by Men's Health | Aug 19, 2026 | Nutrition
Key Points There is a “window of opportunity” when your body uses protein more effectively to build muscle. Historically, this window was considered brief, requiring protein to be consumed 30 minutes or two hours before or after a workout. Dietitians say the metabolic...
by Kieran Legg | Nov 13, 2025 | Nutrition
Notching massive workouts is the key to building serious strength. But those gruelling sessions can leave you sidelined for days as your muscles work to repair themselves. Yep, muscle recovery is tough work. If you want to keep showing up at the gym without...
by Mens Health | May 22, 2023 | Promotions
Introducing South Africa’s biggest muscle gain challenge. Stand a chance to win R100 000 in cash with USN’s Muscle-Up Challenge when you gain the most lean or bulk mass. The Muscle-Up Challenge is aimed at rewarding the hard gainers. The goal of the challenge is...
by Mens Health | Mar 28, 2018 | Nutrition
Making your protein shake thicker can trick your brain into keeping you full for longer, Dutch research suggests. Researchers had 15 men try two different shakes, both on an empty stomach on different days. One shake was 100 calories and thick like pudding while...
by Mens Health | Oct 3, 2017 | Nutrition
Drinking a protein-powder shake is a convenient way to meet your muscle-building needs. But not all products are created equal. To help you pick the right powder, we asked nutritionist Dr Mike Roussell, to decode a protein label. Related: Add This Protein-Packed...
