Innholdsfortegnelse for November - December 2022 i Men's Fitness South Africa

■ A ground-breaking study has produced the first direct evidence that depriving a suspect of sleep during an interrogation can lead to a false confession. Subjects in the Michigan State University (USA) study were given sessions of computer tasks to do and warned not to press the escape key or vital data would be lost. After the last session, some subjects got to sleep in lab bedrooms all night while others were kept awake. The next morning, all were given a statement falsely accusing them of having hit the escape key. Those who hadn’t slept signed it 4.5 times more often than those who had. It’s thought that false confessions account for up to 25% of wrongful convictions in the U.S. One hopes it won’t be for long.…

RUNNING GUIDE 2016 ■ The new golden age of the running shoe is upon us. Now more than ever, shoemakers are using the power of recorded data (human and otherwise) to create footwear that can help you correct your form, boost your speed, and improve your performance. On these pages, you’ll find seven brand new models to help you take your running further (and faster) than ever before.…

Taking a vacation anytime soon? This time around, toss the daiquiris and try something a little (okay, a lot) more thrilling. We scoured the globe to find seven of the biggest, baddest, fastest, most extreme rushes you can live through (though don’t quote us on that), each one guaranteed to kick your adrenal gland into overdrive. BASE jump—no permit needed LOCATION: PERRINE MEMORIAL BRIDGE, IDAHO, USA AIRPORT: BOISE (BOI) WHY: BASE jumping is skydiving airplane (BASE is an acronym for building, antenna, span, and earth), the ground rushing at you from your low-altitude take off. It’s for experts only, except at the Perrine Memorial Bridge, nearly 150 metres above the Snake River. A tandem jump offers all of the terror without requiring any of the past experience you’d usually need…

■ You have recently been named a brand ambassador for Biogen! The first thing people think about when they hear that term is “freebies”! Does this mean you get a lot of supplements? I get loads of supplements! I have worked with Biogen for years, but we only made it official now. I use their vitamin range too. Run us through a day in the life of Jeannie D. Its absolute chaos but that’s why I love it! No two days are the same. I wake up pretty early and have to get my fitness routine out of the way – it usually changes because I get bored really quickly. Then I film – I’m still really connected to filming for Top Billing and Afternoon Express. I’m also looking to…

Most people have heard about hedge funds, but would struggle to explain what exactly they are. Now, however, it might be a good time to brush up on your hedge fund knowledge; as new regulations have made them accessible to retail investors. Until recently, only institutional investors such as retirement funds were allowed to invest in hedge funds, but recent legislation changes mean that all investors can now consider hedge funds as part of a balanced portfolio. While no investment type can guarantee returns, particularly over the short term, hedge funds are great diversification tools and offer advantages that other investments cannot. The South African retail hedge fund market (the hedge funds which are available to the public) officially opened in February with the launch of two products from Novare.…

USN’s Cameron van der Burgh represents South Africa in its very best light. An example of what dedication, meticulous preparation, sheer guts and hard work can achieve. The mild mannered, funny and articulate swimmer has become a South African icon through his exploits in the pool and while Cameron is so much more than just a swimmer; it is also these qualities that we as South Africans should look to emulate. He is studying a par t-time course in Financial Management through UNISA and is looking to enter the entrepreneurial field once his days in the pool are over. As much as his Olympic medals and various World Championships have brought us great joy, the fact that he is broadening his horizons post professional sport should also be celebrated. Far…

■ I want to get one of those enormous tractor tires to work out with, but I hear they’re bad for your back. What’s the deal? ERIC S., PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA. Patrick Dale, a personal trainer and author of No Gym? No Problem! The DIY Fitness Bible, is a big proponent of the tractor tire workout. “You can use it for strength and power training, intense calorie burning, or developing a high level of fitness”, he says. “You can jump on it, jump over it, drag it, deadlift it, hit it with a sledgehammer, do pushups and step-ups on it, and, of course, flip it”. As for back injuries, they can happen, Dale says, but they’re pretty easy to prevent if you know what you’re doing. When flipping your tire,…

Mason jar salads are amazingly M easy to make, carry, and store, and can also be incredibly nutrition-packed and diverse, concocted with the flavours of Mexico, Italy, Asia, and more. The formula: Basically, the idea is “wet foods first, dry foods last,” so the salad’s not soggy when you eat it. Start with two wide-mouth, quart-size mason jars, and pour in some (preferably fresh) dressing, then layer on the salad ingredients Then close it and pop it into the fridge (it’ll stay fresh for up to a week), or take it with you to work - when you turn it over into a bowl, it’s ready to go. You’re about to open up a world of possibilities. MASON JAR SALADS OFFER VEGGIES, FRUITS, PROTEIN, AND HEALTHY FATS ALL IN ONE…

It’s the scientific discovery of your I dreams: New research has determined that, aside from lowering your cholesterol, your risk of stroke, and the probability you’ll die of heart disease, eating chocolate actually improves your brain’s cognitive functioning. The study, reported in the journal of Appetite, used data from an existing study to compare how often subjects ate specific foods with how high they scored on a range of cognitive tests. And the frequent chocolate eaters knocked it out of the park, doing significantly better on memory, organisation, and abstract reasoning tests than subjects who treated themselves less often. It’s chocolate’s antioxidant-heavy flavonols that are the real brain food, researchers believe. Though that’s no excuse to fill your fists with Milky Way and Snickers bars. Dark chocolate has the most…

TO SAVE YOUR SIGHT, EAT COLOURFUL FOODS AND “SCREEN” YOUR DIGITAL HABITS. For pain relief, go under the needle ■ Got pain? There’s a secret ancient Chinese treatment that may relieve your suffering: It’s called acupuncture. Okay, it’s not really a secret, but you’re probably not as familiar with it as you should be if you have chronic pain. A while back, a huge research project reported in Archives of Internal Medicine looked at studies on almost 18 000 subjects and found that acupuncture relieved pain by about 50%. Now, a new study in which researchers treated 153 adults suffering from fibromyalgia (a chronic, incurable disorder) with nine 20 minute sessions of real or fake acupuncture has shown that regular treatments can lower the pain by about 41 - compared…

■ More and more, millennial-filled companies like tech firms and ad agencies are de-emphasising (even discouraging) workplace formality. So how’s a guy to dress? Save the Grateful Dead tie-dye for the weekend and invest in some high quality, flatteringly cut button-front shirts, designed to be worn neatly untucked. With shorter, less draggy looking tails than a traditional button-down (it’s cut to end halfway between the belt and the bottom of your pants zipper), the shirt falls trimly outside the pants. Perfect with dark jeans or twill chinos, it also works under a jacket for a client meeting or lunch with the boss. “Vodka martini, Sprayed, not stirred” ■ Got some stinky clothes and some cheap vodka? Then you’ve got a natural, scent-free bacteria killer you can mix with water (1…

As much as girls hate to admit it, we can be a little superficial at times (shocker, right?). But the truth is, when we first meet a guy, A his look is everything. And one thing is for sure, a close shave and a spray across his chest doesn’t always cut it. And a full-blown werewolf beard doesn’t either. If you want female attention, aim for the best of both worlds; clean-cut but a little rough around the edges. That could mean the perfect stubble. Or even feigning a dark mood (seriously!). Here are the sure fire ways to draw us in without saying a word. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT MAN’S BEST FRIEND ALSO MAKES A GREAT WINGMAN. Don’t take the “lumbersexual” thing too far ■ Big, bushy beards may seem…

THE KTM 1290 SUPER DUKER has been one of my favourite bikes to ride since its release in 2014, year in which it also took the Motorcycle of the Year award. However, 2 years later, is it as current as it was then? ENGINE 1301cc POWER 131kw WEIGHT 189kg BASE PRICE R179 000 ◼ FIRST OF ALL, VISUALLY, THE KTM IS A masterpiece. Those lines, angles, that single swingarm, the colours. You’re guaranteed street cred and fixed stares. I often come out of a meeting or a shop to find people just standing there, staring, trying to take it all in. Then when I start it, the entire population comes to a screeching halt to see what on Earth is making that doomsday sound. The KTM, with an aftermarket pipe,…

@jasonellisphoto It’s a pleasure to have you, John, could you tell us a little bit about where you’re from and what got you started on your fitness journey? I grew up in Brisbane, Australia and was raised by my aunt and Uncle. I started playing tennis at age 7. I loved it and my coach saw potential, so I pursued playing competitively. My aunt was strict on what I could eat and stressed the importance of eating clean, organic whole foods which at the time was not mainstream as it is today. I give her credit for helping me form good habits early on. So, it was through competitive sport and my loving aunt that my fitness journey began. I understood and learned to appreciate from an early age the…

YOUR DAY IN THE SUN ■ At Men’s Fitness it’s our job to figure out how the best bodies get that way, then deliver those secrets to you so you can put them into action. For example, in this issue we hacked Mark Wahlberg’s training program to bring you an arm-building workout that can earn you action-hero muscle. We broke down the basics of plyometric training so you can sprint your way to a leaner body. We even figured out the formula behind one of the hottest nutrition trends, mason jar salads. So you can have fast, fresh, ab-melting meals on the go. Now that you know all the secrets, you won’t need any more excuses. BUILD YOUR BEACH BODY NOW, AND HAVE THE WHOLE SUMMER TO ENJOY IT.…

IF YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT EXERCISES, A SET OF DUMBBELLS CAN DO THE WORK OF A FULL GYM. ■ It’s been the Men’s Fitness stance for years that anybody, including you, can get ripped abs. Even if you have less-than-Herculean genetics and just a second-rate space to train in. We’ll prove it again with this program to build six-pack abs and more muscle overall in just six weeks. The only gear you’ll need are dumbbells, a pull-up bar, bands, and a bench. How it Works ■ You don’t need barbells, machines, or cardio equipment to get ripped. A bare-boned home gym setup is enough; combined with careful programming. You’ll start the plan performing higher reps on your exercises and taking short rest periods. Every two weeks, you’ll increase the weights,…

■ Routinely spending time with a good book can greatly improve your sense of well-being, says a University of Liverpool (UK) survey. “Open that book, Scout, or else…” Reading lowers stress and leads to better self-worth. Among the 2 000 adults polled, regular readers reported less stress and depression, and were generally happier and better adjusted, with higher self-worth than non-readers. They were also less prejudiced and more engaged in social issues. Overall, 41% believed reading reduced stress, 20% of regular readers worked to improve their health, and 12% said a book had empowered them to leave a job or apply for a new one. Pollees were also asked which character had inspired them the most. To Kill a Mockingbird’s Atticus Finch came in first with both genders (so much for…

Kanye West LINE: Yeezy PRICE: $$$$ WHO’LL LIKE IT: Fans of dystopian mangled sweaters, at roughly R7 000 for sweat pants and R56 000 for shearling jackets. JUST WONDERING: Will sell-outs of his line give him a big head? WE’D TAG IT: “Yeezlaiaik, that’s expensive!” David Beckham LINE: David Beckham for H&M PRICE: $$ WHO’LL LIKE IT: Devotees of cool, affordable jeans, jackets, undies, T-shirts. JUST WONDERING: Will we look as good in them as he does? One can hope. WE’D TAG IT: “Trendy like Beckham.” Michael Strahan LINE: Collection by Michael Strahan PRICE: $$ WHO’LL LIKE IT: You, if you want to look as sharp as Strahan does in a suit. JUST WONDERING: Will previous co-host Ripa dump her husband for him? (JK, Kelly!) WE’D TAG IT: “Stacked and…

SPRING RUNNING GUIDE 2016 There’s no magic elixir in elite runners’ breakfasts (we’re not counting the doped-up cheaters who eventually get caught); no essence of T cow heart or beetle-wing extract with mysterious performance benefits. The perfect breakfast is simple—boring, even. “Simplicity is king”. says Brendan Gregg, a professional runner and coach with the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project; who has a PR of 13:46:49 in the 5K. The rules for the perfect pre-race meal according to Gregg? Keep it high in carbs, easily digestible, and familiar, and eat it at least an hour before the gun goes off. With that in mind, try this nutritionist-backed and runner-approved meal to nab a PR at any distance. THE PERFECT PRE-RACE BREAKFAST IS SIMPLE—AND THAT’S WHAT MAKES IT SO EFFECTIVE. Whole-wheat Bagel Drizzled…

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1) Fitbit Surge ■ The newest Fitbit is the most advanced yet. Fitbit dubs it a “super watch”, with continuous heart rate monitoring and a built-in GPS to track your kilometres and overall fitness. The new smart watch interface also provides notifications for calls and texts as well as quick flashes of your stats. The battery lasts up to seven days on a charge. fitbit.co.za 2) Monster iSport Bluetooth Wireless ■ These iterations of Monster’s iSport ear buds (some of the thinnest Bluetooth-capable buds ever made) won’t add any distracting extra weight to your run. They’re designed (with their own volume control) to be tanglefree, for quick, on-the-go workouts. They’re sweat-proof, so they’ll last over the long haul. takealot.com 3) Lululemon Sweat Session ½ Zip Silver ■ Made of a…

WHEN IT COMES to getting rid of our old electronics, it’s pretty much a Wild West free-for-all, with few laws, lots of bad guys, and everyone out for themselves. Despite a recent rise in eco-consciousness seen in bans on plastic bags and regulations phasing out incandescent light bulbs in favour of more energy-efficient bulbs, we haven’t really even begun to address the problem. Let’s start fixing that right now. WHAT IS E-WASTE? JUST ABOUT E-VERYTHING. “E-waste” is the catch all for discarded electronic products, but the term is most often used in reference to gadgets like cell phones (It’s a fact that Americans replace their cell phones about every 18 months), printers, tablets, televisions, and computers. According to iFixit (more on these guys later), an estimated 20 million tons of…

■ Mark Wahlberg started lifting weights in the ’80s. Back then, fitness seekers didn’t have the sophisticated information on training and nutrition that we have now (though they did have ALF; so, yeah, that’s something). As a result, they had to use their ingenuity to make gains. One of the things they discovered was that working a muscle more often made it grow faster, but hitting it too often caused a plateau. This program offers a combination of frequency and volume that’s just right and harkens back to the kind of straight-up ’80s body-building that gave Wahlberg the physique he’s still known for 30 years later. How It Works ■ The bi’s and tri’s are small muscles, so they don’t require a lot of work to grow. Hitting them with…