1212 MH.CO.ZA/ August 2019I eat healthily enough. But mostly Monday through
to Thursday; by Friday, my lack of a healthy work/life balance
has forced the willpower out of me. And I train hard enough. But
only three or four times a week, because... drinks happen, friends
and commitments happen, and life gets in the way. I’m in decent
shape, but not great shape. I tend
to have good weeks followed by bad
weeks, and sometimes I wish I could
just take back control – I’d like to be
a few kilos heavier, and get back to a
routine. If you’re anything like me,
you need a plan: a blueprint to achieve
these goals, including a better body.
Starting on page 104, we have a guide
to identifying your stumbling blocks
and building a training plan that
works for you. With the help of actor
Armand Aucamp (p112) we have a
week’s worth of tasty, high-protein
dishes to make meal prep a breeze.
It’s also our annual BODY ISSUE- a celebration of the male physique
and the diversity of performance,
from the fittest man on earth,
CrossFit champ Mat Fraser, to running
legend Mo Farah, Blitzbokke captain
Siviwe ’Shakes’ Soyizwapi, and this
month’s cover guy, SA Olympic
javelin-thrower Rocco van Rooyen. They’re all testament to the
fact that champions come in all shapes and sizes. The men we’ve
profiled have dedicated their lives to honing their bodies, to ensure
that they perform at their peak. But to
design your body, you have to redesign
your mindset, too. Head to page 90 to
read their stories; and next time you hit
the gym, think of their sense of purpose
and commitment. It might just give
you an added edge. Be inspired.
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WORDS
about a
STRONG
GUY“It’s not the
physical feats
that make
him the most
complete
athlete on the
planet. It’s his
mindset – one
that’s primed
to turn every
weakness into
a strength.”- JAMIE MILLAR
on MAT FRASER, P