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Men’s Fitness

EDITOR’S LETTER • ISSUE 317 SEPTEMBER 2026

In the swing

GO HARD OR GO… AGAIN

Shred body & mind - fast

It’s electrifying

Mix it up

Dear diary

5 surprising benefits of creatine • Better brain function, healthier bones, improved blood sugar control and even greater heat tolerance-experts reveal the lesser-known benefits of one of the world’s most researched supplements

5 things magnesium does to your body • From better sleep and fewer muscle cramps to improved heart health and energy production, here’s why this humble mineral deserves a place in your daily routine.

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If you’re scared, then do it scared • When a herniated disc ended defending champion Aidan Heslop’s 2025 season before it started, the youngest title-winner in Red Bull Cliff Diving history faced a far harder challenge than any 27-metre platform: learning to rebuild everything from scratch

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Train smarter • Garmin’s latest Forerunner 170 isn't just about tracking miles. It analyses your readiness, adapts training plans and helps you recover better, making it one of the smartest fitness watches yet for runners and gym-goers alike

Band practice • The latest screenless fitness bands deliver all the key metrics while helping you focus on your workout instead of your wrist

Inside the 1% club • Elite athletes don't rely on motivation alone. They obsess over recovery, fuel intelligently, train with purpose and build resilience every day. Here’s what you can learn from them

The five-minute fix Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s simple secret to lasting health and fitness • Forget the punishing workouts, extreme diets and impossible routines. Dr Rangan Chatterjee says the secret to better health lies in something far simpler: five minutes a day

Can five minutes really change your future health?

Meet the coach changing lives one workout at a time • Michael Baah has trained elite athletes, celebrities and everyday people alike, but his philosophy has never changed. The Men’s Fitness and YOUR Personal Training Personal Trainer of the Year reveals why connection, consistency and continual learning matter far more than chasing the latest fitness fad.

The workout Michael swears by

What makes a great PT? • The fitness industry is evolving fast. We speak to James Lorey, co-owner and director of YOUR Personal Training, to find out how all personal trainers can stay on top of their game.

All swipe no action • We live in a world of dating apps, porn and AI companions, yet men are having less sex than ever before. So, what’s really driving the modern intimacy crisis - and what can we do about it? It’s a conundrum explored by Debra Soh in her new book ‘Sextinction’

Five simple tests that reveal how well you’re ageing • From grip strength and balance to VO2 max, Lucy Miller underwent a LiveWell Health Assessment to discover how well her body is ageing

The sleep tax that’s making you fat • Cutting just over an hour from your night’s sleep could quietly increase your waistline, reduce your activity levels and make long-term weight gain far more likely, according to new research

5 Ways to… make your diet more Med • Upgrade your summer diet the Mediterranean way with simple, sustainable habits that will stick

A taste of France • Fresh, nutritious and...