Men's Fitness South Africa

29/10/2025

Trying to lose fat is no easy feat, especially if you want to keep building or maintain muscle mass at the same time. 💪

The key is knowing how to create a balance in your workouts, have the right eating habits and nutrition, as well as having enough rest.

Here are some of the things you can expect from the challenge:

✅ Eat healthier whether you’re at home or on vacation
✅ Get lean and build a strong body
✅ Adapt your workout program according to your energy levels, schedule and equipment
✅ Be more disciplined with your training, nutrition and your overall life
✅ Sleep better and feel energized all day long.

28/10/2025

If you’re having trouble fitting a protein-packed meal plan into your daily routine of working and working out, here are some nutrition-saving tips to make sure you’re getting all you need to make sure your gym gains aren’t going to waste with the wrong fuel. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
Full article on our website www.mensfitness.co.za
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖

27/10/2025

Struggling with low energy? Lockdown fatigue might not be the only culprit.

We spoke to naturopath and nutritionist Michelle Sanchez to find out the dietary and lifestyle factors that could be to blame.

1️⃣ Nutrient deficiency
A poor diet, deficient in key nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins, can lead to fatigue, as your cells don’t have the necessary vitamins and minerals to produce cellular energy.

2️⃣ Sugar overload
Eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates (bread, pasta, pizza, cakes and cereals) triggers your blood sugar levels to spike rapidly. Even though that will give you a quick energy boost, your blood sugars will soon come crashing down, leaving you feeling tired again.

3️⃣ Excess caffeine
Caffeine overstimulates the adrenal glands and puts the body into a stress response. It can also cause insulin resistance, which means your body can’t get fuel (glucose) into your cells, resulting in fatigue.

4️⃣ Dehydration
Insufficient water intake dehydrates cells, meaning they aren’t able to work efficiently. Seventy per cent of the body is made up of water, and you need to constantly replace fluids lost throughout the day. Aim for a minimum of eight medium glasses each day.

5️⃣ Iron and thyroid function
Low iron levels and poor thyroid function can also cause energy and endurance issues. Iron is essential for energy production in the body, while the thyroid gland controls the metabolism, helping turn food into energy.

The take-homes? Eat colourful plates of food, cut down on sugars, drink less coffee, drink more water, and prioritise iron-rich foods like green leafy veg, legumes, chickpeas and seeds.

13/10/2025

06/10/2025

It’s never to late to bring them to light

03/10/2025

Giving up is not an option. 💪

02/10/2025

US research shows that a high nitrate, concentrated beetroot juice shot could help with strength and resistance training. Focusing on bench press, the studies showed that beetroot juice isn’t just beneficial for endurance exercise, but also strength and power

01/10/2025

This mobility routine, based on NFL strength coach protocol for professional athletes, will keep you supple and strong. 🧘‍♂️⁠
⁠
Getting in shape isn’t just about the tonnage you can hoist in the gym.⁠
⁠
For starters, how fit are you really if you can bench press an ungodly amount but can’t touch your toes?⁠
⁠
Also, consider the muscle-building benefits of greater balance and flexibility.⁠
⁠
Both mean you’ll be able to shift more weight through a greater range of motion, which will increase your hormone production and help you build an athlete’s body.⁠
⁠
*full article on website*
⁠

30/09/2025

#

29/09/2025

You know that protein is important for muscle growth and recovery, but it can also help you keep excess weight off.

A study at Cambridge University found that subjects who ate a daily diet consisting of 15 per cent protein consumed 1,036 fewer calories over four days than those whose diet was made up of just 10 per cent protein.

26/09/2025

Built by dedication

25/09/2025

The power of training mind and body