When it comes to jump-starting a healthier lifestyle, getting to the gym to start training can often be the biggest obstacle. To help, Equinox gyms are offering Halo headphones as part of their private training programme, increasing wearers' energy levels before a workout through brain-stimulating beats.

Every January, many people rush to the gym - but by February, lack of interest means they give up. Creating a community around exercise, Fitmob is a fitness programme that’s redefining what it means to be truly committed to getting fit.

Following the festive season, many resolve to make a New Year’s resolution to shed a few extra pounds. But we don't always think about the monetary losses once motivation runs dry. Brits are so bad at keeping their fitness pacts, that they’re spending an average of £40 per gym session.

Painstakingly pumped and carefully chiselled – this is the body ideal of the ‘spornosexual’. UK sales of protein products increased from £73m in 2007 to £170m in 2012, and steroid users rose 645% from 2010-2013. But what’s fuelling the quest for more muscle amongst ordinary men?