Here’s our pick of the best massage guns to boost your post-workout recovery. Any athlete or coach worth their salt will tell you regular stretches and good recovery are critical to achieving peak fitness. But you don’t have to be a world-beating elite to reap the benefits of smart post-workout rituals. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to the best massage guns. Also check out the best foam rollers for post-workout recovery. If you’re pushing your body to the limits, your muscles will let you know about it. If you’re doing that regularly you’ll need to develop a tried-and tested recovery ro ..read more

Pulseroll’s premium massage gun is a smooth operator but does it do enough to sway Theragun fans?  If there’s one thing the fit-tech industry doesn’t need, it’s more massage guns. Also known as muscle guns, these fitness gadgets gained mass appeal in the late 2010s pioneered by the likes of Therabody and Hyperice with claims they could improve muscle recovery and reduce pain and soreness after workouts. This made the best massage guns a staple for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.  But in a crowded market, massage gun makers are now having to come up with innovative ways to off ..read more

Red light therapy promises accelerated recovery and has become a key tool for professional athletes looking to get back into action as soon as possible. Here’s all you need to know. Ben Earl, Saracens and England rugby star, was hobbling off the pitch on crutches before the match against Harlequins could even begin in November 2023. A medical scan revealed that Earl had damaged the cartilage in his right knee during the warm-up. Within a few days, he was lying on the operating table. Earl had suffered a damaged meniscus, which can require up to six months to recover from. Fortunately, an opera ..read more

Scottish brand Endura makes great cycling kit that excels in UK conditions. Will the same be true for the Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoe? For a while now Endura’s clipless Hummvee shoes have been my favorite for cross-country riding. So I was keen to see if its flat-pedal version would also be up there among the best cycling shoes. Men’s Fitness verdictThis shoe gets the job done effortlessly. It’s rigid, sticks to the pedals like glue and shrugs off all but the worst that the UK weather can throw at it. I wouldn’t walk too far in them though. Pros Shoes stay planted on the pedals Breathable and q ..read more

Protein bars are the grab-and-go recovery option for anyone on the move. Here’s our pick of the best tried-and-tested options to fuel your fitness drive… When hunger knocks post-workout, it’s easy to reach for handy snack bars. These can be loaded with unhealthy fats and sugars, however, which are often high in calories and lead to energy peaks and troughs. The best protein bars, on the other hand, pack in more of the good stuff – namely, protein. Snacking on protein bars allows you to reach your daily protein goals and deliver a much-needed supply to damaged muscles. They also provide a simpl ..read more

Vow Nutrition may be one of the lesser known players in the sports supplements market but with its vegan protein bars it’s heading in the right direction. You may not have heard of Vow Nutrition. It’s not a name that’s up there with the likes of Grenade, Healthspan, SiS or PhD – yet. But that looks likely to change come the Paris 2024 Olympics, when Vox will be the official nutrition product provider for Team GB. But is that enough to earn its bars a place on our best protein bars list? Men’s Fitness verdictVow only makes three flavours, but why make more when they taste this good? Taste and ..read more

The DMoose Kettlebells 9-70lb set offers something for every level of kettlebell user. They’re solidly built and feel great in the hands, writes strength training expert Roger Lockridge. The best kettlebells have become very popular workout tools because of how versatile they are. They can be used for total-body movements as well as isolation exercises. Kettlebell workouts can help you burn calories and train multiple muscle groups in a short period of time, and you can use heavier weights to help increase power and strength that transfers to other exercises. The DMoose Kettlebells come in ten ..read more

Enter for the chance to win a bumper bundle of Jack Link’s jerky. Men’s Fitness has partnered with Jack Link’s to offer one lucky winner a year’s supply of the brand’s Beef Jerky.  Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is a snack that’s gained some well-deserved attention of late not just for its convenience but for being genuinely tasty. Made from 100% lean premium beef, this between-meal pick-me-up bridges that all-important gap between indulgence and nutrition, providing a high-protein, low-calorie option for those who refuse to compromise on taste or nutrition  At the heart of the brand li ..read more

When hunger strikes, we don’t often have the time to prep and cook a nutritious meal from scratch. Enter our pick of the best meal delivery services in the UK: It’s all well and good stocking up on the best protein bars for a post-workout snack, but they’re no replacement for proper meals. Getting in shape depends more on what you do in the kitchen than in the gym, but finding the time and energy to rustle up nutritious, macro-managed meals day after day is easier said than done – which is exactly why meal delivery services like these exist. Best meal delivery services in the UK Fresh Fitness ..read more

All Week produces high-quality, small-batch meals by hand and to order. Fresh or frozen, they deliver all the nutrition you need. It’s all well and good stocking up on the best protein bars for a post-workout snack, but they’re no replacement for proper meals. Meal delivery services can be hugely helpful in making sure you hit your weekly nutritional targets, and are invaluable if you’re short on time. One such meal delivery service is All Week, producing fresh, freezable complete meals in weekly subscription packages. Men’s Fitness verdictAll Week meals are great to have in th ..read more