Health

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…

New supplements that promise to improve your health continue to pour onto the market, making it harder to know which ones to go for. Developed by a Cambridge University scientist, Lumity Morning and Night Male is a first-of-its-kind supplement that stands out from the crowd. Here is why you ought to give it a go...

Did you know you shouldn’t pee standing up? Or that size doesn’t matter when it comes to sexual satisfaction? Your penis doesn’t come with a user’s manual, so SLMan caught up with leading urologist Dr Piet Hoebeke to find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions…

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.

Founder of The Movement Blueprint, PT Harvey Lawton is known for his holistic approach to fitness. Combining strength and conditioning with injury rehabilitation and corrective exercise, he’s considered one of the UK’s top trainers. From the importance of mobility to why it could be worth taking creatine, he shares his training rules with SLMan.

According to recent statistics, 74% of British adults have been so stressed in the past year they’ve been left feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope. But what if there was a supplement that could help you adapt and improve your focus? Meet adaptogens – the edible herbs taking the health world by storm. Here’s why they’re worth a try…

A century and a half after they were invented, condoms remain our preferred choice for preventing STIs and unwanted pregnancy. Today, they’ve come a long way from the early days and are available in myriad materials, textures, sizes and shapes. SLMan spoke to two sexual health experts to find out everything from why size does matter to the latest innovations.

Worried your mental health isn’t tip top? Or curious as to whether your drinking habits are normal? You’re not alone. According to Michael Mosley and Toby Fielding of The Fast 800, these are among the most common patient inquiries that doctors have to field. Here, the pair answer those queries and nine other FAQs covering the importance of checking everything down below to why your waist size matters…

From personalised protein powder to compression boots that maximise your recovery, here are the new products changing the world of health and fitness in September…

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…