Recover stronger

Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall

Massage can be beneficial for beginners starting out in strength training. This is because when you begin lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, your muscles are put under a whole new stress,

Trigger warning: this section may cause childhood flashbacks to annoying parents telling you why you should go to bed right now, madam, and don’t even think about hiding under the duvet with a torch r

As with all sports, strength training can come with a risk of injury – but this shouldn’t be a reason not to take it up. In fact, in the long-term, it will actually make your body more robust and resi