Men's Health UK

Men's Health is the UK's best-selling quality men's magazine packed with expert tips and advice on everything today's man needs to feel fitter, healthier, and happier. Every month Men's Health delivers the inside track on the subjects that matter most to men. Naturally there's fitness, weight loss and general health plus the best advice on food, nutrition and meal plans. The award-winning Men's Health also delivers the very best in sex and relationships, gear, style, grooming, travel and wealth. Small steps, big results: It's an essential read for any man who wants to make his life better without turning his world upside down.

THE EXPERT PANEL • MEET THE A-TEAM HELPING YOU START 2022 STRONG

Men’s Health

EDITOR’S LETTER • CUT OUT THE NOISE – LISTEN TO A VOICE YOU CAN TRUST

24 WAYS TO START 2022 IN FRONT JAN/FEB 2022

LOSE YOUR EXTRA LAYERS • A potent polyphenol found in onions has shown impressive anti-obesity potential. Now, will that be pickled, sautéed or caramelised?

A BACK FOR THE FUTURE • Big gym plans this year? The SQUAT WITH JEFFERSON CURL primes you for heavy lifts and protects against back pain. You’ll feel the difference

APP-SOLUTE MUSCLE • The latest fitness apps do more than just make you sweat, blending coaching with community to deliver tangible results. So turn on, tune in, work out

…I VISUALISE SUCCESS? • Increasingly practised by athletes and entrepreneurs alike, visualisation might be your new secret weapon. Here’s how to use your imagination

MAKE YOUR SHOT COUNT • As Korean star Don Lee hits Marvel hero stature, he finds calm by going back to where it started: the gym

SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS PAST? • With non-alcoholic drinks sales high, the UK is set for Dry January. But are the gains to be found in moderation rather than abstinence?

WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW • Keen to upgrade your recovery? MH drills into the details with this quick-fire guide to the best massage guns for the busy man

RAISE THE STEAKS OVER BREAKFAST • Research suggests a beefy morning meal can boost muscle growth. We carve into the meat of the matter

WHIP YOURSELF BACK INTO SHAPE • Battle ropes are a multifunctional fitness tool with a long string of benefits – you just need to know how to use them correctly

GET THE DOWNHILL EDGE • Ski school’s out. Carv’s virtual instructor wants to get you slicing up the piste like a pro in no time

GYM FUEL, WITH AN UMAMI TWIST • Beef, broccoli and rice is about as 101 as muscle-building grub gets. Make it a win for your taste buds, too

HOW TO SCRUB UP WELL • Dead cells can make your skin look tired, dull and flaky. If you want to look your best, exfoliation’s what you need

IS MY MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DUE TO SLOW METABOLISM – OR AM I JUST OVEREATING?

WHY IS ALL THE FOOD I BUY NOW FORTIFIED WITH VITAMINS?

I WANT A NEW YEAR’S GOAL. ANY BETTER IDEAS THAN ‘GET IN SHAPE’? • Set micro-goals that are specific, measurable and varied. You’ll shape up while actually enjoying the process. Here are our experts’ top picks:

I SWEAT A LOT WHEN I TRAIN. SHOULD I BE TOPPING UP ON SALTS? • Presuming you don’t have any heart issues, replacing the electrolytes – sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, etc – you lose through sweat can benefit performance and recovery. As a rule, if you’re training hard for longer than an hour and soaking your shirt, topping up might help. Here are four ways to do it…

GET A SOCIAL LIFE! IT’S KEY TO A SHARP MIND • A deep chat can be as good for your cognitive health as your emotional equilibrium. Give your grey matter a head start

…ROAST A CHICKEN • With minimal prep, a few hacks and just seven ingredients, you can knock up a roast with the most – that’s flavour and lean protein....