Crisp blue skies, snow, mountains, hotel breakfasts, fresh air and exercise – and you don’t even have to like skiing. Welcome to the world of winter hiking…

‘Off-season’ suggests that it’s not part of the training cycle, so instead, think about it as the ‘recovery and preparation phase.’ You still need to ‘execute’ this part of the plan, even though it ma

A winter MOT for your body is every bit as important as for your car

From SAD to feeing anti-social, avoid the common seasonal pitfalls

You’re finally in the groove. Your fitness is improving and then suddenly, something twinges. A sharp pain in your knee. A dull ache in your hip. A foot that just won’t stop hurting. Injury is one of

Athletes follow a cycle of pre-season, in-season and off-season phases and even if you don’t see yourself as a true athlete (you are, btw), you should consider doing similar. Your body is not designed