Competition: win a complete health and wellness reset

As the days grow longer and we emerge from the chaos of December and the restraint of January, there’s no better moment to reset and indulge in a little self-care. We’ve dipped into our black book and handpicked some of the best ways to help you feel sharper, stronger, and more restored this spring.

Experience a 2-night stay with full spa access and breakfast at La Zambra in southern Spain.

Formerly home to the Byblos Hotel, one of the most glamorous hangouts in southern Spain of its time, La Zambra is the sort of place you go when you don’t want to do an awful lot but like to know that you could. Swim, golf, tennis, padel, spa, relax, unwind, eat, drink, sleep and explore — you name it, it’s on offer. Located between Málaga and Marbella, it sits quietly in the hills beneath the Sierra de Mijas, the gateway to Andalusia (or old Spain) where time slows down and the days begin to follow a slightly gentler rhythm.

Once frequented by movers and shakers such as Grace Kelly and the Rolling Stones, the setting has been reimagined as a wellness-led retreat with subtle reminders of its hedonistic past and characteristic charm. The manicured golf course remains a big draw, set against a backdrop of mountain views and pale blue skies, followed by long lunches that drift into the late afternoon, and a wine list that showcases its local producers alongside familiar classics.

Sun-drenched terraces catch the afternoon light and the spa will leave you wanting to extend your stay. Hammam rituals and restorative treatments make it easy to slip into a slower pace, before heading out to explore nearby whitewashed villages or the Mediterranean coast, just ten minutes away. It’s ideal for couples, friends, or solo travellers seeking quiet luxury without stiffness.

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park attracts a very particular kind of guest. Yes, there is a steady stream of movie stars and wealthy travellers drifting through the lobby, but also Londoners who use the hotel as a place to recalibrate between meetings, athletes in recovery mode.

The Intelligent Movement programme isn’t a candlelit “relax and float away” massage — it’s purposeful, technical, and quietly transformative. The therapist works through tension patterns created by modern life: desk posture, travel fatigue, uneven training loads. Trigger points are released, muscles are lengthened, circulation improves — and Hypervolt percussion is used to soften tissue and wake up dormant areas.

The Bodyspace Lifestyle Performance Consultation goes a step further, combining body composition analysis and metabolic testing to build a personalised roadmap for better energy, recovery, and long-term health. Think of it as a performance debrief for your body.

The science behind Therabody is what sets it apart, and it’s worth understanding why these devices work.

Percussive therapy sends rapid pulses into the muscle tissue. This does three key things: it increases local blood flow, helps break down adhesions (those tight, sticky areas that limit movement), and stimulates the nervous system in a way that encourages the muscle to relax rather than guard. The result? Reduced soreness, improved range of motion, and faster recovery — whether you train hard or just sit too much.

Theragun Relief is the everyday version: lighter, simpler, and ideal for post-gym use or loosening stiff shoulders at the end of a long day.

SmartGoggles Gen 2 take a different approach. Using vibration, compression, and gentle heat around the eyes, they stimulate the vagus nerve and help downshift the nervous system — reducing stress, easing headaches, and supporting deeper sleep. They’re particularly effective for people whose brains struggle to switch off at night.

Barry’s isn’t just a workout — it’s a global ritual. From its original Los Angeles studio to over 97 locations worldwide, including London, St Tropez and beyond, the format is famously consistent: red-lit room, loud music, relentless pacing, and a coach who knows exactly how far to push you.

Classes alternate between treadmill intervals and strength training, designed to deliver results quickly and efficiently. You leave exhausted, slightly euphoric, and quietly proud of yourself.

The beauty of a 10-class pack is habit formation. It’s enough sessions to see real change — stronger legs, better conditioning, sharper focus — and inspire a new lifetime commitment.

Urban is at its best on the kind of day London dishes out regularly. You’ve been in meetings since 9am. Your shoulders are halfway up your ears. The idea of travelling across the city for a massage feels impossible.

Instead, you book Urban. An hour later, a fully equipped, vetted therapist arrives at your door. The massage happens in your own space — no small talk, no rush, no commute home afterwards. Just relief, followed by the luxury of doing nothing.

The £200 gift card gives you multiple sessions, making proper recovery part of your routine rather than an occasional treat.

BAZ & CO was founded as a reaction to modern skincare’s excesses. The founders saw an industry obsessed with long ingredient lists, aggressive actives, and constant product launches — and chose to go the other way.

Their approach is deliberately slow and controlled. Ingredients are grown on their own vertical farms in the UK, allowing for consistency, freshness, and traceability. Formulations are stripped back to what actually works, designed to support skin health over time rather than chase overnight results.

The BAZ Bundle Plus is a complete routine — cleanser, moisturiser, and treatments that slot easily into daily life. No hype. No gimmicks. Just products that do their job.

The Sanctuary is a modern social wellness club in Shoreditch, blending high-energy movement with purposeful recovery. Classes range from boxing and HIIT to hot yoga, breathwork and sound baths, alongside guided sauna and cold plunge sessions designed to help you slow down properly after training.

Located within the space, Palm Greens offers a vibrant, plant-based menu built around seasonal produce and bold flavours. Designed to complement the movement-led programme, it’s nourishing without being restrictive — food that supports both performance and pleasure.

The winner will receive a two-day pass for two, with lunch included and access to the classes and sauna.

REAL is a British brand of menswear, inspired by boxers. They make precise and considered clothing, using advanced European materials. Inspired by the unrestrained movement of boxers, their fine sportswear allows you to perform in the immediacy of every moment.

Inspired by the meditative focus of boxers, their narrative is anchored in the quiet mental state we occupy when we move. When the body is busy, the mind is empty - immersed in rhythm, attuned to the present, and alive in the process. In a fast, noisy world - movement brings peace. REAL is for all those who find peace in their movement.

As information and intelligence become the domain of computers, we place an increasing value on the human abilities that cannot be automated: mentality, physicality and emotion.

Be you - Be REAL.

Tracksmith’s Eliot Range takes the brand’s understated, New England aesthetic off-road. Designed for runners who split their time between city pavements and woodland paths, it pairs a lightweight, responsive midsole with a grippy outsole built for uneven terrain, called Vibram® Traction. The triple-thick Pebax® cushioning atop an injected nylon plate gives ultimate response and elevated energy return.

True to form, it’s performance-led without looking technical. Their premium materials feel as good on a long run as they do walking down the street. A trail shoe for purists who care as much about feel and finish as they do about miles logged.