Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness is for men who want to get more out of their lives and celebrates an upbeat, optimistic, pro-active lifestyle. Men's Fitness recognizes that mental and emotional fitness is vital to balanced living and aims to offer active and aspirational men - entertainment, information and inspiration.

Men’s Fitness

EDITOR’S LETTER • ISSUE 303 JULY 2025

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PARK IT • Whether you’re a walker, occasional jogger or regular runner, our 8-week training plans will guarantee you hit a new PB on your next parkrun outing.

SKIP TO IT • You’d be forgiven for thinking that only boxers dedicate time to skipping but we strongly suggest you reconsider as it can offer your cardio fitness hope on a rope

CALORIE KILLERS RANKED AND RATED • Whether you’re new to the gym or not, knowing the most effective workouts can be confusing.

“FOR ME, IT’S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT SHOWING WHAT’S POSSIBLE - DEMONSTRATING THAT DISABILITY ISN’T A BARRIER” • Richard Whitehead is a Paralympic legend. With two Paralympic gold medals and a host of international honours, he’s now on a mission to complete 20 marathons in 2025. Rob Kemp caught up with the great man to find out his motivations

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL • The new OnePlus Watch 3 is a statement piece, packed full of technology and a market-leading battery life

HELLS BELLS • Looking to transform your home workout? Here’s our pick of the best adjustable dumbbells on the market

STOP MAKING THESE HYROX MISTAKES • Avoid these eight Hyrox training mistakes and shave minutes off your time

LOSING WEIGHT Gaining mates • How the MANvFAT football-focused weight loss programme is changing lives for UK men

HOW TO TRAIN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL RUGBY PLAYER • Bath Rugby sit top of the Premiership, with some of the country’s fittest and most skilled players on their team. Men’s Fitness was invited to their training centre in Somerset to discover how they stay ahead of their rivals

STORM IN A T CUP • Low testosterone has a damaging impact on many aspects of life. In fact, it can even shorten it. Why, then, is the subject of TRT [testosterone replacement therapy] still cloaked in stigma, confusion and damaging indifference?

FIRST THINGS FIRST

EAT, SLEEP, TRAIN… AND REPEAT

WALK THIS WAY (or don’t!) • Is the 10,000 walking steps a day an arbitrary figure suggested by history and health professionals? Or is it based on scientific evidence? Dave Hamilton puts his walking boots on to discover the truth

GET FIT IN THE KITCHEN FUEL HOW ELK MEAT BECAME • THE LATEST HOLLYWOOD HACK

THE ULTIMATE A Z SUPPLEMENT GUIDE • Over whel med by the vitamin aisle? Here’s what your body needs—and what it doesn't

15 MINUTE MEALS • Bored with sticking a ready meal in the microwave? Try these super-quick, tasty meal solutions

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GET A GRIP • Is your grip strength letting you down? Sarah Haselwood explains how you can improve it

BEST IN CHEST • Try this innovative gym-based workout to build a bigger, stronger and broader chest

GRAND TOTAL • Build muscle, burn fat and get bigger, stronger and leaner with these total-body moves

ON THE BALL • Online PT Luke Grainger guides you through a Swiss ball core workout to work your abs from every angle

KETTLEBELL HELL • Simple and sweaty, this 20-minute kettlebell blast will give you an excellent workout when time is of the essence

IT’S ALL IN THE WRIST • Often neglected in mobility routines, the wrists and elbows are vital for...