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Get more from your meat

September 12, 2011
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Get more from your meat

Tweet Meat is the foodstuff that makes a meal manly. But even as the price of food bulks up, we’re wasting huge quantities of animal protein that’s more nutritious and less expensive than your usual fare. MH uncovers the nutrition of the beast… Oxtail Around £7.84/kg from local supermarkets Rich in zinc, which regulates function of the prostate, and high in trypophan which increases the production of melatonin – your sleep hormone.   Pig brains £3.50/kg from fuller-butcher.co.uk Consists of more essential fats than saturated fats, so it’s as good for your brain as oily fish, and low in sodium. A suprisingly good source of Vitamin C… Pig’s ear £2.70/kg from mettricks.co.uk High in calcium at 20mg per 111g ear. This is preferable to the 8mg in liver and 11mg in tongue....
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3 High-Intensity Workouts to Burn Fat and Increase Fitness

August 25, 2011
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3 High-Intensity Workouts to Burn Fat and Increase Fitness

TweetUse these HIIT routines to raise your heart rate and lower your body fat HIIT it Slow and steady doesn’t win the race. A recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a bike can provide all the health...
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Get more from… dumbbell curls

August 19, 2011
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Get more from… dumbbell curls

Tweet Pack muscle on your biceps, forearms and shoulders by mastering dumbbell curls and deploying simple variations How to do it Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging by your sides. Ensure your elbows are close to your torso and...
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Power up your squats and deadlifts

July 19, 2011
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Power up your squats and deadlifts

TweetPersonal trainer Phil Learney shows you how to master Zercher lifts What? Zercher lifts are defined by the grip used to perform them: you hook your arms under a...
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Three Dumb-Bell Moves For Serious Muscle Gains

June 28, 2011
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Three Dumb-Bell Moves For Serious Muscle Gains

TweetTry this simple workout to bolster your physique Get smart with dumb-bells We know. You’re busy. You simply haven’t got the time to train, but still want the delicious...
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Alter your dumb-bell grip for fast muscle

June 24, 2011
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Alter your dumb-bell grip for fast muscle

TweetThree grip changes to upgrade your workout Gripping news Starting to feel comfortable with your workout routine? That’s a bad sign. Every gym visit should be a struggle. And...
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BCAA’s and Protein Powders

June 24, 2011
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BCAA’s and Protein Powders

Tweet Protein & Muscle In our quest for an iconic physique whilst performing ‘under pressure’ at the gym, a myriad of dietary supplements have been marketed, claiming to help...
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MMA Gym Strength Workouts

June 24, 2011
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MMA Gym Strength Workouts

Tweet A MMA fighters gym workout needs to be different then the typical bodybuilders workout. A MMA fighter’s body needs to work as a whole and requires different types...
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Bulk up your pecs in 30 minutes

June 23, 2011
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Bulk up your pecs in 30 minutes

TweetThree simple moves to add muscle to your chest Treasure your chest Your pectorals are the powerhouses of your upper body. Neglect them and you’ll soon find your strength...
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