5 training mistakes men make when lifting weights

5 training mistakes men make when lifting weights

We get it, you’re smashing super-sets like an angry Clark Kent but the results have plateaued. It’s time to stop crying into your protein shake and add...

No time? No excuse!

No time? No excuse!

No time for excercise? Comando Steve shares 5 workouts ranging from 5 minutes to an hour. No more excuses!

Why it's important to replace electrolytes when you train

Why it's important to replace electrolytes when you train

We all know to replace electrolytes when riding in the heat, and all good sports drinks will contain them. But what exactly are they?

The CrossFit craze - is it for you?

The CrossFit craze - is it for you?

Commando Steve explains what the CrossFit craze is all about and why you should jump on board.

Push ups for perfect pecs

Push ups for perfect pecs

Want a sculpted body? Push ups will get you there.

Top 6 home workouts

Top 6 home workouts

AskMen have put together the best 6 workouts you don't even have to leave the house for.

Social support for working out

Social support for working out

Why you need a workout buddy to kick arse at working out.

Bro-ga: why all men should be doing yoga

Bro-ga: why all men should be doing yoga

AskMen share the biggest reasons why yoga is great for blokes.

Cyclist's workouts - maximise endurance

Cyclist's workouts - maximise endurance

What you do off your bike can have as big an impact on your riding as what you do in the saddle.

Self massage techniques for cyclists - hands

Self massage techniques for cyclists - hands

Apart from when you’re braking and changing gear, your hands are where road vibration from the front of the bike and your upper body weight meet, and the...

Cyclist's workouts - lightning acceleration

Cyclist's workouts - lightning acceleration

What you do off your bike can have as big an impact on your riding as what you do in the saddle.

How to get a comic hero's body just like superman

How to get a comic hero's body just like superman

Having a body just like SUPERMAN is not just attractive…it’s also functional and TRENDY. There is a certain aesthetic that demands this kind of attention.

Why group rides rock

Why group rides rock

Why it's great to get out and ride with mates

How to mix up your regular ride

How to mix up your regular ride

Maximise your ride with these tips on how to mix things up

30 minute training ideas

30 minute training ideas

Half-an-hour is plenty of time to invest in looking after your fitness

Mountain bikes

Mountain bikes

For exploring the wilderness and having fun in the dirt, you need a mountain bike

Cycling - making the most of your commute

Cycling - making the most of your commute

Your daily commute is a golden opportunity to put in some training time. Here's how to make sure your ride to work is time well spent

How to keep a cycling diary

How to keep a cycling diary

Whether you’re racing, or riding for fun, keeping a cycling diary is the best way to chart progress

How to buy running shoes

How to buy running shoes

How to make a surefooted shoe-buying decision

Sports massage: does it work?

Sports massage: does it work?

If you're training regularly, a regular sports massage may be essential to your regimen

How to swim faster and longer

How to swim faster and longer

What if we told you that you could still swim fast, even without the perfect technique?

How to win with spin

How to win with spin

How to get the absolute most out of your spin time

Anytime is training time!

Anytime is training time!

Program your brain to automatically activate your exercise reflex

How to rehab like a pro-athlete

How to rehab like a pro-athlete

Injured? Our three pro-athlete experts reveal how they workout to recover from sports injuries

How to think like a pro-athlete

How to think like a pro-athlete

Adopting the mindset of an athlete will take your training to the next level

How to eat like a pro-athlete

How to eat like a pro-athlete

If you want to train like a pro-athlete, a healthy diet is crucial

5 top ab training tips

5 top ab training tips

Guinness World Record holder Marcus Bondi shares his top tips for fitter and stronger abs in 12 weeks

Guide to making your own home gym

Guide to making your own home gym

Creating your own home gym may hurt your wallet upfront but it can be a future cost and time effective solution for gym-shy guys - Here are six must haves ...

The bulking workout

The bulking workout

Bulking is a challenge but with dedicated training and a planned protein rich diet it can become a reality. Here are five moves to get you on track

Gutbusters: 5 ways to lose your belly

Gutbusters: 5 ways to lose your belly

The following combination of training, activities and sport will help you lose the fat around your gut

Marathon training program tips

Marathon training program tips

Running long mindless kilometres is not the way to prepare for a marathon. Here are four effective ways to break up your program:

Running Efficiency Tips

Running Efficiency Tips

When running long distances you can’t waste unnecessary energy. Here are some tips to improve running efficiency broken down into a few area:

CrossFit style men's workout

CrossFit style men's workout

A CrossFit style workout with a selection of moves that together give you a great whole-body challenge.

Cycling - how to descend

Cycling - how to descend

Exhilarating descents are cycling’s way of saying thank you for the climbs

Cycling - how to tackle a long climb

Cycling - how to tackle a long climb

Tackling alpine-style climbs? Cycling coach Andy Cook has the lowdown on going up

How to cycle a corner at speed

How to cycle a corner at speed

There's nothing better than cycling a perfect line through a downhill corner

Cycling - how to hill climb

Cycling - how to hill climb

Going up? We talk hill climbing training and technique with four champion cyclists

5 spinning tips

5 spinning tips

As experienced a cyclist as you might be, spinning can take some getting used to

4 spin class workouts

4 spin class workouts

Thinking of starting spin? There are four main type of classes to be aware of

Getting the most out of an hour bike ride

Getting the most out of an hour bike ride

We show you how to get the most from your minutes with your wheels

How to train like a pro-athlete

How to train like a pro-athlete

Tried-and-tested training advice from three triathlon pros

Sportive bikes - the essential guide

Sportive bikes - the essential guide

Fast, efficient bikes for getting the miles in – and comfortable for the long haul

Race bikes - the essential guide

Race bikes - the essential guide

Everything you need to know about race bikes and racing

How to buy a bike

How to buy a bike

With a wide range of cycles available, choosing the right one can seem daunting. It needn’t. Here’s how to set off on the right pedal

How cycling reduces stress

How cycling reduces stress

Cycling keeps you fit, and it’s a stress beater too. We look at how riding your bike stops you being driven up the wall

Cycling and fitness

Cycling and fitness

Try cycling for a whole host of health and fitness benefits

How to recover like a pro-athlete

How to recover like a pro-athlete

Training too hard? Learn to relax, say the experts

5 ways your kids can make you stronger

5 ways your kids can make you stronger

Whether your kids are newborn or toddlers, they can (and will) become valuable training buddies for you and all your major muscle groups

How to buy a surfboard

How to buy a surfboard

If you’re lucky enough to live close to a beach, surfing is a great sport to increase your fitness levels, tone your body and heighten wellbeing

5 running accessories for the modern man

5 running accessories for the modern man

We've discovered five awesome running accessories that no man should run without

The ultimate gym kit

The ultimate gym kit

If you’re exercising on-the-go, you need a gym kit that’s practical and easy to carry anywhere - whether it’s to work, on the train, or simply thrown...

5 essential golfing items

5 essential golfing items

If you’re planning on hitting a golf course any time soon and you’re new to the game, you want to be prepared

Sports profile: NRL player, Billy Slater

Sports profile: NRL player, Billy Slater

We chat to Melbourne Storm player Billy Slater about all things health and fitness

How to sleep like a pro-athlete

How to sleep like a pro-athlete

A good night's sleep is crucial to your training regimen

Bike locks

Bike locks

If you leave your bike unattended at all, then you’re going to need to lock it

Cycling jackets

Cycling jackets

Here's a guide to help you decide which cycling jacket to invest in

How to buy a bike helmet

How to buy a bike helmet

Wearing a helmet will not only help to protect you from injury, it will help you feel self-assured when taking to the roads

Self massage techniques for cyclists - legs

Self massage techniques for cyclists - legs

Your legs do most of the muscle work in cycling, and will be crying out for a massage after a long ride.

Cyclist's workouts - improve your climb

Cyclist's workouts - improve your climb

What you do off your bike can have as big an impact on your riding as what you do in the saddle. Here are the best do-anywhere moves from the UK’s top co...

Small muscles, big results: psoas

Small muscles, big results: psoas

Learn to work your psoas to your advantage and achieve your body's full fitness.

Small muscles, big results: gluteus medius (GM)

Small muscles, big results: gluteus medius (GM)

Learn to work your gluteus medius to your advantage and achieve your body's full fitness.

Small muscles, big results: infraspinatus

Small muscles, big results: infraspinatus

Learn to work your infraspinatus to your advantage and achieve your body's full fitness.

Small muscles, big results: transversus abdominis (TVA)

Small muscles, big results: transversus abdominis (TVA)

Learn to work your transversus abdominis to your advantage and achieve your body's full fitness.

Small muscles, big results: vastus medialis (VM)

Small muscles, big results: vastus medialis (VM)

Learn to work your vastus medialis to your advantage and achieve your body's full fitness.

Self massage techniques for cyclists - neck, shoulders and back

Self massage techniques for cyclists - neck, shoulders and back

With its hunched-over, head-up position, it’s no surprise that cycling can give you a stiff neck, shoulders and back.

Self massage techniques for cyclists - feet

Self massage techniques for cyclists - feet

Given the constant pressure of pedalling mile after mile, often without much variation in position or direction of pressure, cyclists’ feet are a common ...

How to choose a gym

How to choose a gym

Choosing the right gym can make all the difference between a painful, costly waste of money and you achieving your fitness goals

How to train with a heart rate monitor

How to train with a heart rate monitor

Training with a heart rate (HR) monitor really couldn’t be simpler, as long as you understand the basics

15-minute super stretch

15-minute super stretch

A quarter of an hour is plenty of time to invest in looking after your body

How to set your bike up

How to set your bike up

How to fine tune your bike to your cycling needs

Bike lights

Bike lights

Essential if you’re going to ride after dark, lights do two jobs: make you visible and illuminate the road

Chris Hemsworth: Building a superhero's body

Chris Hemsworth: Building a superhero's body

GQ’s 2012 Man of the Year, Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth, talks about being a dad and building a superhero’s body for Thor

Should we be running barefoot?

Should we be running barefoot?

Barefoot running is a growing trend in fitness circles

Do compression garments work?

Do compression garments work?

Compression garments are all the rage, but do the often-hefty price tags make them a workout essential?

Get the perfect male body

Get the perfect male body

The world's number one fitness model shares his three secrets to a buff body

Secrets of a bodybuilder

Secrets of a bodybuilder

Bodybuilding champion Ronnie Coleman reveals how he maintains his shredded physique

Resistance band workout

Resistance band workout

Grab a training buddy and a resistance band for moves that strengthen and tone

Pat Farmer's Pole to Pole run

Pat Farmer's Pole to Pole run

Pat Farmer is finally home after tackling the greatest run in history, Pole to Pole – to raise funds for the Red Cross

From weight loss to world champion boxer

From weight loss to world champion boxer

Walking into a boxing gym changed Di Prazak's life

Matt Shirvington’s training tips

Matt Shirvington’s training tips

Matt Shirvington talks getting in shape for The Bridge Run

The ultimate workout for men

The ultimate workout for men

Here’s a start to purposeful training with a workout that’s a series of challenges

The all-age fitness workout

The all-age fitness workout

Improve your strength and mobility with these exercises for all fitness levels

5 reasons why men do Pilates

5 reasons why men do Pilates

Discover why Pilates is taking off with male celebs

Shannon Ponton's workout

Shannon Ponton's workout

Fitness expert and trainer on hit weight loss show The Biggest Loser Shannan Ponton reveals some of his never-fail workout tips

Get buff with a buddy

Get buff with a buddy

Pair up for these super-circuits to double your strength, toning and cardio – and double your fun.

Your body versus gym machines

Your body versus gym machines

When should you use an exercise machine and when should you rely on your body instead?

Best all-body workout

Best all-body workout

Fancy a challenge? Try the Spartan 300 workout.

Cardio for couples

Cardio for couples

Five great ways to exercise with your loved one

Stretch during the ad break

Stretch during the ad break

Use the breaks in your favourite TV shows to get stretching.

How to get amazing abs

How to get amazing abs

Banish that wobbly belly forever with these stomach-toning exercises and training tips

Kickbox your way to fitness

Kickbox your way to fitness

A boxing workout that includes your legs may be the perfect exercise.

The ultimate couples workout

The ultimate couples workout

Get and hot and sweaty with your beloved with body+soul's ultimate couples workout

Top five stretches

Top five stretches

These stretches help develop whole-body strength, create flexibility and target problem area. You just need to commit to doing them regularly. We show you ...

Are spin classes dangerous?

Are spin classes dangerous?

Spin classes aren't a new phenomenon, and while their popularity remains high, they do come with a warning

Work out on the sand

Work out on the sand

Using the sea and sand as part of a circuit will give you the best summer workout

Workout as a couple

Workout as a couple

Training with your partner can give your fitness a real boost