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Fitness myth: 'Fasted cardio burns more body fat'
If you want to lose body fat, you have probably heard that doing fasted cardio will help you achieve that goal quicker. Many people do aerobic training first thing in the morning before they eat breakfast, hoping to get faster fat loss results than if they had waited until they had eaten.
PAUSE FOR EFFECT
Hit a wall with your strength training? If your progress has flatlined, it might be time to give cluster sets a go
WELCOME BACK
Protect against back pain while stretching out your hips and glutes with this mobility routine from pliability
FRY THE FAT
Our lead workout this issue will help you craft a lean physique on the move, but before you jump straight into it here are three other ways to feel the burn
SAVED BY THE BELL
We've rounded up five of our favourite kettlebells to row, twist, swing and squat your way to full-body, functional fitness at home
HANG TIGHT
The dead hang is a simple but highly effective exercise for both postural health and upper-body strength
TURNING SOUR
How men can recognise the signs and manage their way out of - an abusive relationship
RIDING HIGH
Red Bull athlete Kriss Kyle's daydream of riding his BMX in the clouds turned into an epic odyssey of carbon-fibre engineering, unique fitness conditioning and a touch of trepidation
Think on your feet
Your feet are your foundations. Neglect them, and you'll quickly develop problems that will lead to energy leaks further up the body...
In full swing
Mobility and recovery app Pliability has launched its first sport-specific tailored mobility path for golf. Using corrective, passive, preventative and protective exercises, pliability’s golf routines are designed to improve longevity in the game, while focusing on one of the most overlooked aspects of golf: mobility. Perform the following four movements before you tee off, or as standalone stretches on your recovery days.
33 essential endurance tips
Supercharge your stamina with the latest research-backed strategies
"Gone are the days of getting up at five in the morning and running ten miles. You've got to optimise the boxing"
Elite boxing coach Shane McGuigan tells MF about the new way of doing things
18 ways to get better at HYROX
Get set for your best season of fitness racing yet with these expert tips
FITNESS MYTH: THERE IS A 'MUSCLE-BUILDING' REP RANGE
If your goal is to build muscle, chances are you have been told you need to train in a ‘muscle-building’ rep range of 8-12 reps. Performing 7 or fewer reps is for strength, and 13 or more reps is for muscular endurance.
PEDAL POWER
Freewheel ambassador and Eurosport cycling presenter Adam Blythe offers five quick tips for accelerating your cycling fitness
GREAT SHAKES
Your guide to questions of when, what and how much protein you need
WALK IT OFF
If you want to shift a few pounds, or generally get a bit healthier, here’s why upping your step count is the best place to start
For watt it's worth
Is 'running power' a revolution in real-time analysis or just another data field to disregard?
ROOKIE ERRORS
Maximise time in the gym – and progress away from it – by steering well clear of these common mistakes
Start Strong
Forget the muesli and breakfast like a champion with these full-flavour feeds
All About That Base
High-intensity interval training has been top of the bill for years, but if endurance performance and general aerobic fitness are your priorities, the majority of your training should be at the opposite end of the effort spectrum...
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
This budget-friendly minimassage gun pummels well above its price tag
RUN OF THE MILL
Get more from your indoor run sessions with the help of record-breaking ultrarunner
BUILD AND BURN!
These workouts combine the muscle-building benefits of drop sets with the fat-blasting bonus of circuit training. The aim is to complete all the rounds of the circuit as quickly as possible. Each workout starts with a high number of reps, which is reduced every round. That means your work decreases as your fatigue levels increase, so you shouldn't reach failure on any exercise.
SIR MO FARAH'S MARATHON MASTERCLASS
Taking on a spring or summer marathon? Special guest contributor Sir Mo Farah reveals some of his race-day strategies for going the distance
GREEN IS GOOD
You need to eat more veg - and Caesar salad isn't the answer. Improve your intake with recipes created by eateries who make health their business
THE A TO Z OF RUNNING PERFORMANCE
Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It's about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it's also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more...
ROLL UP, ROLL UP
A crucial component of any home gym set-up, protect yourself and your floors with Men's Fitness' pick of the best exercise mats for 2023
6 week fat loss
High-intensity interval training offers a highly effective (and highly sweaty) fast track to fat loss. Read on for everything you need to know about building fat-loss workouts, then follow our detailed step-by-step plan that will transform your body in six weeks
Pancake day
This indulgent recipe is the perfect cheat-day breakfast