Working it out: exercise after injury

Depending on the severity of your injury, exercise can be challenging or not possible at all. So how can you return to exercise after injury safely?
Mental Health Monday: May Edition

At MAN v FAT, we know that smashing your goals goes beyond the scales. Your mental health is just as important as your waistline, and we’re proud to have a community that talks honestly about the stuff that really matters. So let’s take a minute for a Mental Health Monday check-in. What’s been on your […]
How sleep fuels performance: the key to recovery and success

Sleep deprivation can significantly impact your athletic performance – including at your weekly MAN v FAT sessions – by slowing reaction times, reducing endurance, and hindering recovery. We caught up with the team at Simba Sleep, renowned for its innovative Hybrid® mattresses, to find out more and how they’re committed to enhancing sleep quality with advanced […]
The challenges of male fertility

As December arrives, we’re coming close to concluding the 10 Years of MAN v FAT celebrations, commemorating a remarkable decade of supporting mens’ health. Those celebrations have included a powerful video series, speaking to members of our community whose reasons for losing weight have gone far beyond just shifting those additional pounds. Dan Stark, from […]
5 ways to look after your mental wellbeing while injured

When you’re injured, it’s not just the physical injury you need to look after, you need to look after your mental wellbeing too. Here’s how. Getting injured can feel like the end of the world when you’re just getting back into sport or exercise. When you’re enjoying yourself on the pitch, sustaining an injury can […]
How exercise can help with depression

No doubt that moving makes us feel good but did you know some scientists claim exercise can be as effective as anti-depressants for those suffering with clinical depression? When you’re feeling low, exercise can be the last thing on your mind. It could just help you lift you and we’re not suggesting you have to […]
Why talking boosts your wellbeing

When you’re feeling down or stressed, sometimes letting it all out and talking about your problems can feel like a load off. Here’s why something as simple as talking can improve your wellbeing. Humans are social creatures, and whether you’re an introvert or the life and soul of the party, we all need someone to […]
A Beginners’ Guide To Mindful Eating

OK, so it’s pretty obvious that very few of us need a guide to the technical how-to of eating per se. Get food, put in mouth, job done. Whether you’re stuffing a burger down your throat, spooning beluga onto blinis or sucking freeze-dried astronaut food into your mouth – all of us have a fairly good idea of […]
How Do You Turn A Failure Into A Success?

We all know that when it comes to dieting, setbacks are bound to happen. Whether it’s the sudden realisation that you have to count the calories in ketchup (seriously, it’s a lot) or a more fundamental loss of motivation, we all get it wrong sometimes. It’s natural to experience failure in the pursuit of weight […]
Does The Male Menopause Mess With Your Weight?

Despite the name, the menopause is often associated with women, but did you know that men can experience a similar phenomenon? Commonly known as male menopause or the andropause, this stage in a man’s life involves hormonal changes that can impact weight loss and overall health. The first thing to be aware of is that […]