Fitness

Whether you’re a serious runner or lacing up your trainers for the first time, these are the wireless running headphones that get the SLMan seal of approval…

A heavyweight on London’s functional fitness scene, Tom McAdam is the founder of CrossFit City Road and is in the process of launching Basis, the capital’s first boutique CrossFit studio. He takes a holistic approach to fitness and has shared his rules for training like an athlete with SLMan…

Fitness is a science. If you want results, it pays to know the facts from the fiction. SLMan sat down with OpenFit trainer Alasdair Fitz-Desorgher to debunk some of the most common fitness myths. Here’s what he ruled out…

From personalised supplements to at-home DNA tests, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in November…

Vadim Fedotov is on a mission to bring biohacking to the masses. As an ex-pro basketballer and former tech CEO, the founder of personalised supplement company Bioniq understands the value of staying physically and mentally well. Covering fasting to functional training, he shared his health rules with SLMan…

Skipping is the smartest way to break a sweat, build lean muscle and accelerate fat burning. From advice on form to expert hacks for supercharging your session, here’s why you really need to get a rope…

From superyacht-specced dumbbells to smart fingerprint padlocks, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in October…

Whether you want to build muscle, improve endurance or gain strength, it pays to stick to a solid workout plan. But if you find your progress plateauing, it might be time to switch things up. From priorities to goals, and the importance of recovery, SLMan asked the experts for their advice.

Sometimes, it feels like fitness trends move faster than a HIIT class – and smart recovery is quickly gaining the same traction as efficient training. To find out more about the latest strategies for speeding up recovery, SLMan asked two fitness how best to get your body back on track.

In changing rooms and on social media, body fat percentage is a fitness buzzword. But how much does it really matter? SLMan asked a pair of pros for answers. From why it’s impossible to spot-reduce fat to the benefits of interval training and a high-protein diet, here’s what they had to say…

Testosterone does more than just build muscle. It supports optimal energy levels, sex drive, sleep and wellbeing. However, once you reach your 30s, testosterone production starts to decline, increasing your risk of certain diseases and taking a toll on your muscle mass and physical performance. To understand more about the hormone, SLMan asked the experts what you need to know…

Whether it’s wearing the wrong shoes or under-fuelling, running isn’t as straightforward as it can seem. From form and pacing to conditioning, there are a few errors runners at all levels tend to make, according to Anthony Fletcher, biomechanics coach and founder of OneTrack run club. Here he shares the 11 common mistakes to watch out for…