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

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WHAT’S YOUR WHY

BORN TO RUN

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HEADIN THE GAME • Why it pays to train the body and the mind

TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING SERIOUS

ONCE THAT OCTAGON DOOR SHUTS, IT’S ME OR THEM • Tom Aspinall was born for MMA - his father and coach Andy is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Having claimed the UFC interim heavyweight title in 2023, he’s been waiting patiently for a title unification fight with Jon Jones. When it happens, he’ll be more than ready

GET FIT FOR LIFE • AND SAVE OVER £29* ON YOUR FIRST 6 ISSUES

AN APPLE A DAY • Apple Fitness +’s mix of fitness and wellbeing content is a winning formula that will help you keep in shape and mentally strong

CARRY ON RECOVERING • When you’re travelling light and don’t want to neglect those DOMS, we test the best recovery devices to make room in your luggage for

Hyrox. Crossfit. Ironman: Which one is best for you? • From long-haul endurance races to high intensity AMRAPS, here’s how to pick the exercise style that suits your body, mindset and training style

THE BRAIN-BOOSTING POWER OF EXERCISE • How staying active builds cognitive resilience in later life

THE BEST EXERCISES FOR COGNITIVE RESILIENCE • Want to protect your brain while supporting your body? Of course you do. These exercises offer the best bang-for-your-buck when it comes to boosting cognitive health in older adults.

GETTING FIT in your fifties • Don’t let sniper’s alley take you by surprise – take the right approach to building fifty-plus fitness and bulletproof your body

STRENGTH WITH springs • Why more men are turning to Pilates — and why you should too

CURIOUS TO START? • Here are a few ways to get started;

Here are six Reformer Pilates exercises to try

HOLY GRAIL OR EPIC FAIL? WHY BUSY IS THE NEW RELIGION • Our lives have become full to a point defying logic - and our brains simply weren’t designed to cope. When did never having a spare moment become something to boast about?

OVERSEAS ESSENTIALS • If the lure of foreign climes and overseas trails are calling, take note of these essential tips from trail runners who’ve gone before

FROM THE MAKERS OF Men’s Fitness

CALIFORNIA CREAMIN’ • Thinking about sneaking a cheese sandwich for that midnight snack? Think again – it could give you dairy-fuelled nightmares

MASTER YOUR METABOLISM and build your best body ever • Want to build a leaner, stronger body? Stop focusing on calories and start focusing on your metabolism, says Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and New York Times Best Selling Author of ‘Metabolic Freedom’

PACKED WITH PROTEIN • Nourish those hard-working muscles with these tasty recipes from Healthy High Protein by Dr Rupy Aujla

STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX EVERY WEEK

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WHY! • How, where and why you work out may be more important than the amount of exercise you get

TOTAL RECALL (almost) • Taking an exercise break? Don’t panic, your muscle memory lasts longer than you think

POWER (HALF) HOUR • Get fit in 30 with this all-encompassing dumbbell circuit

35 BEST BARBELL EXERCISES • Utilise the barbell’s heavier load to get big, strong and powerful

CENTRE STAGE • A strong core is fundamental to both...