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2 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Greg Presto
Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In December, Rahim Hirji’s London house had a small, dingy garage in the back. The space was just 10 by 20 feet, had grimy floors, walls that let the winter cold seep through, a roof that let rain and snow slip in…and it was, in the lawyer’s view, the perfect place for his dream home gym.
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5 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kit Fox |Brittany Smith
Fat. We want to lose it. We want to burn it. We want to trim it. We want to melt it off. But fat isn’t a catch-all evil waiting to gift us with a few more doughy pounds. Research shows not all fat is created equal, and in fact, some fat is good for us. Yes, in our bodies we have fat that helps us lose fat. This miracle flab is called brown fat. Here's everything you need to know about it. What Is Brown Fat?
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5 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
Fitness influencer Ashton Hall went viral a few weeks ago for his strange, hours-long morning routine, and Mike Israetel finally shared his unfiltered opinion on it. Israetel, an exercise scientist and co-founder of the training platform Renaissance Periodization, is known for his social media critiques—from specific exercises to current trends.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
Jillian Michaels has been long-praised for her no-nonsense approach to fitness, but her latest nutrition advice is raising eyebrows. In a recent video with the New York Post, she shared a list of foods to avoid for better health—but a nutritionist and a registered dietitian weighed in to share their thoughts. Michaels, a celebrity trainer who rose to fame on The Biggest Loser, advises steering clear of several foods that many consider healthy.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
Coffee with cream or flavored syrup is many people's caffeinated beverage of choice, but if you're cutting or trying to lose weight, it may be a significant source of extra calories—something one Reddit user discovered and shared. On the r/loseit subreddit, one user shared how they recently realized they're drinking around 300 calories a day, just through their coffee consumption. "I was shocked to discover that a tablespoon of my coffee cream is 35 calories, and I was free-pouring it.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
If you're struggling to get a quality night of sleep, trainer Dan Go shared a pre-bedtime sleep tea that he says has had a huge impact on his sleep quality. Go is a trainer and fitness expert, known for his work in strength training and fat loss. Across social media, he shares practical fitness advice and simple strategies to help individuals improve their personal health. The sleep tea he swears by contains chamomile, glycine, and sea salt.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
With seemingly endless options on the market, finding the right protein supplement can be confusing—and expensive. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel shared how to choose the best protein supplement to suit your goals, based on several important considerations. Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, broke down the most important factors to consider, including protein quality, macros, taste, digestion and fullness, artificial ingredients, price, and form factor.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Kelsey Kryger
Exercise scientist Mike Israetel ranked the best ready-to-drink protein shakes—no shaker required. From popular picks to under-the-radar options, he breaks down the top choices based on taste, macros, and quality. Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, is best known for his training insights but he’s also a protein aficionado. With so many options on the market, he separated the best from the worst Starting from the bottom, Nestle's Boost Max lands at number 11 out of 11.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Sara Hendricks
Most people don't think of Chick-fil-A as weight loss fare. But one Rhode Island man claims it helped him lose 132 pounds—thanks to one menu item he says he's eaten every single day for lunch since November 2023. The menu item in question is the Spicy Southwest Salad. 32-year-old Tom Carroll wrote an essay about how, after weighing in at 360 pounds, he vowed to make a change. Around the same time, he discovered the Spicy Southwest Salad, and thought it was good enough to eat every day. So he did.
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6 days ago | 
mensfitness.com | Greg Presto
Variety might be the spice of life, but when it comes to getting lean, too much of that spice can leave your head spinning: Trying to keep track of your protein and calorie intake while also finding lots of different foods that meet your needs can feel like calculus and culinary school all in one. Derek Mecca found a workaround. For the past 18 months, he’s eaten the same meals six days per week…the same breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.