Cooking with herbs and spices can add some serious macros to your meal plan, and help fight off all kinds of diseases. Did you know cinnamon is […]
Activate every muscle in your body with nothing but your own bodyweight and the space in your home Your body has is all the equipment you need […]
With many of us spending time in the quiet of our own home, HFM explains how silence can be great for your mental health DJ Nat Rich […]
The anti-carb movement is on the march. Bread and bananas are out of fashion, while half the world is doing keto. But carbs aren’t inherently bad – […]
It helps us feel more connected with others and boosts ‘love hormone’ oxytocin, says neuropsychologist Catherine Loveday The notion of giving a hoot for others is actually […]
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Activities such as climbing and martial arts can positively affect how we feel. HFM explores the science behind a mental health adventure Do you ever feel like […]
More sportsmen, celebs and ordinary guys than ever are ditching meat and animal products. But is it harder to increase your performance and build muscle on a […]
Everyone’s gut microbiome is unique. HFM quizzed the experts about how this affects our mental health – and what we can do to look after it The […]
Time to ditch the preconceptions of spa music and essential oils – this ancient practice can seriously boost both physical and mental performance Think about increasing your […]
TV presenter and HFM grooming expert Stuart Miles fought the odds of aging, and built muscle while burning fat at 50 years old Approaching 50, I wondered […]
Nearly 2000 of you voted in the healthy awards for the products you just can’t live without. Here are your winners in the health and wellbeing category: […]
Imposter syndrome – the sense you’re faking your way through life and will surely get found out – is on the rise. Here’s how to break free […]
Plant-based eating is on the rise, but the fightback has started from unapologetic carnivores who claim eating meat can boost your health. Who’s right? Healthy For Men […]
You don’t need material things to make you happy, but these innovative pieces of tech might help enhance your fitness and wellbeing Theragun Models from £229, theragun.uk […]
Whilst some couples will have no problems falling pregnant naturally, according to the latest NHS statistics approximately one third of couples will struggle to conceive due to […]
Dr Alex George: Expert sexual health and the mental challenges for reality TV stars – Podcast You can listen to this full conversation on your preferred podcast […]
It’s worryingly common and it could eventually kill you, so how do you cope when love turns toxic? It was over 60 years ago that the RJ […]
It might seem like an activity for super-fit adventurers – our cover star Bear Grylls is a fan – but climbing has many forms and they’re accessible […]
Burpees are one of the most exhausting bodyweight exercises. Whether you’re into your fitness or not, you will have heard of the humble burpee. Some appreciate them, others […]
Chris Hemsworth is known for his impressive physique and acting chops, but here he explains that success is all about balance Chris Hemsworth is one of those […]
Healthy For Men magazine has undergone a makeover and the shiny new issue is out now! The first issue in the relaunch is our mental health special, […]
Work-related mental health problems are more common in men than women, according to new research by mental health charity Mind. But they’re far less likely to seek […]
Poor old sugar. It’s not easy being public (health) enemy number one. But despite all these damning reports, as a country we are still eating too much […]
Why would you use kettlebells when you can use dumbbells and barbells? Well, there’s actually a great deal of benefits to switching your routine and changing the […]
Whether stress induced or a lack of proper nutrition, more people than ever are feeling the burn. A study by Virgin Active has shown that 80% of […]
Healthy For Men are reviewing fitness adventure spots across the UK, and this month, our favourite was Carmarthen in Wales The UK is filled with legendary cycling […]
Personal trainer and ex-professional footballer Bradley Simmonds gives HFM his favourite HIIT workout moves, and details why HIIT is such a valuable form of exercise. Read Bradley’s […]
Tis’ the season to be jolly – and so you should be. But it can come at a cost: the loss of your flat stomach. Research published […]
A healthy relationship is key to a healthy mind – so it’s important to come to terms when things aren’t that great. Here, author and professional counsellor […]
When it comes to improving our sex drives, we can all occasionally do with a helping hand (no, we don’t mean that). But if you’re going to […]
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first triathlon in 2019 or are looking to improve your times from last year, our experts have the inside knowledge to […]
Documentary maker, HFM cover star and SAS veteran, Jason Fox, shares his suspension cable workout to help get you ready for action ‘I pack suspension cables in […]
Jumping over walls, swinging between monkey bars, crawling under barbed wire – all great ways to tell if the work you put into your gym time is […]
Back pain, which affects 540 million around the world at any one time, can cause misery to sufferers at the best of time, let alone when you’re […]
Is calorie control an instigator of nutrition mythology? HFM’s Drew Price investigates There’s no way to make this exciting: the Right amount of calories are key to […]
A strong lower body will help tighten your core, power up your running, and increase your ability in almost every sport. Use this essential workout to peach […]
How well do you know your heart? No, we don’t mean if you’ve found someone 100% your type on paper- this isn’t Love Island, but how […]
Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering give ultra-marathon runners their top tips on how to break the wall Paul’s top tips… Get some long runs in The […]
Whether you’re slogging through your morning commute, pounding out miles on the treadmill, or drowning out your nattering co-workers, Healthy for Men has your back. From health, […]
In 2016, the global supplement market was valued at just over £100 billion. Inside this financial behemoth, protein powders are by far the most used trick for […]
Are you tough enough to complete the 100 challenge? This full body blaster tests strength and stamina with 100 reps, no rest, no equipment and no excuses […]
Burning fat is the pinnacle of health goals. Here’s our top five ways to burn fat from the experts Go Fast… But Not Long Fasted exercise has […]
The Healthy For Men podcast is out now! Subscribe on your favourite podcast channel and listen to episode one where we tackle mental health When does anxiety […]
After many surprising and somewhat out of the blue tweets from rapper Kanye West, lots of people have criticised him for his recent bold statements, opinions and […]
Fitness enthusiast, Harry Judd, speaks with HFM’s editor Tom about mental health and using fitness to get happy. The McFly drummer also shares his favourite workout that […]
Ahead of the monumental match between England and Scotland in the Six Nations tournament, we caught up with some of the key players, Jonathan Joseph, Maro Itoje […]
Ant Middleton, 36, is the military veteran and frontman for TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins, taking contestants through hard-core SAS training. We spoke to the Garmin […]
Taking to the vegan life is a credible commitment, but depending on your personal health and goals, you could be missing out on key nutrition. Check out […]
It’s Valentine’s day, and couples across the world will be fine dining with their partners on the most romantic day of the year. However, if you prefer […]
An obstacle course about nature The Wolf Run is a 10k off-road run featuring a series of man-made and natural obstacles located throughout. It’s all about re-creating […]
With demanding work schedules and the pressure to keep on top of a hectic social life, it can sometimes seem like too much of an effort to […]
The ultimate supplement recipe for lean muscle and strength Morning: L-Carnitine When: First thing, when you get up. Why: This might be a popular fat burner, but […]
We’re well into winter, which means the struggle to get out of bed on the cold dark mornings is real! Nobody knows better than me how important […]
The back is often overlooked when working out. But just because we can’t see our backs without a mirror, that doesn’t mean we should ignore them. Neglect […]
It’s not all about the gym. How about making fitness more enjoyable for 2018? January will soon be upon us and the gym will feel like a […]
If you want impressive muscle, it’s time to hit the gym like you mean it – use our tips to get into top shape 01 Maintain your […]
We spoke to the team at The Online Clinic to find out what the 6 main health risks are for men today, and what we can do […]
Jamie Roberts, 30, the Welsh Rugby Union international and centre for Harlequins FC has suffered five major injuries, and become the master of recovery. Jamie is currently prepping […]
Looking for a fitness challenge in the name of a good cause? Take inspiration from Harry, who trekked from Canada to Mexico in the name of prostate […]
23 year-old Matt has worked his way up in the freeriding mountain biking scene to become one of the best in the world. Here he shares 5 […]
The internet seems obsessed with post-workout recovery foods, but what should you eat pre-workout? We get the lowdown from National Wrestling Champion and owner of Right Path […]
He’s Jason Kenny, the English track cyclist who retired, hit the gym, and then got back on the bike. We look at Jason’s gold medalist workout, and […]
There seems to be an infinite number of moves to be performed on suspension cables, so we tried an endurance-testing circuit that displayed some of the best […]
F1 can be a gruelling sport, especially when driving in high temperatures and on dynamic tracks. We caught up with Dan Williams, sports scientist for F1 driver […]
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Physical inactivity is one of the world’s biggest health crises, but you don’t have to focus on HIIT classes or train for an Ironman to live a […]
Think you know about heart disease? These common misconceptions will make you think again Coronary heart disease is responsible for the deaths of one in ten men, […]
Time may be tight, but if you’re looking to impress, we’ve got a minute-friendly workout to enhance the feeblest of guns Super-set 1: incline bicep curls + […]
Building muscle and losing fat simultaneously is, let’s face it, the holy grail of body transformation. But look no further, as HFM called on sports nutritionist Matt […]
Performing a full muscle-up is a great indicator that your fitness routine has worked well. Try our 7 week plan to get you on your way to […]
Men have been tying up areas of their limbs while working out, and taking to the gram to show off the new trend. HFM investigates whether there […]
Joe Clarke knows what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal in canoeing, so HFM spoke to the champion of Rio 2016 about what we can […]
Eggs are as bad for you as cigarettes – that’s the controversial message behind Netflix documentary What The Health. The film claims that one serving of processed […]
Artificial intelligence is taking over the news; Disneyland actors are apparently being replaced by robots, there are reports of robot racism, and now South Korea has even […]
Colin Jackson is a man known not only for holding two world records, but for his contagious enthusiasm and inspiring presence. HFM went to speak with the […]
HFM’s bodyweight training expert Ashley Kalym reveals how to hoist the human flag for amazing core strength. What is it? The human flag is a gravity-defying move […]
Whatever your goal, there’s a certain time of the day when training will maximise the results you’re looking for. HFM take a look at the best times […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to build muscle on a vegan diet? Well, HFM’s Andy Greening has undertaken the vegan body-building challenge with help from […]
Living a flat-out lifestyle can rule out long workouts, but you can still build bigger pecs. Try this triset workout (a circuit of three exercises, one after […]
No time to work out? Think again – get bigger, stronger shoulders in just 15 minutes Supercharge your muscles with this high-speed workout. Combining a multi-muscle, heavyweight […]
Fitness myths easily sneak their way into our fallible brains, so HFM spoke to fitness expert Dr Charles Clark about how to avoid these myths, and where […]
Golf season is nearly upon us with the 2017 Open Championships due to start soon. In light of this, we’ve looked at some of the most innovative technology that […]
HFM’s Andy Greening gives us the lowdown on his first week of the Pulsin vegan body transformation. Is it going to break him? You be the judge. […]
People have been switching up their raw honey to Manuka honey for several years now. But professors at Otago University, New Zealand (where Manuka honey is sourced) […]
As part of my 8-week vegan body transformation, not only am I doing vigorous training in the gym 4-5 times a week, I’m also seeing a therapist […]
If you’re living an active lifestyle, you probably don’t get enough key vitamins and minerals – but is popping multivitamins worth it? Even with the best of […]
In an age of self-improvement, the rise of the wearable fitness tracker is hardly surprising. But when does calorie counting turn from an option to an obsession? […]
HFM journalist and dedicated vegan, Andy Greening, has taken on the HFM bodybuilding challenge on a strictly animal-free diet. With help from vegan foods supplier, Pulsin, and personal […]
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Discipline and structure are important factors of building muscle or improving your performance. Nick Grantham, author of The Strength & Conditioning Bible (Bloomsbury Sport, £20) reveals the […]
Your shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in your body. It’s this global movement that makes us humans such agile beasts – […]
There are certain elements that make up who we are that might make it harder to build the body we want. Some men avoid weightlifting and eating […]
Building lean muscle mass can seem like an uphill struggle – fortunately, our experts have mapped the three steps to getting ripped. To grow muscle, you need […]
It was the late 1940s that scientists started seeing correlations between high-fat diets and high cholesterol. And while there was weight (no pun intended) to their suggestions, […]
We’re taking a look at the world famous diet which has been taking men back to their roots since gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin wrote about the caveman diet […]
If the cap fits, wear it, as the saying goes. And thanks to Phileas Cap, a new fundraising project, you soon might. Inadvertently devised by avid cloth-cap […]
It’s diet season everyday for around 40% of men in the UK, so HFM are looking at the most common diets and breaking them down into pros […]
We nearly skipped leg day, but then we spoke to the guys at Maxinutrition, who reminded us of the bigger picture. A good old squat session is obviously […]
Green tea has been said to improve metabolism, burn fat and help fend off illness, which is why it’s often including in fat-burning supplement. Matcha green tea […]
Can the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn become the first bearded prime minister since Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, the 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, who resigned in 1902?Well recent research from […]
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The age old practice of using food to increase your general wellbeing has long surpassed mere spiritualism, and validated itself in the world of science. We’ve been […]
As it’s mental health awareness week, HFM have been speaking with the experts about how to increase the quality of your mental wellbeing, and help you overcome […]
In a world where certain political figures are throwing their nukes out of the pram, it’s important to promote a higher state of being amongst we progressive […]
All that work and working out can get a little stressful, so it’s important to keep on top of your happiness levels. Considering this, Healthy For Men […]
The England Rugby Sevens players are true titans. With the games beginning a couple of weeks, we’ve gathered some top advice from the pros. So if you’re […]
With Rugby Sevens just around the corner, HFM visited the England players for a training session, where we were really put to the test. The team put […]
Once we were hunter-gatherers designed to cover miles every day, but many of us now lead sedentary lives. So what does this mean for the future of […]
Work your biceps for strength and lean mass with this three-part blast. It kicks off with a multi-muscle move to fire up your muscle-building hormones and activate […]
Building that sculpted body can seem to take hours and hours of hard work in the gym every week – but what if there was a much […]
Brain-boosting drugs are on the rise, and the legality of their usage remains in murky waters. So do we really need them, and what are the alternatives? […]
A report by the National Obesity Forum (NOF) and Public Health Collaboration (PHC) accused the major public health bodies of colluding with the food industry to promote […]
It’s National Stress Awareness month, so if you’re in need of a short-term fix for stress relieve, here’s what you can do in less time than it […]
Whatever your fitness activity, whether bodybuilding, boxing or running, there’s always the classic, hardcore training session that you dread beforehand and collapse from afterwards. HFM presents a […]
In a hurry to get your marathon game up to scratch? Saucony Uk coach Nick Anderson has provided you with some quick tips to help you ace […]
Increasing your performance is always going to be about trial and error, especially if you’re starting out. Staying positive and seeing your failures as a step forward […]
If you’re looking to improve any aspect of your fitness, meat can play an important role providing you with great quality protein and minerals to fuel your […]
You’ve got to have something special to hit a golf ball over 500 yards, and whatever that something special is, Lucas Dornan is made of it. Lucas […]
If you’re looking to get a pumped chest for the summer, an experienced body-builder will tell you to work on your upper chest. Although you might be […]
With a PB distance of 17.64 metres, Nathan Douglas is one of the UK’s best triple jumpers. He’s a silver medallist for both indoor and outdoor athletics, […]
While you might associate festivals with long alcohol fuelled weekends, minimal sleep and too many hotdogs, the health benefits of the ultimate gatherings are getting more and […]
Whether you are hitting the gym to build muscle, get the perfect six-pack, or reap cardiovascular health benefits, regular exercise is the medicine for all ailments. No […]
Pretty much everyone’s taken a grunting swipe at a punchbag: those big, heavy sausages hanging by chains from the ceilings of gyms. Whilst they’re great for developing […]
Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks! A shocking statistic when you consider that our love of sugary drinks is one […]
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month so Professor Peter Wiklund, a world leading expert in prostate cancer of the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery at Karolinska […]
Dairy products can be full of goodness and a great addition to your eating plan, so we thought we’d help you out with the best ones to […]
Don’t stop him now Two-and-a-half years on, there is no stopping the 6ft 4in, 17st North. He helped Wales to the World Cup semi-final in 2011, a […]
The 80/20 rule (also known as the Pareto principle) can be seen as a universal principle that we can apply to our lives. Although it is mostly […]
Vision Express have teamed up with the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) to raise awareness of the importance of eye tests during World Glaucoma Week 2017. Glaucoma is […]
It’s national sleep day so we’re giving you the best advice on how to prepare your body for a great night’s sleep. We know what we eat […]
What is Pilates? Pilates is a series of exercises designed to strengthen the deep muscles of the ‘core’ (abdominals, hips and lower back) while stretching and lengthening […]
Training correctly can increase both the amount of circulating testosterone and also the number of receptors of the target tissues, which is double bubble in terms of […]
It’s the most important muscle of the lot – so make sure you’re training, fuelling and resting your heart exactly the way science says you should Run […]
If you’re a true HFM hero, you know the importance of good quality vegetables. Whether you’re concerned about energy or you’re looking for massive gains, vegetables are […]
Back in September 2016 we asked you to tell us, via an online poll, what your favourite performance-enhancing bars, pills and powders were. We simply added up […]
When clients come to me wanting to enhance their training potential, one of the biggest pitfalls is that I see them start to eat way more carbs […]
Beating the belly is not a simple task – it’s a way of life. Work these tips into your routine and you could find yourself in a […]
In the battle against your belly, could eating less be making things worse? HFM decodes the science so you can fight fat and win If you’re like […]
Get shrove-shredded with Maximuscle’s ultimate post-workout pancakes!
There are few training accomplishments as impressive as being able to perform 100 unbroken press-ups in a row. But it’s a surprisingly achievable feat if you can […]
More strength is the foundation of more muscle and there’s nothing better than the barbell squat, barbell deadlift and barbell bench press for building strength and whole […]
Exercise your brain and train for mental health with these 10 easy steps to a sharper, happier mind It’s now common knowledge that physical exercise can have […]
There’s only one way to find out how actors get in super hero shape: speak to David Kingsbury, the man who trains them. Heroes aren’t born; they’re […]
Saucony coach Nick Anderson helps HFM master our stride 1. Respect the level of health and fitness you have when you take those first steps Take time […]
Up to 10 million Brits are simply not getting enough sunlight to make the right levels of Vitamin D. That’s about 1 in 5 adults and 1 […]
It’s the hormone that we associate with manliness, but it’s not always easy to tell if your testosterone levels are healthy, reveals Aaron Carnahan from Vitruvian Man
Take charge of hard-to-reach back hair with this unique DIY solution
Few things knock a man’s confidence more than poor sexual performance. Impotence, premature ejaculation, low libido and poor sexual stamina are among the common issues men experience […]
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