Health
Men's Health South Africa
What We Talk About...
It's no longer just about how hard you push yourself—it's about how quickly you can come back for more. But what happens in your body during those 23 hours outside the gym? And can the latest tools and tech really accelerate healing? Men's Health put them to the test.
10 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
I SURVIVED...
They faced the unthinkable, but these men didn't simply just survive to tell the tale. They came back sharper, stronger and more determined than ever. These are the guys who turned their worst moments into fuel for their lives' biggest highlights, from breaking records to inspiring change to facing fears. This isn't a story about survival—it's about grit, growth and thriving against the odds.
10+ min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
INTO THE DEEP
THIS ISN'T A SURFACE-LEVEL ADVENTURE. THIS IS YOU, TAKING A PLUNGE YOU'LL BE THINKING ABOUT FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. LET'S DIVE IN.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Is MOVEMENT Really Medicine?
Exercise makes you feel good—that's science, not speculation. But with as many as one in six of us battling anxiety and depression in any given week, can the gym really replace the therapist's couch, or a lap of the park a doctor's prescription? Or is sweat just a temporary salve?
10+ min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Work/Life 2.0
As more employers phase out WFH, many workers are saying WTF? The good news: you can find a middle ground without going all-out Severance on yourself.
4 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
FOLLOW THE TRAIL
SLACKPACKING—AKA ALL OF THE HIKING, NONE OF THE SCHLEP—WAS AN INSTANT HIT WITH CITYSLICKERS IN SEARCH OF A WILDER CHANGE OF PACE MINUS BACK PAIN. THIS TRAIL IS A LAIDBACK 4-DAY MEANDER THROUGH SOME OF SA'S BEST NATURAL REAL ESTATE.
1 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Do I Always Need To Make Progress or Is It Okay to Plateau?
When it comes to building size and strength in the gym, we're beholden to the laws of progressive overload.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
KING MAKERS
Two new actors enter the world of Shaka iLembe, SA’s sweeping and cinematic historical drama. We sat down with XOLANI KHOWA and ANELE NENE to talk about the grind behind the glory.
7 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
LIFE ON MARS
PLASTERED ACROSS INSTAGRAM LIKE A BADGE OF OUTDOOR HONOUR, THE WESTERN CAPE'S CEDERBERG WILDERNESS IS MORE THAN JUST A TRENDING
2 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
THE LAZY MAN'S GUIDE TO EATING MORE PROTEIN
If you only make one nutritional tweak this month, up your protein intake. The macro benefits everything from muscle repair to fat loss. Here's how to get your fill with minimal graft.
6 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
The Disruptors
Our idea of luxury is outdated and overpriced. Fledgling carmakers are engineering greatness. Veteran motoring editor Calvin Fisher test drives a new stable and has us pondering “what is premium, anyway?”
5 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Iron Will
Juggling his own business, gym commitments and everything in between, wealth maker Ashley Laatz is proof that discipline plus determination will always balance the books in your favour.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Love in the Time of ChatGPT
Thousands of people are now thought to be engaged in romantic relationships with AI chatbots, disillusioned by modern dating struggles and our increasingly solitary lives. Is it all a bit of harmless fun? Or does this mark a troubling shift in men's emotional landscapes?
9 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
BRING ON THE WATERWORKS
NEAR THE IMPACT SITE OF AN ACTUAL METEORITE SITS A QUAINT TOWN AND UNRULY WATERS. GRAB A PADDLE, THERE ARE RAPIDS TO CONQUER.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
CALL OF THE CANYON
IF YOU'VE GOT THE ENDURANCE, THIS FIVE-DAY CAPER THROUGH THE WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST CANYON WILL GET YOU OFF THE GRID AND OUT OF YOUR HEAD FOR A SUPERCHARGED RX OF NATURE YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Men's Health South Africa
TIME MOVES FAST
From sailing and skiing to motorsport, racing has long captivated the watch industry. These six timepieces set the pace as true frontrunners.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
GEN MAX
Chewing-gum workouts for sharper jawlines. Speciality products for feathered fringes. So. Much. Cologne. This is one man’s exploration of the aura-enhancing self-care trends shaping an entire generation of young men
10+ min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
REWRITE THE RULES
HACJIVAH DAYIMANI is a dynamic player who pushes the envelope both on and off the field. Here's how he's disrupting the game with bold style, statement threads and a rebellious spirit.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
The Most Dangerous Birthdays
How to delay the bursts of ageing that happen at 44 and 60.
3 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Phantom Pain
The past can put a damper on the present, here's how to stop the green-eyed monster from devouring your relationships one bite at a time.
4 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Fitness: A Right For All
Discovery Vitality, in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, urges South Africans to donate new or preloved running shoes for a good cause.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Do Fat-Burning Exercises Really Exist?
I think it's pretty well established that when it comes to losing weight, most of our focus should be on nutrition.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Fernando Alonso
The Spanish F1 legend celebrated his 400th Grand Prix in Mexico during the 2024 season. He shares his lessons in career longevity and playing to your strengths.
3 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Make a Lasting Impression
The best fragrances hit the right notes with an olfactory triumph that has serious staying power.
1 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
THE NEW RULES OF SOUND SLEEP
Low-cost and effective, a good night's rest is the ultimate performance and recovery tool. Still finding it elusive? Here's how to make it work for you.
10 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Robo Revolutionise Your Health
Okay, sure, AI is kinda creepy. But if you know how to work the bots (and approach with healthy scepticism) they could help you take charge of your wellbeing.
8 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
Are Young People Ageing Faster?
And is that why cancer is striking earlier and earlier?
6 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
7 THINGS THEY DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT MIDLIFE FITNESS
Your glory days aren't behind you. It's possible to build stamina and strength in your forties, fifties and beyond. It just takes a bit of know-how—and fighting spirit. Here's your guide to growing older, gainfully.
8 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
HIT MAN
With a to-do list that will put yours to shame, local pop legend BOBBY VAN JAARSVELD is far from the closing act of his career. Here's how he navigates fatherhood, the music industry, awe-inspiring fitness and approaching his 40s with the trademark instinct that's helped him forge success and strength in equal measure.
6 min |
May - June 2025
Men's Health South Africa
News You Can Use
We've combed through the science journals to bring you the latest health and fitness intel.
2 min |