Men's Health South Africa Magazine - July 2020

In this issue

Unfiltered: the innovative ways athletes are training in self-isolation. What’s healthier: fat but fit or skinny but sedentary? The only four moves you need to build any body.

One Word Answer

WHICH GYM MOVE COULD REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE – AND GET YOU A SWEET PUMP?

2 mins

Give Your Gains The Green Light

You don’t need to go vegan to prioritise plants. The latest research suggests that hitting your five-a-day is crucial to unlocking new muscle growth.

1 min

Love Lockdown

Navigating your love life during a global pandemic might leave you with more questions than a nationwide address on which stage we’re actually on. But the key to unlocking your love life during lockdown is a lot simpler than you think. Four SA sexologists are here to help you crack the code.

7 mins

Virus-Proof Your Small Business

Whether you’re a fine-dining restaurant or a hipster t-shirt company, lockdown has put the squeeze on every small business across South Africa. We’ve turned to Douglas Kruger, the author of virus-proof your small business, for expert advice to help you stay afloat when everything else is in the sink.

8 mins

Injury-Proof Your Workspace

Working from home used to be a job perk, now it’s a way of life. But swapping the open plan office for something more remote isn’t without its hazards. From your furniture to your posture to even your mousepad (we’re serious), making the right tweaks could save you from a world of pain.

1 min

What We Gain From Pain

We spend millions to escape discomfort, so why do we also shell out for races, workouts and other events that hurt so bad? Jamie Millar explores what we get from all that agony.

4 mins

What Happens When... ... I Procrastinate

Stop putting it off; it’s time to fess up to your delaying tactics.

2 mins

Heavyweight Champion

Maynor De Leon might not look like an athlete, but he trains like one. Having dropped a colossal 120kg – and with many more to go – That Big Guy’s very public transformation has been as much a fight for survival as a personal challenge. This is how he’s hitting back against all odds. Be inspired.

10 mins

Courses of Action

There are better ways to spend your lockdown than watching 2019 Rugby World Cup highlights. Seriously, stick with us. Whether you’re looking to bolster your CV, improve your health or learn a new hobby, these 21 online courses will get you there – mahala. Release the remote control and start your free lockdown learning.

10+ mins

When Did Body Hair Get So Complicated?

Being a furry man in a waxers’ world can be very confusing. Stuart heritage combs over the tangled relationship between the hirsute and happiness.

3 mins

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Men's Health South Africa Magazine Description:

Men's Health is South Africa's best-selling men's magazine. And no wonder: each page is packed with expert tips and easy-to-implement, actionable advice on everything the modern man needs to feel fitter, happier and healthier. Through its award-winning content and design, Men's Health improves every aspect of a man's life, from physical and mental health to food, style, sex, stress, gear, grooming, tech, relationships, wealth, career and beyond. It's an essential read for any guy who wants to live his best life right now. That's you, right?