by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
Off-road running is more than just a great cardio workout. When you take to the trail, you also hone your agility and strengthen your core. Before you run straight for the nearest mountain, remember these four rules. 1. Adapt Your Legs A trail’s roots, rocks and...
by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
You don’t need fancy machines to get strong and fit. Grab a weighted backpack and start lifting. Directions: Load about 10kg of weight into a backpack.You’ll do 6 rounds of a six-exercise circuit, using the pyramid method – that is, increasing and then decreasing reps...
by Mens Health | Jul 7, 2014 | Health
A University of Utah study identified the injuries you’re most likely to face in the woods 1. Sprains and strains: 55% Wearing a pack can throw off your balance and lead to a twisted ankle, so use trekking poles to stabilise yourself. If you cross any water, “face...
by Mens Health | Sep 16, 2011 | Life
Peter Frost has travelled South Africa extensively which has allowed him to discover which are the best hikes in South Africa (in his opinion, of course). Related: 7 Tips From A Travel Writer To Guarantee Stress-Free Travel That’s why he did a bit of a vox-pop...