy protein is just as effective as whey

GOOD MOOD FOOD

Rustle up these nutrientpacked, protein-rich dishes from the charity cookbook committed to raising awareness

FILL YOUR BOOTS

MyoMaster’s MyoAir has been described as ‘the next generation of pneumatic compression’

TRAINING ERRORS

If you’ve rushed back to the newly reopened weights room, writes strength coach Nolan Sunnassee, here’s how to maximise progress and prevent injury

ALL IN

CrossFit athlete Zack George explains how to train for complete fitness

FIGHT FAT & WIN!

This four-week bodyweight training plan is guaranteed to get you fitter and leaner than ever before

BANDED WARM-UP

You’re about to put a lot of stress

THE TACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME

WEEK ONE

WEEK TWO

MONDAY PART 1 1. Run x 30 mins

WEEK THREE

MONDAY PART 1 10 min AMRAP (as many

HEAD FIRST

Summer is the season for epic outdoor adventures, but to push your body to the limit, you first need to fortify your mind

SET FOR SUMMER

Realise your fitness potential this summer with words of wisdom from The Movement Blueprint’s Harvey Lawton