THOUGH HE'S NOT often associated with Hollywood's more muscular leading men, Tom Holland has put in some serious time and effort to build his physique. His appearance as Telemachus in The Odyssey shows off his broader frame, while the shape he built for the Spider-Man...
IF YOU'RE LOOKING for an accurate snapshot of your fitness level, the mile remains one of the best tests available. But it's important to aim for a time that is realistic, yet aspirational for your age. The good news is that getting older doesn't mean giving up on...
AGEING WELL REQUIRES a multi-faceted approach. Research has consistently shown that resistance training is one of the best things you can do for your health as you get older, while your cardio age may be a better predictor of heart health than your actual age. It's...
'YOU CAN'T OUT-TRAIN a bad diet.' 'It's 80% nutrition.' 'Gains are made in the kitchen.' These phrases are so ubiquitous in gym circles that they've been swallowed wholesale as absolute truth. And, at the risk of rendering the title of this piece clickbait, they're...
FOR BUSY MEN, getting to a fully equipped gym isn't always realistic. Sometimes you're training at home with a couple of dumbbells. Sometimes you're managing an injury. Sometimes you simply want a break from heavy lifting. But how do we make sure those lighter weights...
Tom Holland's brutal bodyweight workout combines 1,500 reps of pull-ups, dips, press-ups, sit-ups and squats. We put it to the test
How fast should you be able to run a mile in your 50s? These benchmark times reveal where you rank, from beginner to elite
The way you move after 35 matters. These five daily exercises can help protect your strength, mobility and independence for decades
Does nutrition really matter more than training? We examine one of fitness' most debated claims and explain what drives muscle growth
Only got light weights? The 100-rep Centurion Method uses high-volume training to make lighter loads effective for building muscle
Training to failure isn't always the fastest route to muscle growth and PBs. New research evaluates how recovery and volume affects gains
CrossFit's 21-15-9 rep scheme delivers fitness, conditioning and possibly muscle growth too. Here's why this simple format works
Jude Bellingham's vascular legs grabbed the internet's attention, but the specialist shorts worn by England's squad may be just as interesting
Your pull-up count says a lot about your strength – but your bodyweight matters too. Compare your numbers against these benchmarks and find out where you rank
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he 'likes to suffer'. Here's how the football legend uses strength training to stay powerful and athletic
Devon Keen, founder of men’s mental-health group Lads Coffee Connection on why he's racing HYROX Sydney for the charity Race for Impact
For five days, anyone can visit the free hybrid performance space designed to settle race-day nerves and build composure for competitors
