Men's Health South Africa Magazine - June 2020

In this issue

The new rules of fatherhood- How to dad like you mean it. 27 Apps that will change your life. Photographer and firefighter Patrick Ryan takes us on a wildfire adventure.

Fall Guy

HAVING SPENT 12 YEARS ABSORBING ALL MANNER OF KNOCKS AND SPILLS FOR A ROLL CALL OF HOLLYWOOD ACTION HEROES, STUNTMAN BOBBY HOLLAND HANTON MAY SEEM INDESTRUCTIBLE. RECENTLY, HOWEVER, HIS BODY THREATENED TO PACK IT IN AND END HIS CAREER. HIS COMEBACK IS YOUR INSPIRATION NEVER TO SURRENDER IN THE FACE OF HARDSHIP / DANIEL WILLIAMS

5 mins

Flex for the Camera

When 22-year-old model Ongama Mafenuka noticed his bookings slowing down, he realised it was time to start working on his six pack in order to make his body work for him.

2 mins

THE CREATIVITY-BOOSTING, SERENITY-INDUCING, HEALTHEN HANCING POWER OF HOBBIES

On average, men spend more than triple the amount of time watching TV as they do on “sports, exercise, and recreation” – the closest the US Bureau of Labour Statistics gets to defining a hobby. Maybe that’s because a “hobby” is what your dad or granddad did, shuttered away in the basement or garage tinkering with who-knows-what just to get away from you damn kids. Yes, a hobby is a great way to escape for a little peace of mind, but the right hobby is also engaging, meditative and a much more exciting way to use your hands than texting or email. And, to that point, a hobby isn’t work. It’s not moonlighting. It’s not a side hustle. It’s not something you do for finances or followers. A hobby is something you want to do specifically because you don’t have to do it.And unlike TV, hobbies have been shown to stimulate brain activity, foster confidence, and promote happiness – a big biomarker in health. But you don’t need to look to social science to witness the power of hobbies. Just open your social feeds. Seth Rogen Instagrams his ceramics. Idris Elba’s full DJ sets are up on YouTube, as are Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker’s opera arias. On Facebook, you can even watch Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, marvel at the honey he procured from his own apiary. These men, like the four others we talked to, don’t just have hobbies – they’ve become creators, and better, happier, more well-rounded men for it. When’s the last time TV did that for you?

5 mins

DIVIDE & CONQUER

FIND OUT HOW UFC PHENOMENON ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI SLASHED HIS BODYWEIGHT TO BECOME UNSTOPPABLE

9 mins

MAGIC MUSHROOMS

The humble mushroom is anything but; these nutrient powerhouses are super-versatile, come in all shapes and sizes and pack a serious umami punch. Use these simple recipes to upgrade mealtime, every time.

5 mins

HARNESS YOUR SUPERPOWERS

Fitness force of nature SHAUN T created the Insanity workout, T25, Cize and his latest, Transform 20. But no workout he has ever done is quite as hard, or as life transforming, as fatherhood.

2 mins

Discover Your Strength Through Them

During an almost unbearable challenge, Men’s Health US executive editor BEN COURT learnt about self-care from his three-year-old son.

3 mins

27 Apps That Will Change Your Life

Your phone has put the global hive mind at your fingertips, so why squander your storage on face swaps and unused messenger services? These game- changing downloads are programmed to transform your health, wealth and fitness by the gigabyte. Your smartphone is about to get a whole lot smarter.

10+ mins

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Men's Health South Africa Magazine Description:

Men's Health is South Africa's best-selling men's magazine. And no wonder: each page is packed with expert tips and easy-to-implement, actionable advice on everything the modern man needs to feel fitter, happier and healthier. Through its award-winning content and design, Men's Health improves every aspect of a man's life, from physical and mental health to food, style, sex, stress, gear, grooming, tech, relationships, wealth, career and beyond. It's an essential read for any guy who wants to live his best life right now. That's you, right?