THE BIG INTERVIEW THE HIGH-STAKES LIFE OF CHRIS EUBANK JR

THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND SON OF BRITISH BOXING ROYALTY HAS CARVED OUT A UNIQUE LANE IN THE SPORT: THOUGHTFUL AND OUTSPOKEN, BUT POLARISING. AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS MUCH-ANTICIPATED REMATCH AGAINST CONOR BENN, EUBANK TALKS TO MH ABOUT LEGACY, FAMILY AND LIFE AFTER BOXING

ARE WE RAISING BOYS WRONG?

Masculinity may be in crisis, but young men are far from a lost cause. From doctors to teachers, MH spoke to seven different experts on what practical steps we can take to support the next generation

PROFIT AND LOSS

Gary Stevenson has earned the moniker The People’s Economist thanks to his no-bullshit approach to finance but, as he explains, there’s so much more to him than the ‘tax the super rich’ campaign for which he’s become famous

BALD AMBITION

There’s no shortage of products, treatments and gadgets promising to stop male pattern baldness in its tracks, but how many of these do anything besides empty your wallet? Our writer put the whole hair growth industry to the test to see if there’s a real alternative to going full transplant

The final word on protein

We have officially reached peak protein. But is it the holy grail marketeers and our algorithms would have us believe? MH experts settle the debate

MAKING THE CUT

The intense shredding of pounds in the days and hours before a fight, known as the ‘cut’, is thought of by fighters as the most draining part of the job. But despite dangers, it remains central to combat sports. MH spoke to fighters, coaches and commentators to find out why.

Life and legacy

He may be the son of a boxing

Train hard, train early

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The power and the glory

Combine powerlifting and bodybuilding for a training modality that’ll fulfil all your aesthetic and strength goals

I feel really intimidated by the gym. What can I do?

Firstly, you’re not alone. A recent survey conducted

Eddie Hall

The champion strongman explains how maintaining the body weight of four men pushed him to the brink of death

Leader of the pack

Your lovingly assembled gym kit deserves to be transported inside a bag that’s been chosen with equal care and attention. These options will satisfy both your gym and style habits

‘When the tide’s at full force there’s no chance you can swim against it’

Nigel Walley, 61, has been swimming in the Thames since he was a boy and now regularly tackles the iconic river’s tidal section. He explains what it’s like to be in the water

Fighting spirit

Elite athletes and rookies can both find a place on the mats at Next Generation MMA in Liverpool, an internationally recognised club that punches above its weight

I get SAD

Seasonal affective disorder can wreck your mood, energy and body composition, but you don’t have to go quietly into that bad night

Is AI making us stupid?

A study into the cognitive cost of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, hit headlines around the world when it was released earlier this year. Its main author, Dr Nataliya Kosmyna, argues that rather than augmenting our intelligence, AI chatbots are contributing to sub-par work and some pretty lonely people

HOW THE ‘MEAL DEAL’ SHAPED OUR NUTRITION

It has been 40 years since the iconic lunchtime concept originated in a Midlands sandwich factory. While your main, snack and drink combination have likely had a healthy upgrade over the past decade, MH unpacks how nourishing the midday formula actually is

GO-FASTER PASTA

Want to load up on slow-burning carbs, but bored of the same old options? This simple rigatoni recipe dishes up peerless fitness fuel –and packs an impressive protein punch, too

CAN THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN SUPERCHARGE YOUR STRENGTH?

You know hitting your RDAs is important for your health. But could maxing out on vit D hold bonus benefits for the everyday athlete?

CHICKEN THAT KICKS

Jiu-jitsu-loving chef David Nayfeld hits this muscle meal hard after grappling on the mat

The unexpected joys of dullness

We’re told that being busy and aiming higher than yesterday leads to a more fulfilled life. Maybe so. But, what if all we really needed was to slow down and enjoy the banality of life? MH joins the Dull Men’s Club to find out

‘For many years, I hid my virginity out of embarrassment’

ILLUSTRATION: NOMA BAR Looking back, I’m not surprised

CAN YOU OUT-THINK HARD WORK?

An evidence-based approach to training can help propel us towards better, faster progress. But is an over-reliance on science replacing good, old-fashioned hard work?

THE BIG SIX

Six-time Mr Olympia Chris Bumstead has collected countless medals and 25 million followers on IG. Here’s what fuels his success

GIVE THIS DUO A SWING

Tack this high-intensity finisher on to the end of your next workout, or simply keep it in your back pocket for days when time isn’t on your side

BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS

Some actors lament the hard work that goes into their on-screen physiques. Then there are those, like Tom Hopper , who love it

YOUR MANUAL FOR MIDLIFE MUSCLE

Turning 40, 50 or even 60 needn’t mean your best years in the gym are behind you. Follow our blueprint to add strength and size at any stage of life

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