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Men's Health South Africa
The Reckless Rise of Shilajit
A sticky black resinous material sourced from the Himalayas promises muscle-stacking, energy-stoking, health-enhancing benefits.
10 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Steak & Eggs Supercharged
After a run, Chef Kevin Tien refuels with this high-protein anytime meal.
1 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
DRICUS DU PLESSIS RELENTLESS. RUTHLESS. READY TO REIGN AGAIN.
At the highest level of mixed martial arts, skill gets you noticed.
9 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Gen Z, meat and the manosphere
As nutritional knowledge has increased, consumption of meat has trended one way: downwards. But young men appear to be going against the grain and are actively choosing to beef up their diets. Could the divergence be a consequence of what they're being fed online?
10+ min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
CAN YOU EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTER FOCUS?
When our writer couldn’t get his ADHD medication in the midst of a global shortage, he turned to an unexpected solution: his diet. What he learned could transform your own attention, too.
10 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
COME BACK STRONGER
After hitting rock bottom, Francois Griesel knew the road to redemption would require purpose and perseverance.
2 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
NEW HORIZONS
Your next adventure isn't just a chance to escape the 9-to-5. With the right planning you can do far more than catch up on sleep, whether it's tapping back into peak fitness, busting burnout or reconnecting with your primal instincts. We've scoured Southern Africa, the continent - and a few corners of the rest of the globe - so you can drop the pin to sweat, recover and (finally) relax.
10+ min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Beyond The Bedroom
Why erectile dysfunction deserves a conversation with your doctor
2 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
The Semi-Complete User's Guide To Your Gut
When you eat, hundreds of different species of microbes chow down, too. So you need a diet to keep them happy — or everything from your mood to your immune system could pay the price. Luckily, science is here to help.
2 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
This Is Why You’re Tired
Sleep and recovery specialists explain why you’re feeling fatigued and how to fix it.
4 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Push the Limits
For athlete and Energade ambassador Libhongolethu Geza, performance is not a performance. It's discipline and a daily negotiation with ever-shifting limits. These are his lessons on always striving for more - no matter what.
3 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
The 2026 Men's Health FOOD RULES
Today's world of nutrition can be a confusing landscape to navigate. Which is why we've cut through the noise to bring you the non-negotiables by which to live - and eat.
10+ min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Time To Explore
The new generation of field watches is tougher and smarter than ever. Some run on light. Others thrive underwater in the dark. And they're all built to go anywhere.
2 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Do You Have Brain Fog? OR DO YOU JUST NEED A BREAK?
Whether it’s tied to Covid, ADHD or plain old exhaustion, more and more of us are reporting persistent cognitive cloudiness. But in our increasingly frenetic lives, how can we distinguish mental burnout from something more insidious? And is there a way to regain clarity?
9 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
If WHEN You Could CAN Turn Back Time
Is the secret to looking younger already inside you?
8 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Run For The Hills
Getting out of the gym and into nature requires a solid kit. To help you on your way, we've assembled a hit list of the best trail-ready shoes for every occasion.
3 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Aldo Kane
Out in the field, adventurer Aldo Kane has gone three weeks without food. At home, he’s a three-meals-a-day guy.
3 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Fibre Fix
Ever since gut health gained a spotlight, fibre has become a key talking point. But can you get your full fix of the nutrient in supplement form?
3 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Running On Empty
Training hard? Under-fuelling? There's more at stake than a couple of off days — including your health. Here's what you should know about the condition known as Red-S.
7 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
The Open Road Awaits
Scenic vistas? Abundant. Bucket-list pitstops? Almost everywhere. The final verdict? We're blessed with some of the best stretches of tarmac in the world. Our MH car editor Calvin Fisher charts the course with his top recs on the perfect wheels to chase the horizon.
4 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
"I've Just Turned 50. Should I Change How I Train?"
The honest answer? Maybe. But you definitely shouldn't completely overhaul your training just because you've turned 50.
2 min |
July/August 2026
Men's Health South Africa
POWER THROUGH PURPOSE
After packing on weight during his first few years of uni, Armand knew it was time for a full reset. Here's how he ditched the digits and discovered purpose during his rapid-fire transformation.
2 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
If I Want To Hit PBs in the Gym, Do I Need To Give Up Alcohol Entirely?
I've seen a lot of people kick booze for good when they start looking at how it affects their gym performance and asking questions like, 'Did having that bottle of wine with dinner last night affect my bench press PB?' Maybe it's the clear, tangible feedback you get, as soon as you start paying attention, or maybe it's that people feel their gym lives and social lives become incompatible.
2 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Forge the explosive power you never knew you wanted (while still packing on muscle) with a hybrid training plan built on new science.
3 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
NEW EDITION
We caught up with Matt Kendrick, Ed Sheeran's trainer, to discuss the road to getting MH ready.
3 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Falling With Style
Executing acrobatic dives from 27m platforms demands strength, skill – and nerves of steel. We sent our rookie to training camp. Don't look down...
10 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
The Semi-Complete User's Guide To Your Spine
Screen scrolling, desk sitting, kid schlepping - modern life can batter and mangle your back. Unless you safeguard it.
2 min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
Therapy 2.0
Picture the scene: man forms bond with Al therapist. Al therapist coaches man to tragic end. It could be a Black Mirror episode. Only, this isn't pure fiction. Increasingly, worryingly, men are outsourcing their mental health needs to non-sentient Al chatbots. Is this the future of therapy or a step closer to a dystopian future?
10+ min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
THE SHAPE OF ED
I'm stood in the immigration queue at Düsseldorf airport, here to attend the Ed Sheeran Mathematics tour, one of the last stops in what has been an epic four-year journey for the 34-year-old.
10+ min |
March/April 2026
Men's Health South Africa
South Side Story
FACING FIERCE OPPOSITION WITH EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR, THE ALL-SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM – SOUTHERN GUARDS GC – IS LOOKING TO BRING HOME THE SPOILS AS THE NEW SEASON OF LIV GOLF TEES UP. MEET THE GUYS PUTTING LOCAL GOLFING TALENT ON THE WORLD STAGE.
10 min |