Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Men's Health South Africa

In 2004, I was doing better than ever financially, and my company, BrainQuicken, was distributed in a dozen or so countries. The problem? I was running on caffeine, working 15-hour days, and on the verge of meltdown. I realised I had to restructure the business or shut it down – it was killing me and my sense of adventure. That’s when I began journalling on a few questions: “What would I want to do, have, and be if I had $10 million in the bank?” and “What’s my real target monthly income?” For the latter, in other words, how much would my dream life really cost if I paid on a monthly basis? (See fourhourworkweek.com/tmi.) After running the numbers, I found that most of my fantasies were more affordable than…

1 Chair Sitting is the new smoking, so it’s time to put that chair to better use. Inge has turned this four-legged killer into a sturdy muscle-builder. Use it for dips, side-plank body lifts and Bulgarian split squats. 2 Coffee Table Home to your feet (on movie night), a cup of java and your coveted copy of Men’s Health – your wooden coffee table is already putting in all the hard work. Now, it's your turn. Use it for pelvic lifts with a raised foot. 3 Couch The closest you’ve come to working out on your couch was about three years ago, and you’ve got the little tyke to prove it. Your new move: sets of pistol squats and raised leg circles. 4…

Making The Cut To evaluate performance, we turned the blenders’ speed up to 11. Our gold standard was set at each machine’s ability to pulverise ice. Visual Appeal While the design category isn’t given the same weight as the others when awarding the overall score, good looks still count for a lot. Intuitive Usage Analysing ease of use involved endless detaching and re-attaching of blades, knob twisting, button bashing – even reading the manual.…

THE SKILL: BE SMARTER Geoffrey Rush plays Einstein in Genius, a 10-episode series on National Geographic. His advice: 1. Be humble and fun. “I’d invite Einstein to my fictional dinner party. He wouldn’t hold court and be superior. He’d probably just ask what I was doing.” 2. Use your eyes. “I saw footage of Einstein putting his glasses on. So banal, but it told me about a delicacy of movement and a whimsy. The fact that he looked over the rim of his glasses and made eye contact is fantastic.” 3. Stay curious. “Asking questions because you don’t have the answer is better than signing off at the bottom of the ledger without considering the result.” THE GAME: SEPTEMBER DESTINY 2 It’s pure unapologetic Sci-Fi, and it’s just as gratuitously…

Directions Perform the exercises in the order shown. Do all your sets and reps of one move before continuing to the next. Rest as needed throughout. 1 Multidirectional Lunge Stand with your feet hip-width apart. With your right leg, lunge in this order, returning to the starting position each time: forward, straight out to the right, backward, back behind your left leg (like a curtsy, between 7 and 9 o’clock), and to the right while turning your torso right. That’s 1 rep; do all your reps and then switch legs, swapping directions. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 4 to 5 2 Reactive Push-Up Assume a push-up position. Bend your arms and lower yourself until your chest is just above the floor. Push back up, but as you do, lift your…

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Tiaan Visagie’s workout plans focus on longevity. “I always choose exercises that the client enjoys, but are also effective.” Here are Robert’s four potent favourites: 1. One-Arm Push-Up “Because Robert was a big guy to start with, he struggled with regular push-ups. The day he started doing one-arm push ups, he couldn’t get enough of them,” says Tiaan. 2. Pull-Ups “When he was a heavier guy, it was a dream of Robert’s to be able to do a full set of pull-ups,” Tiaan explains. 3. DB Benchpress The original chest- and tricep-building supermove. The dumbbells force more core control than the barbell version. 4. DB Squats It’s your classic squat combined with your press, building leg and core power and shoring up your shoulders too.…

1 / What are auto-immune diseases? Simply put, an auto-immune disease develops when your immune system decides to attack healthy cells, mistaking them for threatening foreign cells. Depending on the disease, different organs and tissues may be affected. In the case of autoimmune arthritis, your joints become inflamed and sore. 2 / What causes them? There are many theories about what might trigger auto-immune disease. It could be anything from bacteria or viruses to drugs or chemical and environmental pollutants. How you are affected usually boils down to your genetics. Certain people may have a predisposition to developing a particular auto-immune disease. 3 / How do you know if you have one? Blood tests can indicate how much inflammation is in your body, and what antibodies are present. A full…

AKANI SIMBINE 24, SPRINTER, 176CM, 74KG SHOULDER + CORE WORK There’s quick, and then there’s keepingup-with-Usain-Bolt quick. While Akani Simbine finished 5th in the 100m final of the IAAF World Championships recently, just milliseconds separated him from the dominant Jamaican sprinter. Going into the year, Simbine told the press he was gunning for that number-one spot. And that would involve “taking down a lot of big names”. Chief among them: Bolt, who has reigned over the track for the better part of a decade. Watch Simbine carefully when he’s setting up at the starting block. Here’s a man who wants to become a wrecking ball. That’s the mentality. But that needs to be backed up by the right training. And you’d be forgiven for thinking the runner’s workout schedule is…

Out: The “objective” line on a résumé. Instead, write a “professional summary”. You need two concise sentences that accurately describe your brand, says Scott Dobroski, a career expert at Glassdoor. Include “soft” personality traits, because a good cultural fit is important to managers. Out: Listing your past jobs chronologically, especially if you have more than 15 years of experience. A better format: “Put your professional highlights first,” Dobroski says. Still in: Networking. Go to job fairs and recruiting events, suggests Dobroski. Look for people who are doing the job you want to do, and reach out to them. Still in: The cover letter is your chance to reinforce your message. Focus on how you can meet the hirer’s needs. Still in: Emphasising substance over style. It’s about your experience, and…

Before you accept the position Ask how people typically get promotions and raises. You’ll collect valuable intel. (Take notes!) A year before your salary review Sit down with your manager to set monthly or quarterly measurable goals and track successes. T-minus 4 weeks Write down your accomplishments. T-minus 3 weeks Tell your boss you want to talk salary. Prep your documents. T-minus 1 week Condense your notes into a single page and include your fair market value. Resist the urge to fudge – your employer has access to Glassdoor too. Blast off! Give the document to your direct manager and walk him or her through it. 2 weeks after: follow up. “Be persistent,” says Dobroski.…

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If you can find that golden thread of enjoyment, it’ll never feel like work. Same goes for training, and anything else you do in life. Granted, putting in real work isn’t always a laugh a minute, especially at the start. But it comes down to finding something in that consistency that you love. We’re not asking you to take it any less seriously – you just need to find out why you enjoy doing it. Simple. And if you can’t, you need to find a new way to get fit and strong (p102), or a new job (p116). We’ve got you covered on both bases. This issue is all about design. You’ll notice that our pages look smarter and more sophisticated, and the sections are more clearly defined. We also…

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Many Agents Are Clueless You have to take a course to get a licence. I went to night classes, but I know people who took online courses they bought on Groupon. The best way to find an agent is by word of mouth, not website reviews. (Shifty agents can get their friends to write reviews.) There’s No “Golden Month” Yes, buyers and sellers prefer warmer seasons and like to work around the school year. But that old line “Now is a great time to buy/sell” is just to hurry you along. It’s More Than the House Too many buyers overvalue school districts. Dig through the local newspaper online for talk of a future train station or upscale supermarket. Both are great for property values. New landfill? Not so much. They’ll…

THE PEACH- AND-PROTEIN 1958KJ 42G PROTEIN 50G CARBS (6G FIBRE) 13G FAT Experts say you need at least 30 grams of protein for muscle growth. That amount also helps you stay satiated. The 42 in this mix go down easy. Blend 2 peaches (pitted and chopped), ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt, ¾ cup whole milk, ¼ cup mint leaves, and 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. THE WATERMELON KICK 711KJ 2G PROTEIN 42G CARBS (3G FIBRE) 1G FAT Need something sweet? Juicy produce brings it, but the tingle of the cayenne’s heat will encourage you to sip and enjoy, not guzzle and glug. In a blender, puree 2 cups cubed watermelon, 1 cup frozen strawberry halves, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and ⅛ tsp ground cayenne. THE OAT BERRY 1363KJ 14G PROTEIN…

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Just like Wesley Cupido, many guys out there are afraid to take daring style risks. No problem: we’ve put together a modern look that works in any setting. The secret to dressing up denim: when it comes to your locks and your look, stick to clean cuts and clean lines. Here's how we pulled Wesley out of the blues. 1. Cut it Fine If your face is round, you need to manufacture angles. Ask for clippers that taper from a grade one at the bottom up to a three at the temple. Then, keep it longer on top to elongate the face, says Viggo von Scheliha, a barber at Barnet Fair. “It doesn’t have to be a side parting; you just want to emphasise the squareness.” Use a lightweight styling…

Braai French toast Blow off steam THERE’S SOMETHING PRIMAL ABOUT cooking over an open flame. The satisfying sizzle as your chosen protein makes contact with the grill is a Pavlovian response signalling the start of a memorable meal that will sate even your most animalistic cravings. But fanning the flames is about more than just great taste – it’s your ticket to quicker, healthier food. DINNER SMOKE-ROASTED CHICKEN Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 40 min. Skill Level: WHAT YOU’LL NEED 1½ TBSP LIME JUICE 2 TBSP BUTTER 1½ TSP DIJON MUSTARD 1½ SHALLOTS, MINCED 1 CHICKEN (1.3 TO 1.8KG),BUTTERFLIED (SEE “FLATTEN YOUR FOWL”, BELOW) 3 POTATOES, SLICED 10-15MM THICK 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL 0.4 KG GREEN BEANS, TRIMMED 1 TBSP LEMON JUICE ¼ CUP MAYONNAISE ¼ TSP CAYENNE PEPPER…

So you’re sitting in a booth at a fast-food chicken joint. Maybe you’re there because of a funny advert you saw on TV; or a nostalgia-induced craving; or it’s convenient, and you’re starving. You unwrap the crinkly paper to reveal a squishy bun hugging a warm breast of fried chicken. Sizzling from the kitchen punctuates the Top 40 music playing above your head. The aroma of crisped fat intensifies. You take a bite. Hmmm. It tastes, well... kind of sucky. It’s not nearly as juicy as the ad made it look, or as delicious as the ones you remember. Yet you eat – and maybe eat more of it than you should, as if compelled by outside forces. The truth is, those forces – from the texture of the wrapping,…

Headaches, itchy eyes, drippy nose? Sure, blame allergies. But allergic reactions may be behind another half dozen or more reasons you feel like hell. “I see people all the time who have symptoms they don’t know are allergy-related,” says Dr Janna Tuck of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. Men, especially, tend to brush off allergies as the source of their problems – and as a result, their symptoms can keep them guessing for years. Unfortunately, a dramatic rise in pollen counts (probably due to climate change) – 42% from 1994 to 2010, say the lab coats at Rutgers University – means your suffering will be more intense and last longer than ever before. Here are eight problems that you can easily solve with simple, appropriate remedies. Itchy…

1 “Pre-fatigue” Your Brain Time your workout after a taxing day. This helps you build mental resilience, says Dr Holden Mac-Rae of Pepperdine University. When you remove that pre-workout mental strain, you’ll perform even better. 2 Risk the Reward of Failure Don’t settle into the 70% groove, MacRae says. Build up your energy level by seeking new kinds of pain instead of relying on routine workouts. “If there’s no possibility of failure, you aren’t really pushing yourself.” 3 Apply A/V Strategy On your high- intensity days, work out to music videos. A sight-sound combo is better than music alone for reducing your perceived level of exertion. Celebrate your gains with a moonwalk. 4 Motivate Your Muscles Raise the psychological stakes – find what makes suffering worth it for you. It…

AGE 46 TITLE Head of Global Corporate Communications, Polycom HOME BASE San Francisco FAVORITE JOB-HUNTING TOOL Publishing articles on LinkedIn. WHY IT WORKS “Each article highlights a skill or experience I want prospective employers to know about.” WHY HE STOOD OUT “I connected with people who read my articles.” ADVICE FOR THE REST OF US “Create a dialogue and build a relationship first before you start pitching your skills.”…

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For men who pride themselves on nailing their nutrition plan with a menu more diverse than the boring merry-go-round of chicken, broccoli and sweet potato, kitchen gadgets have become the boy’s toy of choice. Investing in the best counter-top tech will not only help you conquer clean-eating tedium, but elicit jealous stares from colleagues eyeing up your al desko lunches. However, when it comes to selecting the best meal-prep mixologist, the quality of goods on offer varies greatly. When the loudest voices come from daytime shopping channels or the over-enthusiastic clerk at the local supermarket, it’s hard to know which source to trust. To help you in your endeavours, we enlisted the nutritional nerds at the Men’s Health Lab to put our pick of the five best blenders through their…

Directions Alternate workouts A and B with two days of rest between them. Alternate the number/letter exercises (1A, 1B; 2A, 2B), resting 60 seconds between exercises. Do the others as straight sets, resting 60 to 90 seconds. Aim for fatigue on each set. IF YOU WORK OUT... 3 days a week: Do each workout once, plus 1 interval workout. 4 days: Do each workout, 1 interval workout, and 1 cardio session. 5 days: Do 3 strength workouts (alternating A & B), 1 interval workout, and 1 cardio session. INTERVALS Warm up for 5 minutes. Work up to 85% of your max heart rate (220 minus your age). Slow down until your heart rate falls to 70% of your max. Start the next interval. Keep going for 20 to 30…

Upper-Body Compound Set Do 5 chair dips and 5 push-ups (any variation). That’s 1 round; complete as many rounds as you can in 10 minutes. If you have a pull- up or row bar in your prison cell, add 5 pull-ups or inverted rows into the rotation. Lower-Body Compound Set Perform 10 prisoner squats and 10 prisoner lunges while keeping your fingers interlocked behind your head and squeezing your shoulder blades together. That’s 1 round; complete as many as you can in 10 minutes. Burpee + Wall Crawl Assume a push-up position, your feet in front of a wall; do 10 burpees and a wall crawl. Then do 9 burpees and a wall crawl, then 8 burpees and a wall crawl, and so on until you’re down to 1 burpee…

Great jeans are man’s (other) best friend — they’re tough, you can take them anywhere and they will never fail to make you look good. If they don’t, you have only yourself to blame. Just be sure to follow one crucial piece of advice: “Always go with slimmer cuts,” says Eric Goldstein, cofounder of New York City’s Jean Shop. “They’re cleaner and more tailored.” With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with three thread heads to give us the lowdown on their favourite denim. “My wardrobe is basically built around denim”. TAPERED FIT Dressing everyday is easy for Brad Con-long at Real and Simple Denim: “My wardrobe is basically built around denim”. There are three qualities he looks for in a good pair of jeans: fit, fabric and construction. Master…

“No matter what job you have, grooming is the first step,” says Jesse Palmer, former New York Giants quarterback. That’s doubly important if you make your living in front of a television camera, as Palmer has since he retired from professional football in 2007. These days, he’s a special contributor to Good Morning America, and an analyst for ESPN. For Palmer, 37, grooming isn’t just about physical appearance. “When I look good,” he says, “I feel more confident, and I perform better.” Such is the power of a little goo, mixed with a touch of patience and discipline. The same is true for you, because make no mistake: wrinkles, baggy eyes, a dull smile, or (the horror) dandruff will undermine your confidence in front of the big boss — and…

PILLS Antihistamine pills are a starting point. “If your symptoms are mild and intermittent, then antihistamines work pretty well, particularly for sneezing, itching, and runny nose,” says Dr William Reisacher, director of allergy services at Weill Cornell Medicine. However, these meds tend to lose their effectiveness over time, so don’t use them consistently for longer than two months. When people stay on antihistamines too long, their symptoms can rebound. NASAL SPRAY If your symptoms linger or are severe, try nasal spray. Antihistamine sprays beat the pill version. Corticosteroid nasal sprays containing fluticasone curb inflammation. Or go double duty: “The most effective single med is a combination of azelastine (an antihistamine) and fluticasone (a topical steroid) in a nasal spray,” says Dr Harold Nelson, a professor of medicine at National Jewish…