TO THE TRAIL

EDITOR’S LETTER

This lockdown, most people seem to agree, is

STRENGTH STRATEGIES

Stuck in a rut with your training? Bust out of it with these tips from strength coach Nolan Sunnassee

UFC LEGEND GEORGES ST-PIERRE

Former two-division UFC World Champion Georges St-Pierre is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, and will later this year be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Since his retirement, the Canadian has teamed up with TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT to create his own ‘STRIKE’ programme.  MF caught up with him to find out more

The 11-minute workout backed by science

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TWEET RELIEF

Even if you’re stuck in your house, finding

WHAT SUPP?

Nutritional therapist Rosie Weston selects the supplements you need to aid the strength, stamina and even top-end speed required to become a better runner

FITNESS &ADVENTURE

GET OUTSIDE GUIDE 

CHAIN REACTION

Make the most of your next two-wheeled adventure

TAKE A HIKE

7 TIPS FOR NEW HIKERS 1. DON’T GET

PITCH PERFECT

Camp out for a truly immersive experience in the great outdoors

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ART

MOVEMENT GURU SHANE BENZIE TRAVELLED  THE WORLD IN SEARCH OF THE SECRETS  OF THE BEST RUNNERS ON THE  PLANET, BUT WHAT HE UNEARTHED  ACTUALLY EXISTS WITHIN US ALL  TIM MAJOR , THE CO-WRITER OF  BENZIE’S NEW BOOK, HELPS YOU  CRACK THE CODE TO THE LOST  ART OF RUNNING 

STREET APPEAL

URBAN RUNNING CAN BE EVERY BIT AS ENGAGING AND ENJOYABLE AS THE OFF-ROAD ALTERNATIVE. HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PAVEMENT PURSUITS 

THE FALL GUYS

What does it take to be a real-life  action hero? Men’s Fitness speaks  to five of the world’s most daring  stunt performers to find out what’s  required to go toe to toe with Tom  Cruise, trade blows with MMA  legends and take to the skies as  superhero stand-ins

TAKE CONTROL

YOU CAN BE THE MASTER OF YOUR OWN MENTAL HEALTH,  WRITES LIFE COACH PAUL MORT

Riding the Wave

BODYBOARDING IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED AS A SERIOUS WATERSPORT, BUT THERE’S A WHOLE LOT MORE TO IT THAN SPLASHING AROUND ON HOLIDAY

ROAD TRIP

IN AUGUST 2020, ULTRA RUNNER DAN LAWSON RAN THE  LENGTH OF GREAT BRITAIN IN RECORD TIME. WE CAUGHT  HIM IN A RARE STATIONARY MOMENT TO TALK HIDDEN  BEAUTY, HARD SHOULDERS AND THE DEMONS THAT  DRIVE THE LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER

CHILLI POWER

A major global study in Nature Medicine has

PLANT-BASED POWER PLAN

Nutritionist TJ Waterfall’s new book promises to help you increase strength, boost energy and perform at your best. Here’s a taste of what’s inside

THE BEST MEDICINE

This four-move circuit might not look like much, but it’s proof that the most effective workouts – for any training goal – tend to be the most simple

SHOCK TACTICS

Utilise complex training to maximise muscle activation and fast-track fat loss every time you train, writes PT Steve Hoyles

WARM WELCOME

Minimise injury risk and maximise performance by priming your body with this simple three-minute warm-up

BALANCE OF POWER

Work your core from every angle with a Core Master balance board and this six-move circuit from Marvin Ambrosius

RAISE THE BAR

Forge foundational strength with this landmine workout from online coach 

T20

This full-body workout from newbodyplan.com takes just 20 minutes. Tackle it first thing in the morning or as a lunchtime energiser

BOLSTER YOUR DEFENCES

Make smart food choices to build a robust immune system and ward off illness

CARTOON COMFORT

Hugh Morris explains how he found unique fitness motivation in the form of simple instructions and ego-free illustrations

THE RELUCTANT RUNNER

Comedian Tiernan Douieb says the best thing about running is the stopping. In fact he’s so hooked on the feeling that he’s running more than ever