Men's Fitness South Africa

The performance magazine with training, nutrition and relationship advice to help you realise your full potential.

Men’s Fitness South Africa

Breakthroughs • Cutting-edge news from the frontiers of science

Not so sweet

2 ways to drop kilograms

Beat the heat

Take a tech break and put down your phone

Marriage woes • Getting hitched may not make you happier or healthier, here’s why:

Light roast or dark roast?

Guilt-free desserts • Treat yourself to a welldeserved reward with these nutritious and healthy treats.

Exercise torches fat in your bones

What’s cooking?

On Top

Becoming a runner • Whether you want to try running competitively for the first time or just get back into it after a lull, trust an expert trainer: Starting slow is the smartest — OK, the only — way to go.

Find the right footwear

5 ways to run right • Though great runners move in many different ways, most abide by certain basic running techniques that will help any beginner.

4 ways to build more muscle • Are you a hardgainer who’s itching to put on size? Then add these tweaks — minus more time — to your program.

Quantum leaps • Combine these ballistic movements to boost agility and coordination.

Meals on wheels • It’s a bike race, it’s a rolling banquet — it’s a gran fondo, the latest trend in cycling.

Spin cycle • Make your next ride or race more fun with these expert cycling tips

Gluten maximus • What the hell is gluten, and should you eat it — or avoid it entirely?

Going Gluten-free • Gluten-free products used to be something mostly found in health food stores but lately they’ve become an easy option to find in most of our grocery stores and supermarkets. So, whether you have a sensitivity to gluten or just want to make healthier food choices, here are some healthy and interesting gluten-free products to consider.

A sizzling line-up • Protein-packed flank steak and antioxidant-rich onions make for a hot post-training meal.

Curry in a hurry • This spicy chicken curry whips up fast — but what’s in it can make you strong and add years to your life.

Shuck yeah! • Move over, corn on the cob—this fall’s grill star is the nourishing, mouthwatering oyster

Bye-bye, BMI • Want to know how fit or fat you really are? Ditch BMI in favour of these smarter tools.

Up your “score” • Online dating can be tricky. Try these statistically proven tips and tricks from industry insiders and watch your inbox swelll.

6 ways to turn her off, stat!

Bloody good • There’s something about Mary: Lean, low-cal, and nutritious, it might just be the world’s most perfect cocktail.

MUSIC’S NEXT BIG THING • Meet the Artists Ready to Blow Up Your Playlists

THE FUTURE OF GAMING IS… WEIRD • AI-driven NPCs, scent-based VR, and a “cuddle mode” you didn’t ask for.

THE 2025 GADGET LUST LIST • From Folding Smartphones to Solar-Powered Watches That Charge Your Ego

STRENGTH, FOCUS, AND RESILIENCE Riah Greathouse, Esq

Elektra-fying • Fans of the Marvel Universe know Elodie Yung. It’s time the rest of the universe knows her, too.

Focused & determined • The ambitious USN Face of Fitness winner and USN Ambassador Shelby Jessica Neves has a very clear plan of what she wants and where she’s going, and by the look of things, she is well on her way!

Finding Dr Yes • Is your doctor giving you the top-notch, cutting-edge care you deserve? Here we cover some of the best ways to take control of your health.

The new-doc quiz • Ask yourself these questions to decide whether you and your (potential) new doctor can build a healthy relationship.

H2O yeah!...