What is strength? Traditionally, it’s a metric measured in the size of your biceps, chiselled abs or your ability to shift metal. All important digits, no doubt, but true strength goes beyond just flexing your muscles. Strength is a complete equation of body and mind, it’s about finding the grit to keep pushing even when the chips are down. And this issue delves into every metric that matters.
We’ve got profiles to inspire your strongest ambitions, guides to build the sort of mental resolve that never wavers and, of course, workouts to get you into top form (and pumping impressive amounts of iron). In other words, this issue is a comprehensive toolkit for all things strength, by every stretch of the definition.
Read on for 10 reasons you should grab our new September/October 2024 issue:
1. Master the Most Important Lifts
The squat, deadlift and benchpress are gym staples for a reason—they build raw strength like nothing else. Ultimately, if you could only do three lifts for the rest of your life, make it these hefty hallmarks. Our bumper feature delves into every facet of getting the most out of these heavy hitters, from perfecting your form to making sure you’re lifting in the right rep ranges. Bottom line: follow every step and you’ll tap into aspirational strength in no time.
2. Reboot Your Mind
Mental resilience is a vital part of the strength equation. However, forging an ironclad mindset often isn’t as easy as packing on muscle. Getting the grit to push through anything involves making smart tweaks that result in even smarter thinking. With our 4-step guide, you’ll have everything you need to reset your headspace, giving you actionable methods to rise above any challenge. Want to feel better right now? Read up for mental reps that work.
3. Look Better Instantly!
Over the past few months, our panels of esteemed grooming pros have tested and vetted the latest and greatest salves, potions and lotions. The result? Our 2024 Grooming Awards, stacked tall with all the best products for your beard, face, skin and body. With our top-class essentials, we’ve helped simplify your shopping list to ensure you’re only ever buying the best.
4. Train for Your Body Type
There are four main body types, and each has its own pros and cons. With our in-depth guide, we’ll teach you how to approach your workouts so that you’re never training against the grain. Measure up and figure out where you slot in—we’ll give you tips and tricks to maximise your gains in the gym. This is definitive proof that every body is strong.
5. Get a Height Advantage
Rock climbing is enjoying a lofty renaissance, and this sky-high spin on your regular fitness routine could be exactly what you need to break a workout rut. From indoor climbing gyms to scaling rocky crags, we roped in a top climbing guide to breakdown the highs of this game-changing sport.
6. Make Your Greatest Escape Happen
Heading out into the wild can be one of the best things you do for your health. With that in mind, we compiled a list of the 80 greatest adventures—both here and abroad—to help populate your itinerary. From spelunking in the Kango Caves and doing a muddy obstacle course race to climbing the world’s tallest peaks, you won’t have to second-guess your travel plans ever again.
7. Choose Your Future
Early on-set cancer incidence rates are sky-rocketing, so even if you’re young, it pays to be vigilant. We delve into the stories of young men handed an unexpected diagnosis and share our guide for spotting the signs, treating the symptoms and—ultimately—surviving.
8. Power Up Your Meal Plan
When it comes to cooking up your feasts, it can feel like there are a near-endless number of recipes to choose from. The result? You either settle for dry chicken breasts and flavourless rice or whatever Uber Eats has on special. Scrap that old way of thinking; we’ve got you covered with the last seven recipes you’ll ever need. Packed with protein, maxed on flavour and ready to eat in under an hour, you’ll eating great and feeling even better.
9. Unearth Your Abs
Our Big Workout promises gargantuan results. In just 4 weeks, these three circuits will help you unearth your abs, giving you that enviable six-pack every guy hopes to be rocking by the time beach weather is on the horizon. Plus, we’ve compiled quick-and-easy, clean-eating tips from a top PT in this issue to ensure that your reps in the gym and the kitchen are adding up to ripped results.
10. Perk Up Your Morning Brew
Still sipping on standard filter coffee or settling for a cafe-made cuppa? Try our new take on cold-brew coffee that’ll help you get your caffeine fix in a way that’s satisfying, delicious and pain-free. In our new issue, we take you through all the steps necessary to brew your own and serve up four vastly different recipes that’ll help you mix up your morning brew.
