July - August 2023

Men's Fitness South Africa

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Advisory Board
CJ Murphy, M.F.S. Owner, Total Performance Sports, Everett, MA Jim Smith, C.P.P.S. Owner, Diesel Strength & Conditioning Zach Even-Esh Owner, Underground Strength Gym, Edison, NJ Bob Harper Fitness expert; trainer, NBC’s The Biggest Loser Chris Powel
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Men’s Fitness South Africa
MANAGING EDITOR Jason Fleetwood - jason@dhsmedia.co.za FOOD EDITOR Izelle Hoffman - izelle@dhsmedia.co.za GROOMING EDITOR Greg Forbes - greg@dhsmedia.co.za GAMING EDITOR Andre Coetzer - andre@dhsmedia.co.za TECH EDITOR Peter Wolff - peter@dhsmedia.co
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Breakthroughs
Want to lessen your chances of getting the big C? Keep moving! Consistent physical exercise may be the king of the cancer killers, according to a ‘yuuuge’ new meta-analysis from the American National Cancer Institute. Researchers sifted through 12 st
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Walnuts: Not So Fat!
Dietitians often caution against eating lots of high-energy foods, like nuts, to avoid putting on kilograms. But a one-year study presented at a recent Experimental Biology conference in the USA found that when subjects ate up to 15% of their daily c
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Why Texting While Driving Will Kill You
It’s simple: Texting at the wheel doesn’t just distract you a little or take your eyes off the road for a few insignificant seconds. It also short-circuits the part of your brain that keeps you driving in a straight line on the road. And not even an
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Curious Women Want More Sex
Bet right now you’re feeling pretty curious yourself, huh? So here’s the deal. Researchers from the Florida State University in the US asked 278 heterosexual newlywed couples to keep a sex diary of the frequency and quality of their sex during a two-
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Raring To Build Muscle? Rest More Between Sets!
Lifters fall into two camps: Those who believe short rests between sets are best for pumping up muscles, and those who say longer rests boost both muscle recovery and performance. Now a study in Experimental Physiology may have settled the fight. In
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Gamechangers
Poke bowls are so popular in their Hawaii homeland that even liquor stores sell them fresh. But unless you’ve spent time in the American State of Aloha, you probably haven’t heard of them. That’s about to change. The term poke (POH-kay) means to sect
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Never Drop The Bar Again
If you deadlift or perform Olympic lifts (snatches and cleans), you’ll reach a point when the weight is too heavy for you to control it with a conventional overhand grip. At that point, lifters often switch to an alternating grip — one palm facing do
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Bite Me
No matter where you go, it pays to have healthy snacks in small, cheat-deterring portions on hand. If you snack from those instead of larger bags or boxes, you’ll eat half as many calories, a study in the International Journal of Obesity found. These
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Super Spices
Scientists have long known that spices are terrific health boosters: They have antioxidant properties, they’re great for your heart, and they can reduce inflammation. But they’re also now seeing a link between spice consumption and increased brain fu
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Kick butt (and Take Numbers)
A recent Men’s Fitness poll of women found that their favourite trainable part of a man’s body (i.e, not the eyes or smile) is his ass. So why are you trying to fit in another chest-and-arms day? Training the glutes isn’t just a way to make yourself
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Hard Facts
“I’m loving my outdoor workouts in the sun. Is there anything I should do to ensure that I stay hydrated?” JAMES B, CAPE TOWN If you’re doing circuits in the park, drinking regular water before, during, and after ought to cover it. (The American Coll
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Fitness Guru
Where did you grow up and what sparked your interest in health and fitness? I grew up on a farm in Mid Illovo, between DBN and PMB. I was a passionate gymnast and ballet dancer, so I was very disciplined on the exercise and nutrition front. My extra-
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Reps vs Views
What sparked your interest in fitness and inspired you take it to the level of competing in Pro level fitness shows? I loved playing rugby when I was young and I really wanted to be the best player I could be. I knew that being bigger and stronger wo
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Crazy Custom
The original and first Triumph Rocket was launched in 2004. It’s undergone a number of developments and changes over the years to reach the current Rocket III spec. The Limited Edition Rocket X that was launched in 2015 has been the biggest, meanest
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Knockout Punch
Now’s your chance to make your own seriously tasty punch. We’re not talking about simply spiking a bowl of juice, or fermenting random fruit in old ice cream containers for weeks in an attempt to make your own homemade cider. The traditional punch bo
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How To FAST (and Not want Todie)
RIGHT WHEN YOU’RE getting used to a “no-carb” world, along comes a weight-loss trend even more difficult than forgoing bread: Forgoing food. Intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of fasting and eating) is the latest dieting craze to devour po
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It’s Smart To Buy “Used”
IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, you see the word “used” in front of “tech” and you instantly think “junk” — outdated smartphones and virus-hobbled computers. And that’s a shame. Because used tech doesn’t have to mean bad tech. In fact, buying second-hand computer
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Get Rugged
Fight the cold and steer the wind in the opposite direction with this near weatherproof limited edition faux sheepskin and fleece coat from Topman. It’s the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe. This durable piece with its timeless mountain man ap
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Pull Out All The Stops
1) DARK REBEL RIDER NOTES: Saffron, rockrose resin, Russian leather PERSONALITY: Rebellious WEAR IT: Racing your motorcycle 2) OUD NOTES: Guaiac wood, incense, oud PERSONALITY: Prosperous WEAR IT: At your country house $240 (3.4 OZ), RALPHLAUREN.COM
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Perfectly Suited
Whether you’re headed to an important interview, off to another day of work, or already having lunch meetings with your fellow execs, being well dressed and presenting yourself in the best way possible is vital to your success and progression in the
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OLIVER TREVENA @olivertrevena
Oliver has built quite a name for himself from his 20 + years in the entertainment industry. From his renowned career as a TV Host fronting shows like “Young-Hollywood”, “The Hol-lywood Reporter” and award shows like “The Grammys”, “American Music Aw
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The 7-meal miracle!
Imagine prepping just one healthy, tasty, muscle-building protein like chicken, pork, or beef, then turning that into seven days’ worth of meals that take almost no planning, very few ingredients, and — except for the first day — no more than 15 minu
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Roast Chicken!
To have enough chicken for the week, roast two birds at once. Slather both with olive oil and salt/pepper; stuff one with halved lemons and the other with fresh thyme and a head of garlic cut in half. Roast at 190° till the thighs register 75° (50–60
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Herbed Pork!
Rub the loin with a mix of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sage or black pepper; set in a potjie with apple and red onion wedges. Roast till internal temp is 65° (about 45 minutes); the centre will be pink, and the pork juicy and flavourful. Serve with
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Lean Beef!
(PIC, OPPOSITE PAGE) Season a 2.5-kilogram rump roast with salt/pepper, then sear in a potjie on the coals. Add beef broth and roast at 170° till the internal temp is 70° (about 40 minutes). Simmer the roast juice in a pan with some soy sauce till it
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Test To Be Your best
FITNESS TESTS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR AGES—FROM the laughably easy (remember primary school’s Physical Education? When you had to loaf around the field for an entire period) to the downright dangerous (see: The Coast Guard’s “Multi”, page 86). But in th
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The Greatest One-Move Workouts
WHY: The hex-bar deadlift (aka “trap bar” deadlift) engages 90% of your muscle — more than any other exercise — which makes it the single greatest way to improve your explosive power and raw strength, says elite NFL trainer Ryan Flaherty. HOW: With y
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The Craziest Fitness Test of All Time
The US Coast Guard rescue swimmer T test starts with the equivalent of wrestling a linebacker in a hurricane, and gets worse from there. Called the Multi — short for Three-Man Multiple Rescue Scenario — it’s the final test a US Coast Guard airman mus
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FROM LITTLE BROTHER TO COMEBACK KID Jonas
It’s late afternoon, and I’m at a public driving range watching Nick Jonas smash golf balls by the bucket. We’re outside Portland, OR, in the US, where tonight he’ll be playing for a sold-out crowd at the giant Moda Center alongside pop megastar Demi
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Ask Men’s Fitness
I keep hearing that prawns are dirty or that fishing for it hurts the environment… so, should I stop eating it entirely? TIM B, CAPE TOWN “Absolutely not! Shrimp is a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids”, says Kristy Del Coro
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The Sex Files
In movies, I’m always seeing guys lifting a girl up and having sex against a wall. I’ve tried it, but it doesn’t really work — is there some trick I don’t know about? TERRY L, JOHANNESBURG MOUSHUMI: Nope, there’s no trick to it, except being superstr
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The Body Book
Ever wanted to taunt your opponents at the gym like they do in the WWE? How about building a back, or chest, or forearms as big as Cena’s? Learn from the charismatic demeanour of a world-wide wrestling icon how to purposefully advance your own streng
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The Man of Steel Diet
If your Kryptonite is in the kitchen, you need a few recipes you can rely on to keep you eating healthy when you’d otherwise go I astray. Here’s some expert advice from nutrition coach, Erin Blevins (wife of trainer Michael Blevins), who offers meal
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The Caveman Connoisseur
Paleo nutrition — in case you’ve been living in a cave — involves eating only foods available in the Paleolithic Era (meats, seafood, fruits, veggies, eggs, nuts, seeds, unprocessed oil). Still, the plan is as popular as ever. Therelativeplainness of
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Money Mentor
How should a smart guy think about a Financial Manager handling his money? BRIAN M. JOHANNESBURG Do you perhaps believe the myth that all Financial Managers are only out to make a quick buck, or looking for the next victim to rip off? Well, that’s ju
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No Excuses!
When you “can’t commit” to working out, is it because a) you don’t have time, b) you don’t have enough equipment, or c) both? If you said yes to any of those, it’s time to rethink your routine — and, frankly, lose the excuses. Because the truth is, e

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