No Pain, More Gains

Meet the doctor who wants to change the way we train.

The People's Chris

Blockbuster movie star. Beloved coworker. Stand-up dad and all-around good hang. So why is Chris Pratt the subject of so many twitter pile-ons? He has some theories.

Enough With Hustle. Downstate is the New Secret to Success.

You can have more focus, better sleep and way more energy for just about everything. All you have to do is less.

33 Ways To Undo A Decade Of Damage

Maybe you bought this magazine to optimise your fitness plan-or was it redemption you were seeking? Whether you're recovering from a youth well spent or looking to undo the age-accelerating effects of a tumultuous year, our smart solutions and instant antidotes will smooth the rough edges and bring you back to your best.

INVASION OF THE MUSHROOMS

IF YOU WANT TO ENHANCE YOUR IMMUNITY, THE BOOMING MUSHROOM-SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY HAS SOMETHING TO SELL YOU. YET DIETITIANS STILL AREN'T SO SURE THESE PILLS AND POWDERS DELIVER.

THE BIG QUESTION - SO, SERIOUSLY, WHAT'S THE BEST BREAKFAST?

MH WORLD ASK | Darren, Sandton

QUESTION WHICH COMMON VEG CAN HELP YOU CRUNCH AWAY THE SIGNS OF AGEING?

ANSWER Carrots

STEP UP TO THE PLATE

When in doubt, keep it simple. Skip the overhyped gimmicks and expensive machines, and pick up a weight plate for a potent, full-body workout with big servings of strength and fitness.

HOW TO BUILD WEALTH FOR LIFE

EVERLASTING WEALTH ISN'T ALCHEMY, MATHS OR SCIENCE; IT'S A MINDSET. WE TAPPED THE EXPERTS TO HELP YOU STOCK THE COFFERS NOW, FOREVER AND ALWAYS.

STAYING POWER

PORSCHE’S CAYENNE JUST CELEBRATED ITS TWENTIETH BIRTHDAY. TOO YOUNG FOR A MIDLIFE CRISIS? DON’T ASK CALVIN FISHER.

Easy Being Green

Living sustainably can feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. But with a little help from these environmentally friendly fashion brands, at least you'll shoulder this burden in style. As you strive for change, here's how you can change up your look.

My Mushroom Problem

We need better therapies for depression and addiction. But are hallucinogens really the answer?

Diving to the Top

At 34, Alexey Molchanov has broken almost every freediving record there is and, in doing so, challenged assumptions about the limits of human endeavour. But after an unimaginable loss, he has also found escape within the ocean's depths. His story is a lesson in how to turn risk-taking into recovery-making.

Get a Grip on Wfh Fitness

Unless you've invested in new kit, you'll still be working out with what you had at home when the pandemic started. This challenge by Scott Britton makes use of anything you have to hand. No excuses...

THE MIGHTY RISE OF PEA PROTEIN

PULVERISED PEAS ARE IN EVERYTHING NOW-FROM PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS TO COOKIES TO ICE CREAM. HOW'D THIS LITTLE LEGUME GET SO MASSIVE?

THE EXCRUCIATING CRUSHING DAMACING POWER OF UNCERTAINTY

NOT KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT BREEDS STRESS AND EXHAUSTION. BUT ALL THIS UNCERTAINTY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH IT-CAN ACTUALLY LEAVE YOU MORE RESILIENT. HERE'S HOW TO GET THERE.

The No-Plane, No-Problem Guide to a REAL GREEN GETAWAY

Whether your motivations to travel more sustainably are rooted in wanting to be a better person or avoid the holidayhalting, last-minutegrounding of your booked airfare, this is your guide to making a green getaway wherever you are in SA.

ROOT OUT YOUR RISK OF THE BIG C

AS WELL AS BANISHING THE MIDWINTER BLUES, HEADING TO THE WOODS COULD REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CANCER AND EXTEND YOUR LIFE. IT'S TIME TO BRANCH OUT.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE

Battle ropes are a simple-but-effective training tool that do double duty as a cardio killer and a muscle torcher. How's why you need to learn the ropes.

LIMITLESS

When pushing yourself is gig, a full-time there isn't an obstacle you can't crush. The proof: this guy right here. Personal trainer Bauke Hanekom shares the secret to unleashing your full potential, one brutal challenge at a time.

Great Scotch!

Scottish single-malts have longdeserved a spot on your top shelf. But with 134 scotch distilleries in Scotland, it's tough to know what's a scotch above the rest and what's a hard pass. This is the cask and crew that's at the peat of its strength.

New Rules for Success

These guys are exactly where you want to be. Here's how you can put their advice into action to net your own wins-in business, life and health.

Strong Investment

Weighted vests are your battle armour in the war against flab and ill health. Become stronger, leaner and fitter—just like the elite soldiers who started this military-inspired movement. It's for war.

Cut the Carb

Keto. Low-Carb. Banting. The simple—but challenging—act of cutting out carbs has taken on many forms over the past decade. While advocates for these various diets squabble over which moniker can hold dominion over this breadless, pasta-less realm, the reality is that cutting carbs is here to stay. But we're not leaving you stranded here alone, far from it. Author of End Your Carb Confusion Dr. Eric C. Westman, and chef Scott Parker, author of End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook, are here to help you cut through the bad science, bad dishes and bad advice to serve up the real deal in three phases.

Brothers in Arms

For brothers Jason and Rick smith, sibling rivalry isn't a petty squabble-it's an all-out war in a high-intensity sport. But the pair have found a way to leave the fight in the crossfit box and build an unbreakable bond.

Ahead of the Game

Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi on how goal setting, unflinching ambition, and being humble will take you further.

A Sports Doctor's Guide to Healthy Joints

If your joints don't feel good, you don't feel good. That's because there are about 300 of these connection points in your body, and many of them depend on one another. Yes, genetics shape the strength of your cartilage (the stuff that cushions joints), but there's still plenty you can do to stabilise, fortify, and pain-proof your joints. Here's how Dr. Brett Toresdahl, 37, does it.

FEAST UPON AN ALL-THE-SEAFOOD STEW

EVERYONE'S GO-TO WINTER MEALS ARE SOUP AND BROTH. AND IT'S BEYOND BORING. SO WHY NOT TAKE THAT SAME POT AND FILL IT INSTEAD WITH A STEW SWIMMING WITH CHUNKS OF FISH AND SHELLFISH? SERVED WITH A RIB-STICKING SIDE DISH, THIS ITALIAN STEW (CALLED CIOPPINO) WILL DELIVER 30 GRAMS OF MUSCLE-BUILDING PROTEIN AND 10 GRAMS OF STOMACH-FILLING FIBRE.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Running

IF YOU STILL THINK THAT RUNNING ISN'T “YOUR THING" YOU JUST HAVEN'T FOUND YOUR TRIBE. TODAY, THE SPORT IS BROADER AND MORE VARIED THAN EVER, AND IT CAN HELP YOU CHASE DOWN FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH AND AGILITY THAT WILL BE AS USEFUL IN THE GYM AS ON THE TRACK. LACE UP.

Tech Styles

These high-performance pieces combine form, function and new tech to kick your activewear to the next level.