Peak performance

Why heat training is beneficial for both warm race prep and wider performance

TAKE YOUR WORKOUT OUTSIDE FOR A BLAST OF JOY, FUN AND ENERGY, SAYS TRAINER FAYE EDWARDS

Research suggests that raising your heart rate outside can make workouts feel both less strenuous and more enjoyable. So, at the risk of emulating the energy of an elderly relative, go out and get some air – and while you’re at it, make this your strongest season yet…

Rock climbing is surging in popularity, thanks to its physical, mental and social benefits

Walking is good exercise but timing how you walk, when you walk or where you walk can power up those steps even further. Helen Foster shows how

From marathon tourism to Hyrox holidays, the latest trend in long-distance travel isn’t about how far away you go, but how much ground you pound while you’re there. WH ’s Jess O’Donnell reports from a trip where the most valuable currency is metrics and medals, and asks: is this departure from R&R a healthy destination?