The Gentle Art Of Choking

Beloved of a growing tribe of A-list actors, athletes and top trainers, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has the fitness community in its stranglehold. Grappling to see the appeal? Our writer donned his white belt to discover whether this intimate martial art is a fight club worth joining

Growing Payne

One Direction Graduate Liam Payne Has Achieved The Impossible: Turning Viral Fame Into An Enduring Career. Sure, He’s Talented, Hard Working And Extremely Amicable. But The True Secret To His Success? Being Willing To Embrace The Unknown.

The Father, The Sons And The Holy S#* T!

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a stay-at-home dad? Be prepared for judgment, drudgery and, oh yeah, joy.

What Makes A Food Super? Ask Moringa.

The idea of exotic food as silver bullet existed long before raspberry ketones, goji berries or maca root. Yet consumers still fall for these supposedly magical products. Dr Alan Levinovitz investigates how one such superfood came to be.

Mountains Out Of Molehills

Kosciuszko loomed large for a 13-year-old kid. Turns out the summit was high enough for dad and son to experience pint-sized epiphanies.

45 Minutes To Order In New Brainpower And Extra Memory

How Chinese takeaway could boost your memory and stave off dementia.

Fat-Proof Your World

13 clever ways to put your environment on a diet and slim down for good

The Art Of Seduction

Her character is the perfect girl-nextdoor, but Lili Reinhart has a worldly take on how to keep your partner calm, happy – and sweet on you

Line & Strength

From feared fast bowler to charitable crusader, Glenn McGrath’s reflections on a life well played are your cue to make strength of character your defining trait

Style & Substance

Adelaide Crows star Eddie Betts’ goal-scoring flair has made him a cult hero but his on-field heroics are underscored by a backstory that can inspire anyone

Rolling With The Punches

Dealt a cruel hand at birth, Dylan Alcott has spent his 27 years breaking down barriers to become a champion in two sports and the epitome of can-do zeal

Modern Love

No longer confined to a niche community of swingers, deviants and what Alan Partridge would call “sex people”, polyamory is increasingly being accepted as a regular lifestyle choice. As more couples question the value of monogamy, MH asks whether fidelity is an outdated concept – and why two’s company, but threes arouse

Built To Scale

Whether he’s playing a Dothraki warlord or the King of Atlantis, actor Jason Momoa’s all-out approach to life trickles down to everything he does, especially his training

Need Some Space

The oldest breakup line in the book could be the newest secret to staying together

Download Super-Fast Gains In 300 Reps

Hack into your physical hard drive and activate your “satellite cells” to build brand-new muscle

Field Marshal

With Australian cricket at its lowest ebb in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, the coming season shapes as one of the most testing in the sport’s history. MH sat down with new coach Justin Langer to discuss how you lead a team that’s gone from heroes to zeroes

The New Rules Of Burning Fat

(...Or Why Everything You Think You Know About Weight Loss Is Wrong)

The Hidden Masses

STEROID CULTURE IS EXPANDING, NO LONGER CONFINED TO A SUBGROUP OF STRONGMEN AND BODYBUILDERS. TODAY’S USERS AREN’T JUST CHASING AESTHETICS. THEY’RE SEARCHING FOR YOUTH, VITALITY AND THAT MOST NEBULOUS OF ATTRIBUTES: MASCULINITY. BUT TO WHAT END? AND AT WHAT RISK? MEET THE NEW FACE OF THE GLOBAL STEROID EPIDEMIC

HELL'S BELLS

Kettlebell sport is “the original CrossFit”, a form of training that can deliver strength, power and endurance. But to unlock the total-body benefits you have to submit to a world of pain

Man On Fire

Frustration lies everywhere for some men, with the most trifling inconveniences triggering volcanic outbursts. Discover how one man set about taming his temper and freeing himself from a life of fury

Why Is She Crying?

It’s probably not why you think – and your reaction might be making it worse. Here’s what Lauren Larson wants you to do instead

Something Like A Phenomenon

Hoops sensation Ben Simmons might be the next LeBron James. After a barnstorming rookie season his next goal is clear: to be the best ever.

Ripped Genes?

MH trials genetic profiling, touted as a path to Uber effective training.

How Top Docs Avoid Cancer

We asked doctors and researchers: how do you dodge one of Australia’s top killers? One answer is obvious: don’t smoke. Here are 10 more.

Fix It Faster With Food

We asked nutrition experts how to fight back when life goes whack.

Career Lows

I WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED with depression when I was a teenager – and I was immediately told a story by my doctor. It was the 1990s and this take on our distress was conquering the world.

Pressure Points

Insane house prices, work stress and digital overload are making life increasingly tough for the average Australian man. Learn how to ease the five most common pinch points in your life.

20 Steps To Forge An Iron Will

When it comes to shedding kilos, your resolve is as important as your diet and training plan.

When A 60kg Girl Can Lift More Than You…

The author of Tools of Titans and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast shares the secret that transformed his strength.

Mission: Invincible Strength

BUILD A BODY STRONG ENOUGH FOR ANY BATTLE, ANYWHERE