The “Men” in Men’s Health refers to all men, no matter their chronological age or their physical condition. We care as much about what wellness and fitness means for a 22-year-old as we do an 82-year-old. Can an octogenarian drop and do 50 burpees? Maybe not. (Although we met this amazing guy once…) But he can do something. And he can improve his condition. We all can. We can all be stronger and smarter and more capable, starting right now. Every one of us can make simple moves that can have long-term and life-changing effects. In this essential guide, we’ve outlined specific actions you can take to increase your physical and mental fitness, so you can remain strong and vital and as prepared for the next year as you were for the last…for the rest of your life.
STRONG & FIT AT ANY AGE • The opportunity to build a lean, healthy body doesn’t come along once a year. It comes along every day of your life. Are you going to seize that opportunity today—or will you still be thinking about it tomorrow?
GET STARTED PART 1
MAKE SMALL CHANGES FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE • Here’s how to call time on creeping weight gain and start on a path towards a leaner, healthier you.
WELLNESS LIES YOU NEED TO STOP BELIEVING • Here are the health virtues that shouldn’t be—and a few tactics you can use to actually see the better-body results you crave.
SMART WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT • Dropping stubborn pounds as you age has as much to do with your lifestyle as it does the hours you spend exercising. If you’re looking to slim down, here are some of the best ways to do it.
RUN (FAST) FOR YOUR LIFE • Want to feel younger, move smoother, play safer, and turn life into a peak performance? Try upping the tempo with these running workouts.
TRADE FAT FOR MUSCLE • Building muscle is key to staying lean and fit for life. The challenge of these moves will also rev your heart rate for major calorie burn.
GET INSPIRED • No matter your challenge—obesity, addiction, increased disease risk—you can change your life for the better. It all starts with taking a first step. These comeback kings (and queen!) show you how.
PART 2 BUILD MUSCLE
UP YOUR STRENGTH, SAVE YOUR LIFE • All those hours you spend in the weight room aren’t just good for your looks. The longer you spend getting stronger, the longer you might have to live.
BURY THESE FITNESS MYTHS • Time to debunk Instagram bro-science and other web BS to help you get stronger, faster.
YOUR TOTAL - BODY TUNE-UP • Whether you’ve always had a solid fitness routine—or you’re just starting out—it’s possible to build your best body without turning every workout into a suffer-fest. This plan shows you how.
THE PERFECT HOME WORKOUT • With this hassle-free routine, you’ll fire up your back, hamstrings, and glutes, then dive into bodyweight moves infused with boxing flavor.
GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT IN THE TIME YOU HAVE • Train every single muscle with this five-exercise, 25-minute routine that boosts your heart rate while building critical strength.
NO GYM, NO WEIGHTS, NO EXCUSES • You could spend all your time lifting weights, but let’s face it, that’s not always possible. Train smarter, not harder, and still build the body you want with this bodyweight sesh that’ll melt fat, revitalize tight muscles, and layer on the strength you need.
SEVEN STEPS TO AMAZING ABS • You don’t actually need six cubes of muscle in your abdomen to live a happy and productive life. You do, however, need an all-around great core workout if you want to fix your posture, avoid injury, and, oh yeah, look pretty damn good shirtless.
A NO-NONSENSE DUMBBELL PLAN • You don’t need a ton of fancy equipment to get a solid muscle-building workout. Case in point: All you need is a set a dumbbells for this four-day-a-week total-body...
