Author: Melissa Stone With Valentine’s Day approaching and endless positions to choose from, it can be challenging to pick the best one.  But what if your affinity for your favorite position is in line with the stars?  Luckily, sex specialists at Joy Love Dolls have helped Muscle & Health determine the best sex position suited for each astrological sign. Aquarius: Cowgirl (Jan 22 to Feb 20) Aquarius are known for being free-spirited and love to experiment, meaning the Cowgirl sex position can let an Aquarius feel empowered, all while having fun!  This position involves one ..read more

Photography: Rich McCarter Written by: Darren Croft Few fitness journeys are quite as notorious as that of YouTube sensation Simeon Panda. He takes his famous physique down to the Mecca at Gold’s Gym Venice Beach to introduce Muscle and Health readers to his way of unilateral thinking.  It’s time to go back to school with his go-to single-side moves. Often overlooked, unilateral exercise is a highly effective means of building a symmetrical frame whilst helping to prevent injury and develop hardcore stability. Defying your dominant side to counteract muscle and strength imbalances is as s ..read more

Author: Darren Croft You’re looking for a potential partner.  You’ve swiped, you’ve liked, you’ve chatted a bit online, and you’ve gone through all of their pictures.  You’re in no doubt that they’re stunning. And as luck would have it, you arrive for the date, watch them walk through the door and are gobsmacked to discover that with “no filters,” they still look like their pictures.  They sit down, and you can’t believe your luck until… Urgh… You’ve no doubt had “the ick” before. But what is it, why does it happen, and most importantly, can you get over it, or does it spell the ..read more

Author: Nicole Rakowski Living to the ripe old age of 100 seems like something to celebrate. We are all looking for ways to extend our lives, not just in age, but in the quality of those years. But is celebrating your centenarian birthday with some life still left in you possible? As much as you might want to hit the milestone, you also want to make sure that your physical and mental health is still thriving so you can actually take advantage of those years.  Did you know that for the average North American, only around 10% of life expectancy is dictated by genetic factors?  The othe ..read more

Author: Darren Croft There is never a bad time to head off to the sun, but when the winter season hits, the lure of relaxing on a Caribbean island and beating those winter blues with a cocktail is even stronger.  If you’re looking to replace the chill with chilling, we’ve pinpointed a few of the best warm winter vacations that might have you packing your suitcase and heading for the airport.  Get packing, you’re off on your winter holidays. The Maldives Realistically, the Maldives are incredible all year round, but they are a pure delight for a winter getaway.  The average temp ..read more

It’s the season to cuddle up close with someone, even if it’s only for the next few months.  Author: Darren Croft Tis the season to be freezing our toes off, and with fuel bills rising rapidly, we’re all looking for a way to keep warm during the colder months.  You’re not along in trying to combat the winter blues. Like penguins huddling together for warmth, humans can be found doing the very same thing and searching for a partner to cozy up with over the winter period.  When the weather starts to change for the worse, hibernation is more fun with a special someone next to you ..read more

It’s the time of year when it’s easy to fall off the fitness wagon – but how can you enjoy yourself and still reach your fitness goals? Author: Kimberly Lynn It’s the season to….eat mince pies, drink a little bubbly and enjoy yourself.  The holiday season is officially here, along with ALL the parties, get-togethers and delicious food.  And it’s often accompanied by the ALL or NOTHING mentality that can quickly knock you off the fitness wagon when the drinks and pies start coming out.  But what if we told you that you could still enjoy the holidays (and the food that comes along ..read more

Whether you’re after some on or off-piste action this Winter season, we’ve collated some of the best ski resorts in the world for you Author: Darren Croft Looking for some time on the piste this winter?  There are plenty of world-class resorts to choose from, and with some of these at the opposite ends of the world, you can chase the snow season all year round.  Whether you’re looking to show off your snowboarding skills or party the night away at base camp, there’s a lot of snow business at these world-class ski resorts. So, let’s share some of our top ski resorts in the world… The ..read more

It’s almost Christmas! You’re ready to kick back with a Bailey’s and lounge about til the New Year – but you’re still missing a few gifts for under the Christmas tree. If you’re like us, the thought of battling through the shopping crowds during the holiday season is enough to put anyone off. But that’s what online shopping was made for, right? We’ve put together a definitive list of fail-safe DKNY gifts for yourself (or others!) that will make for a cozy but sporty Christmas. From pajamas and slippers for cozy lounging, underwear for a pants drawer refresh, or tracksuits to add to your gym ki ..read more

By IFBB Pro Jamie Christian, Aka’ The Giant’ Photography by Simon Howard It’s a tough shift at the beginning! Turning up to the gym day in, day out – putting in the hard work, suffering the DOMS – and then doing it all over again.  If you’re kicking off your bodybuilding journey, your motivation might be dwindling – you’re searching for the light at the end of the tunnel – and luckily, there is some.  Working out will always feel hard; that’s why it’s called a workout.  But the good news is that our muscles adapt to the stress or exercise over time, and it becomes easier. Not on ..read more