Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness is for men who want to get more out of their lives and celebrates an upbeat, optimistic, pro-active lifestyle. Men's Fitness recognizes that mental and emotional fitness is vital to balanced living and aims to offer active and aspirational men - entertainment, information and inspiration.

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I'M THE REAL DEAL • Daniel Dubois is the reigning IBF heavyweight champion of the world. Men’s Fitness caught up with him to find what it takes to be a world boxing champion

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GETTING THE EDGE • Want to improve your skiing? Look no further than Carv 2’s ingenious boot-mounted tech with real-time feedback

LORDS OF THE RINGS • Letting you ditch your smartwatch to track your slumber and much more, we test the best smart rings to add to your training armoury

RUCK N’ ROLL • Not heard of rucking? Essentially, it’s walking with a weighted rucksack. Steve Shrubsall looks a fitness pursuit that’s gaining serious traction in the UK

THE ART OF FOOTBALL RECOVERY • With nearly 60 matches a season to contend with, recovery is paramount to performance for today’s professional footballer. And, while ice baths and cryotherapy treatment might be added extras, there’s no substitute for the fundamentals - sleep, nutrition and hydration

HOW TO GET INTO OPEN-WATER SWIMMING (and why you should) • Why head outdoors when there’s a warm pool at the gym? We give you 10 good reasons why taking the cold plunge can pay dividends

THIS ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE • Its teachings of self-control, courage and wisdom have seen a surge of interest on social media. Joe Minihane explores why stoicism is having a moment and how misreadings of its central teachings are starkly opposite to what its founders really meant

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THE MIND’S EYE • Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, perfected visualising every detail of his races to the point of legendary success. But, far from being the preserve of elite athletes, visualisation can help anyone improve their performance. Rob Kemp discovers how we can all unlock peak performance with visualisation

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FAST TO BURN FAT FASTER • People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.

THE UNSUNG HERO • Fibre can boost brain health, maintain healthy cholesterol levels and even reduce depression. But most of us aren’t getting enough. Isn’t it time for fibre to take centre stage?

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WARM UP THE BODY – AND MIND • New study reveals the performance enhancing ‘Goldilocks effect’ of combining physical warm-ups with mental exercises

HIIT or LISS? • Knowing what level of workout intensity to deploy can be the key to getting the best out of your body. Sarah Haselwood takes a look at both High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Low-Intensity Steady State (LISS) workouts and asks which one is best for you - and when?

PLATE UP • Overcome crowded gyms with this workout that requires nothing more than a square foot of space, a weight plate and a sweat towel on standby

ALL IN ONE • Keep the home-workout bandwagon rolling on with this one-dumbbell workout for full-body muscle

BE A GYM GIANT • Use giant sets to make your muscles bigger than ever

RUN-STRONG CIRCUIT • Work the major muscles used for running with this high-rep bodyweight workout

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