Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness is for men who want to get more out of their lives and celebrates an upbeat, optimistic, pro-active lifestyle. Men's Fitness recognizes that mental and emotional fitness is vital to balanced living and aims to offer active and aspirational men - entertainment, information and inspiration.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Men’sFitness

BUILD AND BURN

“WHEN I WAS 13, I BENCHED 100KG” • Ollie Clarke on his journey from battling anorexia to competing at World’s Strongest Man

FITNESS MYTH: SHORT REST PERIODS ARE BETTER FOR MUSCLE GROWTH

PICTURE PREVIEW

STICK A PIN IN IT • Strength training expert Roger Lockridge reviews a squat rack attachment that’s perfect for anyone who struggles with conventional back squats

TEE TIME • Just because you can throw on any old t-shirt for your gym session, doesn’t mean you should. For those who want to train in comfort and style, these are the top tees for the job

HERE’S THE BRIEF • The best moisture-wicking underwear designed to give you ultimate support and comfort

MAKE IT WORK • With mounting evidence around the damaging effects of sedentary working lives, Joe Phelan explores how exercise and general movement can be incorporated into office hours

CAMPING CONTENT • Why the secret to happiness could be nights under the stars

CENTRE OF ATTENTION • With adult ADHD diagnoses on the rise, MF writer Nathan O’Hagan reflects on his own experience of recently being diagnosed with the disorder

RAISE THE BAR • Why regular small treats beat overly restrictive dieting

Five golden rules of pre-workout nutrition • You know that protein is essential for muscle recovery, but what you eat prior to exercise is no less important. If you’ve ever felt groggy mid-workout, or ‘hit the wall’ on a long run, chances are you simply didn’t have enough fuel in the tank. Optimal performance requires sufficient energy, and while everyone’s energy requirements are different, most will benefit from the following steps.

KING OF THE GRILL • Fire up the barbecue and fuel muscle growth with these quick, high-protein recipes from HECK and chef Chris Baber

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

HYDRATION STATIONS • As the mercury rises, replace salts and minerals lost through sweat, while maintaining optimum hydration, with our pick of the best electrolyte drinks

LIFT IT

MUSCLE MEMORY

PERFECT PAIR

STRONG TO THE FINISH • Add one of these moves as a finisher to each of your weekly workouts, to rev your metabolism and improve general conditioning

DIY • Don’t fancy any of the off-the-peg workout plans? Putting together your own is less complicated than you might think – as long as you’re honest with your answers to the following questions

BODYWEIGHT BURNER • Keep this kit-free circuit in your back pocket whenever you need a quick sweat-soaked workout when you’re away from home

CHEST & BACK

ALL IN ONE

POWER PLAY

NET GAINS • Inspired by Wimbledon? Get stronger and more mobile on or off the court with these six moves

BUNS OF STEEL • Add these glutes exercises to your weekly routine to improve lower-body strength and general posture

KNEES UP • Protect you knee health with the help of pliability’s latest pathway