The traditional sit-up may have fallen out fashion to an extent, but its close relation the butterfly sit-up is a common sight in CrossFit gyms. That’s largely because the sit-up is often performed poorly, with people failing to engage their abs and relying on their hip flexors instead, but the butterfly sit-up takes your hip

The Nike Ultrafly may have the same carbon plate and ZoomX foam in the midsole as the brand’s road racing shoes, but this isn’t a Nike Vaporfly for the trails. The focus of this shoe is on long-distance events, with comfort and stability prioritized over the speed and bounce of the lighter Vaporfly and Alphafly

While goal-setting can be an essential part of a training plan for runners, the ultimate goal for all of us is longevity in the sport – being able to do what we love, with joy, for as long as possible. Sustainability as a runner can take many forms, and each can contribute in a unique

If this were a training montage, you wouldn’t be asking which abs exercise to bust out at the gym. The sit-up, with its greater range of motion, looks far more impressive intercut with chasing chickens and pounding punch bags than the more minimal movement of the crunch.  But this is not a movie and you

While it is sometimes overshadowed by longer races like the marathon, racing a 5k is a true test of speed and endurance. This distance is deceptively tough! Learn how to structure your training to engineer your own PR in your next 5k. Chris, looking fast Setting your sights on a new PR at any distance

The original Garmin Enduro was a strange watch, in that it didn’t have some of the features on the Garmin Fenix 6 range, such as music storage and maps, but it cost more—with its only advantageous feature being its long battery life.  With the Garmin Enduro 2, you no longer have to choose between features

Running fast is fun (and running fast in short shorts is even better!). And with the right 5k workouts in your training plan, you’ll succeed at running a new Personal Best! For newer runners, the 5k distance is often the first milestone, whether in training or racing. “Couch to 5k” plans abound because the distance

Most of us give a lot of thought to our choice of running tops, leggings or shorts. And we all know that wearing a supportive running bra is of paramount importance. But often when it comes to our undies—panties, knickers, whatever you want to call them—we just head out in whatever we happened to put

The Apple Watch keeps getting sportier while the best sports watches from Garmin keep getting smarter, meaning the gap between them shrinks each year. However, there are still big differences between the Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin Fenix 7, and while both are great sports watches they have varying strengths and weaknesses that mean they’ll

More than a few of us have probably wondered what it would be like to hit the gym with Chris Hemsworth. And while it’s unlikely (but not impossible) that the big man will turn up at your local Anytime Fitness, the next best thing is keeping a keen eye on his social media accounts.  The

Running coach Lucy Waterlow was brought up on the running track, with a father who ran a 2hr 39min marathon and a sister who is an elite marathon runner. She has competed—and racked up multiple wins—in track and cross-country races from 5K to marathon throughout her life, so it’s fair to say Waterlow knows a

Runners love their gear and gadgets. Whether it’s the newest running watch or shoes to help you run faster, runners are on the lookout for the latest and greatest products. Product reviews can help you make decisions about what gear and technology is right for you. Although running is often cited as a simple, inexpensive

The Bowflex SelectTech 552i may be a mouthful to say, but this set is the gold standard in the adjustable dumbbell world.  Don’t believe me? Just scroll through Instagram. Coaches and influencers everywhere can be seen grabbing a pair for a few sets of bodybuilding staples. Even Chris Hemsworth turns to these nifty free weights

Show me any runner and I’ll show you a runner that wants more endurance! That means how we structure our endurance training will be key to our success as distance runners. Endurance is important for runners because it allows them to run for longer distances without getting tired. This is important for both competitive runners

Business is booming in the bone conduction headphones market, with many companies taking their shot at dethroning Shokz and its range. The Mojawa Run Plus have a better claim than most to rival the Shokz OpenRun as the best workout headphones (for those who prefer an open design) because of the dual Bluetooth/MP3 playback and

With record breaking performances and growing media coverage, trail and ultra running is moving away from the fringe of endurance sports as it gains greater publicity and exposure. The future is bright for these incredible athletes who are making an indelible impact on the running world. Running is one of the most popular and widespread

I try to avoid spending money for the sake of it, even when Prime Day fitness deals roll in. Instead, I only buy things that will genuinely benefit my workouts.  This year, that’s whittled my basket down to one (mercifully affordable) bit of kit: the Beast Gear Weightlifting Straps, which has had its price dropped

There’s no doubt that kettlebell workouts aren’t the easiest, but learning how to swing these cast-iron hunks of metal about is well worth doing. That’s because, according to personal trainer William Carter, kettlebells help to “forge full-body strength, build core stability, improve heart and lung capacity, and protect joints”.  “If you’re new to kettlebell training,

Running shoes are your most important piece of equipment and it’s essential to find a shoe that fits you correctly for the task at hand. Today’s guest will help you sift through everything you need to know to choose the perfect running shoe for you! Running shoe technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. More

Squats will always have their place in a lower-body strength workout, but they aren’t the be-all and end-all of glutes exercises. For a well-rounded legs day session, and well-rounded glutes generally, you need to look beyond the squat and harness the muscle-building potential of hip thrusts, deadlifts, lunges and banded walks.  Ollie Campbell, certified personal

Swimrun superfan, Jonathan Littlewood, has relaunched leading Swimrun events brand, Breca, after acquiring the brand assets from liquidators to form a new business. Since launching its first race in the UK in 2015, Breca has become a leading name in the Swimrun industry, establishing itself as a one of the largest Swimrun events companies in the

It’s been a year since Lululemon entered the running shoe world with the Blissfeel, a versatile everyday running shoe that was surprisingly OK for a brand known for its yoga pants. Now it’s back with its third shoe, the Blissfeel Trail, a running shoe designed to be worn from your door to the trails.  So

Running communities benefit from new and experienced runners alike. Whether you have a great community or want to build your own, you can gain both mental and physical advantages from training with others. No matter how much you love running, some days can be a grind. Maybe it’s the weather, anxiety about a challenging workout,

The Saucony Peregrine 13 GTX is the Gore-Tex version of the latest edition of the Peregrine, an all-rounder trail shoe that’s suitable for most terrain. The Peregrine 12 was a big update for that line, which reduced the weight of the shoe significantly. The 13th version mostly sticks to that template while dropping more weight

The original Brooks Catamount was one of the first trail shoes I tested that used a nitrogen-infused midsole foam. It was a light and responsive shoe that felt like a road shoe with extra grip as a result, and one of the best trail-running shoes available. That was in 2020. Since then many brands have

Whether you prefer roads or trails, 5Ks or ultras, there are some races that simply have a special mystique surrounding them. Andy Jones-Wilkins is a font of knowledge about one of these unique events: the Western States Endurance Run. The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is an iconic fixture in the world of ultrarunning. As