Men's Fitness South Africa

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

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Men’s Fitness South Africa

Membership has its privileges • Cutting-edge news from the frontiers of science

Hunger for life

On the right track

Gym Equipment Is Filthy, Wipe It Down

3 things to watch this month

Sweet nothings get you something

Get betterat everything

Hot slam! • Both a full-body blitz and a steam-venting adrenaline rush, a med ball workout is a smashing way to muscle up

A burger well done • Get your grill on and power up on a classic protein

Grilled cheesy • Loaded with protein while being difficult to melt, halloumi is a unique cheese for both the salad bowl and grill

ASK THE MIXOLOGIST • BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT GATHER RESTAURANT IN CALIFORNIA, USA

Now trending • Thirsty? We’ve got your next round covered.

Prepare the perfect cock-tail • The key to a great drink is all in the preparation

Knockout punch • There’s no more ideal drink for starting off summer

Zuke ’em! • Eggs, sausage, and shrimp team up to turn this low-carb Paleo dish into a 52-gram protein powerhouse

Ask the trainer • Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson reveals how to exorcise common aches and injuries and explains why everyone’s wearing tape

Strong like bull (rider) • IT TAKES MORE THAN A FANCY HAT TO DOMINATE THE RODEO LIKE A PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDER

Bull fit • FOLLOW THIS ROUTINE AND BE PREPARED TO HANDLE ANYTHING LIFE THROWS YOUR WAY, INCLUDING A RAGING ONE-TON BULL

Step right up • Which new, high-tech smart scale should you buy? We tested the top four brands for two weeks to find out.

Chew the caff • The latest mid-workout pick-me-up offers more than minty refreshment

Curb Your Enthusiasm • Superfoods offer countless health benefits — but if you don’t go easy on portions, you’ll pack on the kilograms

Cheat sheet • If you got down with someone else but still want to salvage your relationship, the path to redemption can be rocky but rewarding

The Sex Files • Our experts answer your most intimate questions — no holds barred

This bud’s for you • If finding a reliable workout buddy were as easy as finding a reliable drinking buddy we’d all be ripped

Where to find a training partner

Child, please • Parenting is one of life’s biggest challenges. Rather than make it harder on yourself by yelling at your “problem child”, work on creating a relationship and understanding what’s causing the behaviour.

David Benavidez • THE DISCIPLINE BEHIND “EL MONSTRUO”

WHY MEN • Are Leaving Corporate America

THE NEXT WAVE • Musicians You Need to Know Now

Ice picks • Many frozen foods don’t deserve the cold shoulder they get — in fact, for some fruits and veggies, the freezer can be the best place to chill out

30 ways to get lean

The 7-meal miracle! • It’s simple, speedy, and supersmart: Cook up just one big, juicy protein for the week, and enjoy nutritious, delicious, non-boring dinners in less than 15 minutes a night.

ROAST CHICKEN! • With its incredibly high protein-to-fat ratio, chicken is the preferred protein for muscle building and a lean physique.

HERBED PORK!

LEAN BEEF! • Loaded with protein, lean beef is perfect for maintaining muscle mass

CHARGED VS. COMBUSTED • The Battle for the Soul of Automobile

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