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Protein is essential, but is it really a cure-all? In the episode of Built for Life Dr Richard McKenzie argues that it’s become so celebrated we can lose sight of what it does, and what it doesn’t. The author of 'The Protein Myth' unpacks protein needs, the evidence behind popular health claims…

On the latest Built for Life, coach Courney Fearon joins us to talk about the barriers that can make exercise feel out of reach, and why training should be more fun and accessible. He also discusses sprinting and social media’s influence on fitness culture. Listen to the full episode on Apple…

Courtney Fearon shares his recommended minimum effective dose for people looking to get some more speed work into their weekly training. In the new episode of Built for Life, the coach and creator of Split Series talks through the benefits of sprinting and how to add it to your training. He also…

On the new episode of Built for Life, Nike Global Coach Courtney Fearon joins us to talk about making exercise fun, how social media shapes the way we train, and the inclusive events he’s creating with Ministry of Sound Games and Split Series. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and…

Behind the scenes of our sunrise cover shoot with Tom Hiddleston #menshealth #BTS #tomhiddleston #marvel

relatable @twhiddleston: ‘Crisps are the enemy’ 😂 In the new podcast with Men’s Health and Runner’s World, Tom explains why he prefers learning what works for you over chasing a perfect plan when it comes to nutrition. He also talks about how running clears his head and supports his acting…

@twhiddleston shares his love of running that goes beyond wanting to stay in shape. Tom joins Men’s Health and Runner’s World to talk about the clarity, honesty and occasional joy he finds in running. He shares how it became part of his life and acting process, how he adapts his training to…

The best training plan is the one that leaves you ready for whatever comes next. For @twhiddleston, that can mean preparing for a seven-minute dance sequence, or simply being fit for the demands of everyday life. In this new Men’s Health x Runner’s World podcast, Tom talks about adapting his…

Pete Cohen on what to do it you're feeling stuck. In the new episode of Built for Life, Pete talks about the experiences that shaped his identity, the role of movement in his work with Ronnie O’Sullivan, and the grief and love that shaped his documentary Hannah’s Story. Listen to the full episode…

When Pete Cohen asked Ronnie O’Sullivan what the version of himself who’d won was doing differently, Ronnie’s answer was what started his running journey. In the new episode of Built for Life, Pete reflects on how our past can shape identity and behaviour, and how coaching, movement and…

Cover star Tom Hiddleston’s ‘Casting Call’ Having worked with some of the best in the business, Men's Health asked him to choose his go-to co-star from PT to pub quiz winner…

Quickfire questions with our October cover star Tom Hiddleston #menshealth #tomhiddleston #marvel #loki #thor

Pete Cohen opens up about a health issue he kept secret for years, and the shame that made it hard to speak about. In the new episode of Built for Life, Peter reflects on the experiences that shaped his identity, coaching Ronnie O’Sullivan and the role movement can play in change. He also talks…

Tom Hiddleston gives his hot takes on health and fitness myths, trends and everything in between 🔥 #menshealth #tomhiddleston #marvel #loki #running

Tom Hiddleston takes on Icebreakers on the set of his Men’s Health cover shoot, answering questions about everything from the brutal training behind his new film Tenzing to courage, friendship and the people who help us take on the impossible. Watch the full Icebreakers interview on the Men’s…

Why popular recovery tools can create hormetic stress: useful in the right dose, but potentially another demand on a system that’s already overloaded. In the new episode of Built for Life, Oli Patrick explores how training, work, family and digital noise all draw from the same reserves, why sleep…

Oli Patrick on whether the answer to feeling overwhelmed is really another sauna, ice bath or 'recovery hack'. In the new episode of Built for Life, Oli breaks down what recovery actually means, the difference between overtraining and under-recovery, and the signals that can tell you when to push…

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton is no stranger to the hours of training he'll have to put in as part of this year's Strictly Come Dancing cohort. Appleton has trained for years to build his lean, athletic physique, opting for an approach which combines strength work with high-intensity…

Harry Lightfoot and Mike Allen share their top training advice from smarter training, managing fatigue and what you do with those crucial 22.5 hours out of the gym. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #menshealth #podcast #crossfit #training

The best plan is the one you enjoy enough to repeat. In the latest episode of Built for Life, we're joined by Mike Allen and Harry Lightfoot to explore the shift from training for appearance to training for performance, including how to balance running and lifting, find the minimum effective dose…

Mike Allen on when you’re training for more than one goal, more isn’t automatically better. The aim is to find the minimum effective dose that moves your performance forward, without wrecking your recovery. In the latest episode of Built for Life, we're joined by CrossFit athlete Harry Lightfoot…

The signs to look out for that you're overtraining. In the new episode of Built for Life, Ollie Marchon and Liam Holmes explain how to tell whether your nutrition is supporting your training, why performance should be measured by progress rather than discomfort, and how to structure your fuelling…

Is fasted cardio the best approach for your goals? Liam Holmes and Ollie Marchon explain why getting your fuelling right could improve your output and help you get more from every session. In the latest episode of 'Built for Life', they unpack the shift from training for appearance to training for…

Nutritionist Liam Holmes explains how the 30-90 method can make fuelling around your workouts more manageable, helping you support better performance. In the new episode of Built for Life, we're joined by Ollie Marchon and performance nutritionist Liam, who share practical advice on pre- and…

James Hunt shares his message to parents facing the uncertainty that can follow an autism diagnosis. In the new episode of Built for Life, James reflects on raising his non-speaking autistic sons, Jude and Tommy: from feeling alone after their diagnoses to building a community, learning to listen…

Celebrate the ‘inchstones’. In the new episode of Built for Life, James Hunt shares the reality of raising his non-speaking autistic sons, Jude and Tommy. He opens up about diagnosis, isolation, communication, meltdowns, the pressure on carers and the difficult decisions his family has made to…

James Hunt explains why knowing one person’s experience doesn’t mean understanding autism as a whole, and how people with the same diagnosis can have vastly different lives and support needs. In the new episode of Built for Life, the author of Love Needs No Words and dad behind Stories About…

The diet behind Roy Kent according to Brett Goldstein 🥩 #menshealth #carnivore #diet #tedlasso

Brett Goldstein takes on the world's toughest interview on the set of our September cover shoot. Brett reveals how he trained and ate to become Roy Kent, names his most physically impressive co-stars and shares the MCU character he’d love to play. The catch? He has to answer while holding a…

Jamie Bigg reflects on what it really takes to chase maximum size, the impact it had on his body and family, and why getting bigger doesn’t always mean getting better. In the full episode of Built for Life, Jamie explains why young men need honest information about performance-enhancing drugs and…