Boost your ride

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

There are so many reasons to strength train to boost your physical and mental health, so the real question is why wouldn’t you strength train when you can gain all these benefits? Starting with the ph

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling

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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