The burning question

Mountain biking can burn a lot of calories, and it’s important to replenish them to provide readily available energy while riding and to restock the body’s energy stores afterwards. You also need to e

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…

Don’t let dehydration sap your cycling performance. Rob Kemp gets science-backed advice on maintaining fluid balance

Preparing nutritionally for an event is a complicated business. Google what to do and you’ll find conflicting advice about what and how much to eat. Everybody has an opinion! The fact is, what works f

In many ways, the average gym-goer has never been smarter or better informed when it comes to fat loss. Most of us understand the complex interplay between calorie balance, appetite and cultural influences that can dictate whether we lose, gain or maintain in any given week. But there is one area in which specious arguments and contradictory theories still abound: metabolism. From supplements that promise to fire up your fat burn, to metabolic workouts, and the new wave of health trackers offering endless insights into how your body processes food, there’s a lot of advice out there… but not a lot of clarity. We put your burning questions to a panel of experts.

W elcome to the Half Marathon club! If you’ve got a goal race in mind (or you’ve already signed up) then you’ve come to the right place. First things first, bear in mind that half marathon training is