Men's Fitness South Africa

CJ Murphy, M.F.S. Owner, Total Performance Sports, Everett, MA Jim Smith, C.P.P.S. Owner, Diesel Strength & Conditioning Zach Even-Esh Owner, Underground Strength Gym, Edison, NJ Bob Harper Fitness expert; trainer, NBC’s The Biggest Loser Chris Powel

On the fence about joining a gym or going it alone? Sign on the dotted line. In a new study from Iowa State University, USA, 75% of subjects who were gym members met the US guidelines for physical activity (at least 75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minu

Can cutting calories really extend your life? Yes, say a bunch of very old, very hangry monkeys. For years, scientists at the American University of Wisconsin-Madison and the National Institute on Aging ran duelling calorie-deprivation tests on prima

Wearables are packed with tons of sensors that can track everything from skin temp and blood oxygen to steps taken and sleep quality. But what if they could actually tell us when we’re getting sick? Well, apparently they can — or, at least, soon will

To stay close with your significant other, share upbeat, positive stories or encouragements about the day’s events at bedtime, not carping, criticisms, or complaints. • A study at Oregon’s Gonzaga University, USA, on post-9/11 military couples’ emoti

When’s the last time you got to name a 40kg kettlebell after your boss and hurl it into a concrete wall? Or crash a 20kg plate into the ground chanting, “Cut me off? I’ll cut you off!” Then you can see the beauty of a med ball workout. Even the ancie

SERVES 4 • 600g lean ground beef1 tsp chopped onion1 tsp chopped red bell pepper1 tsp chopped green bell pepper½ tsp chopped parsleyJuice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper 6 asparagus stalks2 portobello mushrooms1 yellow squash, sliced¼ cup olive oil¼ cup b

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 (220g) package halloumi cheese1 peach, halved, pit removed1 red bell pepper, quartered4 cups salad greens1 cup canned lentils⅓ cup chopped basil2 tbsp chopped walnuts1 tbsp capers, drained1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh lemon juic

The 60s ushered in the era of Tiki drinks like the mai tai. In the late 90s, Sex and the City had all the girls you dated ordering Cosmos. Last year, the Manhattan re-emerged on every trendy restaurant’s cocktail menu. We asked some of our favourite

Now’s your chance to make your own seriously tasty punch. We’re not talking about simply spiking a bowl of juice, or fermenting random fruit in old ice cream containers for weeks in an attempt to make your own homemade cider. The traditional punch bo

SERVES 3 INGREDIENTS 3 zucchinis1 egg• 340g sausage• 340g shrimp, roughly choppedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOlive oil DIRECTIONS 1) Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds to form a boat. Transfer the zucchini boat

What’s the deal with that colourful tape I see runners and CrossFitters wearing on their legs, arms, knees, and elbows? Does it really do something or is it a stupid fad? LEN S. JOHANNESBURG It’s Kinesio tape! And if you’re nursing an injury but cont

Down a sixer, put on a dusty cowboy hat, and climb onto a pissed-off bucking bull. • You’d be surprised to know how many simple-tons believe that’s all it takes to become a bull rider. • “It’s a misconception that our sport is just a bunch of crazy b

Whether you’re looking to score big in the PBR or dominate a mechanical bull, training-wise, your best bet is to place more emphasis on exercise variety and volume than hypertrophy-based bodybuilding-style training routines, advises nine-time bull-ri

Your mom’s antiquated spring-loaded home scale isn’t the most accurate or best way to measure progress. If you like the way your body looks, but the scale flashes a higher number than expected, it can seriously mess with your head. That said, mining

Caffeine, the most widely used “drug” in the world, has been shown in study after study to help athletes run faster, lift more, bike harder, and jump higher. But gone are the days of waiting in line for a barista to shout your name for you to retriev

Nice going: You’ve sworn off processed and fast foods and are now a card-carrying member of the superfood fan club, stocking up on enough health-boosting, illness-thwarting edibles to make a nutritionist weep sugar-free tears of joy. But even super h

Whether you had a one-night stand, a long-term affair, or an online fling, if you want to rescue your relationship, expect the road to redemption to be the emotional equivalent of Frodo’s trek to Mordor. But you can win back her trust if you have pat

I like having sex with the lights on so I can see her body. She says that’s not romantic. What should I do? JACK N. JOHANNESBURG You like doing it with the lights on because you like to watch; she wants the lights off because she feels insecure and k

Confession: I once used a dating site to find tennis partners. I trolled OkCupid and searched for profiles that included the words tennis or Federer or Djokovic, and then I messaged women to see if they wanted to play. They didn’t. Apparently “Hi, I’

Who would have thought that the greatest piece of parenting advice would come from the never-respected Rodney Dangerfield: “The best thing about kids… is making them.” I may not remember when I made mine, but since he was born, fatherhood has been on

THERE ARE MORE WAYS than ever before to find a training partner. Of course, you can ask at your own gym. The people who run the desk may know of someone who’s looking to pair up, or might be open to it; they may also have a bulletin board you could p

Every single step has paved the way to where he is now – an elite personal trainer and motivational coach to a select clientele. Born in Switzerland, Marco Laterza has enjoyed an eclectic yet highly successful fitness career. Every single step has pa

People frequently dismiss the idea of frozen foods being better for you than fresh food. The boxes and bags of nutritional landmines found in the freezer aisle — goopy Hot Pockets, freezer-burned fish fingers and pizza buried under a tsunami of sodiu

1 Do your best Michael Phelps imitation. Don’t just splash around, swim. It’s low impact and can burn 900-plus calories an hour. 2 Go heavy on squats. The more muscles you can recruit with proper form, the stronger you’ll get and the more fat you’ll

He taunts opponents with his signature catchphrase, “You can’t see me”, the truth about John Cena is that you can catch a glimpse of the WWE Superstar just about anywhere these days. Cena has been a staple on WWE Network and one of its main attractio

Sunday Rub the loin with a mix of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sage or black pepper; set in a potjie with apple and red onion wedges. Roast till internal temp is 65° (about 45 minutes); the centre will be pink, and the pork juicy and flavourful. Serv

Sunday Season a 2.5-kilogram rump roast with salt/pepper, then sear in a potjie on the coals. Add beef broth and roast at 170° till the internal temp is 70° (about 40 minutes). Simmer the roast juice in a pan with some soy sauce till it thickens. Ser

TIM B, CAPE TOWN Send your questions to [email protected] “Absolutely not! Shrimp is a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids”, says Kristy Del Coro, a Senior Culinary Nutritionist for American food watchdog group SPE Certif

Jason George is on the treadmill in the fitness room of his LA home, a space with a 79-inch TV, a sofa, and exercise equipment, including an elliptical, the aforementioned treadmill, and a much-used Weider Crossbow. The seven-season Grey’s Anatomy st

Acursory glance at the photos of Jay Maryniak, Mike Vazquez, Scott Mathison, and Andy Speer demonstrate something obvious — all four guys possess the self-motivation to train hard and live fit. Yet what the photos don’t tell us is that, beyond outwar

In 2005, University of Arizona student Sean Mahoney clocked in at about 77 kilograms. “I was in peak condition”, he says. But post-graduation, real life — marriage, a new job — hit hard. “The work was stressful, so I fought that with food”, he says.

Sure, the hour or so we spend in the gym should be spent concentrating on getting strong. But who doesn’t occasionally waste a few reps — or entire workouts — fretting over a work e-mail that didn’t get sent, a bill that didn’t get paid, a right swip