6 WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD SUGAR NATURALLY

EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 273 JANUARY 2023 If 2022 dealt

Men's Fitness

EDITORIAL Editor Isaac Williams Art Director Xavier

BOX CLEVER

Lower your reps if you want to develop power

PUZZLING NEWS

● UPDATES Crossword puzzles can be genuine tools

D DAY

Don’t forget to pop your vitamin D pill

QUIT IT

Scientists have identified the best age to give

BECOME A CYCLING CENTURION

Conquer your first 100-mile bike ride in 2023 with these endurance tips from triathlon and cycling coach Phil Paterson

WHY BLOOD PRESSURE MATTERS

THE EXPERT Claire Nevinson is superintendent pharmacist at

PICTURE PREVIEW

Photography: Shutterstock You know, hopefully, that regular exercise

WHAT’S IN A WATCH?

Before you splash out on a new fitness watch, there are a few things to consider...

WATCH THIS SPACE

Your guide to the best fitness watches on the market right now

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Understanding what sets fat loss and weight loss

22 WAYS TO BURN BODY FAT!

Fire up new year fat loss with these tried-and-tested strategies

FIND YOUR LEVEL

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING WEARABLES ARE ON THE RISE,

TO MUCH OF A GOOD THINGS

How much is too much exercise? The answer, of course, will be different for everyone, but there are some universal warning signs to watch out for

GREEN EGGS & HAM

Bored with scrambling and frying? Upgrade your morning eggs with a side of healthy fats

BOOST PERFORMANCE WITH… BEER?

Sadly not six pints of lager, but the unique make-up of alcohol-free beer could make it a valuable post-workout option

WINTER WARMERS

Rustle up these hearty dishes – perfect for a cold winter’s evening – courtesy of chef and last issue’s cover star Chris Baber

GET STRONGER BY TRAINING… LESS!

Focus on quality rather than quantity at the gym to get better results and avoid injury

FIGHTING FIT

Boxing played a huge role in helping Ola Folawiyo lose a staggering 25kg

TERM TIME

Confused by CrossFit acronyms? Don’t know your WB from your WOD? Here are the most useful terms to understand

OFF THE CUFF

Strengthen the muscles and tendons around your shoulder joints with these rotator cuff exercises, demonstrated by Shane O’Sullivan, founder of Hybrid Physique Coaching

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Build strong, muscular shoulders with these overhead press variations from Shane O’Sullivan

POWER (HALF) HOUR

Get fit in 30 with this all-encompassing dumbbell circuit

BAND PRACTICE

Build muscle and get your fat-fighting systems firing with this banded full-body workout

RAISE THE BAR

It’s time to take your strength to new heights with this comprehensive gym-based session

ON THE ROPES

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