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Shokz OpenFit Air review: lightweight earphones that last the distance

Love exercising in the great outdoors? Hate having to decide between listening to music despite the significant risk to your safety, or putting your safety first only to suffer your run or ride in silence? Thanks to Shokz you no longer have to choose because the bone-conducting headphone brand’s latest product - the OpenFit Air…

November 14, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Shokz OpenRun Pro review: a new benchmark in quality and comfort

I’ve always exercised to music, podcasts or the radio, but until very recently had only ever worn over-the-ear or in-ear headphones. This was fine in the gym for weights workouts because oversized cans were essential to block out the relentless beat of the gym’s soulless sound system. I’ve even been known to leave the locker…

November 7, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Investigation

Saddle sore: is too much cycling ruining your sex life?

Phil Burt Phil Burt is a leading cycling health expert who spent more than a decade as head of physiotherapy at the all-conquering British Cycling team for three Olympic Games, and was part of the famed Marginal Gains group which was charged with finding innovative improvements in performance. He also spent five years as consultant…

August 26, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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HEALTH Investigation

Can too much endurance exercise make you infertile?

Endurance cyclists are supremely healthy athletes, but scientific studies now suggest that many male cyclists have surprisingly low sperm counts. Some ultra-fit marathon runners are discovering a similar decline in their reproductive health. In fact, research suggests that many super-fit professional athletes often have lower sperm counts than “ordinary” men. Why are so many ultra-fit…

July 22, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

TRAINING Explainer

Are you doing enough Zone 2 cardio to optimise your health and fitness?

Thanks to Instagram, it’s easy to assume that the entire world is training all-out, all the time, and that if you don’t give your max every time you lace up your trainers then what’s the point of even bothering. In this high-intensity world, with everyone posting their latest and toughest CrossFit, Peloton or Hyrox workout,…

June 30, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Are Shokz headphones essential for all runners and cyclists?

Bone conducting headphones are emerging as a prized and popular alternative to traditional in-ear and over-ear headphones, both for indoor and outdoor activities. Among the leading brands in this innovative space is Shokz (formerly known as AfterShokz,) which has won-over runners, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts in their droves with its pioneering approach to delivering sound…

Champion cyclist Christine D’Ercole on the power of positive self-talk

Christine D’Ercole Christine D’Ercole is a masters world champion track cyclist, Peloton cycling instructor, motivational coach and public speaker. She lives in Pennsylvania. Follow her on X and Instagram. Visit christinedercole.com. Christine, you’re a huge advocate of people talking to themselves in a kind and compassionate way. Why do you believe positive self-talk is so…

March 11, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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