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TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Men's Fitness UK

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July 2024

KICKSTART YOUR DAY Seven concrete benefits of working out in the morning

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

When you exercise could be every bit as important as what you do At least that's the suggestion of a study out of Leiden University Medical Centre in Netherlands. The large-scale research, spanning six years and involving almost 90,000 participants, tracked via wearables, reveals a fascinating insight. Turns out, exercising between 8am and 11am packs a bigger punch against heart disease and stroke compared to hitting the gym later in the day.

So, rise and grind, because those early morning gains could be your ticket to a healthier heart and a sharper mind.

1. Turbocharge your metabolism

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CAN THE RIGHT PLAYLIST MAKE YOU STRONGER?

From lifting your mood to blurring the limits of fatigue, music doesn't just soundtrack your workouts – it changes the way you move. Here's how rhythm, tempo and melody might be shaping your performance in ways you don't even realise

time to read

8 mins

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Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

TARTAN Barmy

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it's totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don't have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!

time to read

7 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

A WATCH THAT'S HYROX-READY

The Amazfit Balance 2 strikes a great balance between fitness watch and smartwatch

time to read

4 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

DOUBLE YOUR GYM RESULTS

It can be difficult to stay in shape throughout autumn. London's best personal trainers reveal how to recharge your motivation and boost your fitness this season

time to read

7 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

RALLY, RALLY GOOD

If you go down in the woods today...you're sure of a big surprise. Namely, a group of adrenalin-seeking drivers speeding down tight forest tracks in powerful rally cars. It takes grit, endurance and upper body strength to be a professional in the World Rally Championship.

time to read

8 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

YOUR ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ROUTINE

Misunderstood and often-overlooked, inflammation is your body's first line of defence. But what happens when it occurs long-term? Lucy Gornall looks at what you can do to manage inflammation and how to adapt your training

time to read

5 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

THE JOY OF EATING

Create meals that nourish your body and satisfy your tastebuds with these recipes from Emily English

time to read

5 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

HIP, HIP, HOORAY

This month's mobility flow comes from pliability's new Hyrox Hub and focuses on getting hips flexible for the demands of competition

time to read

2 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

THE A LIST

Anxiety comes in a variety of forms - general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, separation anxiety to name a few. These are all terms we've grown familiar with as they've become commonplace to describe how we're doing and abundant in social media.

time to read

2 mins

October 2025

Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK

STRONG RUNNING

Once upon a time there was a cohort of hardcore runners who actively avoided resistance training, particularly involving weights, believing their muscles would become bulky and so slow them down. However, there's now a depth of research that shows strength training is an ally, whatever your preferred distance.

time to read

5 mins

October 2025

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