Fitness

Freedom and outdoor exercise? No wonder lockdown has been a boomtime for paddleboarding. Former British windsurfing champion John Hibbard co-founded Red Paddle Co just over a decade ago and has pioneered inflatable paddleboards. He told SLMan what you need to know about the sport today…

From the supplements that deserve space on your bathroom shelf to some must-try workout and fitness gadgets, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in August…

Gaining or maintaining muscle mass is no simple task, especially as you age. Even if you’re putting in the hours at the gym and eating well, there may come a point when hormones and metabolism come into play and it gets trickier to stay lean. SLMan caught up with nutritionist Rob Hobson and David Wiener, training specialist at Freeletics, to understand more about muscle – and find out how to stay trim, regardless of age…

High intensity interval training – aka HIIT – is a workout of choice for serious fitness fiends. Short and effective, it has been shown to trump a steady slog on the treadmill. Without access to the gym, it can be hard to know if your at-home HIIT session is working. From the importance of heart rate to the perfect rest-to-workout ratio, here’s what you need to know...

From the supplements worthy of a space on your bathroom shelf to the must-try workout and fitness gadgets, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in July…

Earlier this year, Zack George was crowned the UK’s fittest man. Behind this elite CrossFit competitor and current UK national champ, there’s a story of resilience, hard work and dramatic change. From how to train to harnessing the power of the mind, Zack shared his fitness rules with SLMan…

Whether you’re looking to take on a total body workout in your garden, smash a PB or speed up your recovery time, there’s never been a better time to invest in some at-home gym equipment. From weights to machines, here’s what’s worth the money…

With lockdown easing, and many of us preparing to return to work, getting there safely is of paramount importance. If you live in the capital, but don’t have a car or feel uncomfortable using public transport, cycling might be the answer. With London’s extensive network of cycleways, here are the main routes to know…

If you work out regularly but don’t feel like you’re advancing, you might have reached a plateau. If you can’t seem to improve your 5k time or have stalled with your strength training, keep reading to discover how to kick-start your body for supercharged results…

If you’re one of the thousands of Brits who have taken up running in recent months, you might now be keen to mix up your routine. Whether you’ve completed your nominated 5k or are just bored of pounding the same pavements, top running coach Anthony Fletcher can help. From interval work to stretching, here’s how to level up your 5k…

From monitoring your heart rate to counting the calories you burn, fitness trackers have become so much more than glorified pedometers. By gamifying your exercise or just showing you the results of your efforts, they can inspire you to go faster, higher and stronger. Whether you’re heading out for a run or staying in for a HIIT workout, this is SLMan’s pick of the wearables that will support you every step of the way…

Whether you’re looking to track your cardio progress, take on a total body workout in your garden or just improve your recovery time, there’s a bit of fitness tech to help, guide, track and accompany you. But which gadgets can you trust? From smart watches to adjustable kettles and smartphone-enabled skipping ropes, these are the ones worth your money…