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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RIDE T0 SURVIVE • If you consider yourself an elite level cyclist, listen up. A study that appeared in the Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness found that using a 165 mm or 170 mm crank, rather than a 175 mm model, can positively impact cycling efficiency reducing injury risk, delaying fatigue and improving sprint performance. so maybe the Tour de France isn’t out of reach after all.

POWER THEIR PASSION THIS CHRISTMAS • Whether they’re chasing a personal best, training for their next challenge or simply looking to live healthier and happier, you’ll find the perfect Christmas gift in our range of fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle guides.

Build legs that last • Strong legs aren't just about looking good in shorts. Building and maintaining lower-body strength could help you stay mobile, capable and independent for longer.

Sled head • Think the weighted sled is just for leg-burning pushes? These three upper-body variations will build your back, shoulders and chest without the usual eccentric muscle damage.

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“I’ve accepted death. It makes the tough days easier • Matt Rutherford on sailing more than 10,000 miles solo around the Arctic, accepting the risk of death and using extreme adventure to help reveal the dramatic changes taking place in the region.

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THE NEW MUST-BUY FOR ANY TRIATHLETE

A new band member • Garmin’s new fitness band delivers detailed training, sleep and recovery insights without a screen or subscription – but can it really challenge the market leader?

Premium looks at a budget-friendly price • A sleek, all-metal step up from the brand’s Quick Select range, offering up to 32kg in 2kg increments with the flick of a wrist

REP Fitness Strive Air Bike featuring VPR review: a brutally effective full-body cardio machine • The Strive Air Bike takes the punishing full-body workout of an air bike and adds adjustable resistance, making it possible to tailor everything from steady-state cardio to all-out intervals. After four weeks of testing, we found it an exceptionally effective – if initially unforgiving – addition to a home gym.

Healthspan How to stay strong, and fit active for longer • Living longer is only half the story. The real goal is extending your healthspan – preserving strength, mobility and independence so you can keep doing the things you love for as many years as possible

For the long game… • Here’s Adam Byrne, rehabilitation specialist at Nuffield Health, with his pointers on fitness longevity.

Why your history may be the key to your recovery • Sleep, food, and rest are vital, but they don't explain why one body can recover fast while another stalls. Recent research suggests the answer lies partly in the immune system, and in the lifetime of experience that has shaped it

Can three days at Europe’s most famous gut health clinic change your life? • A century-old philosophy built on chewing, fasting and gut health has attracted everyone from business leaders to elite athletes. I checked into Austria’s legendary Park Igls clinic to discover whether its strict regime is the ultimate health reset - or simply an expensive...