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EDITOR’S LETTER

ISSUE 281 SEPTEMBER 2023

Men's Fitness

EDITORIAL Editor Isaac Williams Art Director Xavier Robleda

HOLD IT TOGETHER

Why planks are perfect for lowering blood pressure

“NOBODY WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR YOU IF YOU’RE NOT READY TO MAKE A CHANGE YOURSELF”

In association with Swiss performance brand On, new feature film The Right to Race documents distance runner and On athlete Dominic Lobalu’s extraordinary journey

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Most people use the terms ‘mobility’ and ‘flexibility’ interchangeably, but it’s useful to know how they differ

FITNESS MYTH: YOU NEED PROTEIN IMMEDIATELY POST-WORKOUT

If your goal is to build muscle, you

PICTURE PREVIEW

Illustration: Shutterstock Pre-programmed gym workouts rarely go entirely

YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED

The year’s best cycling glasses for crystal-clear vision in all conditions

SHORT CUTS

Tame the tarmac and tackle the trails with our pick of the best cycling shorts

UNLOCK YOUR GOLFING POWER

Mark Townsend gets a behind-the-scenes look at the physical prep that underpins elite golf

“THE BODY HAS A REMARKABLE ABILITY TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE”

Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan reflects on a life of adventure, a need for nature and why exercise has become a non-negotiable

“This is an opportunity to be part of a team that can go and achieve something that’s going to be remembered for a long time”

Charles Tyrwhitt ambassador and arguably England’s greatest ever batsman Joe Root explains how he manages pressure and expectation

GET FIT IN THE KITCHEN FUEL

TOP TEETH

SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFITS

Despite being one of the most heavily researched supplements on the planet, creatine is still surrounded by a lot of misinformation. Here, PT and all-round fitness expert Ben Carpenter tells you all you need to know...

MACRO MATTERS

Understand the role macronutrients play in supporting both optimum health and efficient recovery

ON THE MIC

While macronutrients are more widely known, less heralded micronutrients play an equally important role in supporting overall health

BUILD MUSCLE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET

Nutritionist Laura Jennings outlines the core principles for building meat-free muscle

20 HIGH-PROTEIN VEGAN FOODS

Proving a plant-based diet should never be a protein-poor one

HIGH-PROTEIN MEAT-FREE MEALS

After BOSH! became the fastest-selling vegan cookbook of all time, the men behind the sensation, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, are back with BOSH! Meat, featuring over 100 plant-based takes on meaty dishes – including the burgers, wings, meatballs and skewers showcased here

EASY AS GBC

Are you looking to sculpt a ripped physique without spending hours in the gym? Of course you are!

RICH FRONING

He won the CrossFit Games, one of the toughest tests of fitness, a staggering four times. Back in 2015, we spent a day with the man who dominated the sport to find out the secrets to his success

6 of the best

A set of abs like corrugated titanium is the ultimate physical reward for those prepared to put the work in. And that means hitting your core from every angle. This section gives you six highly effective options, most of which you won’t see being performed in the gym every day, but each of which will work your midsection muscles hard for the results you want – and give you the edge over everyone else who wants abs of steel.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

Workouts don’t have to be lengthy and complex to be effective. Whenever you can’t get to the gym, don’t have much time, or just fancy a short sharp blast, you can grab a single bit of kit and do one of these quickfire routines. They may be basic, but have no doubt, they will help you torch fat and get stronger...

SAVE YOUR OWN NECK

Improve the health of your shoulders and neck with this mobility routine

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