Our latest mag is a big one, not just because we’re revealing the winner of our Cover Guy competition. We’ve gone all-out with fitness hacks, smart diet tweaks, and more to gear you up for your best summer ever. While it might feel like you’re out of time to get your body beach-ready, follow our simple, zero-fuss steps in our new issue to get into the sort of shape this stand-out season demands.
From zero-kit workouts and 11th-hour rep circuits to instant style upgrades and the best of tech, we’ve left no stone unturned to ensure you’re staying cool when the mercury rises. To inspire you to grab a copy, we’ve put the spotlight on seven of our favourite stories in the new edition—and these big reads are just scratching the surface of the armoury of knowledge we’ve squeezed into our pages.
1. Build Last-Minute Muscle
It’s midnight hour for your muscle itinerary, and in our new issue, we show you how to get into the best shape ever in minimal time. Our PT-approved circuits can be adjusted to work with your schedule, whether you’ve got six weeks to engineer your transformation or just two. Plus, our post-sesh, arms-crushing routine will give you the pump to flex with pride when you’re poolside.
2. Head Into the Wild (With No Fear)
Our writer headed on a 5-day hike in the Cederberg, doing battle with steep inclines, treacherous descents and freezing temps. But this off-the-grid reset is proof that ditching the comforts of home for heavy cardio and zero screen time can be exactly what you need to get a new perspective. Here’s what happened, and how you can engineer your own adventure. Plus, we hook you up with the best backpacks and shoes so you can thrive in the great outdoors.
3. Upgrade Your Tech
It’s been another bumper year of tech with companies taking everything from kitchen tools, bathroom essentials and on-the-go gear to the next level. In our new issue, we rounded up the best of the best for our hitlist of 2024’s hottest tech. AKA you won’t have to think twice before you hit “add to cart”.
4. Reboot Your Summer Style
Sports-inspired threads should be your go-to this season. With bold designs and comfort-maxing tech, they’re the ultimate addition to your work-and-play armoury. But we’re not just showcasing the latest and greatest in apparel; we’ve scoured the shelves for suped-up accessories like run-ready sunglasses, adventure-steeled watches and the freshest fragrances to keep you cool on all fronts.
+ Browse through our comprehensive guide to all things denim. These aren’t your everyday threads, this denim has moves
5. Get the Perfect Dose—of Everything!
In our new issue, we tapped the pros for their ideal prescription of pretty much everything that counts. From the hours of sleep you should be striving for and your recommended daily intake of protein to sun exposure, caffeine and alcohol, use our carefully measured doses to shift the needle in your favour. In other words, in just eight pages you’ll be feeling brand new.
6. Fuel Your Fitness
It’s that time of year again to roll out the Weber, and we’ve tagged in top SA chef Reuben Riffel for recipes that deliver flavour and macros in equal supply. Use his next-level recipes to cook up a feast right on the grill.
+ We combed the MH archives for the best sides to serve up for your main event. And, our resident beer expert gives you the DL on the new highs in craft beer with plenty of bottles and cans to cram into your cooler box.
7. Torch More Calories (with Less Kit)
You don’t need to haul yourself off to the gym to start burning calories and torching flab. Our bodyweight circuit combines a series of power moves for a quick-fire session that’ll get you back into shape right in your back yard. It’s a do-anywhere solution that’ll pay off right now—we promise.
