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THE EXPERT PANEL • MEET SIX OF THIS MONTH’S FIELD-LEADING PROS

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EDITOR’S LETTER • STRENGTH IS ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN MUSCLE

SWING WITH THE BIG BAND • The best exercise you were doing just got a lot better. Try the KETTLEBELL SWING WITH POWER BAND to expand your gains even further

THE NUTRITION SNOB’S GUIDE TO SQUASH • Dig into these underrated fruits and they’ll repay you with flavour and nutrients in spades. Here are four ways to squash your hunger

WINTER WONDERS • Tuck into three more seasonal foods that can revitalise your healthy eating plan

…I TAKE CREATINE? • A bodybuilder’s best friend and the enabler of athletic prowess – or just another unnecessary add-on? Here’s the scoop

SMITH MACHINE • The athlete and army veteran ranked seventh at this year’s CrossFit Games. But Chandler Smith’s biggest asset isn’t his skill with a barbell – it’s his mental grit

DO BE A HERO

A ROUSING DEBATE • Your 6am alarm alerts you that you’re wanted at the gym. But which is better for long-term health: a lengthier doze or a dose of exercise?

LOAD UP TO MUSCLE UP • Weighted vests offer an easy way to add bulk to your body-weight workouts and add heft to cardio sessions. Here is our pick of the best

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT DIET • Macro counting has its place, but a great training plan can be transformative – no matter what, how or when you eat

HIT THE TRAILS • Step off the beaten track and immerse yourself in the lush swathe of mixed woodland that borders Wiltshire and Somerset

CRANK YOUR FITNESS UP A GEAR • Craving a fresh cardio fix but don’t fancy braving the winter weather? We saddle up to find out if cycling platform MyWhoosh is the answer

USER FEEDBACK

STAY READY FOR ACTION • Hollywood’s hottest slasher director, Eli Roth, kicks and ball-slams his way to strength, stamina – and some of his most creative on-screen ideas

ELI ROTH’S ON-THE-ROAD ROUTINE • Travelling without gym access? Try Roth’s emergency hotel circuit. Move through each exercise for 1 min and do 3 rounds. Can’t hit the reps? Just do as many as you can.

BETWEEN SETS

GET FIRED UP • Winter stodge isn’t the only form of comfort food. This delicious, satisfying salad delivers heat, crunch and a big punch of nutrients

WHY AM I ALWAYS ILL IN THE RUN-UP TO CHRISTMAS?

IT’S DARK AND COLD. CAN I SWITCH MY MORNING 5K FOR A HOME WORKOUT?

FRONT, BACK, GOBLET… WHICH KIND OF SQUAT IS ACTUALLY BEST? • There is no real ‘better’ – only ‘different’ – and incorporating a mix of moves is the smart strategy. Here’s your at-a-glance guide:

CAN ROSEMARY OIL REALLY HELP MY HAIR GROW?

YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER ON THE MOVE GREAT REASONS TO GET THE DIGITAL EDITION • Subscribe to the digital edition of Men’s Health. Packed with expert advice on improving every area of your life, from health & fitness to grooming, style and sex & relationships.

Big On Vibes • Big arms. Big social media following. Bigger heart. This month’s guest coach Obi Vincent is a modern-day fitness phenomenon who proves that achieving your goals doesn’t...