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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Men's Fitness UK

NEW RULE OF THREE • Scientists have developed a simple new three-minute exercise formula that has been proven to extend the length and quality of your life

15 MINUTES WITH… MARO ITOJE

News

BOOST YOUR FERTILITY • FERTILITY EXPERT DR ATTILIO D’ALBERTO OFFERS SOME SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING YOUR CHANCES

Mind

MEET THE FRONTMAN: PARKER COTE • On the cover this issue is PT and fitness model Parker Cote. Originally from Rhode Island, the 34-year-old now lives in Boston, and in 2015 he set up his own personal training studio, Parker Cote Elite Fitness. His English bulldog, Tuco, is his trusted training partner, and when it comes to fitness he preaches consistency over extremes (Parker, not the dog).

WORKOUT WISDOM • Parker Cote on the benefits of bands

RAPID RESPONSES

PREVIEW PICTURE

FEET FIRST • In the market for a new pair of running shoes? We’ve got you covered

TRAVEL TECH • Suitcase-friendly fitness gadgets to help you stay in shape wherever you are

SUMMER FITNESS STARTS HERE • THE BLUEPRINT FOR LOOKING AND FEELING YOUR BEST FOR THE SUNSHINE MONTHS AHEAD

THE RUNNING PINKS • When musicians and runners Jimmy and Rhodri realised there wasn’t a club that worked for them on the traditional running scene, they decided to make their own, with a hard stance against forms, fees and competitive egos

The Perfect playlist

ROCK RUNNERS • The music icons with a penchant for pavement pounding

DIG Deep • RATHER THAN GOING TO SEED OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE USED TIME AT HOME TO CULTIVATE A NEW HOBBY, AND THESE GARDENING CONVERTS HAVE FOUND AN EFFICIENT WAY TO IMPROVE EVERY FACET OF THEIR HEALTH AND FITNESS

BECOME A DO-GOODER

YOU WILL NEED:

5 VEG TO GROW FROM HOME

GROWING GAINS • Combine basic gardening movements for a full-body workout

TOUR SECRETS • WITH GERAINT THOMAS AND INEOS GRENADIERS HUNTING ANOTHER VICTORY AT THE 2021 TOUR DE FRANCE, WE REVEAL HOW THEY TRAIN, EAT AND RECOVER TO BUILD THEIR SUPERHUMAN STAMINA AND FITNESS

RISING STAR • WITH HIS EYES FIRMLY ON THE UPCOMING OLYMPICS, WORLD CHAMPION GYMNAST JOE FRASER REVEALS WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN A SPORT WHERE SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH MEETS BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY AND NERVES OF STEEL

PRINCIPLES CORE

TRY THIS AT HOME: The five-move circuit from Max Whitlock’s book The Whitlock Workout

HOLD YOUR HORSES • LEADING A HORSE 1,000 MILES THROUGH THE ANDES TAUGHT ALEX KING MUCH ABOUT LIFE, ENDURANCE AND MENTAL FORTITUDE

BY THE NUMBERS

BUILDING BLOCKS • Prioritise these vitamins and minerals for optimum health and fitness

NUTRITION NEWS

IN THE CLEAR • The best clear protein powders offering an alternative to traditional shakes

HIT REFRESH • A selection of healthy soft drinks for cooling off when the heat is on

WATER WORKS • IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT FAT FASTER OR SIMPLY FUNCTION AT FULL CAPACITY, YOU NEED TO AVOID DEHYDRATION › HERE’S WHY AND HOW

SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF • HOT WEATHER CAN PLAY HAVOC WITH YOUR TRAINING, BUT WITH THE RIGHT HYDRATION STRATEGIES YOU CAN STAY COOL AND CONFIDENT FOR WORKING OUT ALL SUMMER LONG

DID YOU KNOW?

DIY SWEAT TEST

VEG EAT LIKE AN ATHLETE WITH YOUR FOUR PLANT-BASED MEALS FROM HEALTH APP ORO BETS • Developed by the coaches of Olympic athletes and world...