What's in the issue

Does it matter if that pause between sets turns into a full-blown chat with the dude who spotted you last week? The short answer is “yes”. Making the appropriate ‘rest’ periods an integral part of your training is non-negotiable. We check in with the experts - and the science - and discover how to optimise recovery. We also look at the importance of getting a good night's kip, with 12 science-backed strategies to help you calm your mind and reset your body. Whether it's fuelling, lifting, running, cycling or life management, we have something in this issue to deal with them all.