Fitness

Wes Santos is the founder of Instate Fitness – London’s newest PT-led studio. On a mission to help everyone train like an athlete, Wes believes that a workout doesn’t need to be long to be effective, that we should all be eating more protein, and that there’s always a place for cardio. Here are his hard-earned training rules in full…

Tennis and squash have had it too easy for too long. Now they’ve got competition: padel is the world’s fastest growing racket sport, with more than 200 courts in the UK alone. Want to get involved? We asked three top coaches for what to know – and what to do…

Golf season is in full swing. Looking to up your game? Each bit of kit here has the power to turn little birdies into soaring eagles…

In this exclusive SLMan video, ultrarunner William Goodge takes us behind the scenes as he trains for his transcontinental run across the US with his friend and mentor Robbie Balenger. At 7,000ft elevation in snow-covered Colorado, the pair chat through William’s training regime and recovery techniques – plus the obstacles ahead in this huge, 64-day challenge…

To be a good runner, you need strong glutes and hamstrings to propel the body forwards, a solid core to generate force, and a strong upper body to keep you stable. The problem is, if you’re not training right, running can wear down muscle. We sat down with Harvey Lawton – co-founder of Run Shape Resilience and ultrarunner William Goodge’s strength coach – to discover his secrets for becoming a stronger runner, including a seven-day programme to kick-start your new regime…

Adam Peaty, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Daley, Chris Froome. Four men who have reached the very top of their sport. Four men who also follow meat-free diets. Here’s how to achieve peak fitness without ever eating another chicken breast…

We’ve reached that time of year when men across the country are dusting down their lycra and preparing to come out of cycling hibernation. From the latest high-performance gear to new off-road adventures, here’s what’s changed since you were last in the saddle – plus we’ve got a few tips from some top coaches for taking your riding to the next level…

Looking to get fitter and build lean muscle? You’re probably not considering Pilates. But you should be, say the experts. Here’s what they want you to know – and why adherents like David Beckham and LeBron James are onto something…

As a Premier League footballer and now as a sustainable sportswear brand founder, Michael Doughty has lived health and fitness for a long time. From morning rituals to ice baths, these are the health rules that have helped the ‘Wiltshire Pirlo’ – as Swindon fans used to call him – scale the heights…

From smart watches to sleep aids and tracker bands that measure recovery, we’re in a boom time for health gadgets. Some of these new devices are amazing; others could end up as expensive mistakes. To help you find the right tech for you, we asked the experts – and threw in a few top picks of our own…