Men's Fitness UK

ISSUE 282 OCTOBER 2023 No kit? No problem. You only need to look at a professional gymnast to know you can effectively train any muscle with nothing but your own bodyweight. In fact, it’s a good idea to build a base of strength using bodyweight move

Men’s Fitness: At 51, you’re in great shape. Has your training changed over the years? Fred Sirieix: I train five to six days a week. I do a minimum of 20 minutes, but normally 40 minutes to an hour. I change and mix up my routine, because diversity

A new study from sportsshoes.com has revealed that 7pm on a Sunday – in April or October, to be specific – is the most popular time for smashing PBs. The research looked at the time that 35,000 social media users posted PB photos, using over 15 hasht

“This workout is one of my favourites,” says Al-Chamaa, “requiring a lot of physical endurance and stamina, with some weight training and gymnastic movements thrown in for good measure. It’s also super satisfying when you complete it, as you will hav

Ultra-endurance athlete Sean Conway reaches the end of his epic triathlon challenge. In 105 consecutive days, the Zimbabwean – who has also cycled across Europe and completed a 4,200-mile continuous triathlon around the entire coast of Great Britain

If you’re serious about the time you spend in the gym – whether you’re pounding the treadmill or picking weights up off the floor – abattered old pair of trainers aren’t going to do you any favours. For dynamic, high-intensity movements, you need a p

When it comes to supplements, there’s a good chance you’re well-versed in the benefits of protein powders, electrolyte drinks and energy gels. But what about pre-workouts? Often portrayed as more ‘extreme’ additions to your training, these carbohydra

Go boldly into the cold with the best open-water kit £379, orca.com If you’re planning to join the fast-growing trend for wild swimming, you’ll be wanting a wetsuit to keep you warm. Whether it’s the sea, a river or a lake, open-water swimming in the

In the space of just three months, Sean Conway burned through almost a million calories of food, 800 litres of water, 12 bicycle tyres and seven pairs of running shoes. Every day, for 105 days between April and July, he completed an Ironman-distance

The shoulder is one of the most important joints in the body. Connecting your arm to your torso, it’s integral to everything from everyday life to exercises as varied as swimming and overhead presses. That’s why every man should incorporate shoulder

No kit? No problem. As Olympic gymnasts, your local park’s calisthenics crew and huge numbers of prisoners have known for years, you can train any muscle with just your own body, a towel-sized space on the floor and some ingenuity. In fact, it’s a go

Used correctly, resistance bands – simple, portable and thoroughly underrated bits of kit – can work wonders for your overall physique. For the ripped midsection you’re dreaming of, it’s time to strengthen and build the various muscles that make up y

Round 1: 45 seconds of each exercise with 15 seconds of rest between each exercise. Rest for 90 secs Round 2: 30 seconds of each exercise with 10 seconds of rest between each exercise. Rest for 90 secs Round 3: 15 seconds of each exercise with 5 seco

Targets: Pecs, triceps, core • Lie on the bench with your feet on the floor, directly under your knees. • Hold the bar with an overhand grip with your hands shoulder-width apart. • Slowly lower the bar to your chest, taking your elbows out to 90°, un

Spines are designed to move. However, they are designed to move with control – and in the places we want them to. The easiest way to assess which areas a human body should be getting its movement from is to look at the cross-sectional area of muscle

Developed in collaboration with Cross Fit and pliability athlete Laura Horvath, pliability’s Healthy Squat Pathway creates increased mobility and resilience. “By specifically targeting areas such as the hips and ankles, the Healthy Squat Pathway is d

Targets: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, core • Rest the bar against the back of your shoulders – not on your neck – and hold the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than your shoulders. • Keep your elbows pointing down. • Your feet should be a littl

» Effective weight training is not about heaving as much weight as possible; the weights are just a tool, and your job is to flex your muscles against those weights. “Remember that you’re not lifting for your ego, or to impress anyone,” says Nick Mit

Aerobic exercise protects your heart, boosts your sense of wellbeing and can even improve your performance in the bedroom. In one study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, participants were recruited from running, swimming and cycling clubs