Men's Health

How to run properly

It�s never too late to learn to run faster, further and free from injury

From skinny to Spartacus

Adelaide actor Liam McIntyre faced a huge challenge when he won the role of Spartacus: to build a gladiator body from nothing. He did it. Now you can, too

The gym-free workout

Get fit without the costly membership of overpriced gyms

The most ridiculous exercise machines ever

For some, the eternal search for an easy way to get fit will always sound better than actually exercising and eating right.

Guy Leech's fitness tips

Seven-time Ironman champion Guy Leech shares his tips on training, nutrition and staying motivated when times get tough

Are you overdoing it?

Take this quiz to find out!

Dominique Requin's total-body workout

Use the program of 2011 Men's Health Man Winner Dominique Requin to sculpt lean, functional muscle.

CrossFit at home workout

One of the hottest gyms in Australia, CrossFit Athletic in Brookvale, Sydney reveals a great at-home move

Uncover your abs

Use this 5-step plan to sculpt the body you�ve always wanted

Double your distance

Ramp up your running within weeks, whatever your goal

Celebrity muscles: Ryan Reynolds' cover guy fitness tips

Ryan Reynolds shares the diet plan he used to slice his body fat to 3 per cent

7 ways to waste a work-out

Fix these hard-to-spot problems and get the most out of your muscles

Swing for strength

The name makes it sound like a cow necklace, but the kettlebell can give you a fast, full-body workout

The 5-Second Muscle Test

Before your next workout, take this test.

Best Foot Forward

It's cheap, accessible and one of the simplest ways to achieve your fitness goals.

Build Endurance For Real Life

A little savvy (and a bit of prep) will make everyday tests of stamina a breeze

A Faster Fat Blaster

When you're short on workout time, use the dumbbell alternating lunge and overhead press.

The Research Behind Exercise Music

There's some good, old-fashioned research behind your iPod infatuation

Yes, You Were Born To Run

Millions of years of genetic mutation and adaptation have produced a singular animal whose body, mind, and spirit are primed to sprint as if life depended on it. That animal is you. So why are you just standing there?

The skinny on intermittent fasting

Australians are trapped in a 24-hour eating culture � and our bodies are paying the price. Can we trim our waistlines by cutting back our time at the table?

Are saturated fats actually bad for you?

Saturated fat clogs arteries and causes heart disease, according to commonly held belief. But there's just one problem: no-one's ever proved it

The vegetarian and vegan guide to protein

Just because you're vegan or vego, doesn't mean you can't sculpt a killer body with the help of these plant-based foods.

How to stop eating fast food

Fat and sugar can be as addictive as drugs. Use our plan to wean yourself off class-A foods and find out how to get your nutritional highs elsewhere

The truth about calories

It's a basic unit tied to a tricky concept. But learn these secrets and you'll start dropping kilos.

The bodybuilder's diet

To make your workouts count, you need to stick to an A+ diet. Don�t let us catch you cheating, buddy boy.

The facts about protein

Getting enough protein is vital, whether you're trying to build muscle, burn fat or develop match-winning stamina. Read up, then chow down.

The fresh food only diet

Take a fresh look at what you eat.

A glutton’s guide to slashing cholesterol

It wasn't surprising that someone who relished ice-cream, laksa and fry-ups was diagnosed with dangerously high cholesterol. What was surprising was how Jon Souter managed to eat his way back to health in just six weeks.

Avoid macular degeneration

Eat right to save your eyesight.

Super subs

Foods you've been chowing down on for years thinking they're top performers might be ready for the hook. Become your own dietary supercoach and make these inspired substitutions for unbeatable good health.

Protein: The Superfuel Your Muscles Need

Here's a closer look at the most common types of protein.

5 Best Fast Foods

The foods you love may be killing you. Elevate your eats by transforming them into muscle-building fuel.

Wake up with the shakes

Throw together these blender breakfasts and feel great all day

Chicken and mushroom pie

Here�s how to cook up a tasty chicken-and-mushroom pie that slices through the fat and kilojoules

Power lunch

This Moroccan tagine salad is an ideal energy source to fuel your workouts and increase your overall stamina

Healthy apple pie

Adam and Eve might have been naughty, but you needn�t be, because we�ve halved the kilojoules and fat in this classic apple-pie recipe

Cereal killer

Your breakfast could harbour hidden dangers. Here�s how to avoid them

The best snacks

Make your afternoon snack count

MH Fuel: Duck Salad

Hold the chicken and give salmon the boot. The duck has landed. Taste is king with this Asian-style high-protein salad � great for building muscle and powering your workout