As we hit 2025, the simple truth is that no matter how robust we are, we might not necessarily hit our fitness goals. The key is being OK with that. This issue blends the old and the new in terms of fitness programming. Learn lessons from the training of the ancient Gladiators and build a body that’s robust enough to handle the rigours of the Colosseum. Or learn from our intrepid writer experiencing training and racing Hyrox in his fifties: coping with the demands of putting his body through the demands of compromised running and just the pain of wall balls. Whatever your fitness goals for 2025 are, Men’s Fitness has you covered.