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What is a Ski Erg and should you use one?

It’s said you can’t reinvent the wheel, but can you when it's a flywheel. The Ski Erg machine, invented by world-leading indoor rowing machine company Concept2 in response to skiers mounting its rowers vertically on walls so they could train inside in the off-season, has emerged as one of the most popular and rewarding types…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 6, 20240Comments

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Dr Tommy Wood: train your brain to stay sharp for life

Dr Tommy Wood Dr Tommy Wood, BM BCh, PhD, is a neuroscientist and performance consultant to world class athletes in more than a dozen sports. A self-confessed “elite-level professional nerd”, he received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology…

ByDr Jonny ReesJuly 6, 20240Comments

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TRAINING Upgrade

Judd Lienhard: Believe you’re an athlete to unlock optimal performance

Judd Leinhard Judd Lienhard is founder of MASS Method, a dynamic workout programme designed to increase movement, athleticism, strength and speed. He is a father, former US Army Ranger, has worked as a speed and performance coach in Austin, Texas since 2012, and lives by his ethos of “Always Be An Athlete”. Follow him on…

ByDr Jonny ReesJuly 6, 20240Comments

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HEALTH Investigation

Are men facing a terminal decline in testosterone?

Testosterone has an image problem. To some people, high levels of the primary male sex hormone is a synonym for aggressive or toxic behaviour, or the sinister goal of doped-up Olympians and steroid-fuelled bodybuilders. To others, a low level of testosterone is the cause of every male health problem from dwindling libido to midlife lethargy,…

ByMark BaileyJuly 4, 20240Comments

TRAINING Opinion

Steve Cook: Most A-list action heroes are on steroids

Steve Cook Steve Cook is one of the world's most popular health and fitness social media influencers. He is a former competitive fitness model. Follow him on X, Instagram and YouTube. Visit stevecookhealth.com. Steve Cook: The Rock is not natural From The Rock’s famous physique to the Kardashian cartoonish curves, unbelievable bodies are…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 4, 20240Comments

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Dr Stacy Sims: What women get wrong when training around their period

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

ByJoe WarnerJune 23, 20240Comments

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TRAINING Explainer

The hybrid training program that builds speed, strength and stamina

Hybrid training, which combines elements of strength training and cardio, has gained global popularity, largely due to the success of CrossFit and the recent Hyrox event craze. This hybrid approach to fitness offers numerous health and performance benefits, including improved cardiovascular endurance, increased muscle strength, and enhanced overall athletic performance. By integrating different types…

ByJoe WarnerJune 19, 20240Comments

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TRAINING Explainer

What is hybrid training and should you do it?

Hybrid training is rapidly gaining global popularity, emerging as the next great fitness craze. This dynamic approach first gained traction with CrossFit and has recently surged with the Hyrox event phenomenon. The appeal lies in its ability to combine the cardiovascular challenge of endurance workouts with the muscle-building power of strength training, offering a comprehensive…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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TRAINING Explainer

The ultimate guide to Hyrox training: get fitter, stronger and faster in six weeks

You’re standing at the start line. The air around you crackles with adrenaline and anticipation. Thumping music blares out of every speaker. The crowd are going wild with deafening screams of encouragement. The lights flash on and off as the final countdown begins. It’s time. But are you ready? Hyrox events have taken the fitness…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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TRAINING Explainer

The free four-week Hyrox training program to get stronger, faster and fitter

Hyrox events are taking the fitness world by storm, combining speed, strength, endurance and functional training in a competitive and inspiration format. To help you prepare perfectly for your next Hyrox competition, use our free four-week Hyrox training program to build the pace and power and other athletic abilities you need to set…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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