September - October 2019

Men's Fitness South Africa

The new measure of success

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Publisher’s Note
So much has happened in our beautiful country over the past couple of months. With Eskom’s growing debt and a stagnant economy, everything seems to be very doom and gloom. I recently stumbled upon a familiar quote from a poem that pretty much realign
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Up Your Cancer Defences
Want to lessen your chances of getting the big C? Keep moving! Consistent physical exercise may be the king of the cancer killers, according to a ‘yuuuge’ new meta-analysis from the American National Cancer Institute. Researchers sifted through 12 st
Men's Fitness South Africa2 min readAddiction
Curious Women Want More Sex
Bet right now you’re feeling pretty curious yourself, huh? So here’s the deal. Researchers from the Florida State University in the US asked 278 heterosexual newly-wed couples to keep a sex diary of the frequency and quality of their sex during a two
Men's Fitness South Africa2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Walnuts: Not So Fat!
Dietitians often caution against eating lots of high-energy foods, like nuts, to avoid putting on kilograms. But a one-year study presented at a recent Experimental Biology conference in the USA found that when subjects ate up to 15% of their daily c
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Why Texting While Driving Will Kill You
It’s simple: Texting at the wheel doesn’t just distract you a little or take your eyes off the road for a few insignificant seconds. It also short-circuits the part of your brain that keeps you driving in a straight line on the road. And not even an
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Raring To Build Muscle? Rest More Between Sets!
Lifters fall into two camps: Those who believe short rests between sets are best for pumping up muscles, and those who say longer rests boost both muscle recovery and performance. Now a study in Experimental Physiology may have settled the fight. In
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Never Drop The Bar Again
If you deadlift or perform Olympic lifts (snatches and cleans), you’ll reach a point when the weight is too heavy for you to control it with a conventional overhand grip. At that point, lifters often switch to an alternating grip — one palm facing do
Men's Fitness South Africa2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Super Spices
Scientists have long known that spices are terrific health boosters: They have antioxidant properties, they’re great for your heart, and they can reduce inflammation. But they’re also now seeing a link between spice consumption and increased brain fu
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Eat Smart
FARMERS’ MARKETS CAN BE DAUNTING places, full of foods you can’t pronounce and people who seem to have way too much free time on their hands. But they’re also full of high-impact foods, and ensure fresh seasonal eating. “The more variety you pack int
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Kick butt (and Take Numbers)
A recent Men’s Fitness poll of women found that their favourite trainable part of a man’s body (i.e, not the eyes or smile) is his ass. So why are you trying to fit in another chest-and-arms day? Training the glutes isn’t just a way to make yourself
Men's Fitness South Africa4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Knockout Punch
Now’s your chance to make your own seriously tasty punch. We’re not talking about simply spiking a bowl of juice, or fermenting random fruit in old ice cream containers for weeks in an attempt to make your own homemade cider. The traditional punch bo
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How To FAST (and Not Want To Die)
RIGHT WHEN YOU’RE getting used to a “no-carb” world, along comes a weight-loss trend even more difficult than forgoing bread: Forgoing food. Intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of fasting and eating) is the latest dieting craze to devour po
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It’s Smart To Buy “Used”
IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, you see the word “used” in front of “tech” and you instantly think “junk” — outdated smartphones and virus-hobbled computers. And that’s a shame. Because used tech doesn’t have to mean bad tech. In fact, buying second-hand computer
Men's Fitness South Africa2 min readFashion
Get Rugged
Fight the cold and steer the wind in the opposite direction with this near weatherproof limited edition faux sheepskin and fleece coat from Topman. It’s the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe. This durable piece with its timeless mountain man ap
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Perfectly Suited
Whether you’re headed to an important interview, off to another day of work, or already having lunch meetings with your fellow execs, being well dressed and presenting yourself in the best way possible is vital to your success and progression in the
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Kentucky Girl
Please tell our readers a little about yourself? I was born and raised in Kentucky, USA. I’m now living the life of commercial sales and I’m the proud owner of a fun-filled and super energetic Australian Shepherd. I’m blessed with a wonderful family
Men's Fitness South Africa3 min readRegional & Ethnic
Roast Chicken!
To have enough chicken for the week, roast two birds at once. Slather both with olive oil and salt/pepper; stuff one with halved lemons and the other with fresh thyme and a head of garlic cut in half. Roast at 190° till the thighs register 75° (50–60
Men's Fitness South Africa3 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Herbed Pork!
Rub the loin with a mix of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sage or black pepper; set in a potjie with apple and red onion wedges. Roast till internal temp is 65° (about 45 minutes); the centre will be pink, and the pork juicy and flavourful. Serve with
Men's Fitness South Africa3 min readRegional & Ethnic
Lean Beef!
(PIC, OPPOSITE PAGE) Season a 2.5-kilogram rump roast with salt/pepper, then sear in a potjie on the coals. Add beef broth and roast at 170° till the internal temp is 70° (about 40 minutes). Simmer the roast juice in a pan with some soy sauce till it
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The Doctor Will See You Now…
IG: @mattgvphd | Website: vfitbydrmatt.com Please, tell us more about you? I was born and raised in Visalia, California, and I currently live in Tulare, California. I come from a family of five, including my two brothers and best friends, Mike and Mi
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Test To Be Your Best
FITNESS TESTS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR AGES—FROM the laughably easy (remember primary school’s Physical Education? When you had to loaf around the field for an entire period) to the downright dangerous (see: The Coast Guard’s “Multi”, page 66). But in th
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The Greatest One-Move Workouts
WHY: The hex-bar deadlift (aka “trap bar” deadlift) engages 90% of your muscle — more than any other exercise — which makes it the single greatest way to improve your explosive power and raw strength, says elite NFL trainer Ryan Flaherty. HOW: With y
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The Craziest Fitness Test of All Time
The US Coast Guard rescue swimmer test starts with the equivalent of wrestling a linebacker in a hurricane, and gets worse from there. Called the Multi — short for Three-Man Multiple Rescue Scenario — it’s the final test a US Coast Guard airman must
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Choose Your Own Adventure
The world’s most popular obstacle race, with 900 000 participants in 130-plus events. It’s also one of the most challenging. SLOGAN: “You’ll know at the finish line.” DISTANCE: 3+ miles / 8+ miles / 12+ miles #OF OBSTACLES: 15+ / 20+ / 25+ SIGNATURE
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Eat To Get Ripped
Do you want to be a ripped guy with abs for all seasons? The answer is a matter of priorities and discipline. Think about it: Are you willing to cook your own food instead of eating pre-made meals or buying takeout? Count your macros and measure your
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How To Ace Common Obstacles
A three metre high wooden wall HOW TO BEAT IT: Use your running momentum to catapult your chest to the top of the wall. “Hinge over the top at your waist”, Atkins says, then “while grabbing the top, pivot, swinging your legs around together”. Hand an
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Tough Stuff
Zensah Ultra (can be imported) Compression Leg Sleeves In addition to protecting your legs from cuts and abrasions while crawling through muck or brush, these sleeves stimulate blood flow throughout the calf and shin, reducing muscle recovery time. P
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Killer Cross-training
At its highest levels, obstacle racing requires incredible cardiovascular fitness and impressive functional strength. For multisport athlete Ryan Atkins, both came naturally as the result of his diverse athletic interests. A former wrestler and rugby
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Instant Expert: Tips For First-time Obstacle Racers
▪ This is especially important if it’s a cold-weather race. “Getting warm and changed as quickly as possible is a top priority, but one you’ll inevitably forgo thinking about before the event”, Albon says. “I now have a Dry-robe that gets me warmed u
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Race-ready Fitness
▪ Last autumn, Spartan pro David Magida opened Elevate Interval Fitness (www.trainatelevate.com), a boutique group-training facility in Washington DC, USA. To build pre-launch hype, he began conducting an OCR training programme in Rock Creek Park, th
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The Sex Files
In movies, I’m always seeing guys lifting a girl up and having sex against a wall. I’ve tried it, but it doesn’t really work — is there some trick I don’t know about? TERRY L, JOHANNESBURG MOUSHUMI: Nope, there’s no trick to it, except being super-st
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Focus On Strength
Ever wanted to taunt your opponents at the gym like they do in the WWE? How about building a back, or chest, or forearms as big as Cena’s? Learn from the charismatic demeanour of a worldwide wrestling icon how to purposefully advance your own strengt
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Ask Men’s Fitness
In my experience, 75% of men buy lingerie for their partners, and 75% of that lingerie ends up at the bottom of a drawer. So instead, go shopping together. Splurge on pieces you both like, and make her feel sexy and appreciated. If you play your card
Men's Fitness South Africa3 min readBeverages
The Man of Steel Diet
If your Kryptonite is in the kitchen, you need a few recipes you can rely on to keep you eating healthy when you’d otherwise go astray. Here’s some expert advice from nutrition coach, Erin Blevins (wife of trainer Michael Blevins), who offers meal ti
Men's Fitness South Africa4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
The Caveman Connoisseur
Paleo nutrition — in case you’ve been living in a cave — involves eating only foods available in the Paleolithic Era (meats, seafood, fruits, veggies, eggs, nuts, seeds, unprocessed oil). Still, the plan is as popular as ever. The relative plainness
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No Excuses!
▪ When you “can’t commit” to working out, is it because a) you don’t have time, b) you don’t have enough equipment, or c) both? If you said yes to any of those, it’s time to rethink your routine — and, frankly, lose the excuses. Because the truth is,
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Money Mentor
How should a smart guy think about a Financial Manager handling his money? BRIAN M. JOHANNES BURG Do you perhaps believe the myth that all Financial Managers are only out to make a quick buck, or looking for the next victim to rip off? Well, that’s j

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