Fitness

If you've already invested in a mat and a pair of dumbbells, a massage therapy gun should be next on your list. They're everywhere now, and rightly so - like supercharged foam rollers, they reach deep into tired muscles, speed up recovery and get you back to training at your best. Here’s what you need to know and the devices worth the money…

From supplements that supercharge cognitive function to the world’s first silent treadmill, here are the products changing the world of health and fitness in March…

Pushing yourself too hard in the gym can derail your mood, health and fitness gains. We caught up with the experts to discover more about workout-related burnout, how to spot it and what you can do to get back on track…

A failsafe way to get fit, spinning is a low-impact, endorphin-boosting workout suitable for everyone. With studios closed for the foreseeable, there’s never been a better time to add a bike to your home set-up. Whether you’re looking for a real-ride feel or a compact bike to fit into a small space, these are the bikes you need to know about…

Chilly temperatures, dark evenings and icy roads aren’t the most enticing of running conditions, but a session in cooler temperatures can be highly satisfying. SLMan caught up with three of London’s top running experts for their advice on doing it properly…

Smartwatches have evolved from glorified pedometers to high-tech pieces of kit designed to track heart rate, stress levels, workout stats and more. Whether you want to track a ride, a run or an ultra-marathon, there’s a watch that can help. Here is SLMan’s pick of the best…

The new year diet bandwagon is in town but before you jump on board, listen to these words from Dr Rangan Chatterjee. TV’s Doctor In The House is on a mission to remind us that weight loss isn’t a race and there’s a way to do it well. Here he shares his advice on losing weight sustainably…

A science-backed way to ease muscle tightness, promote blood flow and help with muscle fatigue and recovery, foam rolling is becoming an essential part of any workout. Here are the rollers that get the SLMan seal of approval…

From the app proven to banish sleepless nights to antioxidant-fuelled coffee, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in January…

Now one of London’s leading coaches and co-founder of Track Life LDN, Omar Mansour started out as an 800m athlete, training under Team GB coaches. On a mission to help everyone train like an athlete, Omar believes there’s more to health than what you see on the outside. Covering the mind-body connection to the importance of technique, he shared his training rules with SLMan.

The British Army is renowned for its heart-pumping workouts that aren’t for the faint-hearted. Whether it’s with benches, tyres, ropes or your own bodyweight, a military fitness session is guaranteed to build muscle, strength and endurance. From hill sprints to weighted runs, SLMan sat down with two former soldiers to discover their tips for training like the Special Forces…

From science-backed sleep sprays to a natural hangover cure, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in December…