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Mens Fitness

EDITORIAL Editor Isaac Williams Art Director Xavier Robleda

EDITOR’S LETTER

The conversation around mental health has come a

MUSCLE MAINTENANCE

Scientists have discovered a simple way to help you retain muscle mass over Christmas

HOW TO GET HELP FOR DEPRESSION

WHAT IS DEPRESSION? It’s totally normal to go

LIFT FOR LIFE

Researchers have linked regular weight training in old age to a lower risk of premature death – by as much as 47%

“We were in a place nobody had ever been before. It was a true wilderness”

MF meets freeride snowboarder and Smartwool athlete Victor de Le Rue

CROC CATCHER

As Wild Croc Territory makes a splash on Netflix, reptile wrangler Matt Wright explains what it takes to wrestle with prehistoric beasts for a living

PICTURE PREVIEW

Photography: Shutterstock A speedrider glides down a sun-glistened

BEST GYM SHOES

From strong-and-stable lifters to light-and-fast treadmill runners, these trainers will see you through any workout…

WORTH A TRI

Five entry-level tips for budding triathletes

“I HOPE THAT MY STORY HELPS INSPIRE OTHERS FROM NEURODIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO TRY ENDURANCE SPORTS”

MF meets Ironman World Championship finisher Sam Holness, who reveals his dream of becoming the first openly autistic professional triathlete…

OFF-PISTE ADVENTURES

Keen to attract more winter visitors, Alpine ski resorts are offering many more sports in addition to traditional skiing and snowboarding. Dominic Bliss heads to Les Arcs and La Plagne, in the French region of Savoie, to try zip lining, moon biking, bob rafting and – most hair-raising of all – speed riding

PRIDE OF PLACE

PT Mark Hughes has channelled personal experiences as a gay man into creating a fitness community with a social purpose. Not only is he encouraging the LGBT+ community to get fit, he has also developed a unique business ethos the wider fitness world could benefit from

MENTAL FITNESS

Words: Mark Bailey | Photography: Shutterstock MAN’S BEST

MENTAL HEALTH BLUEPRINT

From moderating social media use to changing the way you work, the following expert-led advice will help you protect and understand your mental health better

Be BRAVE

If anxiety is halting your ambition, performance psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains how the BRAVE process can help you silence any harmful inner voice and achieve your goals

SHIFTING SANDS

The cure for obesity could be hidden on the beach…

“THIS IS REAL COOKING FOR REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL LIVES”

Northumberland cook Chris Baber’s hearty but healthy dishes have made him a social media hit among anyone craving nutritious, no-nonsense dishes. He tells MF how his north-east roots and love of gym training shape his athlete-friendly recipes

GET YOUR FILL

Most people are aware they need a certain amount of fibre in their diets. But the reasons why? They can be a little less clear. So here’s everything you need to know about this essential macronutrient

UPWARDLY MOBILE

Mobility and recovery app ROMWOD – astaple in the industry since 2015 – has rebranded to pliability. Here’s what to expect

BACK STRONGER

The majority of back exercises require a pulling motion, which is why cables and barbells tend to be the back-building tools of choice. However, if all you have is a set of dumbbells, this is how to use them

FULL FORCE

Think an effective workout requires a gym full of kit? Think again. This full-body dumbbell workout – from Mikey Smith, personal trainer and fitness manager at luxury fitness and wellness club, Third Space – is an excellent option for building muscle at home…

MUST-DO MOVE

Build bigger, stronger quads with this innovative take on a classic exercise