Joel Snape
From 2008 to 2018, Joel worked for Men's Fitness, which predated, and then shared a website with, Coach. Joel moved from features editor, to acting editor, associate editor and finally editor-at-large. Joel has also written for The Telegraph and The Guardian. Though he spent years running the hills of Bath, he’s since ditched his trainers for a succession of Converse high-tops, since they’re better suited to his love of pulling vans, lifting cars, and hefting logs in a succession of strongman competitions.
Latest articles by Joel Snape
How to Start Physique Training (and Build Your Dream Body)
By Joel Snape published
Just want to look good? No problem – but “chest and triceps Monday” is so three decades ago, bro
How to Start Olympic Weightlifting Training
By Joel Snape published
It’s a sport in itself, but you don’t need a singlet or gold-medal aspirations to benefit from increased power, mobility and speed
What to Eat When You’re Training for an Endurance Challenge
By Joel Snape published
Whether you’ve set your sights on the Fitbit Fifty or your local 5K, progress starts in the kitchen
Four-Week Hill-Climbing Cycling Training Plan – Fitbit Fifty Reader Challenge
By Joel Snape published
Heading for the hills? We’ve got the 28-day plan to get you up them faster
Four-Week 100-Mile Sportive Cycling Training Plan – Fitbit Fifty Reader Challenge
By Joel Snape published
Want to complete a century in just a month’s time? With the right kind of training, it is achievable
Four-Week 5K Training Plan for a New PB – Fitbit Fifty Reader Challenge
By Joel Snape published
Train hard and smart using the Fitbit Surge heart-rate monitor, and increase your pace in just 28 days
The Fitbit Fifty Training Plan
By Joel Snape published
Spoilers – it’s not for the faint-hearted
How to Get Started with a Plant-Based Diet
By Joel Snape published
Become vegan for a week and you’ll learn how to eat more plants and vegetables
What to Track When You’re Training for an Endurance Event
By Joel Snape published
Track key metrics when you run, ride or race, and you’ll know where you’re going wrong or right. Here’s how the experts do it
The Fitbit Fifty Route: What to Expect When Running and Riding from London to Edinburgh (and Back)
By Joel Snape published
Fuel properly, put some time in on the saddle and go hard – but don’t forget to stop and enjoy those views
How Fast Can You Get Fit for a Big Challenge?
By Joel Snape published
Been offered a last-minute shot at glory? Wondering if you’ve got a chance? Here’s where you can expect to finish with minimal prep
The Beer Mile: Middle-Distance Drinking
By Joel Snape published
One of the more curious events in the athletic calendar is coming to London
Why Lucha Libre is better than the WWE
By Joel Snape published
Forget your childhood obsession with Stone Cold. It’s time to consider a classier form of wrestling
Stop Training Like a Bro, Bro
By Joel Snape published
More women than ever are lifting weights – so why on earth are you not doing more traditionally “ladylike” workouts?
How to Beat the UK Ninja Warrior Course
By Joel Snape published
It’s one of the most improbable challenges in fitness. Here’s how to beat it
7 Films that Ronda Rousey Needs to Be in
By Joel Snape published
She’s not fighting again until next year, so she needs something to occupy her time
Why You Should Be More Like Gaston From Beauty and the Beast
By Joel Snape published
He’s Disney’s best-ever villain, and he’s about to get a big-screen makeover. Here’s how to be more like Gaston
Hip-Hop Tunes To Help You Push Harder: The Best Workout Music
By Joel Snape published
Hip-hop with thumping tunes and huge beats to give you the extra motivation you need to push yourself a little harder
80s Tunes For Energetic Workouts: The Best Workout Music
By Joel Snape published
Sweet beats and power anthems from the 80s to get you working up a sweat
90s Tunes To Make You Train Harder: The Best Workout Music
By Joel Snape published
From Robert Miles to the Prodigy, here's our selection of the best 90s tunes for an energetic workout. Whether you're pumping iron or pounding pavements, these will get you pushing even harder
The Rock Is Playing the World’s Best Superhero, Doc Savage
By Joel Snape published
Here’s everything you need to know about the Man of Bronze (that’s Doc Savage, not The Rock)
Bank Holiday Weekend Adventures: Last-Minute Things to Do
By Joel Snape published
The UK’s finest adventurers are here to help you plan a bank holiday weekend worth talking about on Tuesday
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