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Is it time to take breath training seriously?

Life is more than a series of numbers, but these days it doesn’t always feel that way. We live in the age of wearable technology, health tracking and obsessive optimisation. Armed with just a few disc

Short bursts of movement each day have been linked to a longer and happier life

Getting in prime physical and mental shape to hit a fitness goal over a period of many months is no mean feat. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders, where the temptation to skip early, vital stages

For training tools that give your workouts a lift

From restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously, asks Rob Kemp