Fitness

Shave Seconds Off Your Sprint

Stabalise your stride

Sprinters, triathletes and shoplifters know the merits of hardworking hamstrings. “They are fundamental to running with the correct stride length,” says elite level running, duathlon and triathlon coach Ralph Hydes.

How: Hamstring Curls
Lying on the floor, place both heels on a stability ball. Keep your shoulders on the floor and lift your body. Draw your legs towards your backside, rolling the ball towards you. Do three sets of 15 reps.

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Download The Fat Burner Workout

This programme uses the latest training techniques to torch belly fat.

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Download The Belly Busting Workout

This belly-busting plan from The Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises (available at www.mh.co.za/shop) is the last fat-loss workout you’ll need.

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There’s a time-tested muscle-building formula that works far better than any supplement or high-tech fitness gadget.

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If you ask a skinny guy where he wants to grow the most, he’ll keep the answer nice and simple:

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Roark Gym: Strength and Power

After four weeks of certifications and trainings, the time had finally arrived.

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Paddle Yourself Fit

Building the perfect V-shaped torso is a balancing act: you need to add size to your chest and shoulders without expanding your waistline.

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