Men's Fitness UK

Longer days and farmer tans mean one thing: summer is on the way. Which means it’s time to dust off the barbecue, embrace the outdoors, and showcase the results of all that hard graft in the gym. In this issue of MF, we’re helping you sculpt the best

From parkrun plodders to ultraendurance influencers, running has never been bigger. But whether you run purely for fun, as part of your shape-up efforts, or you’re a long-distance junkie, everyone’s in danger of being struck by the dreaded plateau ef

Once relegated to the realm of rehab, resistance bands have emerged as a powerhouse tool for sculpting strength and size. No longer just a warm-up accessory, they’re now rivalling traditional weights as genuine tools for serious gains. Picture this:

It has long been established that aerobic exercise has a positive effect on the brain by activating a molecule called ‘brain-derived neurotrophic factor’ (BDNF), which plays a role in both repairing and making new brain cells. It’s also linked with h

Renowned for his dynamic style of play, Harlequins stalwart Danny Care – who recently retired from England duty with 101 caps to his name – has established himself as a legend of the game, through a career marked not just by world-class skill, but al

If you’re lucky enough to have a home gym, or at least the space for large fitness equipment where you live, you might have considered kitting it out with a treadmill. These – usually quite sizeable – machines are commercial gym staples. However, a c

Whether you’re a part-time fitness buff or a pro athlete, no doubt you’ve noticed that workouts demand a lot from our calves. As the unsung heroes of our muscular makeup, they’re usually the first place the DOMS hit – especially after leg day. Recogn

If there’s one thing the fit-tech industry doesn’t need, it’s more massage guns. These portable recovery gadgets gained mass appeal in the late 2010s, pioneered by the likes of Therabody and Hyperice, with claims they could improve muscle recovery an

Suunto is a name commonly associated with rugged sports watches, but the Finnish brand has recently turned its attention to the world of running headphones. The Suunto Sonic is the brand’s second pair, designed to fend off sweat and rain, offer custo

KNKG is short for King Kong, and if you’re going to name your gym bags after a larger-than-life gorilla, they better be a bit beastly between the seams. When my test unit arrived in the mail, it felt like I was getting prepped for a Black Ops mission

You’re likely reading this article for one of two reasons. Either you’ve tried to burn belly fat in the past but ultimately not made the desired changes to your body shape, or you want to make your first attempt at stripping away fat to sculpt a lean

While it’s true that ‘summer bodies are built in winter’, let’s face it, most of us don’t plan that far ahead. When your holiday is just around the corner and your fitness goals are lagging, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But fear not, because there’

It’s a glorious spring morning in Dovedale. Lambs play in the fields, while buzzards circle the thermals overhead. Standing in a circle, we take in the scene before falling silent, as ‘wellbeing lead’ Mike Tosh begins. “I want you to pick something u

A genuinely game-changing kitchen gadget needs to either tackle tasks impossible by hand (cue the trusty blender) or elevate efficiency and quality beyond our capabilities (enter: the vegetable chopper). Behold, five top tools poised to revolutionise

Each of these foods come powerpacked with a wide range of essential nutrients, from high-quality protein stacked with essential amino acids, to antibacterial qualities and guthealthy fibre. And to give you a helping hand, Michelin-star chef Tom Kerri

Grains such as wheat, oats and barley form the bulk of most people’s carbohydrate intake in the standard Western diet. But eating these frequently – especially the processed kind – can lead to a variety of health problems, including weight gain. Luck

Sadly, we can’t halt the relentless march of time, but we can manipulate its tempo to our advantage, potentially unlocking the key to maximising muscle growth – especially if you’ve hit a plateau. Time is a critical factor in the realm of fitness, di

This strength-building plan focuses on the big four lifts that form the foundation of any serious strength programme: the bench press, the squat, the overhead press and the deadlift. There are four workouts to do each week, with each one focused on o

When Anthony ‘Staz’ Stazicker left the Special Forces with 13 years of military service under his belt, his training intensity did not let up. This circuit is proof of his uncompromising, allencompassing approach to fitness. It’s a highly functional

If you’re looking for a seriously tough and highly effective workout, look no further. Dumbbells are a great option when looking to develop stability as well as strength, since they require the body to stabilise and control more directions of load as

Part one of this session focuses on three of the eight functional stations for HYROX: rowing, burpees and lunges. While the burpees and lunges are static in this workout – rather than the burpee broad jumps and walking lunges of the main event – this

Poor ankle mobility profoundly impacts the body’s movement and stability, affecting biomechanics and leading to compensations in joints like the knees, hips, and lower back,” explains Cody Mooney, director of performance at pliability. Limited ankle

Apple CEO Tim Cook once said “Sitting is the new cancer.” And while his arresting statement may have been part marketing pitch for smartwatches, there’s a kernel of truth to it. One comprehensive analysis of 47 studies featured in the Annals of Inter