Men's Fitness South Africa

The performance magazine with training, nutrition and relationship advice to help you realise your full potential.

Men's Fitness South Africa

Advisory Board • SOMETIMES, EVEN WE NEED ADVICE. HERE’S WHO WE ASK.

What winners know • Live smarter, look better, and play harder with tips from Men’s Fitness

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Hunger for life

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Gym Equipment Is Filthy, Wipe It Down

3 things to watch this month

Sweet nothings get you something

Get better at everything

Hot slam! • Both a full-body blitz and a steam-venting adrenaline rush, a med ball workout is a smashing way to muscle up

How It Works

A burger well done • Get your grill on and power up on a classic protein

Grilled cheesy • Loaded with protein while being difficult to melt, halloumi is a unique cheese for both the salad bowl and grill

ASK THE MIXOLOGIST • BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT GATHER RESTAURANT IN CALIFORNIA, USA

Now trending • Thirsty? We’ve got your next round covered.

Prepare the perfect cocktail • The key to a great drink is all in the preparation

Zuke ’em! • Eggs, sausage, and shrimp team up to turn this low-carb Paleo dish into a 52-gram protein powerhouse

Ask the trainer • Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson reveals how to exorcise common aches and injuries and explains why everyone’s wearing tape

Strong like bull (rider) • IT TAKES MORE THAN A FANCY HAT TO DOMINATE THE RODEO LIKE A PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDER

HOW IT WORKS

Bull fit • FOLLOW THIS ROUTINE AND BE PREPARED TO HANDLE ANYTHING LIFE THROWS YOUR WAY, INCLUDING A RAGING ONE-TON BULL

Step right up • Which new, high-tech smart scale should you buy? We tested the top four brands for two weeks to find out.

Chew the caff • The latest mid-workout pick-me-up offers more than minty refreshment

Curb Your Enthusiasm • Superfoods offer countless health benefits — but if you don’t go easy on portions, you’ll pack on the kilograms

Tough enough • Neither Mother Nature’s wrath nor your butterfingers can stop this crop of durable gear from getting the job done

Mega beauty babe • Focused, determined and passionate describe this media personality, ambassador and beauty pageant contestant.

Cheat sheet • If you got down with someone else but still want to salvage your relationship, the path to redemption can be rocky but rewarding

The Sex Files • Our experts answer your most intimate questions — no holds barred

Four Seasonal Scents • Extend your mood and personality this season by finding the perfect new scent that will enter and exit a room even when you’re not there. These are our favourite picks.

Boston calling • If you ever get the chance, here’s how to gear up for, get into, and master the 42-kilometre run of your dreams

ADVENTURE CALENDAR

Make It Happen • Three keys to training for Boston

Bank on him • Better call Jonathan Banks when you need Hollywood muscle

This bud’s for you • If finding a reliable workout buddy were as easy as finding a reliable drinking buddy we’d all be ripped

Where to find a training partner

Child, please • Parenting is one of life’s biggest challenges. Rather than make it harder on yourself by yelling at your “problem child”, work on creating a relationship and understanding what’s causing the behaviour.

GOOD VIBES Only!

Ice picks • Many frozen foods don’t deserve the cold shoulder they get — in fact, for some fruits and veggies, the freezer can be the best place to chill...