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.

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3 WAYS TO… IMPROVE SHOULDER STRENGTH

QUICK FIX • Exciting new research suggests short but regular muscle workouts can trigger surprisingly powerful gains in muscle size and strength

“WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE?”

DAVID BIRTWISTLE

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WITHINGS SCANWATCH HORIZON • This smartwatch feels like a well-built, premium, classical timepiece. Until the screen lights up, it’s easy to miss that there’s anything smart about it – and that’s a big part of its appeal

BEST BANDS • Build muscle and strength from your own front room with these first-class resistance band training systems

ON THE ROPES • Skip yourself fit with these best-in-test jump ropes for cardio workouts

ROAD TO RECOVERY • Long-term injury can be devastating, but with intelligent rehab and positive psychology it’s possible to return stronger and fresher than before. We asked three elite athletes to reveal their own personal rehab stories, to inspire you to bounce back with intent

Master your METABOLISM • Previously limited to elite athletes, London’s latest super gym offers metabolic testing to the masses. Charlie Allenby headed along to Precision Health to see what he could learn

THE QUEST FOR A CURE • Will science ever be able to banish the undesirable yet altogether inevitable consequence of a particularly heavy night?

BEETROOT DOPING • It’s no EPO, but can mother nature help you nail a PB without failing a drug test?

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BEST OF THE REST • You know all about protein and creatine, but these less-heralded supplements can also be used for better health and performance

MESSED UP • Research shows living in a cluttered environment can have a very real effect on your mental health

RETHINK THE DRINK • There’s an increasing understanding about the negative impacts alcohol can have on mental health. So how can you cut back or quit completely if you think your drinking is affecting your wellbeing? Joe Minihane investigates

DRIVING SEAT • Yanking at the handle like it’s a stubborn lawnmower isn’t going to cut it. Ramp up your rowing with help from Hydrow athlete and Henley steward

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO… TRAINING LEGS • If you’re new to strength training, or simply want a bit more clarity, PT David Birtwistle is on hand to help you guarantee leg-day results

19 BEST RESISTANCE BAND EXERCISES • Build full-body muscle and strength from home with our guide to training with resistance bands

MIRROR MUSCLES • This arms and abs workout focuses on the glory muscles – but that’s not to say it’s easy

GET SET • This full-body supersets workout from Gymbox Master Trainer Firas Iskandarani is perfect for busy men looking to build muscle and strength