Put together by experts in weight training, fat shedding, body toning and training-focused nutrition, the Men's Fitness Guide series of bookazines zone in on different topics to get you on track to the body you want. We've got the Complete Guide to Dumb-bell Training, Meals that Make Muscle, the updated Workout Manual for 2020, and many more dedicated specialist magazines for you to keep at home for expert tips in an instant.
ABOUT THE BOOK • Welcome to the only guide to burning fat that you’ll ever need
ABOUT THE MEN’S FITNESS GUIDES
Mens Fitness Guide
HOW FAT IS BURNED • The simple science behind how your body burns fat for fuel
BODY-FAT RANGES • The American Council on Exercise classification of body-fat percentages for men and women
SIX WEEKS TO A NEW YOU • You’re less than two months away from a leaner healthier body
MAKE THE MOST OF IT • Follow these tips to make this six-week fat-loss programme work for you
TRAINING FOR FAT LOSS • Discover the best way to exercise if you want to burn fat
THE MYTH OF THE ‘FAT-BURNING ZONE’ • Why working out at a steady pace won’t get you the results you want
TAKEAWAY TIPS • Key points to remember when training for fat loss
TIME TO PAY OFF YOUR DEBTS • How high-intensity training helps you burn calories even when you’re at rest
EATING FOR FAT LOSS • Here’s everything you need to know about eating for fat loss
THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBS • Are carbs good or bad when trying to lose weight? Here’s all you need to know
TAKEAWAY TIPS • Here are the key points to remember when eating for fat loss
MUSCLE UP • Discover the best supplements for adding lean muscle mass
THIS WEEK’S MENU
YOUR CLEAR CARDIO KEY • Choose your fave cardio activity to round off your week of training
WEEK 1 SESSION STRUCTURE • Do the three workouts for this first week in order, leaving at least one day’s rest between each one. A good approach would be to train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and do the high-intensity cardio session (see p22) over the weekend.
WEEK 2 SESSION STRUCTURE • Do the three workouts for the second week in order, leaving at least one day’s rest between each one. If possible, train on the same days as in week one and don’t forget to leave time for the high-intensity cardio session (see p22).
WEEK 3 SESSION STRUCTURE • As in the first two weeks, do this week’s three workouts in order, taking at least one day off between each one to allow your muscles time to recover. Try to work out on the same days as in the previous weeks too, and don’t forget your high-intensity cardio session (see p22).
WEEK 4 SESSION STRUCTURE • Now you’re over the halfway point, you should have established a rhythm to your week – doing the workouts in order and leaving at least a day’s rest in between each one. Continue to follow this pattern and don’t forget to include your high-intensity cardio session at the end of the week.
SESSION STRUCTURE WEEK 5 • Now you’re over the halfway point, you should have established a rhythm to your week – doing the workouts in order and leaving at least a day’s rest in between. Keep this pattern and don’t forget your high-intensity cardio ( p22).
WEEK 6 SESSION STRUCTURE • Congratulations! You’ve reached the final week of this sixweek plan. By now you should have a well-established routine, which you should continue to follow. Don’t be tempted to miss workouts or skip the last cardio session (p22).
GYM BASICS • Simple answers to the most common training questions