by Mens Health | Nov 4, 2016 | Fitness
Follow these rules to maximise your gains, starting today Muscle growth is an incredibly complex process, including actions by as many as 70 genes and a list of hormones you’d need a graduate degree in endocrinology to fully understand. Your body simultaneously...
by Mens Health | Nov 3, 2016 | Fitness
This move has a reputation for destroying shoulders—but it’s actually very effective if you do it right A lot of trainers will tell you to avoid the upright row if you don’t want to destroy your shoulders. “But in reality, there’s a right way to do it with a modified...
by Mens Health | Oct 18, 2016 | Running
Even if you just nailed that 10km road run, you’re probably less prepared to tackle trails than you think. “Because trail running requires so much attention, it’s more like mountain biking or skiing than running on a pavement,” says Dr Travis Stork, host of The...
by Mens Health | Oct 18, 2016 | Fitness
Fatigue might feel as if it begins in the body – aching muscles, waning strength – aching muscles, waning strength – but research suggests that your mind plays a key role. “Your brain sets the pace so your body doesn’t run out of energy,” says Dr Kevin Thompson, head...
by Mens Health | Oct 18, 2016 | Fitness
Massage for Muscle Here’s your ultimate post-workout routine: a recovery shake, a shower, and… a rubdown, of course. Ten minutes of massage after exercise can help alleviate soreness and may speed up recovery, say researchers in Canada. Here’s how it works: Exercise...
