01. Jogging
Give your bones a run for their money. Jogging not only improves the density of your bones, but it helps keep you from breaking your hip down the road, a new study says.
Read02. Dropped out of gym again?
You were a regular at the gym. Then you had a bout of flu and had to stay away. You lost some muscle tone and all your motivation. Now you're avoiding exercise. What's to be done?
Read 03. Washboard abs are a fulltime job
Washboard abs are the ideal when it comes to being in shape. And for those men want to give it a try, here are some tips.
Read 04. Who wants a six pack?
If you want your stomach to have that rippled, muscular look, you'd better first hope that you inherited the right genetic material, because achieving this look is difficult.
Read 05. Gym boredom
Even the most avid gym-rat sometimes flags. This may be because of boredom or a lack of results. Here are some ideas on how to inject life back into your routine.
Read 06. Easy ways to sort out your body
Life’s difficult enough, with tow-truck drivers stalking your every move on the freeway and kids expecting you to be able to programme the VCR.
Read 07. Has your gym programme lapsed?
You used to be a regular at the gym. Then you had a bout of flu and had to stay away. You lost some muscle tone and all your motivation. You’ll do anything to avoid exercise.
Read 08. Sizzling summer six pack
Your abdominal muscles protect your lower back, improve your posture by holding you more erect and provide support for your internal organs.
Read 09. Preacher curls for great biceps
Here’s the problem. You work out diligently, pounding away at the circuit and free weights. You’re in good shape, but one muscle group doesn’t respond – your biceps.
Read 10. The humble push-up
One thing is certain: for sheer intensive upper-body workout, few exercises beat the much-maligned push-up. It builds upper body strength quickly and takes a couple of minutes.
Read 11. Want to be on top of the world?
South African game ranger Sibusiso Vilane became the first black person to summit Mount Everest when he reached the top of the world's highest mountain.
Read 12. When to eat what for a workout
You’re serious about your workout and about fitting into size 32 jeans for the rest of your life.
Read 13. Is golf good exercise?
This article might tee you off. A day on the greens may be par for your course, but it isn't real exercise, experts say.
Read 14. Are you pulling your weight?
Are you getting the full benefit from your workout?
Read 15. Want a V-shaped torso?
There’s one feature that always looks good on a bloke and that’s a V-shaped torso. Here’s how to get yours.
Read 16. Jump to fitness
So you want to get fit? Don't forget the humble skipping rope. It's cheap, it's portable and can fit into your briefcase.
Read 17. Myths about weight training
So how much should you believe that you hear about weight training? Not a lot. Find out what the truth is about this type of training.
Read 18. Ankle starting to rankle?
If you’re an athlete – a professional, an enthusiastic amateur or weekend warrior –you know all about fitness techniques and the need to protect your joints.
Read 19. Dumbbell is tops
If you’ve reached a plateau of muscular development nothing helps you blast through it like that basic lump of iron, the dumbbell.
Read 20. Myths and mistakes of working out
There are quite a few lingering misconceptions and mistakes that can spell the difference between a success workout and a waste of time.
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21. Stretch yourself to the limit
Stretching before exercise is second nature to many guys, even though some of us regard it as a chore to be rushed through. But stretching has some surprising benefits.
Read 22. Lunch hour workout
You’re busy, so I’ll keep this short: you put in a full day’s work, have an active family life, a part-time MBA and a pet project. When do you find time to work out?
Read 23. Build muscle the logical way
Two men in a gym: one flings weights upward while emitting a noise like a gored bull. The other pushes weights quietly, with a fiercely measured, almost mathematical fervour.
Read 24. Bravely shouldering on
Plenty of guys work on their upper arms in their quest for a better build. But don’t neglect your shoulders.
Read 25. Step out and live longer
We gym rats sometime dismiss walking as an old folks’ activity, but new evidence suggests it may have more important long-term benefits than just getting out into the fresh air.
Read 26. Banish those love handles!
A little beer, a little TV, some sour cream with your spud, and suddenly there’s a bulge like you’re growing biceps on each part of your waist.
Read 27. Beat weight training boredom
Most blokes who’ve been pushing iron for a while know that you reach a stage where you simply don’t feel as if you’re accomplishing anything. Here’s how to get over it.
Read 28. Injury-free runners just posers
Running on grass isn’t the only way to limit the jarring on your joints. An expert has the latest tips.
Read 29. Building the big muscles
The famous statue of David, painstakingly chipped out of marble by some bloke with a beard long ago, has been restored. Surely it’s time you gave him some competition?
Read 30. Tough enough for the edge?
In the ostensibly male art of rock climbing – and perhaps in life - some of the biggest lessons for men can be learnt from an old man and a young woman.
Read 31. Festive season flab
Planning to go running on some mountain track or to do some bumps and spikes with the beach volleyball crowd? Do these stretches first.
Read 32. Want a toned backside?
Leave the big bottoms to the fatcats and hone yours down to a lean, toned tush. It’s not something you’ll flex in the gym, but fear not – it’ll get noticed.
Read 33. Proper hydration
One of the most important factors which determines the success of an athlete’s performance is how much water he or she loses during an event.
Read 34. Carbo facts and exercise
There is probably no other topic in the field of sports nutrition that is associated with more controversy than the carb requirements of participants in strenuous activity.
Read 35. The running equipment you need
One of the advantages of running is that there is not too much that you need to buy before getting started.
Read 36. Check your workout personality
Prefer a slouch on the couch to a workout at the gym? It could be the fault of your workout personality. Here are a couple of ways to fix it, and crack that apathetic habit.
Read 37. Can you take the heat?
If you've always fancied yourself as a firefighter, it may be a good idea to start training now for next year's fire season. This is what it takes.
Read 38. Cricket player? Drink enough fluid
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