The science of suffering

What happens when the Men’s Health fitness director is tasked with road-testing two bikes? He does a double triathlon –and ends up going from review to revelation

Some sessions always leave the Doc searching for excuses

The accessibility and affordability of wearables and devices such as power meters mean that amateur athletes can generate performance data to compare directly against the pros. Putting metrics such as

From marathons to Hyrox , workout regulars are training like elites to find purpose, community and proof of what their bodies can do. Is this the ultimate antidote to life in 2025?

The Doc’s Spanish sojourn leaves him with glowing surface impressions

Scientists and elite endurance athletes are unlocking enhanced performance by going beyond previous theories about how much fuel our bodies can absorb on the run. David Smyth turned lab rat to investigate whether more can be more for everyday runners, too