If the thought of getting in better shape by exercising less sounds too good to be true, this issue we explore legendary bodybuilder Mike Mentzer’s ‘High-Intensity Training’ (HIT) method: focused on short, intense workouts for maximum muscle growth. Elsewhere we step back in time to Ancient Rome; ask a HYROX world record holder how to train for your first event; and rustle up some endurance recipes to keep you stronger for longer.

If the thought of getting in better shape by exercising less sounds too good to be true, this issue we explore legendary bodybuilder Mike Mentzer’s ‘High-Intensity Training’ (HIT) method: focused on short, intense workouts for maximum muscle growth. Elsewhere we step back in time to Ancient Rome; ask a HYROX world record holder how to train for ....