Health

Whether you’re a gym junkie or fairly new to the world of fitness, we’ve rounded up the best strength gyms in the capital. From subterranean studios to data-driven workouts, here are the destinations to know…

Whether you’re a casual jogger or a regular runner, you’ll have noticed a run feels entirely different with good shoes... So we asked George Sullivan, CEO of The Sole Supplier, for his tips on sourcing a pair that will get you comfortably – and quickly – to the finish line.

So you want to run 26.2 miles? You need a training plan. Luckily, fitness coach and super-trainer Luke Worthington is here with some guidance on how to train and what to eat in order to be at your best on the day itself.

If you hit the gym regularly, you might be familiar with the idea of using protein powders to support your workout. You might also know there are supplements to help boost your overall health. But did you know there is a new range of supplements for men that does both? Check out these Myvitamins Performance supplements that could help you raise your fitness game.

Really ought to kick-start your marathon training? Or just lost your motivation to get out and run? You want a running club. Across the capital, there’s an array of groups that now harness the power of a crowd to get you off your sofa. Here’s our pick of the pack…

High-energy cycling is one of the best ways to get a full body workout. Gyms across town have dedicated themselves to ‘spinning’, each one with its own style, studio and motivational music. Here’s our pick of the very best the capital has to offer.

Changing the way you eat can have a massive impact on your health and fitness. SLMan asked The Mindful Chef and Shoreditch-based health food restaurant Atis for some easy ways to balance your diet. Read on to discover 19 direct swaps to set you on your way…

In 2014, Ed Foy and his business partner Georgie Reames took a chance and started selling juice from a bathtub at Old Street station. Fast-forward six years and PRESS London is stocked in 700 cafés, hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as selling juice cleanses online. Here, Ed recounts his journey to cold-press success, the lessons he has learnt along the way and the future of the juice industry.

Few of us relish a trip to the doctor, but it seems men are particularly hesitant to book an appointment with 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year. With this in mind, we spoke to TV’s Dr Oscar Duke about what health checks you should be getting – and when.

An Ironman is surely the greatest test of endurance. If you reckon you might be up for the challenge, there are a few things you need to know before taking the plunge. Triathlon coaches Paul Jones and Richard Miller told us everything it takes to complete an Ironman – from the hours you need to put in to the best places to train. Here is your essential guide.

Tempted to mix up your sporting routine, challenge yourself to something new and get in the ring?
Well you'd be one of many giving white collar boxing a go. It's not for the faint hearted but it will give you an adrenaline rush like few other sports will. We spoke to ex-world middleweight champion Darren Barker, the co-founder of TwelveThree boxing gym about what a typical training programme looks like, how many hours a week you need to commit to win and – most importantly – how to avoid getting hurt.

Nick Mitchell is not your run-of-the-treadmill PT. He is the founder of Ultimate Performance (UP), which promises more than just sweaty gym sessions. It is known for radically changing your body composition to improve everything from your hair and skin to your self-confidence and sex drive. And apparently it takes less than three gym hours a week to achieve this transformation. We asked him for the full story…