by Mens Health | Jul 21, 2014 | Fitness
Sure, you want a broader chest and abs that will whistle in the wind. Biceps that bulge through your shirtsleeves would be nice too. But these aren’t the only reasons you hit the gym. You also work out to burn off the chocolate croissant you had for breakfast...
by Mens Health | Apr 2, 2014 | Fitness
The words “stress” and “benefit” aren’t often mentioned in the same sentence. Neither are “scrawny” and “jacked” – but the progression from one to the other depends, at least in part, on generating some metabolic stress in your strength workouts, says Brad Schoenfeld,...
by Mens Health | Feb 14, 2014 | Fitness
“Put these on,” says Tyler English, handing me a pair of 13kg chains. Each one has metal links the size of doughnuts. On English’s cue, I drape the chains around my body like bandoliers. “Now you know what 27 extra kilos feels like,” he says, smiling broadly as he...
by Mens Health | Feb 10, 2014 | Nutrition, Recipes
INGREDIENTS • olive oil • 1 sweet potato, cut into rough chips • 1 sirloin fillet steak • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 125ml beef stock • 2 heaped tbsp fat-free
plain yoghurt • freshly ground black pepper • steamed broccoli and green beans to serve THE SCIENCE OF...
by Mens Health | Jan 17, 2012 | Fitness, Workouts
There’s a time-tested muscle-building formula that works far better than any supplement or high-tech fitness gadget. And it’s a simple one to remember: classic exercises plus hard work. While traditional moves like squats, dead lifts and bench presses aren’t the new,...