MANILA, Philippines - Summer’s not over yet! Get ready to hit the beach this May as Men’s Health magazine celebrates its fourth anniversary issue with features that will inspire you to get in shape and stay healthy not just in the summer but throughout the year. Try these workout tricks and tips to get your body beach-ready.
Conquer the waves with tips from top surfer Luke Landrigan. Men’s Health calls surfing “a total-body workout.” It works out your upper body through constant paddling out to sea, as well as develops leg muscles and strength while balancing on the board.
Boost your energy with nutritious food from morning till night. Men’s Health reports, “You should never, ever skip meals, especially breakfast. A good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day.” Instead of ditching lunch or a mid-afternoon snack, try eating smaller, more frequent meals.
Melt away fat by performing muscle-busting moves. Top conditioning coach Martin Rooney shares his trademark “hurricane” training session. Jump rope, sprint, box, do pushups or jump squats — whatever it is you do, “go fast, go hard, go for a minute, and go to the next station — for five minutes straight.”
Beat stress and enjoy the benefits of yoga. Whoever yoga is only for women needs to think again. Men’s Health explains the benefits of Bikram Yoga, which improves balance and coordination, sharpens the mind, helps you breathe correctly and burns calories.
Featuring pro surfer Luke Landrigan on the cover, the May issue of Men’s Health is available now on newsstands, in book stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more on Men’s Health online, visit www.menshealth.com.ph.