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Castore Anatomic Mesh Mix Panel Training Tee review: Castore’s long-sleeved tee has an ergonomic fit and good ventilation for intense and dynamic workouts… BEST LONG-SLEEVE TOP Castore Anatomic Mesh Mix Panel Training Tee BUY IT NOW: £70, castore.com PROS: Flattering looser fit Long-sleeve coverage CONS: Too many seams Comfort: 3.5/5Fit: 4/5Sweat wicking: 4/5OVERALL: 4/5 Castore’s

66North Grettir Tee review: The Grettir is an ultralight, breathable tee made for outdoor adventures of all kinds but perfectly suited to gym work too… BEST FOR RAPID DRYING  66North Grettir Tee BUY IT NOW: $60 / £50, 66north.com PROS: Incredibly lightweight Repairs for life CONS: Sizing comes up small Only one colour option  Comfort:

Keep your shoulders flexible with these shoulder stretches from PT Sam Preston… Without a regular stretching regime, your muscles begin to feel sore and lose their flexibility, and that will hamper progress. The shoulders are particularly important, given their central role in any lifting work, but they can also be easily neglected. Performing the following

Smartwool Intraknit Active Short-Sleeve Tee review: Smartwool’s merino blend tee manages to be soft and comfortable yet long-lasting and hard-wearing… BEST FOR CLOSE-FITTING FLEX Smartwool Intraknit Active Short-Sleeve Tee BUY IT NOW: £89.99 (not currently available in the US), smartwool.co.uk PROS: Incredibly comfortable  Almost seamless design CONS: Less flattering tight fit (unless you’re ripped) Pricey

Could Kelsey CEO Steve Wright break his 2:52 marathon PB at the London Marathon not long after turning 54? With a 3:55 marathon result at Malta in 2022, where I’d struggled to push myself to get under four hours, I’d completely overhauled my training plan to do much better at London in 2023, looking to

Mirafit Soft-Touch Cast-Iron Kettlebells review: If you’re looking to build a kettlebell collection on a budget, these powder-coated Mirafit weights will fit the bill… For a full roundup check out the best kettlebells for home workouts Mirafit Soft-Touch Cast-Iron Kettlebells BUY IT NOW: From £19.95 (not currently available in the US), mirafit.com Pros: Flat, wobble-free

When it comes to gym equipment, resistance bands are generally overlooked in favour of everything else – particularly free weights and machines. They’re cheap, and often perceived as a tool for beginners. The reality, though, couldn’t be further from the truth. Adaptable, low-risk and great for building strength, warming up and finessing your form, they

BEST FOR VERSATILITY BUY IT NOW: $65 / £53, underarmour.co.uk PROS: Great flexible fit Good breathability  CONS: Infrared benefits aren’t that noticeable  Comfort: 4/5Fit: 5/5Quick-dry: 5/5OVERALL: 5/5 Under Armour’s Rush workout gear features minerals embedded in the fabric to reflect your body’s Far Infrared (FIR) heat ‘energy’ back into the muscles to create deeper warmth.

Fungtn Shiitake Dark Lager review: There aren’t many lagers with health benefits – even alcohol-free ones – but then there aren’t many made of mushrooms either… For a full roundup check out these best low-calorie beers Fungtn Shiitake Dark Lager BUY IT NOW: £33.60 (for pack of 12) / not available in the US, fungtn.com

San Miguel 0.0 review: This true alcohol-free lager has most of the hallmarks of its alcoholic original, but can it match it for flavour? For a full roundup check out these best low-calorie beers San Miguel 0.0 BUY IT NOW: £4 for 4 / tesco.com (not available in the US) PROS: A ‘true’ 0.0% beer

Weight lifting shoes vs trainers: find out which is better suited to your fitness needs… Finding the right shoes to work out in can be confusing. While the average gym-goers’ first choice would be generic gym trainers, spend enough time around the squat rack and you’ll spot specialist weight lifting shoes – or even people