Men's Fitness UK Magazine - February 2025

In this issue

Get strong like a gladiator - How to get a body worthy of fighting in the Colosseum.

Confessions of a Hyrox virgin - Can you tackle Hyrox on four months training in your fifties?.

CARDIO FITNESS COULD BE LINKED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK

Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with high cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of dementia in the future.

1 min

ROLL WITH IT

It won't have escaped your notice that the equipment inventory for most gyms now includes recovery items such as foam rollers, massage guns and spikey balls, all of which can be used in self-myofascial release, which growing evidence suggests is essential for maintaining your muscles in peak condition.

2 mins

IN TERMS OF FITNESS, I'VE COME A LONG WAY BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE I CAN WORK ON

Britain's Cameron Norrie has been ranked as high as number eight in the world and was, until this year, the country's leading player. His steady rise to the upper echelons of the tennis elite saw him break into the world's top 100 in 2018 - and never look back. Known as one of the hardest workers off court, he has a gruelling fitness programme overseen by former rugby player-turned-fitness-coach Vaclav Jursík. Men's Fitness caught up with the pair after a gruelling session to find out what it takes to be one of the world's best tennis players.

5 mins

EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN

A new breed of eco-friendly running shoe is hitting the streets. We take a look at the main contenders

4 mins

A 'LILLE' TOUCH OF CLASS

French brand Van Rysel offers an inexpensive way to buy a road bike worthy of the pro peloton

3 mins

GET STRONG LIKE A GLADIATOR

Ever wondered what it would take to build the physical and mental strength required to step out onto the blood-stained sands of the Colosseum and face mortal combat?

9 mins

RETREAT INTO YOURSELF

Allowing yourself time to retreat from the everyday can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing. Joe Minihane investigates

5 mins

Confessions of a HYROX VIRGIN

Turning a cyclist into a runner is one thing, but can you target a Hyrox in four months in your fifties? Frank Bauer finds out

7 mins

ANYONE FOR PADEL?

It may look like a game you'd play at the beach, but padel is now challenging tennis to become the world's number one racquet sport. Even Stormzy thinks so!

5 mins

DON'T DROP THE BOMB

Could a 100g post-workout protein-bomb actually work?New science has just overturned the standard advice on protein with some surprising results for post-workout nutrition

3 mins

THE HIGHS & LOWS

Following on from the success of his Sunday Times bestselling The Good Bite's High-Protein Meal-Prep Manual, Niall Kirkland is back with a new collection of delicious and indulgent high-protein recipes - all under 500 calories.

5 mins

CUT TO THE QUICK

Speed, balance and co-ordination are all benefits of agility training. So isn't it about time you added it in to your programme?

4 mins

THE GYM COMMANDMENTS

To get bigger, stronger or leaner, you must master the basics of training. Adhere to these ten rules from the best in the business and build a better body

4 mins

DUMBBELLS & GYM BALL INTRODUCTION

A set of dumbbells and a gym ball can give you serious muscle gains

4 mins

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