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Josh Patterson is staying on track

The ultra-athlete explains how learning to listen to his body has been one of his biggest battles to date

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News you can use

We’ve sifted through science journals to bring you the latest health and fitness intel

How can I eat well on a budget?

First and foremost, what does ‘eating well’ actually

Reboot your meal prep

In the kitchen, art meets science. Elevate eating well to a higher level with our tried-and-tested edit of the best nutritional tools

Leader of the pack

The lovechild of trail running and backpacking, fastpacking is one of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in the great outdoors

Big Narstie

The rapper talks cutting down on bread and getting his head kicked in four to five times a week

Do I really need to monitor my metabolism?

Scientists have harped on about the perks of good metabolic health for decades. Now influencers, podcasters and biohackers are getting in on it, too. Is it time to listen up?

I over-caffeinate?

Chugging flat whites might get you through the day, but is it doing more harm than good? Registered sports nutritionist Dr Sinead Roberts breaks down the science

‘Hey Bixby, what’s for dinner?’

Samsung’s AI-powered smart fridge is here to optimise your eating habits

‘I was screaming from the rooftops, “Endurance athletes have to do strength training”’

For GOAT endurance athlete James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, hours-long training and recovery sessions are par for the course

Hyrox gyms are coming

The viral fitness-racing phenomenon is entering the gym space with Hyrox Performance Centers

The two most dangerous birthdays

The latest research suggests humans age rapidly in two bursts – once in your mid-forties, once around 60. Unless, that is, you go in with a plan...

ROX STAR

NO BRITISH ATHLETE HAS TAKEN TO THE BUZZY FITNESS RACE HYROX QUITE LIKE JAKE DEARDEN. HOW DID HE BECOME THE SPORT’S POSTER BOY? TALENT? YES. HARD WORK? CHECK. BUT, AS HE EXPLAINS TO MEN’S HEALTH , HE’S ALSO TRIAL-AND-ERRORED HIS WAY TO ELITE STANDARD

IS FOOD FEARMONGERING HARMING YOUR HEALTH?

SEED OILS ARE POISON! CARNIVORE IS KING!

FAT CHANCE

In their latest experiment, adventurers and twins Hugo and Ross Turner trial three months of high-fat versus high-carb dieting

CAN YOU NUTRITION EAT YOUR WAY TO BETTER FOCUS?

When our writer couldn’t get his ADHD medication in the midst of a global shortage, he turned to an unexpected solution: his diet. What he learned could transform your own attention, too

THE LAST 7 QUESTIONS ABOUT FAT LOSS YOU’LL EVER NEED TO ASK

The science of weight loss is simple in theory, a little trickier in practice. Fortunately, Men’s Health ’s fitness director and in-house nutritionist, Andrew Tracey, is on hand to tackle your burning questions

What we talk about...

...when we talk about recovery

Love in the time of ChatGPT

Thousands of Brits are now thought to be engaged in romantic relationships with AI chatbots, disillusioned by modern dating struggles and our increasingly solitary lives. Is it all a bit of harmless fun? Or does this mark a troubling shift in men’s emotional landscapes?

Should we all be

From politicians and actors to neuroscientists, it seems everyone’s talking about testosterone replacement therapy. But is TRT a wonder-drug for mood and muscle – or the elite’s dirty little secret?

BEYOND BREAKFAST

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your post-workout fuel or want a high-protein dinner you can throw together in minutes, these omelette dishes will prove more than an oeuf

BIG BURGER. BIGGER MUSCLES

Super-fit chef Eric Adjepong chases his workouts with this high-protein feast-in-a-bun

ADJEPONG’S GO-TO MOVES

A work, rest and play routine is essential

CAN IRON HELP PUMP YOU UP?

Many people claim this mineral not only boosts energy and immunity, but can help you get swole, too. Here’s the expert verdict

SWING YOUR NUMBERS

There are plenty of tasty natural sources of the mineral – start here before popping pills

EMPTY PROMISE?

Right now, one of the biggest trends in food is forgoing it entirely – ingesting nothing but water for upwards of 24 hours. Is that really safe?

Jump-start your mental endurance

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES It isn’t toughness that helps

‘Some nights the insomnia got so bad, I was in tears’

For design engineer Morris Fowler, 31, insomnia was a years-long battle, impacting his mood, his relationships and his health. A sleep therapist provided the solution

Strength and speed training for your brain

Welcome to the booming world of high-performance mental training, where tech tools offer amateur athletes a chance at pro-level focus, calm and control

THE NEW SCIENCE OF SUPERSIZED MUSCLE

Emerging research offers a new take on the smartest way to pack on size. Put theory into practice with this simple workout plan. You’re gonna need a bigger T-shirt...

SPRING BACK INTO ACTION

Can’t muster the enthusiasm for another lap of the park? There are other ways to score your cardio fix this month. Pick up a rope and hop to it

TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE

Functional fitness is all well and good, but some days there’s nothing better than a good old arm pump... particularly as T-shirt season approaches. This workout gets the job done

GOING THE DISTANCE

Running 26.2 miles isn’t easy, but the right gear can help each step go more smoothly. Here’s your expert-approved marathon kit

Elite kit

What do a luxed-up heritage menswear label and your monthly gym membership have in common? More than you’d think, it turns out...

Make no compromises

Quartz watches have long been divisive. To some, they represent keenly priced quality; to others, they’re simply cheap. Recently, however, even die-hard snobs have softened their stance. And for good reason…

Going grey ? Not so fast

The latest tech might be able to reverse how your hair looks as you age. Really

A cut above

This season’s slew of sporty shorts will give your style standing a leg up

Dress like a baller

Tissot’s new Supersport NBA Special Edition represents a partnership of precision and passion – and it’s a style slam dunk

OFF THE WALL

Buildering is a niche climbing subculture, in which techniques from bouldering and rock climbing are reimagined for the urban playground. MH signs up for a crash course

Alex George

The A&E doctor, presenter and author on how to look out for your mates and why happiness is less important than you think

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