Men's Health Australia

Men's Health is the go-to magazine for Australian men looking to improve all aspects of their lives, from fitness and health to relationships, career and nutrition. If you're looking for expert advice and tips on the best workouts, cooking a tasty, nutritious meal in 15 minutes, reducing stress levels or updating your wardrobe, you'll find it here, all written in Men's Health's intelligent and humorous tone.

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DREAM YOUR WAY TO HERO STATUS • Rehearsing frightening scenarios in your sleep may help you rise to the challenge in real life

DREAM ON • Alternative theories on the purpose of dreaming

PUT THE SQUEEZE ON DEPRESSION • The blues a constant threat? New research finds targeting strength could muscle them out of the picture

TURN UP THE VOLUME • Four strength sessions and 300 minutes of cardio per week may sound onerous. But with this regimen, courtesy of PT Ben Williams, it’s doable

EAT LIKE A CAVEMAN TO RENDER FAT EXTINCT • Don’t be a nutritional Neanderthal. Hunt down weight loss with an ancient plan newly vindicated by modern science

TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF MUSCLE GAIN • Work, not working out, may be the cause of your annual gym burnout. For long-term success, keep your finger on the pulse

THE BEAT GOES ON • Use these apps to pump out your own HRV score at home

NO CHOICE BUT TO STAN • To keep up with the Chrises, Sebastian Stan upgraded his diet, training and whole way of looking at the world. Now he’s starring in his own new Marvel series – and 2020 is shaping up to be his best year ever

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BUILD SUPERHERO ABS • START ANEW BY DITCHING FAT AND SHREDDING YOURSELF LIKE A WINTER SOLDIER WITH SEBASTIAN STAN’S FAVOURITE ABS WORKOUT. DESIGNED BY THE ONE AND ONLY DON SALADINO (@DONSALADINO ON INSTAGRAM) , IT’LL HELP YOU CHISEL OUT YOUR OWN SIX-PACK. DO YOUR DUTY, SOLDIER

…I Become A Father? • Congratulations! Now for the hard part. Here’s how to make child’s play out of the sleepless nights and your #dadbod fears

BETWEEN A PILL AND A HARD PLACE • New research reveals that long-term use of antidepressants may raise your risk of serious health problems. But getting off the medication poses its own set of risks

THE MEASURES OF SUCCESS • Keeping a watchful eye on what you eat is crucial to fine-tuning both gains and losses. But which count for more: classic kilojoules or modish macros?

STEPHANIE GILMORE • The seven-time surfing world champion reflects on the thrill of competition, overcoming setbacks and going for gold and GOAT status

BLEEDING EDGE • Groundbreaking scientific advances are reinventing the humble blood test, injecting new life into its ability to identify hazards to your health. But should you really be on red alert?

THE HEALTH SNOB’S GUIDE TO CAJUN • There’s more to Deep South cuisine than pulled pork and sticky ribs. Add some bayou spice to your repertoire and rack up the hot health benefits

STATE BENEFITS • Fifty states mean 50 food traditions. Try three more surprising and fitness-friendly American cuisines

9 BIGGEST LIES IN WELLNESS • Between Instagram influencers, Reddit zealots and the pushy guy at the supplement store, some seriously ridiculous – and sometimes dangerous – ideas have moved from fringe theory to health gospel. Here are the new health virtues that shouldn’t be – and a few tactics you can use to actually improve your life

DOUBLE DOWN ON FAT LOSS • THE BARBELL BURPEE IS A COMBO OF KILOJOULE-BURNING MOVES THAT WILL BOLSTER YOUR LATEST REBUILD. GRAB A BAR AND HOLD ON TIGHT

WILD OATS! • Steel-cut, rolled, organic – no matter which kind you buy, oats are still, well,...