Health
Men's Fitness UK
SCIENCE SAYS...EXERCISE CAN HELP IMPROVE MEMORY
We all know that exercise W delivers proven physical benefits. Most smart watches can tell us whether our endurance levels are improving. But what about the mental health benefits? These metrics have always been more anecdotal - and therefore harder to measure.
2 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
DON'T DROP THE BOMB
Could a 100g post-workout protein-bomb actually work?New science has just overturned the standard advice on protein with some surprising results for post-workout nutrition
3 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
ROLL WITH IT
It won't have escaped your notice that the equipment inventory for most gyms now includes recovery items such as foam rollers, massage guns and spikey balls, all of which can be used in self-myofascial release, which growing evidence suggests is essential for maintaining your muscles in peak condition.
2 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
DUMBBELLS & GYM BALL INTRODUCTION
A set of dumbbells and a gym ball can give you serious muscle gains
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN
A new breed of eco-friendly running shoe is hitting the streets. We take a look at the main contenders
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
THE HIGHS & LOWS
Following on from the success of his Sunday Times bestselling The Good Bite's High-Protein Meal-Prep Manual, Niall Kirkland is back with a new collection of delicious and indulgent high-protein recipes - all under 500 calories.
5 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
CUT TO THE QUICK
Speed, balance and co-ordination are all benefits of agility training. So isn't it about time you added it in to your programme?
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
Confessions of a HYROX VIRGIN
Turning a cyclist into a runner is one thing, but can you target a Hyrox in four months in your fifties? Frank Bauer finds out
7 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
THE GYM COMMANDMENTS
To get bigger, stronger or leaner, you must master the basics of training. Adhere to these ten rules from the best in the business and build a better body
4 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
RETREAT INTO YOURSELF
Allowing yourself time to retreat from the everyday can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing. Joe Minihane investigates
5 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
ANYONE FOR PADEL?
It may look like a game you'd play at the beach, but padel is now challenging tennis to become the world's number one racquet sport. Even Stormzy thinks so!
5 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
A 'LILLE' TOUCH OF CLASS
French brand Van Rysel offers an inexpensive way to buy a road bike worthy of the pro peloton
3 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
CARDIO FITNESS COULD BE LINKED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK
Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with high cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of dementia in the future.
1 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
GET STRONG LIKE A GLADIATOR
Ever wondered what it would take to build the physical and mental strength required to step out onto the blood-stained sands of the Colosseum and face mortal combat?
9 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
IN TERMS OF FITNESS, I'VE COME A LONG WAY BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE I CAN WORK ON
Britain's Cameron Norrie has been ranked as high as number eight in the world and was, until this year, the country's leading player. His steady rise to the upper echelons of the tennis elite saw him break into the world's top 100 in 2018 - and never look back. Known as one of the hardest workers off court, he has a gruelling fitness programme overseen by former rugby player-turned-fitness-coach Vaclav Jursík. Men's Fitness caught up with the pair after a gruelling session to find out what it takes to be one of the world's best tennis players.
5 min |
February 2025
Men's Fitness UK
DRESS TO IMPRESS
In the latest campaign from Charles Tyrwhitt, rugby player Marcus Smith and cricketer Joe Root are taking the lead and stepping up their offduty game with some sharp summer outfits. From tailored linen to comfy chinos and lightweight blazers, summer just got stylish
2 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
Sleep is crucial for both metabolic health and athletic performance
How well, and how long, did you sleep last night? It’s an important question, because in its Sleep Manifesto 2024, The Sleep Charity notes that a whopping 43% of adults sleep less than the NHS-recommended seven to nine hours.
2 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
CARDIO SWEAT
Elevate your aerobic fitness and fast-track fat loss with this cardio workout from the Movement Blueprint founder Harvey Lawton
1 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
THE LEARN ROPES
Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it offers a number of serious health benefits in Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it off ers a number of serious health benefi ts in a budget-friendly and convenient formula that can be done virtually anywhere
4 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
MOUNTAINEERING IS ABOUT THE TENSION BETWEEN HUMAN NATURE AND MOUNTAIN NATURE.IT'S ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF DYING
MF meets mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner
4 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
BUDGET BEATS
Apple’s new low-price buds punch well above their price tag
4 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
FITNESS GOALS
Teddy Sheringham’s playbook for staying in shape in your fifties
2 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
Summer SIZZLERS
Fuel your summer with these fresh, high-protein recipes
4 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
THE MONT BLANC MONSTER
The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is among the most challenging and prestigious trail running events in the world. Typically held annually in the last week of August, it circumnavigates the iconic Mont Blanc massif. Covering approximately 106 miles, with a gruelling elevation gain of around 32,800 feet, the race demands exceptional endurance, technical skill, and mental fortitude – as Dominic Bliss witnessed for himself at last year’s event…
6 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
FEEL THE BURN
Training for HYROX? This lung-busting workout from HYROX master trainer and Represent 247 athlete Jake Dearden will get you race ready
2 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
KILLER CORE CIRCUIT
This no-equipment routine challenges your entire core. It starts slow and measured, before more aerobic exercises at the end elevate your heart rate and melt away body fat
3 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
As Adam Peaty gears up for his attempt to claim a third back-to-back Olympic title this summer, Sam Rider tries to survive his weekly gym routine
8 min |
August 2024
Men's Fitness UK
BALANCING ACT
Incorporate balance training into your routine to sharpen skills, reduce injury risk and boost overall performance
2 min |
July 2024
Men's Fitness UK
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
KICKSTART YOUR DAY Seven concrete benefits of working out in the morning
1 min |
July 2024
Men's Fitness UK
RACK RELIEF
Unlock strength and flexibility with these targeted mobility stretches for achieving an optimal front rack position
3 min |