Fitness

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…

A decade ago, Sean Conway sold his photography business for £1 to pursue a dream of breaking a round-the-world cycling record. Since then, the Zimbabwe-born athlete adventurer has become the first person in history to swim the length of Great Britain, completed the Ultimate British Triathlon from John O’Groats to Land’s End without formal training, and most recently set a record for cycling unsupported across Europe. As he prepares for his next record attempt, he sat down with SLMan to talk training, resilience and ‘Colonel Mustard’ – his beloved Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender…

Whatever your health ambitions for 2023, there’s inspo to be found in the new year’s resolutions of the pros. We asked some top names for the goals they’re setting themselves this year…

From retro-inspired running gear to technical apparel with a luxe edge, set a new style PB with our pick of the coolest activewear brands…

There are some simple things you can be doing over the next couple of weeks to avoid hitting January feeling like a total sloth. Seven of London’s top trainers told us what they are…

With the London Marathon taking place this weekend, we asked the industry’s biggest names to share their last-minute preparation tips…

Running, cycling or swimming – in any endurance sport, maintaining energy levels is key. The right fuel, at the right time, will give you the boost you need to go the distance. Gels are the most efficient way to get that fuel on board – here’s what three PTs want you to know about using them, and the brands worth a try…

Athletes have been using ice baths for years to fight post-workout pain, but cold therapy for the rest of us is only just getting started. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a cryotherapy chamber or are keen to try a sub-zero facial, here are the coolest ways to get your fix…

A decent pair of trainers is the first item on most lists of essential workout gear, so how did barefoot training become a thing? Advocates say going shoeless can improve foot mobility and increase body awareness, helping you run, train and move more efficiently. Keen to learn more, we sat down with a leading podiatrist, osteopath and physiotherapist…

Rowing is a full-body workout – in fact, a rowing machine is one of the only pieces of gym kit that can build cardiovascular fitness and strength in equal measure. With rowing studios opening across the capital – and Peloton about to launch a smart rowing machine – we asked two PTs to explain more.

26.2 miles… A marathon isn’t just a physical challenge, it’s a mental one. Here’s how five marathon regulars rise to the challenge.

Good health and fitness is a journey with no short cuts. If that’s been putting you off, you should know that there are ways to make things easier for yourself. This is how the pros manage to look after themselves in their daily lives…