RAYS YOUR GAME

EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 263 MARCH 2022

GOING PLACES

As the big nationwide return to offices gathers pace, a new study suggests choosing a healthier commute to work could boost your job performance as well as your fitness

UPDATES

MUSCLE MEMORY If an unwelcome bout of Omicron,

SKI SCHOOL

SkiErg got you stumped? Here's how to use it properly, from the experts at HYROX

YOU BETTER SHAPE UP

Trying to shift your spare tyre? Avoid these common mistakes

PICTURE PREVIEW

Photography: Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool

TOP DRAWER

Lightweight, high-performance tops for maximum on-the-run comfort

SOLE SEARCH

We put in hundreds of miles come rain and shine to bring you our favourite runners for easy plods, balls-to-the-wall racing and mud-splattered trail runs

TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH

We scoured the globe for the grittiest, battiest running races for testing the limits of human endurance – in more ways than one

DESERT STROM

The Dakar Rally is the world’s most gruelling motorsport event, involving thousands of miles of racing across the Earth’s most inhospitable terrain. Here’s what it takes to win

LESS IS MORE

If you want to get better at running, the answer isn’t always more running. In fact, with a smart approach to cross-training and strength work, you can actually reduce your mileage (within reason) and continue to reap the on-the-run rewards

THRILL OF THE CHASE

Dominic Bliss goes on a unique escape and evasion mission in South West England, as he discovers man’s best friend can also be tough to shake off

BENCH MARK

Netflix’s After Life and CALM have teamed up to highlight the power of talking about grief

STRENGTH IN VULNERABILITY

The strongest brothers in the world, Tom and Luke Stoltman, have risen to the top – quite literally in Tom’s case – of professional strongman. Their secret lies not so much in out-training their competition, but in out-thinking them

MEDITATION MADE EASY

It has the ability to lower stress, ease anxiety, and make day-to-day worries fade away – and it requires no physical exertion whatsoever

CRUNCH TIME

Keep the doctor away by making apples one of your staple fruits

NUTRITION NEWS

CULTURED BEHAVIOUR A daily dose of yogurt can

CRACK ON

The humble egg plays a starring role in these quick, protein-rich recipes

ARMED FORCES

Use the seated Zottman curl to build bricks for biceps

POLE POSITION

MF’ s resident trainer James Griffiths on the incredible full-body benefits of pole strength

MYTH BUSTER

Bodybuilder and YouTube star Matt Morsia shatters some commonly held fitness misbeliefs

MARATHON MAN

After his dad suffered a stroke at a young age, Alan Corcoran decided to grab life by the horns and take on a unique extreme endurance challenge

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

A poor running technique will ruin your performance and elevate your injury risk. Master the art of perfect form with these simple upgrades

STRENGTH FOR ENDURANCE EXERCISE

Harvey Lawton, multi-discipline athlete and founder of The Movement Blueprint, explains how to build endurance-ready resilience in the weights room

DITCH THE DAD BOD

Wellness coach Diego Carrete specialises in helping busy dads get back in shape. His F.I.T Dad programme will help any new dad – or just anyone short on time – to build muscle, lose fat and rebuild their metabolism

FIT FOR FOOTBALL

Build lower body power and core strength to level up your five-a-side game

LOAD UP YOUR LEGS

This workout focuses on the core and lower body to light up your legs and build a strong, stable base

BAG OF TRICKS

Want full-body strength? Swap your bar for a bag