Three hundred issues is a massive milestone for us as a magazine. But the pages of our Jan/Feb 2026 issue aren’t just reserved for a round trip down memory lane. We’ve taken this opportunity to stack this edition with our best advice ever, whether it’s tips and tricks to get more out of your workouts or science-backed methods to lose more weight.
In other words, if you’re looking for the ultimate toolkit to start 2026 stronger than ever, our special collector’s edition is exactly the jumpstart you need. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of our favourite reads in the new issue:
1. Tap Into Unstoppable Drive
If Jesse Kriel is known for one thing, it’s his relentless work ethic. The rugby player has made a name for himself for his all-gas, no-brakes feats on the pitch. But life behind the scenes is just as busy. We caught up with the athlete to talk about big-match temperament, zero-excuses discipline and the habits that separate the winners from the rest of the pack.
2. Follow the Legends
For our 300th anniversary issue, we went back in time to revisit some of the icons of our past. From top athletes, like Akani Simbine, Cameron van der Burgh, Cheslin Kolbe, AB de Villiers and Seabelo Senatla, to pioneers in their own spaces – Siv Ngesi & Maps Maponyane – these are their lessons for success, mental grit and living out your values.
3. Turn Science Into Strength
New studies, science and sweat-tested exercises have changed the way we think about building muscle. We tapped the experts to compile our definitive guide to building muscle, arming you with the toolkit to transform your body the right way. Read up on what works, how to put it into practice and use our moves to overhaul your physique.
4. Torch Fat, Fast
The science of weight loss is simple in theory, but a little tricky in practice. To trim the fat (so to speak) we tapped a top nutritionist to answer the seven most burning questions around torching flab so that you can start shifting digits on the scale.
5. Re-Wild Your Brain
Burned out? Dragged down? Cooped up? In our new issue, we find out how you can hit restore with the truly great outdoors – and speak to two stand-out guys about how they’re finding a new leash on life out in nature.
6. Level Up Your Ride
As we celebrate legends of our cover, we thought it only fitting to honour the icons of the motoring world. Our resident car writer takes you through a tour of motoring history, exploring the engines of influence that defined generations and how they’ve been revived in the modern era.
7. Join the Sober Movement
With younger guys putting down the bottle in favour of healthy pursuits, we checked in with the previous generations to see why they’re going sober. But no alcohol doesn’t have to mean no fun. Snag all the health benefits of going booze-free while still enjoying the taste of your go-to with our rundown of the best zero-alcohol drinks.
8. Reset Your Headspace
Face it: we could all use a mental reboot. That’s exactly what the MH readers said as part of a survey conducted by our colleagues across the pond. In this issue, we delve into how you’re all feeling, what you’re doing right, what you’re getting wrong and how to put your mind on the right track to less stress and more happiness.
9. Build a High-Performance Heart
Building a high-performance heart means keeping it young, making it more resilient and giving it some extra love, whether that involves refining your workouts, getting real on resting, or using innovative medication. In our new issue, we explore every facet of upgrading your body’s most important component and more!
10. Discover the Truth Behind the Buzz
From chugging energy drinks to dry-scooping pre-workout supplements, more of us are getting jacked up on caffeine. All this charge has benefits – but we ask: are we at risk of pushing it too far?
11. Become a Goal-Getter
The much-maligned new year’s resolution has caught plenty of flack; but we’re here to make a strong case for even the loftiest goals. Here’s why your post-celebration promises still have a place on your new year itinerary – and how you can set better, more effective resolutions in 2026.
12. Grab You New Year Meal Plan
Entering the next 365 gives you a chance to review what you’re wolfing down at breakfast, lunch, dinner and every snack in between. We sat down with a top celeb’s nutrition team to give you all the hacks, tips and tricks to help you refuel the smart way.
