At Men’s Health HQ, we’ve got a broad MO: not only are we here to help you get in the best shape ever, but we’re also here to provide you with the tips, hacks and science to bolster your mental resilience. This confluence of mind and muscle is the secret to thriving in life, and the theme of our first issue of the new year.
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Our goal is to arm you with the training manual for the modern man. In other words, we’ve left no stone unturned to make sure that wherever you are in life, we’ve got research-backed, MH-approved advice to help take you further. That’s reason enough to snag your copy right now (we’re already on the shelves as you read this), but if you need a little more motivation, here are eight more reasons to grab your copy:
1. Build Big Arms & Hard Abs in the Sun
The shifting seasons open the doors to next-level workouts. (Yes, this is your excuse to get out of the gym and into the world to build muscle that works hard in both.) This issue’s big workout scraps the equipment in favour of a 6-page anywhere, anytime programme that’ll net you real results. Bonus: it’s easy to follow and can be scaled to your fitness level, so whether you’re trying to lose the dad bod or want to elevate your workouts to warrior status, this one will do it all.
2. Meet the Testosterone Nation
In the right hands, T can work miracles. New research has found that this magic hormone can do more than help you forge maximum muscle, with studies revealing it might hold the secret to boosting libido, warding off depression and helping men rediscover their drive. But there’s a dark side to these treatments, too; without proper oversight, you could cause serious, irreversible damage to your body. We spoke to the experts to give you the tea on testosterone.
3. Never Skip Another Workout
Getting the motivation to go to the gym can be a hard art to master. Even the most motivated among us succumb to the temptations of crashing on the couch after a hard day’s work. That ends right now. We’ve compiled the ultimate tips that will ensure you hit the gym (tarmac, track, you name it) even when you have zero motivation.
4. Outsmart Burnout
Burnout is plaguing the nation, but running off the tracks doesn’t have to be inevitable. We dug deep to find foolproof ways to combat stress, burnout and everything in between. You? Well, you’ll never run out of steam again.
5. Build This Body
Our cover guy Christiaan Bester’s physique is a testament to how far you can push your body. The trick? Keeping detailed records of your progress so you always know where you stand. In the mag, you’ll find out how he keeps his workouts on track (and fun) every day of the week.
“The fundamentals of training have remained the same: stick to the basic compound movements if you want a solid foundation.”
Christiaan Bester, Men’s Health SA Cover Guy
6. Get Your Hands on the Best Tech Ever
Every year ushers in covetable tech that can help elevate your life in more ways than one. We put the best to the test in the Men’s Health lab, compiling our list of the greatest gear, gadgets and apparel to upgrade your play, recovery and work hours all year round.
7. Make Your Cash Flow
Mental and physical strength are nothing without financial fitness. Just like these other aspects of your life, thriving in this economy requires good habits and hard reps. In the new issue, we tapped the experts to bring you a zero-BS, easy-to-follow guide to help your money move in 2023.
8. Welcome to the Boardwalk
A hard-wearing, stylish pair of boardshorts is practically mandatory in summer. We rounded up the best so that you’re always keeping it cool—even when the mercury rises. But we aren’t ignoring the rest of your look: our style guide is packed with the ultimate accessories that will work with any summer outfit.
