Step counting and calorie tracking, step aside—there’s a new metric on the block that everyone’s obsessing over: heart rate variability (HRV). But despite its rising popularity, many of us might be misinterpreting what HRV truly represents and how it should be used. According to Marco Altini, PhD, data scientist and HRV expert, many of us have been looking at heart rate variability wrong in many ways. “While HRV is often over-simplified, with a focus on increasing it over time, I do not necessarily believe this is the best use for this metric.” What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? Our hearts ..read more

Poor posture isn’t a big deal until it is. Many strength and conditioning experts, who are much more knowledgeable than me, will tell you that poor posture is NOT a big deal, and they’re probably correct. But believe me performing exercises to improve your posture is one of those low-hanging fruit things that will ensure better health and fitness and make you less likely to hurt yourself. Like with most things, there is plenty of middle ground, and that’s where I will spend our time. So, sit up straight and pay attention if you want better posture, stronger lifts, and a more resilient body. He ..read more

Tiffany Stratton is becoming one of those pro wrestlers that, if she can stay injury free with her head in the game, is tipped for the top—or the “Tiffy Top”—as the 24-year-old with the world at her feet would say. Recently, I sat down with the trailblazer to find out how she is training right now and whether or not a background in gymnastics has helped her in the squared circle. We soon found out that the fashionista also has a very good reason for wanting to own a custom pink briefcase. “I’ve recently been getting back into CrossFit,” says Stratton, who recently grabbed the attention of M&am ..read more

Signing a soccer-star-turned-media-icon like David Beckham as an ambassador is one of the shrewdest ways of garnering attention for a brand, but the Brit is now suing Functional 45 Training, a label that is partially owned by Mark Wahlberg, claiming that he was “duped” into signing an endorsement agreement. M&F has the info. David “Golden Balls” Beckham is in demand. The footballing legend reportedly signed a controversial $150m deal with Qatar to promote the country during the World Cup, and has also fronted campaigns for Adidas, Armani, and Haig, to name but few, but a deal wit ..read more

Six Hours Away is streaming now on all major platforms including Hulu, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. The premise sees Guillermo Ivan as an ex-Marine Chris Montano, on a personal mission to save his missing daughter and ex-wife before time runs out. The role called on Ivan to test his mettle both mentally and physically, as he committed himself fully to the art of living his character. To find out how the fast-rising star is able to tackle such full-on roles, M&F sat down with the man himself and soon learned that a love of meditation and exercise powers this passionate perfor ..read more

Phil Savage has been a football scout since 1994 and was involved in drafting both the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Garret Wilson and the Defensive Rookie of the Year, Sauce Gardner in 2022.  This achievement marked just the third time in NFL history that a franchise has claimed both honours in the same year. Prior to joining the New York Jets in 2019, Savage spent nine seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. During his tenure there, the team won a Super Bowl and drafted Hall of Fame inductees, Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. It’s fair to say then, that Phil Savage has an eye for talen ..read more

The quadriceps are one of the largest muscle groups on your body, and almost every compound, lower body movement is going to involve them to some degree. From big lifts like a squat or deadlift pattern,  assistance exercises like a lunge or leg press, or even “glute-focused” patterns like thrusts or stepups involve the quads. If two joints are involved, it’s virtually impossible to rule them out of play and this is where the Reverse Nordic Curl come in.. That’s why it’s actually important to dissect the quadriceps even more to get the most out of its function. If you’re a lifter amid a pl ..read more

Ryan Garcia aka “King Ry” won his match against WBC super lightweight champion, David Haney on Saturday, April 20, but was not awarded the title. In recent times, controversy seems to have followed García, and he has kept boxing fans on the edges of their seats as they praise his skills while also praying for his mental health following a series of erratic social media posts and public accusations. His latest stunt, apparently drinking a beer during a crucial weigh-in, is the most recent in a series of tumultuous moments for the potential great. Here, M&F catches you up on the drama, and h ..read more

As the days grow longer and the weather takes a warm turn, runners emerge out of hibernation in hopes of finding a new pair of running shoes that will successfully carry them through the fast-approaching running season. Investing in a new pair of running shoes is essential for beginner and avid runners alike. It can make or break your running season which is why we’ve gathered the top running shoes for Spring 2024. Whether it’s road or trail running you prefer, or if you’re looking to support your high arch or simply add extra cushion to your stride, this list has your running shoe needs cover ..read more

When you think of trail running, rugged mountain terrain might come to mind. However, endurance athlete Hillary Allen explains trail running doesn’t necessarily mean backwoods mountains, it simply means not running on concrete (aka the road). This can look like pacing a local dirt path or park. “It’s as simple as pavement versus non-pavement,” says Allen. For ‘trail curious’ road runners who feel intimidated to explore different terrain, this is good news. No rugged mountain paths or advanced-level terrain are required for enjoying a trail run. With that, even experienced road runners should u ..read more