For our new issue, we’ve honed in on all things performance. From the metal you shift in the gym and the miles you tear through on the tarmac to the bandwidth (and resilience) of your mind, our stacked mag is packed with articles to help you reach your apex.
And no one better personifies what it means to perform than our cover guy David Beckham. With an illustrious footballing career behind him, he’s still finding ways to excel in every area of his life. Our writer sat down with him to unpack life beyond the field, fatherhood and everything in between. (Plus, how—at almost 50 years old—he’s still in the sort of shape even younger guys aspire to.)
Ready to perform at your best? Here are 8 of the best reads in our Mar/Apr 2025 issue—on shelves right now!
1. Crush Your PB…
2. …And Run the Ultimate Route
Running has a place in every fitness routine. Yes, even if you’re focused on packing on muscle. Forget the old science that you can’t conquer cardio while forging an enviable rig; our dedicated Running Special is proof that you can be both brawny and ready to rev your engine on the tarmac. This hybrid workout combines the best of both worlds to help you log miles and reps in equal measure to sprint your way to swole.
And there’s no reason to keep tracing the same old route. The world is packed with unreal running adventures that’ll transform your sweat sessions into unforgettable experiences. From legging it across the Drakensberg Traverse to a breathtaking (literally) slog through the Himalayas, consider this your new fitness itinerary that’ll flip the script on your usually sedentary getaways.
+ We’ve tried and tested the latest and greatest running shoes to give you a footlocker of do-anything way-faster trainers.
+ Squeeze more out of your training sessions with weighted vests that’ll go the distance.
3. Stay Driven
David Beckham is on the cusp of 50, but he’s showing no signs of stopping. The GOAT of English football now lives a busy life off the field. He’s the co-owner of MLS’s Inter Miami team, is launching his own supplement brand (IM8) and is raising four kids. In our new issue, find out how he’s staying driven, strong and committed to performing at his best.
READ MORE: David Beckham on Turning 50, Staying Strong and Life After Football
4. Break Through Any Plateau
Feel like you’re standing in place? This workout invites you to adapt and improvise to shake things up. The reward: some serious muscle. It’s a minimal-kit routine that’ll put you through your paces and can be done almost anywhere. You can also tweak every set to your skill level, so it’s a one-size-fits-all workout that’ll “adapt” as you grow.
5. Get Ahead of the Curve
The future of fitness is brighter than ever. With new tech set to change how you shape up, we tapped the experts to find out which trends will give your future self the edge. From red-light therapies that’ll accelerate your recovery to headphones that might help you tune out stress, you have more options than ever to overhaul your health.
6. Turn Carbs Into Muscle
Carbs get a bad rap, but they’re a crucial part of any meal plan. Not only do they supply you with the quick-burn energy you need to push harder during your workouts, but (with the right dishes) you can squeeze out a plethora of health benefits, too. We cooked up the best ways to leverage this macro to its full effect. Here’s a quick taste menu: we’ve got endurance-boosting pitas, brawn-building lamb, immune system-fortifying egg-fried rice and fuel-on-tap seafood. That’s just four of the 24 easy-to-make, amazing-to-eat dishes on our list. Read up and dig in!
7. Earn More, Stress Less
In this economy, it can feel like your bank account has sprung a leak. But what if we told you budgeting and investing aren’t the only tools in your make-money armoury. The way you think about money also has a massive impact on your ability to generate wealth, and until you address your spending habits (and the stress your Randelas cause), you’ll struggle to keep your fiscal situation in the green. Our stress-free guide to making money arms you with a new script that’ll change the way you face off with your finances.
8. Clear Your Head
The world is noisier than ever, but is a dose of silence the cure? In our new issue, our writer spent 10 days at a silent retreat with zero distractions. He wasn’t allowed to read, write or even maintain eye contact. Left alone with his thoughts, he discovered that an uninterrupted sitdown with your own psyche is when the real noise begins.
9. Tap Into Real Mental Grit
Oscar Chalupsky is a local surf-ski legend who’s no stranger to taking on seemingly impossible challenges. But after he was diagnosed with an incurable cancer, he had to dig deep to take on his toughest challenge yet. Five years ago, he was given just six months to live. He’s still alive, and he still competes and he’s going to keep pushing onwards until they find a cure. In our new issue, he shares the ups and downs of his long-running battle with cancer and lessons for forging unshakeable mental grit.
