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TACKING ON A FEW SETS OF CURLS AND KICKBACKS AFTER YOUR REGULAR ROUTINE ISN’T ALWAYS
ENOUGH. BREAK THE TYPICAL CYCLE AND PUT YOUR ARMS THROUGH HELL — THEN WATCH THEM GROW.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAMES MICHELFELDER

HOW IT 1) EZ-BAR CURL
WORKS
Sets: 3 Reps: 8–10
The longer Rest: 60 sec
muscles spend
working while Hold an EZ-curl bar with
tensed, the better a shoulder-width grip.
they adapt to the Keeping your upper
load by getting arms against your
bigger and sides, curl the bar until
stronger. This your biceps are fully
routine trains contracted.
the bi’s and tri’s
from every angle 2) DUMBBELL
and keeps them HAMMER CURL
under tension
for extended Sets: 3 Reps: 10–12
periods. Some Rest: 60 sec
sets will last as
long as a minute Hold a dumbbell in each
— prepare to feel hand with your palms
the burn. facing your sides. Keep-
ing your upper arms
against your sides,
curl the weights up.

3) EZ-BAR
REVERSE CURL

Sets: 3 Reps: Work for 60
sec. Rest: 60 sec

Hold an EZ-curl bar with
an overhand grip, hands
spaced shoulder-width
apart. Don’t allow your
elbows to drift forward
as you curl the bar.

Directions 2) Switch things up by St yling by Christina Simonet ti; Grooming by Mat thew Tuozzoli/Atelier Management using
curling both weights at the Dior Homme; Fitness Tech: Jeb Stuar t Johnston
Perform the workout same time or alternating
once per week. On from side to side. Pull each
exercises that call one across your body for
for 60-second sets, even more variation.
choose a load that
allows you about 30
reps, but don’t go for
a specific number.
Set a timer for 60
seconds and perform
as many reps as you
can with perfect
form and a normal
cadence. Don’t rush.

Sean Hyson, is the 1 2
former group training
director for Men’s
Fitness.
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6) On alternating sets, drop the cable pulley below 4) TRICEPS
shoulder height and pull the cable on an upward angle. This PUSHDOWN
will provide more of a stretch in the long head of the triceps.
Sets: 3 Reps: 12–15
5) Make sure your arm is completely straight in the second Rest: 60 sec
part of the motion. If you’re unable to straighten your arm
completely, you’re using too much weight. With your hands, Attach a rope handle to
add a slight down-and-outward twist at the bottom to give the top pulley of a cable
the move an extra kick. station and hold an end
in each hand with el-
bows flexed. Allow your
elbows to drift forward
a bit as you extend them
and then let them drift
backward as you lower
the weight.

5) DIP

Sets: 3 Reps: As many as
possible Rest: 60 sec

Suspend your body
over parallel bars and
lower yourself down
until your upper arms
are parallel to the floor.

6) OVERHEAD
CABLE TRICEPS
EXTENSION

Sets: 3 Reps: Work for
60 sec. Rest: 60 sec

Attach a rope handle to
the top pulley of a cable
station. Face away
from the station and
step forward, raising
your arms overhead
and bending your torso
until you feel a stretch
in your triceps. Hold
the position and extend
your elbows.

5) Lean slightly forward to bring some of the pump into your chest. Turn this into
a total-body
beast by adding
a few sets of
barbell squats,
deadlifts, and
bench presses.

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Hard-hitting news from the cutting edge of modern research

BREAKTHROUGHS

St yling by Christina Simonet ti; G rooming by Casey G eren/ Bernstein & Andriulli using L aura Mercier; Fitness Tech: Jeb Stuar t Johnston Want max muscle? orning guys

Seize the M get out at the
daylight! butt crack of
dawn. Day guys
Are you more of a night person? The same may not go for your muscles. try to squeeze something
in at lunch. (Good luck
Pants: LULULEMON with that.) Late guys hit
Sneakers: APL it once the work whistle
Tech: FITBIT blows. But it’s all good as
long as the workouts are
consistent, right? Maybe
not. According to a new
study out of Northwestern
University USA, muscle
tissue runs on the same
circadian clock — the
internal 24-hour timer that
regulates cell functioning
— that the rest of the body
does. If true, that means
there’s an optimal time
for muscle cells to
use oxygen to create
energy and allow for
better performance.
The study found that when
the muscles in mice were
genetically altered to ignore
the little rodents’ circadian
clock, they lost their ability
to use sugar for energy.
They also stopped creating
lactic acid, the by-product
of intense exercise that
allows glucose breakdown
and causes that burning
sensation in your muscles.
Knowing when muscles
will work at their optimum
output could help scientists
develop techniques for
maximum power, they
speculate. –ADAM BIBLE

Muscle
Breakthroughs

A cup of joe can Lift weights,
boost squats pump up your
brain
Q For some easy
gains on leg day, Q The stronger
go for caffeine,
says a study from you get, the more
the UK’s Coventry
University. your brain bene-

On five different fits, a study from
training days, nine
male lifters were Sydney Univer-
given either reg-
ular coffee, decaf, sity in Australia has
decaf and 425mg
pure caffeine (in gel discovered.
caps), pure caffeine
alone, or a placebo Researchers
45 minutes before a
squat session. put 55 to 86-year-

Result: They olds with “mild
squatted 33% more
on decaf-plus-caf, cognitive impair- Go minimal to grab gains
and 29% more on ment” — a precur- when lifting big iron.
regular coffee than sor to Alzheimer’s
on a placebo.
— on a weight-train-

ing program in

which they lifted

80% of their max

twice a week for six

months.

By the end of the

study, the parts of

the subjects’ brains

linked to cognitive

function had grown

in size; the sub- Get big by
jects also showed
an increase in brain

power on tests. IMAGE

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going “barefoot”supplement”!

Ask Men’s Fitness hink the whole “barefoot” sneaker trend is

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recovery. What least three hours MENSFITNESS.COZA wearing minimalist shoes while exercising can make
can I do to get before bed and
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possible for slow-digesting
muscle growth? protein powder — sneakers. The six-month study followed 18 runners
before bed”, says in regular kicks and 20 runners in minimalist shoes
MIKE R, JOHANNESBURG Jorn Trommelen, (stretchy-fabric uppers, zero heel-to-toe drop, and a 3mm
owner of nutrition outer sole — no midsole cushioning or arch support).
Who is that tactics.com. At the end, the regular-shoe wearers’ leg/foot muscles
masked man? “Research shows hadn’t grown — but the leg muscles of the barefoot-shoe
If he lifted and took that when resis- folks had gone up in size by 7%, their foot muscles by 9%,
casein, he’s making tance exercise is forefoot muscles by 12%, and rear-foot muscles by 7%.
gains while sleeping. performed earlier And though the study was done on runners, researchers
in the day, more believe that wearing a similar shoe during other types of
of the pre-sleep workouts, including lifting, will bring similar results.
protein ends up
in muscle and is The new Q An after-workout sauna is great for soothing tired muscles. But the
used to form new hotness:
muscle proteins”, infrared heat new trend in recovery — unlike the traditional steam bath we all know
he says. The syn- and love — is a sauna that uses infrared light, the invisible (and harmless)
ergy between part of sunlight that makes our skin feel warm. Instead of heating the air,
resistance exer-
cise and protein as steam does, the more efficient infrared light directly heats the body,
lasts for at least
24 hours after so nearly 90% of the heat is absorbed. It also penetrates deeper than
exercise.
steam heat — about 4cm into tissue, compared with just the outer layer

of skin that a steambath reaches. Not many gyms have infrared saunas, so check for a studio

near you.



Nutrition
Breakthroughs

Curry can Fast foodies
beat down don’t care about
inflammation nutrition labels

Q Getting 200mg Q Surprise! Just
of curcumin, the 8% of folks who
active ingredient in eat fast food give a
turmeric (the base crap about what’s in
of most curries), it, according to US
a day can reduce researchers.
muscle damage
from intense train- And though all
ing, the American grease slingers in
College of Sports the US are required
Medicine reports. by law to display
that nutritional
A potent anti- data, it probably
inflammatory, cur- hasn’t made much
cumin has more difference: The
punch than many study also showed
other antioxidant that the only cus-
all-stars, like dark tomers who bene-
chocolate and red fit from such info
wine — which, are those who 1) are
together, we like to already motivated
think of as “dinner”. to eat healthy, 2)
know how to esti-
mate daily calorie Eggs boost
intake, and 3) are vitamin E in salads
surprised by the
posted stats.

In other words,
pretty much
nobody who eats
fast food.

Ask Men’s Fitness ating a big, healthy salad that’s chock-

Are bugs really Q Yup — insects are FOR MORE GREAT E full of a variety of colourful veggies — kale, Clockwise from top right: JarOfLemons.com; GlobalP/Getty; Getty
so full of protein NUTRITION TIPS, GO TO peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots — for
and other basically six-legged MENSFITNESS.CO.ZA lunch is an easy way to get a wide range
nutrients that sirloin, says Yemisi of essential daily nutrients. And a study from 2015
I really should Latunde-Dada, PhD, revealed that simply adding some eggs to your salad
be *gulp* eating of King’s College can bump up your body’s ability to absorb antiox-
them? London. idants called carotenoids by up to eight times.
Now a follow-up study has found that
JACO V, FREE STATE “We’ve known tossing three cooked eggs into a salad can increase
that insects are rich
Cricket score. in protein and ben- your absorption of vitamin E nearly sevenfold.
Insects like eficial fats, and
crickets and high in calcium, Vitamin E — found mostly in leafy greens, oils, seeds, and
mealworms are iron, and zinc”, she nuts — has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
mineral-rich. says. “Our new properties, supports the immune system, and may
report now sug- help prevent heart disease, so use this easy trick
gests that edible to up your levels without taking supplements.
insects like grass-
hoppers, crickets, Changing up Q Food and hospitality researchers from Drexel University in the US
and mealworms cuisines makes
are also mineral- meals more recently found that, to maximise your enjoyment when eating out, go for a
rich, with double satisfying mismatch of cuisine styles when you order your meal.
the available iron of
red meat, and more In their experiments, they paired Italian or Thai dishes of varying qual-
absorbable miner- ity — either an appetiser or entrée — with each other and found that when
als like copper, cal-
cium, magnesium, a high-quality appetiser preceded a subpar main course, diners reacted
and zinc.”
negatively. But when the cuisines were mixed and matched, eaters had
Get crunching!
a much more positive dining experience — regardless of how tasty each dish was — and rated the

meal more enjoyable overall.

Caffeine is a stimulant and
energy booster, making it ideal
during low energy dieting.

Glucomannan ensures the
feeling of fullness and satiety
during bouts of intense dieting.

Cinnamon Extract works
naturally to support healthy
insulin function.

Green Tea Extract (EGCG)
enhances mental alertness
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Peppermint Leaf Extract
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Cardio
Breakthroughs

Listening to music while
doing HIIT will keep

you coming back for more.

F*&#!! angry Buddy, can
exercise can you spare some
kill you! gym time?

To HIIT it big, Q Working out Q Not feeling your
crank up the tunes while experienc- workouts like you
ing anger can triple used to? Get a new
your risk of hav- workout partner.
ing a heart attack
within an hour That’s the upshot
afterwards, says a of a new study from
Canadian Univer- the University of
sity study that ana- Aberdeen in Scot-
lysed data on 13 land, which found
000 people in 52 that working out
countries. with a support-
ive gym buddy can
That’s no reason inspire you to exer-
to give up on exer- cise more than try-
cise (duh); heart ing to go it alone.
disease is still the
No. 1 cause of death, What to look for in
and exercise lowers a training pal, say
that risk. researchers: emo-
tional encourage-
Just don’t use it to ment (downers and
vent the next time defeatists need not
you learn you’ve apply!) and practical
been cheated on, or support, like help-
get cut off by some ing you keep to your
asshole on the road. schedule.

cratch most “regular exercisers” and under- Ask Men’s Fitness

S neath you’ll find someone who tried HIIT My friend keeps Q Yoga’s great From top right: Glyn Kirk/Getty; James Michelfelder
(high-intensity interval training) once and just going on about
couldn’t hack it — the short-but-extreme bursts how awesome for flexibility and
of effort can be daunting for fitness pros and sweating- yoga is. Yeah, relaxation; but most
like-a-pig newbies alike. It’s a shame, because HIIT can yoga classes are yoga poses can
boost your body’s fat-burning abilities and give you a hot chick meccas, be classified only
time-efficient cardio and health strategy: Just 10 minutes, but is yoga really as “light intensity
three times a week, can get you as healthy as the recom- “exercise”? physical activity” —
mended 150 minutes a week of low-intensity exercise the same as hanging
(see below). But there’s hope: Listening to music of any VIN S, CAPE TOWN laundry, says a new
kind — as long as it’s your favourite tunes — during HIIT study in Medicine &
will make you not only enjoy it more but also look for- Dog, you need to do Science in Sports
ward more to the next brutal session, says new research more. Most yoga is no & Exercise.
in the Journal of Sports Sciences. So pop in the earbuds more strenuous than
and pump up the jams — the sweat will be even sweeter. hanging up laundry, a Yes, a few poses
new study says. — sun salutations,
standing bows,
Exercising Q That minimum 150 minutes a week of regular exercise you’ve been triangles — are more
even a little vigorous, says
bit pays off told you have to get to stay healthy and ward off disease? Even if study VIP D Enette
you dip a bit below that, you won’t completely screw up your health, Larson - Meyer,
says a recent study from a university in Canada. lt found that work- PhD, “so for more
intensity, find a
ing out at a level of “low physical fitness” — about 20% below the faster-paced ses-
sion that features
average for healthy people, or about 30 minutes a week — still low- those. But it won’t
have the intensity of
ers your risk of developing heart disease. Though, honestly, we’d caution against taking an aerobic activity
like running”.
this too much to heart (so to speak) — the more exercise, the better, it’s been proven — so

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THE
MORTON

What if life was as easy as riding
a jet ski? Soaring over choppy
waves and ocean mist, feeling
unstoppable in the cool breeze.

Well, Alex Morton says it is.. when
you think, feel, and do things a
certain way.

22 MEN’S FITNESS SEP/OCT 2021

At age 21, Morton was a struggling college student living off of “ Make the deci-
taco bell and ramen noodles. sion to be the
hardest worker
Just two years later, he became a millionaire. Now, with his in the room in
earnings elevating over $50,000,000, 31-year-old Morton is all areas of
an entrepreneur, momentum creator, best-selling author, and your life.”
speaker who simply wants to help as many people as he can
level up in their lives. tions.” Keep getting back on that horse, back on that jet ski,
and stay focused on where it is you’re going,” says Morton.
He spends his days educating and inspiring people around
the world to turn their dreams into a reality. He’s simplified the What other people perceive as failures; Morton doesn’t
philosophy behind becoming a success. Whether the goal is believe they are setbacks at all. Instead, when the strategy
wealth, health, or simply pure happiness – life can be like riding doesn’t go according to plan, it’s an opportunity to evaluate
a jet ski when you understand the rules to the success game. weaknesses and get better. Ignoring or minimizing downfalls
only limits potential but when you recognize what went wrong
According to Morton, the first step to reaching a goal is and fine-tune the strategy, it makes success inevitable.
knowing exactly what you want. Picture that bank account with
all the zeros you can imagine or the 6-pack abs that peak In Morton’s words: “Become a student of the game, what-
through your shirt. Then, figure out what strategy will get you ever game you’re in. Make the decision to be the hardest
there and start taking steps to reach that end goal. He says we worker in the room in all areas of your life.” If your investments
must find people who have exactly what we want, begin to say aren’t generating profits, learn everything there is to know
what they say and do what they do and over time that same about the market. Don’t have enough stamina to run a mile?
success can be yours. Train even harder so that you can effortlessly one day run three.
Success isn’t easy but it can be simple. Understand that we
While the journey to success won’t be easy, Morton says must know what we want, why we want it, make a game plan,
that “all you have to do is compete with yourself. Focus on have the right people in our ear, work hard, and success is on
getting 1% better every single day.” It doesn’t matter if a wave the way.
knocks you off your jet ski, if you don’t become a millionaire in
your first year, or you need to take a break in between sets at It’s simple. Whatever it is you’re set out to accomplish, do
the gym. What does matter is your ability to display persistence it the way you would ride a jet ski; when you fall off into the
and commit to your end vision and accomplishing your goals. water, understand why, get back on, and don’t make the same
mistake twice. Make sure to get back up and keep going!
“It’s not going to be one straight shot to success. You’re
going to go through many ups and downs, trials and tribula- Follow Alex on Instagram @alexmortonmindset for more inspi-
rational stories and all his latest news and upcoming events!

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On Top Elevate your game

Pain-free ush-ups are, undeniably,
push-ups
P one of the best exercises for
Don’t let aching wrists ruin a building a rock-hard core
great workout and improving total-body
conditioning. But as any military
by Amy Roberts grunt or CrossFit devotee can tell you,
if you’re going big on push-ups, you
need to take care of your wrists or you
could be in for a world of pain. Here
are four ways to keep aching wrists
from ruining your push-up regimen.

1) CHECK O As you come The elevated Rotate 20 sec in
YOUR FORM down, press into hand position also each direction.
If you don’t have the ground and lets you dip lower,
carpal tunnel or slightly shift your working your chest O All-fours flexion:
an acute injury yet knuckles toward and triceps even While on your hands
doing push-ups your thumb. This harder. and knees, lean for-
causes wrist pain, rotates the forearms ward into your hands
form may be the and creates room 3) SWITCH and hold for 30 sec.
culprit. Here’s how in the wrist joint for TO KNUCKLE Then rotate your
to fix it. flexion. PUSH-UPS hands — fingers
No ’bells nearby? pointing toward your
O Assume the proper 2) USE Make fists and push legs — and lean back
position: hands (flat, DUMBBELLS up on your knuck- for another 30 sec.
not tented) under the If your form is correct les instead, which
shoulders at the top but your wrists still strengthens your O Counter-stretch:
of the push-up and hurt, place a pair of wrists and improves Still kneeling, place
alongside the pecs at dumbbells (kettlebells the bone density in backs of hands on
the bottom. also work) shoulder- your hands. floor, fingers toward
width apart on the legs; lean back
O As you lower, floor and grip them 4) UP YOUR slightly for 30 sec.
pitch your chest as your “base”. This WRIST
forward and keep holds your wrists MOBILITY Wrist pain doesn’t
your elbows tucked straight rather than Finish with these
in, making an bent, taking the onus moves to make your have to end your
A-frame with your off the wrists. wrists more flexible:
head. push-up routine.
O Wrist circles:

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Management using Dior Homme; Fitness Tech: Jeb Stuar t Johnston

Nothing kills your
push-up mojo like
wrists scream-
ing out for mercy.

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Screen
grabbers

Want to up your score with online
dating? Swipe the slate clean — and meet
the nicest girls — by following these tips.

By Sarah Rose

he greatest invention in romance

T since condoms, dating apps are pure
efficiency: thousands of women, no
long profiles to read, no grammar
mistakes to harrumph over, nothing but the
essentials: picture, age, first name, and a fortune
cookie. If you’re interested only in hook-ups,
there’s a mathematical strategy for maximising
hits: Swipe right for everyone. This works when
you think about dating the way a shark thinks
about eating. But if you’re looking for love — or
simply good company — you’re in for “Hot or
Not?” the video game. And, like any gamer, you
need a winning strategy.

WHEN YOU’RE 1) Get a great head- An online yawn. baggage is showing. people I may have TheLicensingProject.com
LOOKING FOR shot to lead with (read: dating profile overlooked because all
A SITE TO GET smile, take off your isn’t an essay TRY THIS: This isn’t an TRY THIS: Frame quali- they wrote was a mere
SEXY ON sunglasses). contest — just essay contest. Answer ties you’re seeking in “Hello, [YOUR NAME
answer four four basic questions: the most positive light HERE].” So, hey, here I
YOU THINK: All single 2) Demonstrate your basic questions. who, what, where, and possible — otherwise go: “Hello, [HER NAME
women are on Tinder interests with a land- how tall. An avid music you’re just taking your HERE].”
and variety is my ally. scape shot in which What you think is hot lover, unrepentant he- neuroses for a walk.
she can also see your and she thinks is hot is donist. Into soccer and Never underestimate WHEN YOU’VE
SHE THINKS: Tinder is a face. That ironman often, well, not. biking. In Joburg now the power of “Looking MADE THE
Greyhound bus full of finish is badass; a but a true Capetonian for a connection”. CONNECTION
slobbering old men. close-up of you surfing at heart. YOU THINK: We’re
will get her wet, too. WHEN YOU’RE texting back and forth,
TRY THIS: Stop carpet YOU THINK: In a world of READY TO MAKE she totally wants me.
bombing; investigate 3) Avoid clichés: In a bunny rabbit boilers, CONTACT
surgical strikes. ski suit and goggles. On reveal no identifying SHE THINKS: Is he ever
Women give high a boat looking off at the details. YOU WRITE: “Hey, wuts going to ask me out?
marks to Bumble, the horizon. Arms around up? ;)”
“lady first” app, for a bunch of bros hold- SHE THINKS: I know TRY THIS: After the
safety features that ing drinks. In a fancy nothing about him. SHE THINKS: I don’t third volley, make the
chase away twitchers, sports car. Cuddling date illiterates. Or call to action: “We
droolers, and stalkers. newborns. Holding a TRY THIS: Be Google- speak emoji. can’t really learn about
Or check out Bristlr, fish. Holding a gun. able. Offer a Twitter chemistry on an app,
for women who like or Instagram handle. TRY THIS: The first con- Want to grab a drink
men who grow beards. 4) Women love pets, Dangle enough data versation: Now this is Thursday?” [YOUR
Every kink has its fan but two or more shots for her to find you on the essay contest. Run NUMBER HERE]
base. with your animal LinkedIn or Facebook. up the score with full
besties veers into If she’s Nancy Drewing sentences. Craft a Get off your app fast.
WHEN YOU’RE furry fetishism. you, she’s interested. cut-and-pastable GPS alone will never be
SETTING UP YOUR opener you can re- enough to find a soul-
PROFILE YOU WRITE: “I want YOU WRITE: “Be real. cycle: “It’s harder than mate. You still have to
a partner in crime. No serial daters. No I like to admit coming go out and meet her.
YOU THINK: I rock a We’ll travel all across pen pals. Look like your up with a clever intro
six-pack in my mirror the country, where picture. No bitches.” to follow a few pic- There must be fire-
selfie, I’ll post that. we can be friendly, tures and a 200-word works. And there’s no
explore, do CrossFit, SHE THINKS: His profile. Now I’m feeling app for that — yet.
SHE THINKS: This dude eat healthy, meditate, kind of bad about
has no friends. Also, and banter like my
no job. grandparents who
met on Tinder.”
TRY THIS: Pictures
are a split-second SHE THINKS: Left. Also,
opportunity to land
that right swipe, so:



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Sport continues bump off other cars might be a slight locations from the iterations. It’s quite
that fine trend. As and barriers with disappointment, for pyramids of Giza, clear that Ubisoft
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rare white-knuckle the single player at btgames.co.za along the Nile Delta. Witcher and to a
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able game driving is add-ons. The online Ubisoft’s seminal no game will survive world and discover
spot on, a feat very open-world series
few racing games returns with argu-
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infamous assassin’s few broken bones The New Colossus
brotherhood. to keep the ultimate is a fantastic
Nazi killer down sequel and delivers
Available on PC, and soon you’ll on everything a
PS4 and Xbox One find yourself back modern first-person
at btgames.co.za on your feet in a shooter should be.
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WOLFENSTEIN 2: THE to explore and a PS4 and Xbox One
vulnerable BJ are at btgames.co.za
NEW COLOSSUS just two of the (R825)
biggest changes in
The world has The New Colossus.
fallen to the Third Weapons are
Reich and the Nazis now customis-
are in control. able allowing for
America as we know even more creative
it is no more and the ways to tear apart
streets are littered your enemies. As
with SS soldiers always the guns feel
and propaganda. amazing to shoot,
Only one man can with satisfying
stop the Nazi war sound and visual
machine, only one feedback. Shooting
man has the grit Nazis never felt
and determina- or sounded so
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the Reich and also a surprisingly
laugh in its face. engaging story, one
That man is series that takes you into
protagonist BJ BJ’s past to realise
Blazkowicz and he that he is more
is currently broken. than just a stone-
In Wolfenstein 2: cold killer. Those
The New Colossus, who enjoyed the
the sequel to the 2014 Wolfenstein
massively popular will find the same
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New Order”, your the ridiculous over-
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On Top Get out

Getting down in Dubai

On this month’s Adventure Calendar: What to do and where to go in the land of sand and skyscrapers.

Dubai has a well- of attractions on offer is the perfect place for DOWNTOWN DUBAI
earned reputation it’s obvious to see why the kids. Aside from the
for its rapid Dubai Mall is both the aquarium and cinema Experience
progression and world’s largest and most there are specific The Lifestyle
development. visited mall. There’s lots attractions tailored to
The iconic city to do. Aside from a wide appease children and Downtown Dubai offers
with its sprawling variety of shopping on young adults. There’s a premium lifestyle,
skyscrapers brings offer, you can chill out the Sega Republic which dining, shopping
truth to the saying at their Olympic-sized is loaded with arcade and entertainment
“if you build it, skating rink which is a games and theme park experience. You’ll have
they will come”, great place for a day rides such as the Giant tons to do, but here
and indeed, they, out (dubaiicerink.com). Slider or Sonic Hopper are some great places
the tourists, are The Dubai Mall is also (segarepublic.com). you should really visit
coming. If you’re home to popular tourist You could also take the during your stay. Try the
going on holiday attractions such as the children to KidZania award-winning Asado
and considering Dubai Aquarium and which is an award- restaurant, where you
Downtown Dubai Underwater Zoo which winning children’s will dine like royalty.
here are some features thousands ‘edutainment’ concept. Here you’re treated to
family-friendly of aquatic animals Specifically catering to some of the best food
activities and and a 270-degree children aged 4 to 16, on offer as well as a
places to see. walkthrough tunnel KidZania offers a safe, stunning one-of-a-kind
(thedubaiaquarium. unique, and realistic view of the Burj Khalifa.
VISIT com) as well as the educational environment Or if you prefer a relaxed
2800-seater 22-screen that allows kids to do day of pampering you
The Tallest Reel Cinema megaplex what comes naturally can visit the Address
Building in (http://reelcinemas.ae). to them – role-playing. Boulevard Spa. Here
The World So, they’ll have fun and you’ll experience 5-star
SEE learn at the same time. service of the highest
In the wonderful city Teach your kids all kinds standard leaving
of skyscrapers, you The City and of career options at this you feeling relaxed,
definitely have to visit what it has to indoor town for children refreshed and content.
the tallest of them all, Offer (kidzania.ae).
the Burj Khalifa dubbed
the tallest building in Downtown Dubai has
the world. On the 122nd many attractions and
floor is the world’s now there’s a way to see
highest restaurant it all at once on the Dubai
At.Mosphere. There, you Trolley. The red tram
can literally ‘eat in the hop-on hop-off transit
sky’. Enjoy breathtakingly system transports
spectacular views people all around the
and delicious food city at a comfortable
(atmosphereburjkhalifa. 10km/h passing various
com). If you’re more of a locations on the way.
scenic person and enjoy That’s more than enough
panoramic views you time to take in the sights
can visit the observation and sounds. Trolleys run
deck on the 124th floor, from 4pm to midnight on
referred to as ‘At The weekdays and from 3pm
Top’. There you can to 11pm on weekends.
take selfies in the sky Here are a few places
or snap memorable you should visit on your
pictures of the beautiful way; visit the Dubai
city and landscape. Fountain for beautiful
A definite ‘must do in water displays that
Dubai’ (tickets.atthetop. resemble the famous
ae). Visit burjkhalifa.ae Bellagio Fountain in Las
for more on what this Vegas. Shows take place
majestic building has to every 30 minutes in the
offer. evenings. Visit Burj Park
which overlooks the
SHOP AT majestic Burj Khalifa,
perfect for a sunny day
Dubai Mall - out, a picnic or bird-
It’s First Class watching.

With over 1200 retail FOR THE KIDS
outlets and a variety
The Mall That
Has It All

In Downtown Dubai
there is something for
everyone. The Dubai Mall



LAMBORGHINI’S

POSTER CHILD IS

BACK!
Past, present, and future all combined
to deliver emotive performance.

32 MEN’S FITNESS SEP/OCT 2021



"WHILE IT HAS ALL
THE TROPES OF A 70S

SUPERCAR ON THE
OUTSIDE, THE NEW
LPI 800-4 IS RIGHT
UP THERE WITH LAM-
BORGHINI’S MOST
MODERN MODELS"

Clear out that bedroom wall clutter, a new vanilla. It was the wild child of the supercar “exclamation of the Italian Piedmontese
Lamborghini is on its way and happens to be dawn, hugely impractical, garish dialect that indicates astonishment and
inspired by the most iconic bedroom wall under-equipped, not all that fast but admiration for something”. Some fifty years
poster of all time, the Countach! If you were a eccentrically styled. The epitome of a later and the new official name is
kid of the 90s, like me, the holy trinity of supercar that carved out Lamborghini’s Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4.
bedroom posters went something like this; identity.
the Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari F40, What’s clear from the outset is how faithful
and as an outlier, the Porsche 959. Now Needless to say, the prospect of a the new version is; considering that modern
Lamborghini is reviving the nameplate – Countach some fifty years later brings a lot of cars all need to comply with a suite of safety
some call it retro, others call it a modern questions and anticipation about rules that weren’t existent some 50 years ago.
interpretation. Either way, it’s a big deal and Lamborghini’s ability to walk the tightrope “The Countach not only embodies the design
the weight of expectation on its shoulders is between old school and new school. Over and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but
massive! time, the Lamborghini name has evolved represents our philosophy of reinventing
considerably, helped in no small part by its boundaries,” explains returning boss Stephan
“The Countach LPI 800-4 is a visionary car of fusion with sibling company, Audi. This has Winkelmann.
the moment, just as its forerunner was,” says finessed some of the Italian’s sharp edges and
Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO brought a great deal of civility to the Lambo’s design boss Mitja Borkert is,
Stephan Winkelmann. “One of the most ergonomics. But there are still those who unsurprisingly, quite proud of the finished
important automotive icons, the Countach want a raw-skinned Lamborghini, especially product. “The Countach LPI 800-4 is an
not only embodies the design and engineering when it bears the iconic name. It’s a tricky incomparable design opportunity: to take a
tenet of Lamborghini but represents our marriage to get right. car so important and continue its evolution
philosophy of reinventing boundaries, into a new era is a unique privilege.” And yes,
achieving the unexpected and extraordinary Nearly all Lamborghinis were named after a before you wonder too hard, of course, it has
and, most importantly, being the ‘stuff of famous fighting bull, however, the Countach scissor doors.
dreams”. got its name from someone’s – a security
guard’s - verbal reaction upon seeing it for But while it has all the tropes of a 70s
In no uncertain terms, the Countach, the first time. Lamborghini claims that the supercar on the outside, the new LPI 800-4 is
made its peers of the same era look absolutely name, pronounced ‘Coon-tach’ is an right up there with Lamborghini’s most
modern models. Underneath that wedge, the

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Countach is hewn from the same architecture acceleration is rapid going from 0-60mph in idiosyncrasies here, the new Countach is a
as the Lamborghini Sian – without doubt, a 2.8 seconds, 0-124mph in 8.6 seconds and facsimile of the Aventador’s high-tech cabin
gamechanger in Lamborghini’s history only tailing off at 221mph. Unlike the lead by the 8.4inch touchscreen which quickly
because of it being the first hybrid-assisted original, the new version has an becomes a one-touch smartphone interface.
model. all-wheel-drive baked into the performance “The Countach was provocative and
hardware and this gives the Countach genuine polarising,” Borkert said. “It made people
As with the original, a V12 sits a few inches 365-day usability, as does the 7-speed smile and stare but its infamous
behind the seats but is stretched to 6.5-liters automatic transmission. recognisability demonstrates the purity of its
and producing 770hp. In normal sanity terms, Other clues to its modern evolution include design legacy. The Countach LPI 800-4
it’s plenty but is now supported by a 48-volt the materials. No longer is steel and steel elevates that clarity to a new level, celebrated
electric motor adding 34hp and resulting in a tubing good or light enough. Any excess in an exclusive limited edition to take its place
combined power output of 804hp. Being weight from the supercapacitors is clawed in motoring history,” he added.
Lamborghini, the usual Li-ion battery back by carbon fiber in the door panels, front Exclusivity for the new Countach will be
configuration was deemed too mundane so splitter, and wing mirrors, some of which is maintained thanks to only 112 units being
instead, supercapacitors supplement the left exposed, while owners will have a produced from €2 million each – a far cry
power curve and help with low-speed selection of Heritage paint options like Bianco from the Countach’s original price of $52,000
maneuvering. Supercapacitors are Verde Medio and Bronzo Zante to choose nearly fifty years ago. According to sources,
significantly lighter and reportedly are three from. Lamborghini’s well-known hexagonal most have already been snapped up, but that
times more powerful than traditional hybrid design is highlighted in areas like the brake doesn’t mean they can’t live on your wall.
setups. lights, wheel design, and engine covers.
Pawan Dhingara
The only limitation being that Inside is where the new Countach is night and
supercapacitors do not allow for engine-off day different to its forebear. The Countach
running – and therefore no zero-emission was infamously difficult to drive with offset
capability – and this will therefore be the pedals and visibility so limited that the
reason that Lamborghini will no longer use common technique for reversing was to open
this setup going forward. the door and crane your neck outside. No such

When everything is hooked up,

UBER
OR
NEUTERED
HATCH? Does Audi’s S3 still

have the fizz?

There are hot hatches and then there is the being our pick. to juggle too many.
Audi S3. It’s always been something of the The S3’s engine doesn’t create any headlines Audi’s all-new modular dynamic handling
archetypal performance hatch, the one that
added a few more steroids to the bloodline for itself, preferring instead to stick with the control system is as sophisticated as it sounds,
without enduring heavy compromises and 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 286hp moving torque between the axles and wheels
brought a whiff of premium air with it. And and 400Nm, at least that’s the full wad in depending on the levels of grip, and how that
because of that, it held a certain prestige and countries where the engine has been slightly fits in with the parameters of the selected
quality appeal. The fact that it’s been detuned. Other (read bigger) markets such as driving mode. Audi says the system can even
thoroughly eclipsed by the RS3, Mercedes-A45 Europe and China all receive the higher 307hp send 100 percent of the power to the rear axle,
AMG merely shows how completely bonkers output version. For the first time in S3’s history, which sounds more hypothetical to our minds
and power-obsessed the hot hatch scene has a manual version isn’t a box you can tick. than anything else.
become. In real terms out on the road the horsepower
difference goes by without a trace, even the The S3’s presence on the road is defined a lot
So the question to be asked is, where does stopwatch fails to see what the fuss is about, by the color. Python Yellow gets the ad
an Audi S3 find itself in the year 2021? At first recording 4.8 seconds for the 0-60mph sprint in campaigns buzzing but most will buy it in a
glance, the answer seems to be by honing and absolute clinical control and precision. This is shade of silver where it goes about its business
distilling the vintage formula. On top of that still an easy car to drive fast and forgiving, as is like an undercover assassin. The styling as a
there are two options of bodystyles; a five-door the familiar Audi way, but it’s also reassuring to whole appears as though it was done by a
hatchback and four-door sedan – the latter know that Audi hasn’t dropped the ball or tried guillotine. Horizontal slots in the bonnet pay
homage to the early Quattro rally car and

36 MEN’S FITNESS SEP/OCT 2021

there’s flicks of contrasting paint to add some visual depth and
muscle. There are four pipes out the back which is two more than the
Audi RS3 gets but for the most part, the styling is only lightly warm
rather than bubbling hot.

Poking around the interior, you notice a drop in quality and some
mismatched materials. You can’t fool us with your digital screens and
fluid animations. Even the Golf R – which happens to be cheaper - is
starting to feel like a more cohesive and premium design. By
contrast, the S3’s cabin ambiance is cold and unfriendly, not only
because of the jagged lines but also because the touchpoints are small
and lacking tactility.
Better just to use voice activation.

Audi is really chipping away at a formula that they perfected a long
time ago but in doing so some of the fun factor has been lost. It’s
enormously competent, fast and digital but so are the alternatives,
some of them even from the same family.
Pawan Dhingara

SEP/OCT 2021 MEN’S FITNESS 37

NISSAN’S
NEW NINJA
KID

Old school meets new school in
this 400hp rear-wheel drive sportscar

With all the SUVs, dinky crossovers and pickups
currently on sale, it’s easy to forget that Nissan is
pretty well versed in the making of sportscars and
supercars – these low-volume, halo cars just haven’t
been much of a focus of late.
But in order to pour some excitement back into the
brand, Nissan has lifted the lid on its seventh
generation Z car. Nope not the 400Z as some dubbed
it, this one is just called the Nissan Z, and that’s some
bold statement.

We’re pleased to report that the legacy looks to be
intact. Nissan has followed the recipe of rear-wheel
drive, two doors, and engine upfront. That engine is a
3.0-liter turbo V6 with either a 6-speed manual or
nine-speed auto. There aren’t any official performance
figures to start challenging the internet with but
considering that this car is going to go up against the
Toyota Supra, it’ll need to do 0-60mph in under five
seconds.

The Nissan Z will also come off the dealer floor in two rather essential in a 400hp sportscar and Behind that retro look reminiscent of
variants; the Sport model is actually the base one and the fact that you can have all that, and myriad Datsun Z models, is a chassis that
the Performance model will have a higher sticker price the manual gearbox has been high on our boasts new levels of rigidity and
because of the launch control, limited-slip differential, wish list for a long time. lightness. There’s even a carbon fiber
larger wheels, beefier brakes, sports exhaust, and
premium audio system. It’s a chunk of stuff that’s

38 MEN’S FITNESS SEP/OCT 2021

prop shaft for cars fitted with the manual gearbox.
Chances are it should feel like a purer, nimbler, and more
comfortable Nissan R35 with a more modern interior.
That interior is defined by a very 90s looking gauge cluster
sitting on top of the dashboard. These gauges measure
boost pressure from the turbo, turbo speed, and voltage
and unlike modern displays are not customizable. Above
the gear lever is an 8-inch touchscreen as well as a
12.3-inch touchscreen. Wi-Fi is also standard.

Chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura believes that
Nissan has made the best Z yet. “With each generation, we
raise the bar, pushing the limits of Z and continuing to tap
into the human instinct for that next thrilling journey.
More than just powerful and agile, the 2023 Z is designed
to be one with the driver for all kinds of on-road
adventures,” Tamura said.

Not all countries will be able to get their hands on a
Nissan Z – the UK for instance is not on the list but most
of the USA is.

Pawan Dhingara

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drifter Firdous Asmodien A: I’m a Physiotherapist by a double chin, flabby arms and - some who I had never even met
gives us some insight into her profession, running two a big belly. I was shocked! For and had only known on social
journey into fitness. physiotherapy departments at someone who had always been media platforms. I was sharing
two specialised TB hospitals. As skinny all my life, in spite of how my story on social media to docu-
by Charelle Johnson a child growing up, I was very I ate, I was fat for the first time ment my own personal journey
athletic and active. I played all in my life and I was absolutely and to help me stay focused, not
FIRDOUS’S USN sports and often found myself disgusted at myself. For the next knowing that it would help so
SUPPLEMENTS PICKS: playing cricket, soccer and few days, I suddenly noticed all many others too. The fact that
• PHEDRACUT LAVA X: IT’S games with the boys during the thin skinny girls in mini- my journey was inspiring others
AN EXTREME THERMOGENIC school intervals and holidays. I skirts and shorts. These skinny to live a healthier lifestyle was
CAPSULE WHICH NOT ONLY always made it onto the school girls were everywhere and I felt extremely rewarding for me.
HELPS TO SHRED FAT QUICKLY, athletic and sports teams, so uncomfortable in their pres- My fitness journey also helped
BUT ALSO GIVES ME A BOOST competing in sprints, long ence. This was when I knew I had me to become more disciplined,
OF ENERGY. distance running, long jump, to do something. I happened to focused and confident in all other
high jump, netball, etc. I never be standing in the queue of a local aspects of my life.
• USN BCAA AMINO LEAN: IT had a problem with my weight store, when my eye fell on the
PROMOTES MUSCLE STAMINA, or health growing up. I used to cover of a local health and fitness Q: What challenges did you
STRENGTH AND RECOVERY, eat like a horse and still have a magazine. The cover girl looked encounter after the challenge
BOOSTS MUSCLE TRAINING healthy weight because I was strong, happy and confident. I had ended? Did you find it
INTENSITY AND ENDURANCE. so active. I excelled in sports picked it up and started browsing tougher to maintain and stay
and academics. When I had through it while in the queue. motivated to keep fit?
• USN PURE GLUTAMINE completed my Honours degree I saw the USN advert with the
MICRONIZED POWDER: IT in Physiotherapy at UWC words “#ChallengeYourself”, A: By the end of my 12 -week
HELPS REDUCE EXERCISE- and started working, I found which somehow resonated weight-loss challenge in May
RELATED MUSCLE myself being less active than deeply with me. I ended up 2015, I had dropped 13,3% body
BREAKDOWN, IT MAY SPEED what I used to be. However, I buying the magazine and read it fat. I was a lean machine and
UP RECOVERY AND INCREASES still stayed somewhat fit. I got from cover to cover several times. felt amazing. I was in a daily
MUSCLE STAMINA AND married and life was good. I couldn’t get those words out of routine, eating healthy and
STRENGTH. my mind “#ChallengeYourself”. training hard, which was second
Q: At what point did you For the next few days, that was nature for me then. I kept going
• USN CREATINE MICRONIZED realise you wanted a make- all I could think about. I then after the 12 -week challenge
POWDER: IT INCREASES over and decide to enter the decided to throw caution to had ended and made further
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE USN Makeover Challenge? the wind, challenge myself and improvements in sculpting my
IN SUCCESSIVE BURSTS OF entered The USN Body Make- body, becoming fitter, faster,
SHORT-TERM, HIGH-INTENSITY A: Well, as good as life was, I over Challenge. stronger and mentally sharper
EXERCISE. was thrown a curve-ball, which by the day. My personal trainer
completely changed everything Q: What has been the most at the time advised me to enter
for me. I was diagnosed with a rewarding part of your fitness bodybuilding competitions. At
condition called Endometriosis, journey? first I wasn’t too keen on the
which made it difficult for me idea, but as I had adopted the
to start a family. I tried all forms A: Being able to succeed in getting “#ChallengeYourself” philosophy
of medical procedures, but was myself out of that depression in life, I decided to enter. My 1st
unsuccessful. The thought of and then realising that this was competition was IFBB Western
me never being able to have something that I was actually Province, in August 2015. I had
kids made me slip into a deep good at made me feel really good prepped for Beach Bikini, but
depression very quickly. I found about myself. Not only did I love was too lean for the category and
myself comfort eating, being what I saw in the mirror but I was had to enter Fitness Bikini, which
anti-social, staying indoors happy, outgoing and socialising was already a win for me. I was
mostly and in no time, I had again. What I hadn’t realised was thrilled when I placed 3rd at my
gained excessive weight. I only how my journey had impacted very first competition. That was
realised how far I had let myself

all I needed to get hooked on I leave for work, it’s as easy as grab- how fast I was. So who knows, some TV shows and a movie next
bodybuilding as a competitive bing my meals out of the freezer I might decide to challenge year, which will make use of my
sport. I found myself entering and putting them in my meal bag. myself and venture back into fitness and motorsport skills, but
more competitions and used The only meal I cook daily is my 6 athletics in 2018. I have also been I am not at liberty to discuss that
the competitions as deadlines to boiled eggs and oats for meal one. approached to do
achieve a certain milestone in my I believe that simplicity is key. The yet… Watch This Space!
journey in terms of transforming more we complicate life the less
my body. The fact that I placed likely we are to stick to it.
well at these competitions was an
extra bonus for me. The highlight Q: What are your fitness goals
of my fitness journey thus far, for 2018?
was becoming the South African
Champion in Fitness Bikini A: My current physique goal is to
last year, achieving my Protea build legs and booty a bit more.
Colours in the IFBB the year after I am currently prepping for the
starting my USN Body Makeover Arnold Classic Columbus Ohio,
Challenge and having the honour which will be held in March 2018
of representing my country and Arnold Classic Africa, which
abroad at the IFBB World Cham- will be staged at The Sandton
pionships. It still amazes me to Convention Centre in May 2018. It
think how much I was able to is such an honour and privilege
achieve, all because I picked up a for me to be able to compete
magazine on that particular day, and represent my country on
in that queue. It gives me goose- these international platforms.
bumps when I think of it! Hopefully I am able to bring
home some medals for
Q: How do you approach your South Africa again this
daily personal nutrition? time around! I was
also encouraged by
A: I eat every two and a half hours. Western Province
Eating correctly and on time is Athletics Team offi-
crucial if you want great results! cials last month to
For my busy lifestyle, I find try out for the WP
that bulk meal prepping works Athletics Team,
wonders. I always have chicken after placing 1st
breast and broccoli meals and for 100m sprints
ostrich mince and rice meals fully at The Better
stocked in my freezer. When I Together Games
bulk prep, I cook enough meals in October last year,
for about 2 weeks. It takes me with a sprinting time
about one hour to cook all the which seemed to really
food, pre-pack it and store in impress the WP Athletics
my freezer. I colour-code my Team officials. They gave
containers: pink for chicken me a contact number
and blue for ostrich mince. and urged me to call them.
This simplifies my life. I save on It’s amazing to see how
cooking time, electricity and it increased strength in my legs,
prevents me from straying from resulting from bodybuilding,
the plan, as it’s already cooked. has translated into increased
My meal bag is also always fully power and speed. I haven’t done
stocked with all my USN supple- any sprinting since I was a child
ments and protein powders for at school, more than 20 years
shakes. So in the morning when ago, but even I was impressed at

SEP/OCT 2021 MEN’S FITNESS 41



Smarter ways to rule the kitchen

Eat toWin

Zero
SZuegroar?
Problem.

BRING BALANCE
TO YOUR DIET IN
2018 WITH THESE
AMAZINGLY
LOW-SUGAR,
HIGH-FIBRE,
SUPER DELI-
CIOUS MUSCLE-
FRIENDLY MEALS

PHOTOGRAPHS BY
LINDA XIAO

FOR MORE ON V
ZERO SUGAR DIET,
BY DAVID ZINCZENKO Shrimp, mushroom, and goat-cheese flatbread is gloriously high in fibre.
(BALLANTINE),
TURN TO PAGE 49.

THIS MASTERFULLY SEARED TUNA — ATOP
A TASTY BED OF SPINACH, BLACK BEANS,

PEAS, WALNUTS, AND PARMESAN — IS
ONLY 4.6 GRAMS OF (NATURAL!) SUGAR,
WITH A WHOPPING 14.6 GRAMS OF FIBRE.

Eat toWin Guy food

Zero Sugar Diet, is an in-depth V The Supreme
eating plan specifically designed Carnivore’s Dinner
to detox your body, bring your This dish is so delicious and healthy it doesn’t have to be just for breakfast.
hormones into balance, heal your STEAK WITH
Food styling by Hadas Smirnoff; Prop Styling by Nidia Cueva liver, and take away food cravings The Belly-Flattening The Way-Healthier- The Ultimate BULGUR,
while delivering rapid weight loss. Breakfast Than-It-Looks Lunch Lean Dinner GREEN
BEANS, AND
Generally speaking, it works by YOGHURT SHRIMP, SEARED AHI ASPARAGUS
doing one thing very, very effec- WITH FRUIT MUSHROOM, TUNA WITH Q Grill a 200g
tively: drastically lowering your AND NUTS AND GOAT SPINACH striploin steak over
sugar consumption while boosting Q Aside from, CHEESE SALAD high heat for about
your fibre intake at the same time. say, a bowl of FLATBREAD 8 minutes, then
Kellogg’s, you’re Q A simple add 1 cup green
Zero Sugar Diet requires lots of looking at the Q This flatbread masterpiece: Sear beans, and ½ cup
whole foods like fruits, vegetables, easiest dish on is both filling and a great piece of asparagus to the
and whole, unprocessed grains; Earth to make. tasty. Sauté 2 cups tuna in extra- grill on a double
plenty of lean, healthy, satisfying, Simply combine sliced mushrooms, virgin olive oil layer of aluminium
sugar-free foods like eggs, turkey, ½ cup of both 230g peeled for 3 minutes, and foil and drizzle
chicken, and fish; and just the right blackberries shrimp, ½ cup lay it atop a salad with remaining oil
amount of sugar-free fats, like and raspberries, chopped pump- made of spinach, (10 to 15 minutes).
guacamole. ¼ cup bran cereal, kin seeds, and a black beans, fresh Add the chopped
1 tbsp sliced small red onion. peas, chopped walnuts and
With the dishes here — a sampling almonds, and Brush bread with walnuts, and spoon veggies
of a full day’s worth of food cour- ½ cup plain olive oil, sprinkle parmesan. Add a over bulgur,
tesy of Zero Sugar Diet (Ballantine Greek yoghurt on Herbes de splash of red-wine sprinkle it all with
Books) — you’ll replace simple and bam! It’s a Provence, arrange vinegar, and you’ve lemon juice and
carbs with high-fibre foods and see meal with a paltry the spinach in got 580 calories, congrats: You’re
your belly starting to flatten out 231 calories, a layer on the 4.6g natural sugar, looking
within days. You’ll also get ripped 12.8 grams natural flatbread, and pile 14.6g fibre, and at 680 calories,
and feel more energised. sugar (the good the onion mix and 18.2g protein. 3.6g natural
kind!), 13.7g 60g goat cheese Wash it down sugar, and 33.45g
Are you down? We thought so. fibre, and a on top for just with a glass of protein. If you’ve
whopping 14.7g 240 calories, .5g Pinot Noir (122 gotten your
protein. natural sugar, and calories) — you’ve workout in that
7.2g fibre. earned it. day, pair it with a
glass of Cabernet
(120 calories).

The Perfect
Midday Smoothie

RASPBERRY-
ALMOND
SMOOTHIE
Q To be 1000%
clear: Zero Sugar
Diet is cool with a
little sugar — but
only the natural
kind (from fruit),
and only along
with enough
fibre to offset it.
This 98-calorie
smoothie, made
with ice and 1 cup
each fresh raspber-
ries, unsweetened
almond milk,and
unsweetened
cocoa power,
has the perfect
ratio: 5g sugar
to 9g fibre.

Eat toWin Fast Fuel

Pastafromthe
SUPER ejoice, fellas: You needn’t banish your favourite bowl of gloppity goodness to cheat
HEALTHY,
DELICIOUS, R days, or — even more depressing — load your go-to sauce on some underwhelming
ABS-FRIENDLY pasta understudy (see: “whole wheat”, anything labelled “gluten-free”).Easy-to-make
“SPIRALISED” spiralised vegetables — whole veggies sliced into spaghetti-like threads — can turn the
VEGGIE tuber or legume of your choice into a to-die-for Italian feast. Unlike flour-based pastas, noodles
NOODLES PUT made of squash, beets, sweet potatoes, et al, are low in calories, high in smart carbs/fibre, super
FLOUR PASTA filling (because of their water content), and won’t spike your blood sugar. Best of all, with the right
TO SHAME sauce, they’re flat-out tasty as hell.

BY IAN EPSTEIN

PHOTOGRAPH BY
LINDA XIAO

Squash spaghetti! BOX IT UP:
(And other great plant pastas)
The Best
More than 20 veggies can be spiralised. Premade
Here, the six we love most. Veggie Noodles

SWEET POTATO SUMMER SQUASH Great alternatives to Another bowl,
TASTE: Honeylike; TASTE: Buttery, with a the typical wheat - or please! Veggie
makes sauces pop nutty aftertaste rice-flour noodles. noodles are
the world’s
HIGH IN: Vitamins A, C; HIGH IN: Carotenoids, Happy Earth People healthiest
potassium folate, manganese Chickpea Pasta indulgence.

BEST SERVED: Sautéed, BEST SERVED: Raw or (TAKEALOT.COM; R84)
roasted sautéed
Subtly nutty, this chick-
PAIRS WELL WITH: PAIRS WELL WITH: pea pasta is very high in
protein and fibre.
Curry/raisins/onion; Pesto; tomato-based
thyme/garlic/chillies sauces Orgran Vegetable
Rice Spirals
BEETS KOHLRABI
TASTE: Earthy, subtly TASTE: Peppery (TAKEALOT.COM; R49)
sweet
HIGH IN: Vitamin C, It is naturally wheat and
HIGH IN: Folate, fibre fibre gluten-free and is also
a delicious, versatile
BEST SERVED: Raw, BEST SERVED: Raw, product that provides
sautéed, roasted sautéed, boiled diverse nutrition over
wheat pasta and is
PAIRS WELL WITH: PAIRS WELL WITH: easier to digest.

Feta/roasted Asian notes, like Food styling by Hadas Smirnoff; Prop styling by Nidia Cueva
hazelnuts; teriyaki or sesame
tarragon/sage/ oil/oyster sauce/
sautéed butter lemon juice

CUCUMBER EGGPLANT Shred it and Q Making veggie noodles is fast and easy: 1) Get out your spiralizer (see page
TASTE: Clean, crisp, TASTE: Slightly tart cook it!
refreshing 52 for our pick). 2) Choose your vegetable and lop off the ends. (If it’s large,
HIGH IN: Vitamin B; Word to the wise: like a sweet potato, cut it into chunks.) 3) Pick the noodle size (eg, spaghetti vs
HIGH IN: Vitamins K, fibre; copper You never, ever, want fettuccine), nuzzle the veg against the blade, and start turning the hand crank.
B5; copper to overcook these The noodles will spool out of the blade like Play-Doh. 4) Eating the noodles raw in
BEST SERVED: Sautéed makeshift noodles salads or as a side dish? Marinate them (try teriyaki sauce or olive oil/lemon) for
BEST SERVED: Raw up to 30 minutes. 5) Cooking the noodles? Sauté them in a pan with a bit of oil;
PAIRS WELL WITH: drop them into boiling water till they’re al dente; or oven-roast them. But never
PAIRS WELL WITH: leave them cooking too long (2–6 minutes max. They’ll turn to mush in an instant!)
Tomato sauce;
Yoghurt dressing / fresh basil/roasted
coriander/dill; tomatoes/Parmesan
vinegar/oil cheese

garden

Ultra-versatile beet
pasta is as tasty raw
(here, with Dijon mustard,
balsamic vinegar, olive
oil, parsley) as cooked.

Eat toWin

Two rights and a wrong

The best new appliances you need right
now—and one you absolutely don’t

RIGHT!

A pot that takes your pasta seriously
Q Not all pasta pots are created equal: Our

biggest pet peeve is a too-short drainer insert
that doesn’t fit enough noodles for a group. The
Legend Euro Chef Stainless-Steel 24cm
Stockpot, however, is the right size and has a
clear lid so you can see what’s up and the 8.5L
capacity is perfect for preparing large meals. It’s
also dishwasher safe with cool-touch handles.
R890, takealot.com

RIGHT!

The Hurom slow juicer is not only the best looking,
it also makes the best juice.

A smart, affordable spiralizer Squeeze the life
Q The Humble and Mash quick prep spiralizer into your juice

has a unique multi-blade system allowing you Got an older Juicer? Chuck it out or donate it to the
to create different types of noodles with three Salvation Army because the cold-press juicer is here to stay.
blades to choose from: ribbon, thin spiral and
thicker spiral. You can quickly and easily enjoy Cold-press alling all But, more notably, can be kept for longer Prop styling by Megumi Emoto/Anderson Hopkins
endless creative possibilities using marrows, juice is more a centrifugal juicer periods than that from
carrots, potatoes, apples, beetroot and much nutritious C juicing also creates oxidation, a centrifugal juicer.
more. R500, yuppiechef.com and even lasts fiends: If which can damage
longer in you haven’t nutrients and affect Our pick, the Hurom
WRONG! the fridge. invested in a “cold the juice’s shelf life. H-AA Slow Juicer,
press” (aka masticat- (Think: Apple slices is the top new model
Nobody’s favourite way to cut pizza ing) juicer yet, do it turning brown when from a pioneer in the
Q Look, we love kitchen shears. They’re great now. That’s right: Now. exposed to air.) category. It’s quiet and
Here’s why: Juicers powerful, has a small
for snipping herbs, cutting a chicken, chopping come in two basic A masticating juicer, footprint, looks great
tomatoes in the can, and, yes, even slicing pizza. types. The most com- on the other hand, on the counter, and
But “pizza scissors” — shears with a slice-shaped mon, the “centrifugal” slowly crushes the even lets you make
spatula attached — like these from Kitchen Mae- juicer, grinds and spins fruit/veg and squeezes different types of
stro make us crazy. Buying one of these is like fruits and veggies at out the juice, which juice without cleaning
saying you failed “Pizza Cutting 101”. It’s hard to high speed to separate extracts more juice, between batches by
store, hard to clean — and hard to keep a straight juice from pulp, in the especially from leafy simply running water
face while using it. R110, lazada.com process creating heat greens. There’s also through it. It even
(hence “cold” in the little oxidation during makes nut milks, ice
name of its competitor, the crushing process, cream, and tofu!
the “cold press”). so cold-press juice
R7 600, yuppiechef.com