Men's Fitness

EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 276 APRIL 2023 For every one runner

CORE CONTENT

Perfect the half Turkish get-up to unlock your abs

RUN OF THE MILL

Get more from your indoor run sessions with the help of record-breaking ultrarunner Kieran Alger

HARD YARDS

A recent study by New Balance has revealed the toughest marathons in the UK

HEALTH CHECK: GLUTEN INTOLERANCE

WHAT IS A FOOD INTOLERANCE? Put simply, an

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PICTURE PREVIEW

Photography: Choy Ellis Christopher McDougall, perhaps the best-known

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

This budget-friendly minimassage gun pummels well above its price tag

SHORT SHORTS

The best race-ready, barely-there 3-inch running shorts for picking up the pace

ROLL UP, ROLL UP

A crucial component of any home gym set-up, protect yourself and your floors with Men’s Fitness’ pick of the best exercise mats for 2023

ON THE BALL

For targeted core work or simply a more functional office seat, these are our top-rated gym balls

REFRESH YOUR RUNNING

Christopher McDougall is author of the bestselling book on barefoot running, Born to Run. Now, in the sequel, he’s offering a programme for amateur runners: covering biomechanics, diet, injury prevention and, crucially, the fun of it all

RUNNING FOOD

‘You can’t outrun a bad diet,’ McDougall writes.

18 WAYS TO GET BETTER AT HYROX

Get set for your best season of fitness racing yet with these expert tips

THE A-Z OF RUNNING PERFORMANCE

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…

PICK THE PERFECT PAIR WITH 361˚

Take the guesswork out of choosing your next pair of running shoes

GET FIT IN THE KITCHEN FUEL

5 FOODS FOR… HEART HEALTH

FUELLING FUNDAMENTALS

Go-further foods and general nutrition advice to elevate your endurance performance

TO CARB OR NOT TO CARB?

What’s the right ratio of carbs/ protein and fat for endurance?

VITAL VITAMINS

Get a helping hand with health- and performance-boosting supplements

DRINK IT IN

THREE DRINKS TO ENJOY (RESPONSIBLY)

IRON SUPPLIES

Why you need to increase your iron intake

MEAL PREP Make it HECK!

Easy, healthy meal solutions in under 20 minutes.

FOR THE HECK OF IT

Fuel muscle growth with these quick, high-protein recipes from HECK and chef Chris Baber

GREEN IS GOOD

You need to eat more veg – and Caesar salad isn’t the answer. Improve your intake with recipes created by eateries who make health their business

IN THE MAG

Dietitian Laura Tilt outlines the best magnesium supplements to help you top up your intake

YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS TRAINER

OUT OF BOUNDS

SIR MO FARAH’S MARATHON MASTERCLASS

Taking on a spring or summer marathon? Special guest contributor Sir Mo Farah reveals some of his race-day strategies for going the distance

STRETCH YOURSELF

The joint-friendly way to bolster running performance

BUILD AND BURN!

These workouts combine the muscle-building benefits of drop sets with the fat-blasting bonus of circuit training. The aim is to complete all the rounds of the circuit as quickly as possible. Each workout starts with a high number of reps, which is reduced every round. That means your work decreases as your fatigue levels increase, so you shouldn’t reach failure on any exercise.

Q HOW DO I STAY INJURY-FREE?

Strengthening your connective tissue is the key to avoiding injury

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