Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2024 i Men's Health

A GOOD BAKED POTATO IS EASY TO PREPARE AND INSTANTLY MAKES AN ENJOYABLE COMFORT-FOOD MEAL. –TED STAFFORD FASHION DIRECTOR POTATO CHIPS. I CAN NEVER HAVE JUST ONE (BAG). –BRETT WILLIAMS SENIOR EDITOR I ENJOY BEANS. LOVE BEANS. PINTO, LENTILS, WHATEVER. THEY’RE HEARTY AND DELICIOUS AND MAKE ME FEEL GREAT. –JASON SPEAKMAN ASSOCIATE DIGITAL VISUAL EDITOR THE FREE BREAD YOU GET BEFORE A MEAL AT A RESTAURANT. IT’S THE PRICE THAT MAKES IT NICE. –NOJAN AMINOSHAREI ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR APPLE JACKS CEREAL. IT’S NOSTALGIC. GOTTA TREAT YOURSELF SOMETIMES. –GIANCARLOS KUNHARDT ASSOCIATE VISUAL EDITOR OATMEAL. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO START THE DAY. –MILAN POLK ASSISTANT EDITOR SWEET POTATOES. LOVE THEM WITH LOTS OF WARM SPICES UNDER BRAISED MEATS AND STEWS. –MATT RYAN SENIOR ART DIRECTOR…

—@SEAN020588 JEEZ, SEAN. WOULDN’T you rather talk about something less polarizing, like politics or AI? You’re probably asking because some folks on Instagram and TikTok swear that cooking oils made from seeds (canola, corn, soybean, etc.) can cause disease-stoking inflammation, bloat your waistline, pockmark your face with acne, and basically murder you in your sleep. Some in this anti-seed-oil camp also allege vast government and corporate conspiracies—capitalism, man—but we’ll leave that in its rabbit hole. Now, I hate a food fight—nobody comes out clean, and the waste!—but since you’re asking: There is no solid scientific evidence that connects seed oils, per se, to any specific health issue. I’m italicizing those words because (1) Latin and (2) seed oils are often found in ultra-processed foods (snack cakes, fried foods, all-purpose edible…

LESTER HANKES STATS AGE: 68 OCCUPATION: Retired CPA LOCATION: Marietta, GA MEN’S HEALTH MVP members have access to the best health, fitness, and entertainment coverage on the entire Internet. And each month, we survey our MVPs to choose one guy who is changing his life. Sign up at join.menshealth.com and you could see yourself here one day. ONE FOOD I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Eggplant parmigiana. HOW I STAY MOTIVATED Keeping my age at bay. MY DREAM CELEB WORKOUT PARTNER Arnold Schwarzenegger. MY ROLE MODEL My dearly departed father-in-law, an honest, successful businessman who was dedicated to his wife and family. MY PUMP-UP JAM Any rock number from Bob Seger or Bruce Springsteen. WHAT MAKES ME FEEL STRONG Holding my two grandsons—one in each arm.…

WARMUP SPIDERMAN LUNGE WITH ROTATING REACH Start in pushup position, abs and glutes tight, then step your right foot to just outside your right hand (a). Squeeze your left glute. Now lift your right hand off the ground; reach it in front of you. Trace a large circle backward with your hand, following it with your eyes as you do (b). Reverse the moves to pushup position and repeat on the other side. Do reps for 40 seconds, then rest for 20; do 3 sets. TANK BY GYMSHARK; SHORTS BY ATHLETEGY; SNEAKERS BY REEBOK. DIRECTIONS: This workout has two parts. When possible, do the field portion to train speed first, then hit the gym for strength; do this 3 times a week. You can also hit the field one day…

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BEST DEODORANT Old Spice GentleMan’s Total Body Spray This aluminum-free mist is good for your pits but also formulated for anywhere else below the neck. (Yes, even there.) $13 BEST ANTIPERSPIRANT Dove Men+Care Midnight Classico Stick This sweat stopper kept us bone dry for hours, and the moisturizing vitamin E prevented any irritation. $8 BEST TATTOO PRODUCT Hustle Butter Revitalizing Stick The travel-friendly stick has shea butter, coconut oil, and sunflower extract to make tats pop like brand-new. $23 BEST BODY WASH Method Men Glacier + Granite This rich-lathering wash uses plant-based moisturizers to keep your skin soft and smooth after cleansing. $8 PASS THE BAR The return of bar soap is officially here. The best depends on what you need. BEST FOR BUDGETS Dove Men+Care Plant Powered Exfoliating Charcoal…

MIKEY DAY’S FIRST experience with inappropriate laughter was in third grade. It was during a school play called Stone Soup, he says. While the details of the play are fuzzy (come on, he was nine), he remembers he had to drop a stone into a metal bowl. So he dropped it—hard. The rock clanged; the class laughed, even though they weren’t supposed to. Now 44 and a core cast member of Saturday Night Live, Day says he never forgot that feeling. Day actually joined SNL as a writer back in 2013. He toiled on the show from behind a desk, watching sketches he wrote land and flop. And then in 2016, David S. Pumpkins was born. As Day tells it, he came up with the idea of Tom Hanks as…

Bulova Oceanographer The face allows you to check the date and two time zones, all while submerged up to 200 meters below sea level. (And on land, too.) $1,295 Seiko 5 Sports SKX This steel watch’s charcoal-gray dial is framed by a bicolor bezel and features a 24-hour GMT, plus a “cyclops” magnified date lens. Luminous markers and hands make reading easy. $475 Norqain Neverest This Swiss watch features an ironclad, water-resistant, stainless-steel construction. And its “jumping” hour hand enables you to quick-switch time zones with a crown twist. $3,950 Citizen Series 8 GMT functionality paired with a tough-as-nails stainless-steel case makes this watch ideal for the constantly moving business traveler. $1,695…

ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS—and probably half of the conversations you’ve had in the past year—things are rough. Nearly one in three U.S. adults say they had depression and anxiety symptoms in 2023, according to Census Bureau data. And there’s no sign of improvement. It isn’t just us Americans, either, the World Health Organization confirms. Which is actually good news, because there’s a building global effort to help us all feel more okay. The UK is pioneering on-demand, seven-day-a-week therapy clinics where it’s as easy to get help as it is a shave. Croatia is piloting digital facial scans that read your anxiety level and recommend a health checkup if it’s high. Cutting-edge, yes, but what about low-tech, low-effort ways to help you feel better right now? Experts agree that there…

If You Want Variety: INK + VOLT PROMPT JOURNAL This book’s more than 90 prompts help you think on topics like relationships and mindfulness. $26.50; inkandvolt.com If You Prefer Routine: THE FIVE MINUTE JOURNAL This classic has the same prompts on each page, including “What would make today great?” $29; intelligentchange.com. If You Like Straightforward: MINDJOURNAL Smart and solid prompts—even a checklist of emotions—in a handsome book make you want to engage. $48; mindjournals.com…

GET CALM “Acknowledgement” John Coltrane “Askim” Kamasi Washington “Africa” D’Angelo “Grateful” Hezekiah Walker “Electric Relaxation” A Tribe Called Quest GET CREATIVE “The World Is Yours (Tip Remix)” Nas, Q-Tip “Figaro” Madvillain “I Am I Be” De La Soul “In the Ghetto” Eric B. & Rakim “Shook Ones Pt. II” Mobb Deep “UMI Says” Mos Def GET STRONG “Microphone Fiend” Eric B. & Rakim “The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)” Black Sheep “Brooklyn Zoo” Ol’ Dirty Bastard “Slow Down” Brand Nubian “93 ’til Infinity” Souls of Mischief “Passin’ Me By” The Pharcyde…

EGG YOLKS WILL cause your cholesterol to skyrocket! Butter hurts your heart! Seed oils give you all the diseases! We’ve all heard about the supposed dangers of fat. But a new generation of so-called experts is resurrecting old myths and even creating some new ones. Except recent research has shown that fat is far from evil. One study review found that moderate egg consumption won’t raise cholesterol in healthy people. Studies have also shown that eating fat helps your body absorb vital nutrients. Fat makes you feel fuller between meals, too. And this probably goes without saying, but eating fat tastes delicious. So yes, it’s time to accept fat in all its incredible forms. Because what’s at stake is enjoying what you cook and eat even more. Allow three top…

NOAH GALLOWAY was named the first Ultimate Men’s Health Guy in 2014. The former soldier went on to be a Dancing with the Stars phenom and is now a father of four and an F45 trainer. In 2016, JEDIDIAH BALLARD, D.O., took the title. He’s still ripped and working as an ER physician, and he’s a current member of our Advisory Board. LEO MOORE, M.D., won the most recent contest and used his platform to further push for the destigmatization of HIV. He also launched Fit150, an online fitness community. If you (or someone you know) has the drive to join the ranks of Ultimate Guy winners, look for upcoming ways to enter the contest. SHOP MH-APPROVED STUFF! Our favorite protein powder, dumbbells, and recovery gear could be yours, too.…

SCROLL FITNESS INSTAGRAM and TikTok and you’ll see @jtm_fit doing flying pushups off (or onto!) a stack of dumbbells, @JustFlySports bounding across 20 meters of turf on just …one … leg, and @BrotherFaris doing insane hurdle hops. It’s a frenetic feed of jumps and leaps and explosive moves that might make you wonder if your own workout needs revving up. And the truth is, this time the fitfluencers are actually onto something. All those viral posts have reintroduced a classic kind of movement called plyometrics, a specialized training modality that pushes your body to essentially jump, land, and then immediately jump again. These high-speed training moves are usually reserved for pro athletes, because the exercises can be very technical (and when performed incorrectly can increase your risk of injury) and…

MILES CHAMLEY-WATSON grunts through his eighth pullup rep, then lowers his six-foot-four frame back to the floor. Hands on his knees, he catches his breath, then flips the bird and grins. “F*** you guys.” Moments later, he’s doing a Copenhagen plank, a devastating side exercise that requires you to place one leg on a bench while the other hovers in midair. After 20 seconds, he collapses to the floor. “I need a Guinness,” he says half seriously. It’s quintessential Chamley-Watson, cracking jokes and making quips to hide his quiet intensity. Truth is, the 34-year-old is going hard during this three-round-circuit strength workout in the Men’s Health gym in Manhattan partly because he knows exactly what’s at stake: In three months, he’ll be part of America’s best hope for a team…

AT FIRST I felt a twinge of pain, but that’s a tricky thing because generally if you press on your nuts, they hurt. So I thought, Yeah, it’s probably nothing. But I still wanted to get a physical and an STD check. I go to the doctor, and he says, “This is probably nothing, but go pee in a cup and get an ultrasound and we’ll know for sure.” It’s the Thursday before Labor Day weekend in August of 2017. I was traveling for work, and I came back and I was like, “Oh, fuck, I should probably get that ultrasound done.” I go and get an STD panel and the ultrasound and all the tests. The doctor called me immediately and said, “You got to come back.” I come…

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THE PROMPT JOURNALS flooding the TikTok shop are the rare social-media trend that mental-wellness pros actually get behind. If the word journaling gives you hives, these fill-in-the-blank routes ease the pain by prompting you. No staring down a blank page and trying to figure out what to put there that’s not totally cringe. Writing down what’s on your mind isn’t just a thing counselors and Tim Ferriss tell you to do. Research has found it can help reduce mental distress and increase resilience in those with anxiety. People often resist “journaling” of any sort because they think it has to be deep, or you have to write a gratitude list, or even something that makes sense. Nope. “It’s really just a way to process our thoughts,” says Kenly Brozman, a…

ONLINE OUTRAGE CULTURE isn’t slowing down, so neither is Imran Ahmed, 45, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which exposes hate-mongers and pressures platforms to reform. Among its projects: uncovering the Disinformation Dozen—the 12 people behind 65 percent of online vaccine misinformation. In aiming to counter hate, Ahmed gets a lot of it. Here’s how he manages: 5:00 A.M. TRIAGE Since we also operate in the UK and Europe, I’ve got to be 100 percent when I wake up—there are always messages needing attention first thing. I identify items that need action and address urgent messages. After that, it’s coffee, showering, dressing, and saying good morning to my wife. 5:45 A.M. DECISIONS, DECISIONS Everything for me is oriented around being able to make great decisions and communicate them…

Learning a Team Sport Chris Baker 52, ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL TEACHER I had done individual sports for most of my life, but in 2021 I decided to try ice hockey. I bought some used equipment and showed up at an adult pickup game and basically said, “Can I play?” It has brought me more than I expected. I’ve learned to love the good and bad of being on a team. Sometimes you feel you’ve let your teammates down, but you have camaraderie when you make an assist. It’s given me a new reason to keep up with myself. Caring for Plants Nelson ZêPequéno 34, ARTIST AND FOUNDER OF @BLACKMENWITHGARDENS I bought some succulents as a way to learn how to draw them. It was a low point in my life, and one…

GUY FIERI IS PREPARING A SENSIBLE SALAD. It’s nearing lunchtime at Fieri’s 42-acre compound in California’s wine country, a stretch of rolling Steinbeckian earth that is the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue of Flavortown, U. S.A. Fieri is dressed in a black tee and dripping silver bling as he commands the outdoor kitchen in his backyard. Wood in a Santa Maria grill is kicking up flames. A bulbous brick oven is at full tilt. And Fieri, knife in hand, is hot on this salad. He slivers fennel into white toothpicks. He chops herbs, slices a Fresno chile thin, and cubes Medjool dates. “All the colors! All the flavors! All the textures!” he says in the same near-yell you’ve heard if you’ve watched TV in the past two decades. Next, he rough-cuts grapefruit and…

BERRY CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE In a blender, puree ¾ cup frozen strawberries, ⅔ cup milk, ½ cup mixed-berry skyr, and ½ cup cottage cheese. Stir in 1 or 2 Tbsp strawberry jam and top with a crushed graham cracker. BAGEL WITH EVERYTHING Mix ½ cup cottage cheese with 2 Tbsp sliced scallions. Season with salt and pepper. On each half of a lightly toasted bagel, layer 2 thin slices deli ham, ½ the cottage cheese, and everything-bagel seasoning. CHICKEN & VEGETABLE BOWL In a bowl, mix ½ cup sliced cucumber, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ¼ cup diced orange bell pepper, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar, and a hefty pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well. In another bowl, combine ⅔…

1. The World Central Kitchen Cookbook “There are so many amazing recipes in this collection. My friend José [Andrés] is doing great work…. This book is a celebration of the community he’s built.” $35; penguinrandomhouse.com 2. Afripedia.com “I love this site because it showcases such a diverse group of artists. It’s a go-to whenever [my wife] Maya and I are livening up our home.” Risen print (right), from $84 3. Maïson Vāu ceramics “The beauty of food can always be enhanced by its vessel,” Samuelsson says. This brand handcrafts all its limited-edition pieces. “The ceramics are unique and tactile.” Prices vary; themaisonvau.com 4. All-Clad G5 Saucier “It’s one of the most versatile essentials for any cooking method—on the stovetop and in the oven. I love it for braising, frying, poaching,…

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO FIRST MEAL? I am an omnivore. Whatever is cookable is up for grabs. It’s about filling the belly. @alhamilton686 Anything I don’t have to make myself. @connormcc13 Whole-wheat toast with chunky PB and half a grapefruit. @mikecohen61 Eggs and bacon or biscuits and gravy. Rick Ponce Oatmeal and bananas all day long. Alvic Lim Chorizo, 2 eggs, and a little pork & pepper sauce. Charles K Raney Zero % plain Greek yogurt, All-Bran Buds and organic hemp hearts washed down with black coffee. Evan Genung…

Be willing to hear feedback. And use a trusted critic to filter that feedback, because we’re not always going to have the right POV. —ROBIN ARZÓN, PELOTON’S VP OF FITNESS PROGRAMMING AND HEAD INSTRUCTOR Whatever field you’re in, study those people. If I want to be this person, what does that mean? There’s a process, there’s a sacrifice that’s going to have to happen. Life is a cheat sheet. —CUTTINO MOBLEY, EX–NBA PLAYER Build a profitable business, because if you’re not profitable, you can’t stay in business. —JULIAN BARNES, BUSINESS ADVISOR Be unapologetically yourself. There’s a billion people in this world, so my advice is: Do not become a slave to the character that you create. —ACKEEM EMMONS, TONAL COACH JOIN IN! Registration for the MH/WH Strength in Diversity Initiative,…

1. MINI-POGO WHY IT MATTERS: Consider this the ultimate beginner plyo exercise. The mini-pogo teaches you to exert maximum force, almost entirely from your ankles and calves. HOW TO DO IT: Stand with your abs and glutes tight. Jump straight off the floor, aiming to bend your hips and knees as little as possible. (Don’t expect a massively high jump.) Flex your feet hard in midair, then land on the balls of your feet. Repeat this continuously for 30 seconds. Do 3 rounds. 2. PLYO BROAD JUMP WHY IT MATTERS: This move pushes you to explode forward, building ankle and hip power (and challenging more lower-body mobility than you may think, too). HOW TO DO IT: Start standing, then push your butt back, bend your knees, and leap forward as…

THE CLAIMS Supplement companies say that their L-theanine pills and powders can help you focus, ease your stress, boost your immunity, and deepen your sleep. Plus, it’s an amino acid found naturally in tea-producing plants and some mushrooms. You know, healthy things. WHAT’S ACTUALLY TRUE The amino acid helps your cells, hormones, and metabolism function. And science has shown that L-theanine can pass the blood-brain barrier, so it’s possible that taking it could improve mental function and prevent cognitive decline. WHAT’S MAYBE SORTA TRUE There’s some science to suggest brain benefits: People who supplement with L-theanine may sleep more soundly, stress less, think better, and potentially stave off mental decline. “But the key word is suggest,” says Perri Halperin, R.D., a clinical nutrition coordinator at Mount Sinai Health System in…

DAQUANE CHERRY WAS still in elementary school when he started finding dry, scaly patches on his scalp. It wasn’t until middle school that the N. Y.C.-based artist discovered his issue was much more than typical dandruff. He had psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that produces red, raised, often itchy skin. It affects more than 8 million Americans. Cherry tried several medications and lifestyle changes until he landed on a strategy that worked. Here’s how the now-26-year-old finally found comfort in his own skin. GO SOLAR CHERRY SEES SIGNIFICANT improvement in the health of his skin when he consistently spends time outdoors. Sunlight helps you produce vitamin D, says Corey L. Hartman, M.D., a dermatologist and MH advisor. “Low vitamin D levels are correlated with severity of psoriasis symptoms.” Dr. Hartman recommends…

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BEST RAZOR Dr. Squatch Safety Razor The balance on this blade leads to an easy, close shave. One tester reported that it was “the best-designed safety razor I have tried.” $70 BEST BEARD OIL Every Man Jack Small Batch Beard Oil The trifecta of jojoba, squalane, and avocado oils helps this stuff stay lightweight. The smoky, woodsy scent is nice, too. $12 BEST SHAVE CREAM The Shop Shave Cream This surprisingly thin formula poofs to a lather and provides an especially smooth shave no matter the razor type. $10 For 50 more award-winners, head to menshealth.com/mens-health-2024-grooming-awards.…

Breitling Avenger B01 Three stopwatch functions. Rust- and water-resistant. A 70-hour power reserve. It’s one of the most resilient chronos out there. $10,500 Tissot PR516 This throwback style was worn by Bond himself in 1973’s Live and Let Die. The modern reinterpretation has a 68-hour power reserve backing up a trio of chronograph dials. $1,850 Rado Captain Cook This chronograph has sea legs. The titanium-and-bronze case blocks corrosion from salt water, and an antireflective, scratch-resistant crystal face helps with readability. $4,750 Movado Heritage Series Calendoplan S This sporty chrono’s right subdial serves as a seconds counter, the bottom an hour counter with a date window, and the left a minute counter. $1,095…

1. BEACH X2 Head to Tybee Island’s beaches in the A.M., before crowds descend. Lunch on oysters and Wagyu hot dogs at Sea Wolf, then walk to North Beach and grab a board from Tybee Surf Lessons for an afternoon workout. 2. RIDE ROUGH Roughly 20 minutes from downtown, Tom Triplett Park has 7.5 miles of mountain-bike trails that twist through wooded terrain. (The tightly wound Bone Pit loop is especially gnarly.) 3. HIKE IT OFF Skidaway Island State Park has the Big Ferry Trail, a three-miler that winds beneath oaks, crosses paths with deer and egrets, and passes Civil War–era historic sites. Tack on the Sandpiper and Avian loops for more mileage. 4. BAR HOP Start with Moodright’s duckpin bowling, Uber to Savoy Society for Spam sliders and then…

ANTIDEPRESSANTS HAVE been around for about seven decades. Right now we need them more than ever. About 21 million Americans every year have at least one major depressive episode. Pharma companies are always trying to come up with newer meds that work better. In some cases, they’re succeeding. Lexapro, an antidepressant developed in the early 2000s, has fewer side effects than clomipramine, developed in the ’60s. Auvelity, which gained FDA approval two years ago, takes less time to act than some other antidepressants. There’s even a drug in development right now that you may need to take for only two weeks—and then you’re done. And amid these advancements, studies are offering glimmers of hope that GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) might help treat depression. But what gets lost in…

RYAN GOSLING DAVID LEITCH FAVORITE ACTION MOVIE? “I love Duel. It’s insane that it was Spielberg’s first film.” “Jackie Chan’s Police Story.” GO-TO KARAOKE SONG? “I don’t have one!” “‘Wanted Dead or Alive,’ by Bon Jovi.” LAST BOOK, TV SERIES, OR PODCAST YOU RECOMMENDED TO A FRIEND? “The last season of Love Is Blind. I heard the new season is even better—but I’ve been busy.” “Shōgun. Hiroyuki Sanada is amazing.” DREAM PARTNER TO TRAIN WITH IN THE GYM? “Bruce Lee. One of my favorite movies is No Retreat, No Surrender. Bruce appears to this kid in his mirror and trains him and teaches him how to deal with bullies.” “You can’t take Bruce Lee—he was my choice! Next would be Mike Tyson.” FRENEMY EXERCISE? “Stretching. I never take time to…

EGG & SAUSAGE SOLDIERS In a small pot, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Gently add 2 eggs, cover, and cook, 6 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water until cooled. Heat 4 chicken breakfast-sausage links. Peel and halve the eggs; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dunk sausages into the yolks. CHICKEN & EGG CONGEE Bring 3 cups chicken broth to a boil with 4 thin slices ginger and 1 smashed garlic clove. Stir in ⅓ cup rinsed jasmine rice. Lower the heat to medium, partially cover, cook 20 minutes. Whisk, add 1 cup shredded chicken, make a well in the center, and crack an egg into it. Cover and turn off the heat so that the egg cooks for 5 minutes. Pour everything into…