What's in the issue

MF has always been about physical fitness, but it’s a sad fact that big biceps and 5k PBs are no guarantees of long-term happiness. Which is why this issue we’re placing a greater emphasis on matters of the mind – including the link between exercise and reduced cognitive decline. Elsewhere, endurance athlete reveals the strength programme he used to not only complete one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world, but gain muscle mass in the process.