Men's Fitness UK

As we wave good riddance to a devastating year and attempt to expunge the word ‘unprecedented’ from the human vocabulary, take a moment to consider the wise words of 90s pop rock powerhouse D:Ream: things can only get better. If 2020 dealt a blow to

The increased accuracy and availability of DNA testing means personalisation will play an increasingly central role to the way we manage our health. Nutri-Genetix gets a mention later in the mag, but another company, Bio-Synergy, has just announced t

DAVID, HOW’S THE LIFE OF A SUPERSTAR MODEL BEEN AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC? It’s definitely been unusual. For the past 20 years I have been travelling non-stop all over the world for work, so having to stay grounded took a bit of time to adapt to. No

Chris Nikic proved anything is possible in November, when he became the first person with Down’s syndrome to complete an Ironman. The 21-year-old finished 14 minutes before the official cut-off time, completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 2

“Everything in our world vibrates to different frequencies and we are no exception,” says wellness expert Priyanka Lugani. “The music we listen to influences our thoughts, emotions and energy, so pick mindfully – I recommend a soft frequency such as

Muscles contain bundles of fibres within protective sheaths called fascia, which are themselves bundled together. The biggest bundle is the muscle itself. The next biggest is the fascicles, containing the long, single-celled muscle fibres. These are

Gracing the cover this issue is fitness model and personal trainer Alex Crockford. The 30-year-old believes in sustainable gains: lifestyle and training changes that can create fitness for life, rather than flash-in-the-pan diets and workout programm

Often people don’t feel happy with their progress, because they have no idea where they want to get to. As soon as you materialise in your mind how you want to look or what numbers you want to hit, and set a timeline for hitting those goals, you crea

Recovery footwear specialists OOFOS have released a new closed-toe option, the OOmg eeZee – which is more comfortable to wear than it is to pronounce. While you could be forgiven for confining these to the privacy of your own home, there are more imp

£50, runderwear.co.uk As comfy as they come, Runderwear’s Running Baselayer was made with cold-weather outings in mind. Dynamic heat control provides the warmth, without becoming too stuffy, and the technical moisture-wicking fabric prevents sweat f

£2,295 or £59 per month, onepeleton.com Having transformed the spin-bike experience, Peloton Tread now wants to rehab the reputation of the ‘dreadmill’. The equipment is different, but the concept is the same: a piece of high-quality cardio equipment

We all know the New Year drill: bold health and fitness goals for the months ahead that, for many, never come to fruition. Whether that’s a drop in body fat or overcoming a weights-room plateau, it’s easy for best-laid training plans to fizzle away a

Ever since the golden age of bodybuilding, the split routine has been king of the training-programme castle. Chest days, back days, leg days and the like have been the go-to approach for most, regardless of their training goals. But just because it

• Assume a strong front-rack position: tight core, upright posture, bar held across the chest and elbows high. • Maintaining an upright torso, push your hips back and slowly squat down. • When you reach full depth (thighs at least parallel to the flo

Across this two-week workout, you’ll perform each of the movements your body is capable of. The plan is to use a variety of different weights, sets and rep ranges. You’ll also be performing cardio work to keep your engine going and ensure a high calo

Although most health clubs took the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic, many refused to back down, finding creative solutions to stay afloat and proving where there’s a will to workout, there’s a way. Fitness became digitised, and gyms and studios wer

If you’re looking for a whole-body, functional workout that gets your adrenaline pumping and gives you physical challenges to solve, indoor climbing is as good as it gets. Whether you prefer bouldering on low-rise problems, or roping up and scaling 1

If you’re into any sort of endurance sport like running, cycling or triathlon, there’s a good chance that, at some point, you’ve looked at the professionals at the sharp end and had a thought along the lines of, Imagine how much faster I would be if

If you travel by public transport, look at whether there’s an opportunity to get off at an earlier stop and run or ride the rest of the way. This can be particularly good for introducing workouts to commutes, or other regular journeys, that are too l

One in three people suffer from SAD, a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. And with 2020’s lockdowns and restrictions, some of us have been getting even less outdoor exposure than usual. People with seasonal affective disorder ha

Artificially sweetened drinks may not be the healthy alternative they’re often claimed to be. Although they may help reduce calorie intake compared to sugary drinks, evidence suggests they still increase risk of cardiovascular disease. In a large ten

There’s something missing from your diet. It’s not a rare berry native to a remote corner of the Amazon, or a recently discovered super-leaf with 60 times the antioxidants of green tea. No, it’s something far more primal. It’s a foodstuff that our an

Plant-based cooking can be so much more than bland tofu and rubbery fake cheese. Part cookbook, part veggie guidebook, How to be Vegan in 28 Days shows you all you need to know to thrive on a colourful, tasty and nutritious plant-based diet. Who said

From £4.95 per meal, planty.uk Pick Planty if you’re a plant-based sceptic unconvinced about the quality of vegan cooking. The meals are delicious, packed full of protein, and there’s enough variety to eat a different type of cuisine every day of th

£13.75 (12 x 300ml), tennents.co.uk Made from Scottish-grown cereals and fresh highland water from Loch Katrine, Tennent’s Light is bright and balanced, with a nice blend of bitter sweetness – and there’s just 60 calories per bottle. We’ll have five

As your heart rate increases, blood is pumped into your muscles, warming them up and allowing them to extend fully. The blood also supplies muscle fibres with oxygen. From the start of a rep, your muscles are under tension and stretched. As a result,

Whether you want to torch some Christmas blubber, or shed some weight for a New Year fitness challenge, body-transformation plans can feel like a mythical quest, full of setbacks and pitfalls. But it turns out the the many professional athletes coach

“Protein has a high satiety rate,” says Tucker, “so it makes you feel fuller for longer, meaning you’re less likely to experience excess calorie consumption.” “Protein’s high ‘thermic effect’,” says Tucker, means your body uses more calories to dig

Several important lessons emerged from the chaos of 2020. It’s not wise to drink coffee before wearing a face mask, for example, and more importantly, you don’t need a gym full of kit to stay in shape. You might have known that already, of course, bu

The gym might be your first port of call after Christmas indulgences, but before you WOD away your roast-potato paunch, consider first taking the time to correct your form and balance out any instabilities. Future you – stronger and more stable as a

For an optimum blend of fat burn and muscle gain, full-body training is about as effective as it gets. This session, from groundbreaking AI-led fitness app Trion, loads up your legs before hitting your chest, back and shoulders. The result is a total

A cross between ice hockey and field hockey, bandy is played on an ice rink with a curved stick and small ball. It also has influences from football – teams are 11-a-side and the game is made up of two 45-minute halves. For many years, the only count

All you need is a pair of dumbbells, six square-feet of floor space, and the following six-exercise circuit to start building the body of a champion. Hunter McIntyre, four-time Tough Mudder X champ and creator of at-home fitness app Openfit’s T-MINUS