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.

Men's Fitness

EDITOR’S LETTER

PRIME TIME • Reduce injury risk and elevate performance with focused warm-up movements

FORM FIX • Build muscular size, strength and power faster by correcting these common compound lift mistakes

SWEET SUCCESS

MOVE YOUR MIND • Find it hard to switch off? Combining exercise with mindfulness might be the way forward

FEET FIRST • Build an injury-proof body with advice from biomechanics consultant Travis Allan, who’s worked with Olympians and elite sportsmen

EXPERT-TESTED PRODUCTS PERFECT FIT

Runners OFF-ROAD • If you’re tackling a lot of off-road running, your regular roadies aren’t going to cut it. We recruited pro run-tester Kieran Alger to put the latest selection of trail shoes through their paces — here are his favourites

TOP DRAWER • Whether you’re looking for long-sleeve warmth for colder winter runs or a lightweight tee that keeps you cool and dry during hot summer sessions, a few high-quality running tops are essential items in your kit bag

SOCK IT TO ‘EM • While not the sexiest bit of kit, a specialist pair of socks are a must for regular runners

SEE THE LIGHT • Red light therapy promises accelerated recovery and has become a key tool for professional athletes looking to get back into action as soon as possible. But is it too good to be true?

Under the INFLUENCE • New research suggests social media has a negative impact on body image. So how can you navigate your feeds without comparing yourself to an unrealistic ideal?

GET FIT IN THE KITCHEN FUEL

COOK UP A STORM • Unlock your inner chef with advice from some of the world’s foremost food experts

MUSCLE FUEL

YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS TRAINER • If you’re still doing static stretches before your runs, it’s time to swap them out for a more dynamic approach

IN FULL FLOW • Tax every muscle and work up a sweat with this minimal-kit total-body test

BUILT FOR BEGINNERS • Whether you’re new to strength training, or only have time for a quick workout, this rapid-fire dumbbell circuit is suitable for all abilities

FIGHT FAT WITH CLEVER CARDIO • Cardiovascular exercise is in some ways the simplest form of fitness there is – just jump on a bike, lace up your shoes or dive in and away you go. But if you want to use cardio as an effective fat loss tool, there’s a little more you need to know. Let us show you how to make the most of your sessions to maximise the burn

LEAN, MEAN RUNNING MACHINE • Regular running will burn body fat and improve general physical and mental wellbeing. Here’s all you need to know about becoming a better runner

THE ROAD TO FASTER LOSS

FULL STRETCH

ONE THING TO RULE THEM ALL?