Men's Fitness is for men who want to get more out of their lives and celebrates an upbeat, optimistic, pro-active lifestyle. Men's Fitness recognizes that mental and emotional fitness is vital to balanced living and aims to offer active and aspirational men - entertainment, information and inspiration.
Men's Fitness
EDITOR’S LETTER
SUBSCRIPTIONS
RESTFUL REPS • Work your abs during the ads to sleep like a champion
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING
SYSTEM CHECK
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR! • Give a subscription to MEN’S FITNESS
RUNNER’S HIGH • New brand Acid Running asks you to tread lightly – while looking the part
WINTER WARDROBE • Gear up for the cold with this collection of winter apparel blending comfort, functionality, and style
SWEET DREAMS • The latest smart mattress cover by Eight Sleep promises better sleep through personalised temperature control – but is it worth the price?
FLEX APPEAL • These versatile dumbbells promise good bang for your buck, but can they cater for all your workout needs?
TAKE A BREATHER • Breathwork coach Jamie Clements guides you through the best breathing techniques to support your brain and body before, during, and after your next workout
HOT TOPIC • A booming sauna movement in the UK has thrown the spotlight on the mental health benefits of this ancient practice. Joe Minihane steps into a light-filled world where hot and cold combine to make us calmer, happier and more connected
SAUNA SPOTTING • The UK has a vibrant and growing sauna scene. Here’s our pick of the best
NEW HEIGHTS • The Tour de France has been a sporting icon since 1903. Enigmatic from the outside and gruelling within, the only way to ride a monster mountain stage ahead of the elites is via the one-day L’Étape du Tour. Back in July, first-timer Robin Evans set out to see if he had what it takes to earn a coveted finisher’s medal
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX EVERY WEEK • Discover new workouts, tips and advice in our free weekly e-newsletter.
MIX & MATCH • Is separating your macronutrients the key to better digestion or just another wellness fad?
DINNERS ON DEMAND • Four standout meal delivery services for stress-free, high-quality nutrition
SHROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT • Why mushrooms are the ultimate superfood for boosting your health, enhancing your workouts, and elevating your meals
MAGIC MUSHROOMS • Six reasons to add mushrooms to your diet
SHORT BURSTS • Research shows just 40 seconds of high-intensity exercise can deliver tangible results
FULL FORCE • Achieve a cover model’s physique with these time-efficient total-body workouts that enhance strength, burn fat and boost functional fitness
FOUNDATION WORKOUT • This workout prepares your entire muscular system to work as a single unit so that you’ll be able to attack the later workouts with good technique right from the get-go. Training your body to function efficiently as one is vital for not just building muscle and burning fat, but also for preventing injury and muscular imbalances.
WORKOUT ONE • This is a tough workout that will test all of your major muscle groups in quick succession. The good news is that this will raise your heart rate so that you burn more calories during and after your session, while also fatiguing the maximum number of muscle fibres, which will then grow back bigger and stronger.
WORKOUT TWO • Two hardcore supersets kick off this session, meaning your legs, core, back, chest and arms will all get a good workout in the most efficient and effective way. It finishes with moves to widen your shoulders and carve a six-pack, so no stone is left unturned.
WORKOUT THREE • The final total-body workout...