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MUSCLE-MAKING MINDSET

For world-class personal trainer Parker Cote, there are no quick fixes, only long-term solutions. Tap into his hard-earned philosophy and foolproof advice to make the kind of progress that actually sticks.

ARE YOU MENTALLY FIT?

WE KNOW HOW TO TRAIN AND EAT OUR WAY TO PEAK PHYSICAL FITNESS. BUT HOW CAN WE ELEVATE OUR MENTAL GAME? MASTER THESE THREE SKILLS TO GET YOUR MIND IN ITS BEST SHAPE EVER.

THE DRIVE,THE GRIT AND THE DETERMINATION OF STEFAN TERBLANCHE

Most athletes peak on the pitch, this SA rugby great is proof that with the right foundation you can find your zenith at any point in life (even as you prepare to enter your fifties).

MAN ON A MISSION

With age, comes wisdom. And with the right ingredients: some serious confidence. Turning 40 has been a landmark moment for Thapelo Mokoena who is getting ready to reap the real rewards of more than 20 years in the industry. Here's how farm life, fatherhood and the film industry have helped him build a new legacy.

FLOW STATE

After surviving a debilitating internal struggle, Olympic champion Chad le Clos wants to prove he's not on his final lap but at the start of a new chapter. Sink or swim, there's only one thing that matters: he's giving it his all.

BETTER.FASTER. BOLDER.

LEGENDARY MUSICIAN KABELO MABALANE HAS FOUND A KINDRED SPIRIT IN ISUZU'S mu-X ON THE CARMAKER'S LEGACY FOR A DRIVE THAT'S RESILIENT,

ADVENTURES IN COUPLING

...AND THROUPLING, QUADING AND EVEN SOME OLD-FASHIONED SWINGING. ARE ANY OF THEM RIGHT FOR YOU?

Battle Forged

Before he could engineer the ultimate transformation, Ricardo Lategan had to first overcome a lifetime of inner conflict. Here's how he conquered mind, body and soul in his pursuit of peak performance

YOUR CLEAN BILL OF WEALTH

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER JUSTIN ELS KNOWS THAT BALANCING THE BOOKS ISN'T JUST ABOUT TINKERING WITH SPREADSHEETS-HERE'S WHY BETTER HEALTH COULD BE ONE OF YOUR BEST INVESTMENTS YET

SAVED BY THE BELL

Move over dumbbell, the real king of train-anywhere, total-body workouts is the humble-but-versatile kettlebell. Here's how to use this metal makeover tool to design a stronger, leaner and fitter body

Run Your City

READY TO RACK UP STEPS WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS? THERE'S A CLUB SOMEWHERE OUT THERE FOR YOU. THESE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES, BUT NEW CREWS ARE SPRINGING UP ALL THE TIME-SO MAKE SURE TO ASK AROUND

5 Goals That Don't Involve Races

GOALS AREN'T JUST ENCOURAGING AND FUN TO HAVE; RESEARCH SHOWS THEY ALSO HELP STAVE OFF BURNOUT AND ANXIETY. HERE ARE FIVE RUNNING GOALS THAT CAN BRING MORE JOY TO YOUR REGULAR RUNS

Race Yourself

A TIME TRIAL IS A GREAT WAY TO GAUGE YOUR FITNESS

IS AFTERCARE THE NEW FOREPLAY

WHAT YOU DO AFTER SEX MAY BE THE MOST ESSENTIAL BEDROOM ACTIVITY FOR A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP

FROM THE DEPTHS

A NEAR-DEATH ENCOUNTER WITH A GREAT WHITE SHARK ALTERED THE COURSE OF HIS LIFE FOREVER. HERE'S HOW PLUNGING INTO THE DEEPEST PARTS OF HIS MIND HELPED CALEB SWANEPOEL FORGE A NEW PATH

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR HEART, REALLY?

SO MANY TESTS-FROM BP TO ECGS-CLAIM THEY CAN GRADE YOUR HEART'S PERFORMANCE. WHICH IS GREAT, BUT THAT'S A LOT OF TESTING. USE THIS GUIDE TO ZERO IN ON WHICH YOU NEED-AND WHICH TO SKIP-TO SAVE TIME, STRESS AND MAYBE EVEN YOUR HEART ITSELF

RESTART YOUR ENGINE

Stuck in neutral or spinning your wheels in the mud of 2023? We've got five steps to finding the motivation you need to kick your life into high gear

Crash & Burn

In the past few years, the term \"burnout\" has become ubiquitous, with more than half of us reportedly afflicted. Are we in the midst of a nationwide mental health crisis-or is this an inevitable symptom of a culture that misjudges the purpose and value of work?

Adventures in Binge Therapy

If one shrink couldn't RAP resolve an anxiety-borne tic, would a squad of them work better?

WE NEED TO TALK

Men are taking their own lives at an alarming rate, but we're less likely than ever to reach out for help. Can opening up help us hit the brakes? Or is this really the end of the line? Let's have a difficult conversation.

HOW TO DO DATA RIGHT

THE DELUGE WEARABLES OF NUMBERS FROM YOUR CAN TELL YOU A LOT-BUT NOT EVERYTHING. READ WHAT YOU NEED. OPTIMISE YOUR LIFE.

TOUGHER TIMES

INTREPID SORTS NEED A WATCH THAT CAN HANDLE WHATEVER THEY THROW AT IT, OR THEMSELVES AT. THAT'S WHY OUR TOP PICKS ARE BOTH HIGH-TECH AND HARD AS NAILS.

POWER UP YOUR PACKAGE!

The stronger-erection, better-sex, penis-optimisation training plan you need now.

PICKUP AND PLAY

THERE'S NO DENYING that us South Africans are a unique bunch. Quirky-if you will. We have our idiosyncrasies that make for great fodder come gathering time with beers in hand and braais at full blaze. Another eccentricity? An intrinsic adoration for bakkies. Have you ever met a South African who wasn't a fan? Steer clear; in the motoring world they're mostly considered traitors-those who have shed their birth right in favour of hatchbacks or other pretenders. If you're among them, we're here to convert you back to the mission: this fleet opens the doors to all-new comfort, top performance and endless terrain to explore. Plus, they'll put you back on track when it comes to braai-side banter.

The Method Man

Jonathan Majors has risen from indie standout to villain in blockbuster the Marvel and Rocky cinematic universes. None of it-the acclaim, the fame, nor the physique came without a fight, which is exactly how he likes it.

Jump-start your fitness

You know burpees are good for you. You also know they suck. This is how to ensure every rep counts.

Afterburn(Out)

You're fried. Stuff's not getting done. You're on the verge of saying, "Screw this." But before you hit eject, turn to these tactics to fix your serious case of

A doctor's guide to healthy skin

Wander through the aisles of your local clicks and it would be easy to conclude that keeping your skin healthy is a complicated business. Dermatologist Corey L Hartman knows otherwise -and has some simple tips.

10 ways to unwind without hitting the bottle

Whether you're cutting out drinks or just cutting back, you can keep your spirits up without the spirits.

Heatwaves

The season calls for breathable threads and laidback looks without sacrificing on style. We've got you covered with multi-functional, lightweight and hard-wearing gear that'll make a splash this summer.