When you’re balancing a heavy workload and a hectic social calendar, you want the limited time you have to work out to be as effective as possible. Choosing full-body workouts and compound exercises especially are a great way to do that. This workout from personal trainer Alex Rice (opens in new tab) is designed to

CrossFit tends to conjure up images of barbells, bumper plates and complex Olympic lifts, but you can still get a functional pump with simple bodyweight exercises.  If you’re looking for a minimalist metcon to put your mind, muscles and lungs to the test, WIT Fitness (opens in new tab) head coach Jordan Shelley (opens in

Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a “top down” approach – focusing on the arms and torso – is an innovative and accessible way to become a stronger, healthier runner. Running form has gotten a great deal of attention over the years, with

There are many wonderful sections of the London Marathon route, but whether you’re a runner or a supporter, the finish line on The Mall is hard to top. It’s one of the best places to watch the London Marathon for spectators, while for runners it’s the end of a journey that has involved months of

I expected Tracksmith’s first running shoe to look good, but I was less sure about how it would perform on a run. Those concerns were unfounded. The Eliot Runner is a great daily trainer and that performance plus its stylish design adds up to one of the best running shoes. The caveat is the price

There are two things runners participating in the Boston Marathon tend to obsess about in the weeks leading up to race day: the weather, which tends to be unpredictable until you’re very close to the event, and the course, which is not your typical flat city marathon. Since qualifying for the Boston Marathon is no

East African runners have continued to dominate both middle and longer distance running, but their training methods often seem to be shrouded in mystery. An intimate look into the culture created by one of the world’s greatest coaches helps us understand what it takes to become the best. Whether your running goal is to complete

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. We update when possible, but deals expire and prices can change. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Questions? Reach us at shop@mensjournal.com. At some point during the pandemic and lockdowns, my wife and I bought a

When you’re short on time but could do with a stress-busting sweat, you don’t have to go without. If you’ve got a pair of dumbbells lying around, you can tick off a satisfying workout in 10 minutes. One great option is this routine created by Grant Davidson, who’s behind the Zeus Fitness (opens in new

Shin splints are a common source of pain for newer runners, and misconceptions abound when it comes to managing them. Learn how to prevent and treat shin splints and keep them from developing into a more serious injury. Although runners of any level can suffer from shin splints, beginners and those returning to running after

You don’t get to the 40th generation of a shoe if you’re chopping and changing with each new edition, so it’s perhaps fitting that Nike has marked the 40th version of the Pegasus with nothing more than minor updates to the upper. (Image credit: Nike) Across the 40 editions, the Pegasus has established a deserved

For nine-time World Triathlon Cup medalist Matt Mcelroy, “data is absolutely the most important thing to collect in terms of training.”  The 30-year-old professional triathlete is a three-time All-American, who ran for Northern Arizona University and was recruited to go pro through the USA Triathlon Collegiate Recruitment Program.  He won his first World Cup gold at

There’s something extra satisfying about getting a decent workout done in a short space of time. After all, we’ve all got things to do and most of us can’t spend an hour or more in the gym four times a week following a full-body workout plan, effective as that might be. If you need a

We spend far more time training than we ever will racing. By learning to love the process of improvement in all of its forms, you’ll come to enjoy the journey of training just as much as the outcome. Finding your why in running is key to longevity in the sport. Knowing the driving force that

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. We update when possible, but deals expire and prices can change. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Questions? Reach us at shop@mensjournal.com. Cleaning up the home is important but it can be time-consuming. Who really wants

If you’ve ever attended a workout class or trained at a gym, you’ve probably come across conditioning workouts. And you may well have found that very different types of session can be referred to as conditioning workouts. So you may well wonder: what does it actually mean? To get the answer, we spoke to Emily

We like to cover all types of activity on Coach, and along with our stablemate Golf Monthly, we’d like to know more about the golfers who read Coach. Are you an avid golfer, who plays in all weather, follows Rory McIlroy’s gym workouts and enters every club competition? Or are you the type of golfer

When race day arrives, having the right mindset can be the deciding factor in your success. Learn how to make mindset preparation an integral part of your training so you get the most from yourself in running and beyond. With the countless hours we devote to preparing our bodies to run events like a speedy

It’s rare to find a half marathon event in London that doesn’t have a ballot entry, but The Big Half is one of those hallowed few. Competitors in The Big Half take on a route that goes through four London boroughs – Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark and Tower Hamlets – and has an atmosphere the organisers

For its midseason sale, Adidas has slashed the price of some of its top running shoes and workout clothes by up to 50%. So now is a great time to pick up a set of the best running shoes without breaking the bank.  But you don’t have to be in the market for new footwear

Mental toughness is frequently misunderstood. But if it doesn’t mean gritting your way through pain and suffering, then what is it and what’s a better way to develop this skill? Like any other skill, developing mental toughness takes time and practice, and should be implemented well before race day.  Often endurance athletes face two issues

The main job of a chest strap heart rate monitor (HRM) is simple: to track your heart rate more accurately than optical heart rate monitors like the ones found in fitness trackers. The best heart rate monitors are accurate and sometimes offer more features on top of this tracking. Unfortunately the Hammerhead HRM has no

For a long time I liked the Adidas Ultraboost more than most of the serious runners I know did. It was a durable, comfortable shoe, and I used it extensively when training for my first sub-3hr marathon. I rated it as one of the best cushioned shoes, and the fact it was relatively stylish for

When you’ve already pushed your body to the limit and made it to the Olympics as an elite 800m runner, what’s next? Nick Symmonds returns to talk about his adventures since retiring from competitive running. This week on the podcast I’m fortunate to have back a two-time Olympian and World Championship silver medalist, Nick Symmonds. 

If a new fitness product promised to improve your conditioning, build full-body muscle, boost strength and help you develop an iron core, you’d probably think it was a gimmick. But that product already exists – it’s the kettlebell.  This kettlebell workout from Break The Mould training app creator Obi Vincent delivers all the benefits above

The Garmin Forerunner 265 has launched today and the big news is that it features a bright AMOLED display, rather than the transflective memory-in-pixel display that is used on most of Garmin’s best sports watches, including the Forerunner 255. There are other updates on the watch, too, with the biggest being that it has Garmin’s