Men's Fitness South Africa

I’m sure we’re all ready to see the backside of all the political adverts that have been clogging up the airwaves and street poles over the past couple of weeks. As much as we may not be looking forward to the queues at the voting stations I can’t he

Should you tip your trainer? ■ “Nope. Would you tip your dentist?” says Widerstrom. “But if you feel so inclined, you can always give a fun little Christmas bonus or a birthday gift.” How late is too late to cancel a session? ■ Perkins: “Each trainer

GOOD ■ Instant oats, are often found in single-serving packets, and “cups” of oats from a deli shelf dissolve in hot water with zero cooking. But beware: They’re high on the glycaemic index, and often contain way too much sugar. “You may as well eat

■ It was in the 1970’s when track stars like revered middle and long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine, who once held US records in seven events, inspired the birth of America’s running culture. Today, “Pre” (for whom the Prefontaine Classic was name

■ Hardcore Whey gH is a unique formulation of premium quality whey protein with an optimal amino acid content. It also contains an advanced Hypervol Glycotrans system to drive the protein into your glycogen stores as well as creatine and taurine to b

How much technology and sophistication can you inject into a fun 2-seater convertible? That was the question BMW has seemingly set out to answer with the 2019 Z4, and my first on the move verdict is, ‘a lot’. A thorough update means that the new mode

Mike Barwis has trained hundreds of pros and elite college athletes in every sport. The former Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Michigan, he now consults for various pro teams and runs Barwis Methods, his fast-expanding empi

■ “This is important for extension of the spine, rotation of the trunk, and proper breathing.” TECHNIQUE: “Foam roll up and down from the top of the shoulder blades to the waist. Roll slowly, stopping at any tender points, breathe and relax into it,

Q I haven’t liked the last couple of cuts I’ve gotten from my longtime barber. Should I tell him? Or maybe bring him pictures of what I want? And if that doesn’t work, can I switch to a different barber in the same shop or is that crass? ROGER D. CON

■ Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are all considered to be essential amino acids and comprise about one third of the skeletal muscle tissue. It is essential during protein synthesis and therefore facilitates muscle growth and repair. Biogen BCAA L

■ We know you love your body-part-focused regimen the way you loved your old teddy bear. But much like him, that program is worn out—and hanging on to it is kind of silly. Dividing your workouts into chest days, shoulder days, and so on presents a ho