Men's Health Australia

Men's Health is the go-to magazine for Australian men looking to improve all aspects of their lives, from fitness and health to relationships, career and nutrition. If you're looking for expert advice and tips on the best workouts, cooking a tasty, nutritious meal in 15 minutes, reducing stress levels or updating your wardrobe, you'll find it here, all written in Men's Health's intelligent and humorous tone.

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LEAP INTO NEW MUSCLE • Chase the jump, not the pump this summer and take your fat burn and fitness to the next level with plyometric training

A SWEET IDEA FOR BETTER MEMORY • Add some spice to your life – in the form of cinnamon – to boost your brain activity and improve your recall at a pinch

CHIP AWAY TO CARVE THE BODY YOU WANT • Far from a dietary slip-up, a weekend carb splurge could help you fuel a fitter, leaner, more muscular physique

PAINE AND GAIN • Test cricket captain TIM PAINE readily admits to being one of the luckiest athletes in Australian sport. The thing is, luck alone can’t explain a career that’s exceeded all expectations

GET STRONGER BY THE CROSS • Craft an iron core while building muscle from the ground up with the CROSS-BODY DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS

HEALTHY JOINTS

DID THE PANDEMIC GIVE ME ADHD? • If you’re having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. But before you reach for the Ritalin, it’s smart to get to the bottom of why your mind is wandering

HOW I KEEP IT TOGETHER

THE MIGHTY RISE OF PEA PROTEIN • Pulverised peas are in everything now, from protein supplements to muffins to ice cream. How’d this little legume get so massive?

…I GIVE UP DRINKING? • Aussies are increasingly putting down their glass for good. We explore the science of going teetotal

HIT SNOOZE AND STILL OWN YOUR MORNING • Four ways to set up your morning for all-day success … without getting up any earlier

LET’S GET DIGITAL • Peloton pioneered trainer-led virtual classes. Now, Apple wants a byte of the pie. Which will beam bigger gains into your home?

SMARTER WAYS TO USE YOUR NOODLES • Spaghetti and tomato sauce are all well and good, but for a truly balanced meal with a megadose of nutrition, you need to start mixing things up

ACTIVE RECOVERY FOR YOUR BRAIN • Your muscles aren’t the only things that need time to rest. Your mind performs better with a little active recovery, but some types of recuperation are far better than others

Three Common “RECOVERY” STRATEGIES That Aren’t • Many of us turn to screens for relaxation, but digital engagement can be a hidden source of stress, says Chris Bailey, author of Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction

THE STEAKS ARE HIGH! • Ignore all the blather: there is only one right way to cook your favourite piece of meat. Use it tonight

MASTER OF THE BOARD • Surfing big waves is just one discipline that KAI LENNY has dominated, but he needs dry land to help hone his skills

ESCAPE MUSCLE CRAMP HELL • Scientists have rival theories as to what causes those exercise-induced aaaaaarrrrggggghhs – and that’s leading to a range of new crampbusting elixirs. Should you drink up?

ANTI-CRAMP TACTICS • Whether you aim to rule your sport, like BMX king Connor Fields (above), who uses HotShot, or going for a PB, use these tips to avoid cramps

POCKET ROCKET • There are more imposing performance cars out there than the Hyundai i20 N, but perhaps none quite so gloriously sensible

GONE SWIMMING • WE HEAD TO THE POOL IN SEARCH OF THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST NEW SWIMWEAR

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