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DECEMBER 2010MEN’S HEALTH 25menshealth.co.uk
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12/10What canyouexpect in 2011?Or howabout 2021?Wehave all the answers to ensure the future is yours for the taking
FUTURESPECIALThe futuremay be
unwritten, but it still comes
with a lot of baggage. Our
expectations aremassive,
yet our respect for previous
milestones is small. So in
2010, we lament our lack of
jet-packs but overlook the
fact that a previously room-
sized record collection now
fi ts into something the size of
a wallet, or thatwe can send a
picture around theworld in
secondswith a pocket phone.
But it’s still fascinating
territory, so thismonthwe’ve
stepped up to the screen,
Minority Report-style, to look
at the future of your health.
From the revolutionary gene
testing in Sick ness RIP (p124),
to the nutritional miracles
that lie undiscovered in your
kitchen in Superfood Science
(p120). You’ll fi nd tomorrow’s
world is ofen here today, if
you knowwhere to look.
And it shouldn’t be beyond
you, on p112 we introduce
the newmulti-taskingman
of today, the iGent. Even if
there’s something you can’t
do, you can fi nd an app for it.
And from the future, so to
the presents. Flip this
magazine for a Christmas
shopping guidewith a
difference. Gifs for you, and
gifs that will make her so
grateful that… suffice to say,
it’s one of thosewin-win
situations. Happy hunting.
MorganReesEditor
Work/life
balance
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Knowledge
Style
Career
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saving
Money
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Travel Mind
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The faster way to a better lifeYou know MH is packed with tips to improve all areas of your existence, but what
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FLIP ITOVERTurn thismagazineupside down and,from the back,you’ve got awholenew read – all yourChristmas shoppingmade easy.
Relationships
We’ve dissected theDNAof youreverydaymenu to superchargeyour favourite foods (p120)
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112FEATURES
CONTENTS52THEJOY
OFDECKS
Equip yourself with
the finest homeDJing
kit to ensure your
party is the event
of the year
Thismonth’shighlightsintheUK’sbest-sellingmen’smagazine
79CORE
36ALPHAMALE46THELONGHAUL
Use this four-part
training plan to
increase your running
distances and
conquer amarathon
48YOURWINNING
GAMEPLAN
Lean protein and
more nutrients than
you can point a
shotgun at – isn’t it
time you started
upping your game?
64BREAKING
BADNEWS
Follow our expert
guide to being an
harbinger of doom in
themost painless
way possible
100COREINDEX
Weknow your time
is at a premium,
so delve into this
stocking of Core
goodies for instant
life fixes
86NETWORKYOUR
WAYTOTHETOP
Whether you’re
rubbing shoulders at
the office party or
a clientmeeting, use
these networking tips
to further your career
83WHATARE
YOUEATING?
Thismonth, top
nutritionist Emma
Wells shows you
how to subvert the
detrimental effects
of thosemince pies
79CHEMISTRY
LESSON
Balance the equation
of sexual suitability
and you’ll share
explosivemoments,
periodically, of course
112INTRODUCING
THEiGENT…
Modern lifemakes
multiple demands on
your time. That’s why
you need this guide
to 21st century
multi-tasking
105TOBOLDLYGO
Meet Chris Pine, the
newCaptain Kirk, and
discover how you
can utilise the life
philosophy that
turned his career
around
124RIPSICKNESS
What if wewere able
to predict, and
therefore prevent, the
illnesses towhichwe
are genetically prone?
MH’s Ian Taylor reads
his genetic fortune…
138THEAGEOF
THEAVATAR
MH pools theminds
of the technocrati and
takes a peak into the
future to see how the
digital stampedewill
effect us
DECEMBER 2010MEN’S HEALTH 29menshealth.co.uk
181STYLE
EXTRAiWANT
12/10ONTHECOVER
165RE:FUEL YOURGUIDEDTOUR…165BONEUP
ONMINERALS
Reinforce your
chassis at the dinner
table with foods to
prevent broken
bones and the onset
of osteoporosis
166EATUPTO
MANUP
Add these foods
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yourself against
impotence and boost
your testosterone
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Cover photographyNinoMuñoz
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USE YOUR BRAIN
This monthMHgoes back to the
future to appreciate both the
fast-paced world of the app-
orientated iGent (p112)and the
internet-consumedAvatar (p138),
as well as the benefits of
a slower life as perWillSelf’s
(p171) recommendation of a more
leisurely attitude to your reading.
IN THE BEDROOM
With the nights drawing inMH
brings you our top tips for keeping
the temperature high in the
bedroom (p55) this winter, and
how to manufacture that elusive
spark with a little chemistry
(p79). Plus, as 2010 draws to a
close, we present our final volume
of theSex Encyclopaedia (p130).
YOU KNOW THE SCORE
If you’re looking to put a little bite
into your workouts, look atTrue
BloodstarRyanKwanten’s
intensivetraining regime(p36)and
bulk up withMuscleMultiple
Choice(p151). In an attempt to
soften the blow of defence cuts,
Michael Hodges suggests taking
ournationalsecurity intoourown
hands(p177). Attention!
TUCK IN
Christmas is coming and it’s not only
the geese that will be getting fat.MH
helps you dodge the damage of the
MincePie(p83), maintain your
good health withSuperfoodScience
(p120)and refuel with our super
healthyThaiLeanCurry (p168).
So whether you’re bulking up or
slimming down don’t let the party
season stand in your way.
AN APPLE A DAY...
All that festive excess is guaranteed
to give your health a battering soMH
helps you keepManFlu(p95)at bay
and stayCalorieNeutral this
Christmas(p156)as well as taking
a look at the secrets your DNA might
hold inRIPSickness(p124).
NEWPILLSFOR
LONGERLIFE
Gulp down a few
extra years
30
130 SEXTRICKSTO
TURNGOOD
GIRLSBAD
Simple purchases
that’ll send her wild
92LOSEYOURGUT!
Beat the obstacles
preventing your gut
from shrinking
95MANFLU
DEFEATED
Yes, it exists, and
yes, we’ve found
a way to kill it
89 BLITZYOUR
HANGOVER,
BUILDMUSCLE
Bulk up, don’t
throw up
36THETRUEBL OOD
WORKOUT
Get a fang-tastic
physique
12023SPACE-AGE
SUPERFOODS
Eat your food in the
right combinations
for more benefits
195DJSET
’Tis the season to be
jolly. So make sure
you dress the part for
your festive revelry
with our guide to
getting suited and
booted in style
181LETUSAPRÈS
Look like a pro on the
slopes this winter
with our fashion-
forward snow gear.
Even if you don’t
make it much further
than the local park
13MOSTWANTED
Flip this magazine
over and dip into your
complete guide to
the best season’s
best gifts for fun
and favours
27TAPINTOHERNEEDS
We unlock the
secrets of the female
mind in order to make
Christmas shopping
a labour of loving
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WhateveryouropinionofTomCruise,therearefewwho
witnessedthecasual�inesseofhissans-controllerscreen
manipulationinMinorityReportwithoutenvy.Eightyears
onandtheclosestyoucouldpossiblygethaslanded.Microsoft
hascausedastirwithahomeentertainmentsystemdirectedbya
merewaveofyourhand.TechmagT3explains:“Microsoft’smarvel
consistsofaprojector,motioncamera, depthcameraandfour
microphonesforvoicerecognition.”It’sthepiècederésistancefor
switchingyourentertainmententerprisetoaboveandbeyond.
FREEHANDSNEVER HAVE TO SEARCH YOUR SOFA FOR THE CONTROLLER
AGAIN THANKS TO MICROSOFT'S NEW WAVE TECHNOLOGY
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DECEMBER 2010MEN’S HEALTH 31menshealth.co.uk
ArchetypaloftheUKman,weoftendrag
ourselves intoworkwhenwe’re ill,choosing
torideitout, ratherthanrecover inbed.This
isamistake,sayscientists.Thoughyoumayget
thingsdoneintheshortterm,youroutputwillbe
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backtohauntyouintheformofdisapproval from
yourboss.Peoplewhodecidetoworkwhenillendup
becomingoverall lesseffective,andeventuallytake
moresickdaysthanthosewhodon’t.Asforexplaining
toyourbossthatyou’retakingasickdaysoyoutake
lesssickdays,you’reonyourownthere.
_THETEAMDepartment
of Occupational Medicine,
Herning Hospital, Denmark
_SUBJECTS11,838
_TESTWorkers assessed
for general health and
attitudes to work when ill
_INFO jech.bmj.com
MAINTAINING A STIFF UPPER LIP WHEN THE
LURGY DESCENDS IS A FALSE ECONOMY
DON’TSOLDIER ON
Switch off the
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Stopgloominganddoomingover the impending
gift fromyour father (actually, studiesshowit’s
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scientists.Ensureyoudon’teschewthatolivewith
yourmartini, because its levelsof follicle-stimulating
vitaminEwill ensureDrEvil isalwaysacause for
laughter,neveranickname.Munchonthesnack
twiceaweektogetyourE levelsuptoscratch,and
keepthatwax in thegarage.
HAIRTODAYCHOMP ON A HANDFUL OF OLIVES TWICE A WEEK
TO KEEP YOUR BARNET IN FULL BLOOM
_THETEAMUniversity
ofMalaysia
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_TESTCapsulesof palm
tocotrienol or soybean
oilwereadministered for
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_THETEAM University
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_SUBJECTS586
_TESTQuestionnaireused
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useandnutrient intakeof
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lengthofwhitebloodcell
DNAwasalsomeasured
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Defyingtheinevitableneedn’tconcludewithaFaustianagreement.
Infact,anirritatingqueueinBootsistheonlyeventualityyou
needworryabout.Thisstudyobservedtheeffectsofprolonged
multivitaminuseontelomerelength.Telomeres,markersforactual
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Wellman(£8.35,vitabiotics.com).Ordinarywaterisadequatetosinkthis
fountainofyouth,whichbeatssharingwinewithacertainhellishtrio.
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SHE SMILES AT YOU (TEETH WOULD BE A GOOD START)
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University, Indiana
_SUBJECTS306
_TEST Smile intensity
measured for each subject,
based on two muscle
groups activated when
smiling. Cross-analysed
with relationship status
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Youmayputlittlestockincrystalballs,butsciencecanoffer
aglanceintothefuture–degreeinquantumphysicsnot
essential.Whenyounextlayeyesonapotentialpartner,
predictthelikelihoodofrelationshipsuccessbyanalysingher
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partner.Afterstudyingchildhoodphotosofthefairersex,only11%
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awomanwithatendencyto lashherteethwillbeatrustworthy
partner,evenif‘grinning’wouldbewellfollowedby‘idiot.’
Gopearlywhite
for a partner
who’s all gold
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In the
BloodRyan Kwanten isn’t just
the star of True Blood–he’sa world class triathlete, aformer boxer, and a prettymean Scrabble player,too. Here’s how his ultra-competitivemindset canhelp expand your career
and contract your waistline
Words Dan Jones
Photography NinoMuñoz
His strategy is fairly aggressive.
For a board game, at least.
“I always like Sun Tzu: know
your enemy,” says Ryan Kwanten, as we
sit across a half-loaded Scrabble board.
“There’s a certain amount of…” he tails
off, staring at the plastic tiles I’ve just laid
down: AXED; 36 points. “I mean, you’re
obviously a good player…”
“So what? You’re going to play dirty?”
I ask him.
“That’s what I’m thinking…” he says.
It’s easy to be surprised by Kwanten.
He’s best known for playing the highly
muscular, regrettably priapic bonehead,
Jason Stackhouse, in HBO’s vampire
dramaTrueBlood. So thoroughly does
Kwanten convince in the role, that
before meeting him, I’d found I had
Kwanten and Stackhouse almost entirely
conflated in my mind.
Mercifully, that’s not the case. In fact,
Kwanten is almost the polar opposite to
a character he describes as ‘not normal…
cerebrally challenged.’ He has a business
degree, a burgeoning acting career and
an athletic pedigree that could easily
have seen him win world honours on
the triathlon and biathlon circuits.
But most important of all, and
most valuable for those of us wanting
to improve our own lives, from the
boardroom to the sports field, Kwanten
has a priceless attitude. At the heart of it
is a simple fact: he’s ultra-competitive.
And he’s almost limitlessly ambitious.
THEARTOFWAR
“Ambition is a very good quality to have,”
says Kwanten. In fact, it’s his opening
gambit as we shake hands and agree to
a friendly word game. “Ambition and the
competitive spirit go hand in hand.”
Over the course of an hour, I see exactly
how Kwanten puts that into practice, no
matter how mundane the situation. As we
sit, chat, andflexour lexicons,he frequently
tails off from describing his approach to
success to stare at the board. He’s losing
himself in analytical thought, working out
36 MEN’S HEALTH DECEMBER 2010 menshealth.co.uk
EditedbyJonathanThompson ALLYOUNEEDTOLEAD INLIFE
Sex +Fitness +Health +Weight loss +Work +Gear +Nutrition +Mind +Style +Knowledge
Stacked likeStackhouse;
characterbyTrueBlood,
physiqueactor’sown
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the bestwayboth to score points
for himself, and putme in as awkward
a position as possiblewhile he’s at it.
He says it’s a simpleway of looking
at competition. “The game looks harder
than it really is. It’s about thinking outside
the confines of typical game strategy.”
Which is useful advice fromamanwho
has strategised inmost games and sports
you’d care tomention.
MADEONTHEPLAYINGFIELD
Kwanten’swhole outlook on life is
informedby the lessons of sport. He could
swimbefore he couldwalk. He fought 18
amateur boxingmatches. He qualified
for theworld biathlon championships
twoyears running.
Secondplace is never enough. “Iwas
a terrible loser, growingup,” he says. “I took
it far too seriously. Therewerewaterworks
if I lost. I would go home andbreak it
down in angry detail: Howdid I lose?
What could I do next time?”
He knowsnow that anger is usually
counterproductive. Hismature approach
–which applies not just in the faraway
land ofHollywood auditions, but to any
career you couldmention – is
more constructive.
“I still take losing out very seriously,”
he says. “But it inspiresme thatmuchmore
tomove on. Quite often inmybusiness it’s
not themost talented people that succeed.”
Why? I ask. “Because they don’t
necessarily have the tenacity to deal
with rejection,” he replies.
PASSINGTHEBATON
But sport isn’t just an analogy for life and
success – it is still a huge part
of everythingKwanten does –which is
whyhe is known sowell for the ultra-
athletic physiqueTrueBloodviewers
have seen,well, a lot of…
“There’s a certain addiction to sweat,
for sure,” he says. “I’mnot the sameperson
without it. If I don’t getmyhour of exercise
in every day then I’mnot the person that
Iwant to be.”Which iswhyhe runs, bikes,
boxes, does yoga and otherwise hammers
himself into the ground anywhichway
he can on a daily basis.
It’s a lesson hewants to pass on. “If
I ever get thewonderful opportunity of
raising kids, say for instance I had a son,
Iwould definitely have him swimming
before hewas five years old,” Kwanten
says. “I would have him in a team
sport. The life lessons it teaches
you…youdon’t know it at the time,
yet it can’t help but affect you.”
Which I discover, whenwe tot
up our Scrabble scores after an
hour’s on-and-off play. 143-122 to
Kwanten. I’m furious. He’s still
undefeated, and annoyingly
humble in victory. Just to rub it in.
Kwanten’s famously
ripped physique gets
a regular airing on
True Blood,which
returns to FX for
its third season in
January. This eating
plan, combined
with a busy workout
schedule, keeps him
lean and energetic.
BREAKFAST
“This is the
healthiest meal
of the day for me,” says
Kwanten. Make a cold,
protein-packed cereal
dish with wholegrain
almond cereal flakes, a
handful of chia seeds
(gojiking.co.uk), a scoop
ofproteinpowder,berries
and a little milk (almond
orsemi-skimmed).
POST-WORKOUT
“I like grapefruit
because it’s
a really good source
of vitamin C,” says
Kwanten. He’ll also
have a muscle-building
protein shake – how
much protein you need
depends on how hard
you’ve been hammering
your muscles, but try
a 20-40g serving.
PRE-WORKOUT
“The best thing
before working
out is an organic trail
mix,” says Kwanten.
“I like ones that have
cranberries and pumpkin
seeds. Anything with a
minimal ingredient list
is usually the best.”MH
likes goodnessdirect.
co.uk for a range of trail
mix to suit your taste.
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MUSCLE 12.10
PROVETHEMWRONG
Plenty of people told Kwanten
he wouldn’t make it in his
career. He uses that adversity
as fuel. “I’ll get more inspiration
from people telling me I can’t
do something than people
telling me ‘oh, yeah, man’,”
he says. “That’s the old
sporting mindset. Just keep
kicking. Keep moving.”
STRIKEABALANCE
To immerse yourself fully in
your career, you need a space
to escape it. Widen your social
circle beyond office pals. “The
majority of my friends now are
outside my business and have
next to no idea what I do all day,”
says Kwanten. “My life is rich
for having friends who bring
something else to the table.”
RETURNFAVOURS
You’ll get further if you treat
your job as a collaborative
project, not a chance to hoard
success. That’s why Kwanten
is expanding his brief from
actor to film producer. “My
main goal is to share the
opportunities I had,” he says.
“It just takes one person that
believes in you to take you
from nowhere to somewhere.
If I could do that for someone,
that would be extraordinary.”
WorkingmagicHereareKwanten’stop tips –whateveryourprofession
KWANTEN’SPHYSIQUE
RyanKwanten’s 20-minute six-packworkout.Hedoesn’t believein shortcuts, but this ishis recommendedquick-�ire fatblaster
1. RunningUse the pavement or a treadmill,
or simply move on the spot. Run at
a steady, brisk, jogging pace to raise your
body temperature, priming your heart
and your muscles for the work that will
follow. You should be warm, but not
panting or queasy.
3. Interval sprintsUsing a stopwatch to keep track of your
time, sprint flat-out for 30 seconds, then
rest for 45 seconds. That’s one repetition.
Complete six sprints, aiming for maximum
effort with each. Do this on a treadmill or
a track. Or in a very large sitting room.
5. Supine jackknifesLie flat on your back and raise your legs
straight up so they form an L with your
torso. Crunch your abs to lift your
shoulders off the floor while extending
your arms to your toes. Keep your legs
straight and raise them 6in off the floor. Hold
two seconds, then return. That’s one rep.
2. Press-upsUse a standard, shoulder-width press-
up position, and try to blast out as many
press-ups as you can in the time available.
Try and beat your personal best every time
you work out. If that’s just way too easy
for you, have a pretty lady sit on your
back – guaranteed to push you.
4. PlanksLie face down on the floor, balancing
yourself on your elbows, forearms and
toes, with your legs, hips and shoulders
in a line. Use your core to keep your body
stable and spine straight for two minutes.
Observe sweat streaming off your nose.
6. ShadowboxingPut your dukes up and throw
combinations of one, two and three
punches, making sure you stay light
on your toes. Keep moving your
head between bursts of activity. This
is best done when in front of a mirror.
Or in a frozen meat factory.
2minutes
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Dec ’10+Drinkmulledwine to �ight diabetes
+ Ski offyourChristmasdecadence
+Up strokeprotectionwith turkey
+ Fight coldswith �lowers
+Cut your cancer riskwith sprouts
WinterBulletinThe latest news from
around theworld
MULLEDWINE
HELPSFIGHT
DIABETESYou probably need little
extra reason to enjoy this
festive staple, but when
you do, kick back safe in
the knowledge that you’ll
be drinking away some
of your risk of type 2
diabetes. Simply tilt your
paper hat, simmer these
ingredients piping hot,
without bringing to the
boil, and drink sparingly.
Add sweeteners to
taste for a sweet
alternative to sugar.
REDWINE
AHarvard study found a regular
glass of the red stuff contains enough
insulin-regulating resveratrol to drop
your chances of getting diabetes.
ORANGE
Zesting½ an orange adds
vitamin C, which has been found to
normalise high free-radical levels in
insulin-related illnesses.
CINNAMON
A study in the journalDiabetes
Care discovered this sweet spice
contains insulin-like properties,
aiding in glucose regulation.
NUTMEG
This spice decreases glucose
levels and improves the lipid profile
in your blood,meaning your heart
health is on top form.
BAYLEAF
Throwing this in themixwill
further improve insulin function, as
well as increasing good cholestorol,
found a study in The FASEB Journal.
BRANDY
Peoplewith thicker blood are up
to68%more likely tocontractdiabetes,
a US study found. Sensible drinking
will keep you flowing smoothly.
ThepunishmentMinutes sk iingto burn it off
The crimeA verage calories consumedon Christmas Day
6000 720
The amount you
reduce your risk of
contracting a cold if
you take echinacea
tablets. Snuff out
the sniffles (£5.45,
boots.com).
University of
Connecticut
FACTSOFLIFE
50%CHRISTMASDINNERLOWERSYOURCHANCEOFSTROKEWhether it’s the in-laws or your bank balance
boiling your blood this Christmas, fear not,
your roast dinnerwill release the pressure.
A study in the Journal of Experimental
Biology found that turkey’s tryptophanwill
cut your chances of a stress-induced stroke.
Howmuchofyourcancer-fightingRDAofvitaminKis found inoneChristmas
dinner’s servingofBrussels sprouts
3 %
Stroke? You’ll
pull through
You’re also
guaranteed
a corking time
Any side effects
can always be
blamed on the dog…
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HEALTH 12.10
ARMOUREDPLATELETSBlood flow–your nutrient and oxygen delivery highway–is crucial to boosting your dailyhealth and elevating yourmoods. Speed up yours today for total body enhancement
CRUSHFATIGUESlowflowYourbloodplateletflowis
like theM25: anever-endingmotorway.And
sugar is thenumberonecauseofcongestion.
“Whenredbloodcellsclumptogether,oxygen
delivery is reduced, resulting in fatigue,”
saysnutritionistDavidParker.
SpeeditupTheEuropeanFSA*foundfruit
andvegetable juicehelpsbloodcellsfloat
freer.GoforSirco juice (sircoheart.com).
BEAT STRESSSlowflowWhenstressed,yourbody
produces theacidichormonecortisol.
Asurgeof this isuseful forshort-termcrisis
management,butcontinuedreleasemeans
bloodbecomesgluey, causing furtherstress,
saysbloodanalystGeetaTailor.
SpeedupGetthechocsout.Cocoaflavonoids
helpyourbodyprocessnitricoxide–critical
forhealthybloodflow.Make it 75%cocoa.
STRENGTHENBoNESSlowflowFooddigestioncreates
mineralsorwaste. Ifyourbodyneedsmore
acid tobreakdownwaste, thishangsaround
in themiddleofyour ‘motorway’, attacking
thecentral reservation (bones).Oneof the
biggestculprits isexcessivemilk.
SpeedupReduceyourdairy intake–notall
calciumhas tocomefromacow.Chickpeas,
parsleyandspinachallpackapunch.
BULKUPSlowflowDon’tdefault toprotein
shakes foryourentire tankofmuscle fuel
– toomanywill restrictyourflow. “Multiple
proteinshakesgenerateacid ‘ash’,” says
Tailor. “Toomuch ‘ash’ slowsbloodflow.”
SpeedupWhensoakedinwaterovernight,
twohandfulsofmacadamianutsarean
excellentsourceof ‘clean’protein. It increases
theiralkalinity, leadingtobetterabsorption.
ImPRovESEXSlowflowExcessive alcohol
consumptionmakes blood clot, creating
blockages in the capillaries of your sex
organs – resulting in spermwhich is tired,
slowand less than it oncewas.Much like
you after a heavyFriday night.
SpeedupCombine your beerwith a carb-
basedsaladfordinner.Grains likequinoaare
great sourcesof sperm-buildingBvitamins.
DEEPENSLEEPSlowflowForhealthydeepsleep,
toomanycarbsareabadthing. “During
12-3amyourbodycleanses, rejuvenatesand
repairs,” saysTailor. “Ifyourbloodstream
is loadedwithcarbs,yoursleepsuffers.”
SpeedupReach fora loafpackedwith
alkalinepumpkinflaxandsunflowerseeds
tobalancecarbs.TryVogel’s range (ocado.
com).Donotpassgo,donotcollect insomnia.
Squareeyed fromexhaustion?Forget
countingsheep– therevolutionaryFour
CornerBreathingExercise isyour freepass
to the landofnod. “Bycombining theuse
ofouterand inner focalpoints, thiscan
calmyouquicklyatanytime,” says
Palladino.Here’show:
Find anobjectwith four
corners: a picture frameor
even this page (anythingbut the
TV). Focuson theupper-left-hand
cornerand inhaletoacountof four.
Turn your gaze to the
upper-right-hand corner
of the frame and hold your
breath for a count of four.
Move your focus to
the lower-right-hand
corner of your chosenobject.
Exhale to thecount of four.
Finally, turn your
concentration to the
lower-left-handcorner of the
object. Tell yourself to relax,
then smile. Repeat theexercise.
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2
3
4
RELAX, FASTLucyJoPalladino,authorofFindYourOwnFocusZone,helpsyousleepbetter
two-second tip if you suffer from a stitchwhen running,try laying off the caffeine for an hour before. studies show it canmake the painworse
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HALFMARATHON M
ARATHON
10k-HA
LFMARATHON
5K-10K
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0 5KIf you’re a beginner, keep training
simple, says coachNickAnderson, who
designed our plan. Complete the four
sessionsweekly, resting a day between each.
“Think inminutes and train at a pace based
on your perceived exertion. So if 9/10 is your
race pace, 6/10 is a recovery jog.”
WEEKLY TRAINING 6 WEEKS
Speed 5x3mins at 9/10with 90secs at 6/10
between each
Threshold 4x5mins at 8/10with 2mins at 6/10
Long run 25mins at 6-7/10, add 5mins aweek
X-train Row: 5x1000mat 9/10with 90secs
at 6/10 between each
5K 10KThe secret of a good 10K, according
to running coach Paula Coates, is “the right
blend of endurance and speed.” For this
you’ll need to up your anaerobic threshold
pace. Complete the four different sessions
every week with a day’s rest in between.
WEEKLY TRAINING 8 WEEKS
Speed 10x3mins at 9/10with 90secs at 6/10
between each
Threshold 3x6mins at 8/10with 2mins at 6/10
between each. Build up to 6x6mins
Long run 30min at 6/10, adding 5mins eachweek.
Drop back to 30mins onweek four
X-train Cross-trainer: 6x5mins; reps 1, 3, 5 at
8/10 and reps 2,4,6 at 9/10
1 2
DOUBLEYOURDISTANCEFollow our detailed plan to pushyour running up a level, whereveryour starting block, withinweeks
10K HALFMARATHONTheHalf is aworthy yet achievable
challenge,without the diary-bothering grind
of amarathon.While speed and threshold
training remain crucial to your preparation,
you’ll need to get your long on, too.
WEEKLY TRAINING 12 WEEKS
Speed 10minsat8/10with3mins recovery,
4x3mins at 9/10with 90secs at 6/10
between each, 10mins at 8/10
Threshold 2x10mins at 8/10with 2mins at 6/10
between each. Build up to 3x10mins
Long run 45minsat6/10,adding10minsaweek,
droppingback to45minsevery4thweek
X-train Bike: 15mins at 7/10, 5x3mins
at 9/10, 15mins at 7/10
3 HALFMARATHON-MARATHON
Congratulations! You’re ready
to tap into your speed, strength and
endurance, and pop up to full size.
WEEKLY TRAINING 16 WEEKS
Speed 15mins at 8/10, 5x3mins at 9/10
with 90secs at 6/10 in between,
15mins at 8/10
Threshold 2x10mins at 8/10with 2mins at 6/10
between each. Build up to 3x10mins
Long Run 60mins at 6/10, add 10mins aweek,
dropback to60minsevery fourthweek
X-train Swimming: 20mins freestyle at 7/10, 5x4
mins aquajogging at 8/10with 90secs
recovery, 20mins freestyle at 7/10
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FITNESS 12.10
OLDWIVES’ TALE#8
A claim that turns
out to be, well, a bit of a
stretch. Stretching before
lifting “does not produce useful
reductions in injury risk,” found
Professor Robert Herbert of
Sydney University. Instead,
warm up with 10 minutes of
light cardio, which gets the
blood flowing through
muscles.
Stretchingbeforeweights
prevents injury
FALSE
THEULTIMATEENERGYMIX
Mixitallup.Stickitinazip-lockbag.Chompandrun*
TWO-SECONDTIP STANDINGONONE FOOTWHILE BRUSHINGYOURTEETHWLLGIVE YOURCOREASHORT,CHALLENGINGWORKOUT–ANDWILLHELP YOU MAINTAIN FORM
WORDSMATTGILBERT.*RECIPEBYDRSIMONELAUBSCHER,OFHARLEYSTREETSPORTSNUTRITIONCLINICREJUV
(REJUV.CO.UK),WHOHASJUSTLAUNCHEDTHECLINIC’S‘GUILT-FREE’SNACKRANGE(AVAILABLEINSELFRIDGES)
20gpopcornPopcorn is high in fibre, low in fat and
a greatway to fill you up.
COMBINEALLTHESEINGREDIENTS
3 tbsp rawalmondsliversAlmondsare packedwithmagnesium
andpotassium to stop cramps.
3 tbsppeanutsPeanuts addprotein and35%of your
tryptophanRDA, to boost performance.
Handful raisinsAntioxidants in raisins help neutralise
free radicals causedby exercise.
HandfuldriedcranberriesTheantibacterial properties of
cranberries aid your kidney function.
Cinnamonto tasteCinnamonbalancesblood sugar levels
to help youperformbetter for longer.
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YOURWINNINGGAMEPLANHigh in essential fats and protein, andbang in season, too, isn’t it time you tooka culinary walk on the wild side?
HAREHealthbenefi t “Themeat contains dense
proteinwith high levels of vitaminB3
– a keynutrient in brain health,” says
nutritional therapist AlisonDuker.
TastesAs it looks: “Dark and rich,with
a robust, strong flavour,” saysGarrett.
CookingFlash-fry the saddle rare and
casserole the legs (where you’ll find the
majority of themeat) in redwine.
HuntoutReady jointed hare (or risk your
kitchen looking like a scene from SawVI ).
Cost£6.95/wholehare
PARTRIDGEHealthbenefi tPartridge is packedwith
iron,which helps your body’s supply of
oxygen and energyproduction.
Tastes “Tenderwith a delicate aftertaste”
saysAndreGarrett, head chef of Galvin at
Windows on London’s Park Lane.
CookingRoast under-pink and servewith
the cooking juices andmushrooms.
Huntout “Grey Leg, a British partridge,
which is rarer than the French variety but
a far superiormeat,” saysGarrett.
Cost£3.75/wholebird
WORDSANNALONGMORE.ILLUSTRATIONARMYOFTROLLS
12.10NUTRITION
PHEASANTHealthbenefi t “Pheasant contains high
levels of magnesium, essential for stress
management,” says Duker.
Tastes “Pheasantneedstobehungforaweek
or twotodeveloptrueflavour,” saysGarrett.
Cooking “Roast and serve with braised
cabbage, Brussel tops and roasted
chestnuts,” says Lidsey.
HuntoutThe single-bullet shot. “Game
birds should only be shot once. Lead is not
particularly appetising,” says Garrett.
Cost£4.95/wholebird
VENISONHealthbenefi t “Venison is extremely
high in vitamin B12 , which keeps your
metabolism in good shape,” says Duker.
Tastes Like a sweeter version of beef.
Cooking “Keep it pink,” says James Lidsey,
head chef at London’s Paradise By Way of
Kensal Green. “Pepper the meat and serve
with roasted beetroot and apple sauce.”
Huntout “Roe deer is mild in flavour and
mostly farmed,” says Garrett. “Seeka or red
deer are more flavoured.”
Cost£6.50/200gloin�illet
QUAILHealthbenefi t “Quail is a great source
of copper, vitamin C, iron and various
B vitamins, which are all important for
generating energy,” says Duker.
TastesDelicate and sweet. “Wild quail is
particularly full of flavour, but you have
to look slightly harder for it, as the vast
majority is farmed,” says Garrett.
CookingCover with bacon and grill.
HuntoutQuail that hasn’t been intensively
farmed. Ask your butcher.
Cost£2.25/wholebird
PIGEONHealthbenefi t “Pigeon is high in the key
immune-boosting nutrients iron, zinc and
selenium,” says Duker. “Zinc is particularly
important for male prostrate health.”
Tastes Sweet and nutty, younger birds are
more tender... as is so often the case.
CookingRoast quickly, to avoid any
drying out. Serve with lentils and root
vegetables dressed in sherry vinegar.
Huntout “It’s best to buy wild wood pigeon.
Look for a nice plump bird,” says Garrett.
Cost£2.75/wholebird
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Dec ’10HealthBulletin The latest news from
around theworld
The number of glasses of cranberry juice you need to drink perday to prevent bacterial infections in the kidneys and bladder
National Kidney Foundation
Ministry of theBleedin’ObviousThismonth’s least surprising research
Positive thinkingor visualisingpositive outcomesto events has beenfound to improveyour moodMayo Clinic, US
M FT SW ST
Thepercentagebywhichyourriskof disability andprematuredeath is reduced if you runthree timesaweekJournal Archives of InternalMedicine
LAUGH INTHEFACEOFCANCERShowing a big grin to the big C
will cut your risk of developing
the disease, found a study in the
NewEngland Journal ofMedicine.
Whether you prefer to take your
prescription as a serving of Peep
Show or a dose of Family Guy,
parking yourself in front of your
favourite comedy twice aweek
will increase production of T cells
and Natural Killer cells, both of
which �ight tumour development.
HEARTSMARTHighereducationreduces therisk of heartattacksJournal of
theAmericanHeart
Association
+Kill tumourswith humour
+DIYbloodpressure testsworkbest
+ Beat infectionswith cranberries
+ Laceupyour trainers to live longer
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ShureSrh750DJ
Amazingly light yet tough
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Soundquality
Bass
Portability
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Cost
£99, shure.co.uk
BehringerhPS3000
Great sound quality without the
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Soundquality
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Cost
£24, behringer.com
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£126, sennheiser.co.uk
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A replaceable cord and earpads
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These have the biggest drivers
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Soundquality
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12.10 SEX
Use the power of strategic touch to sendyour date’s sexual mercury through the roof
TURNTHEHEATON…
2 UPPERARMWhenOn the way to the restaurant.
How “Initiate non-predatory, non-sexual contact as
quickly as possible,” says Judi James, author of The
Body Language Bible. “Think of it as a ‘checking’ touch.”
Why A study by Missouri Western University in the
US found even a slight hand brush on the upper arm
was enough to cement a positive opinion of the giver..
4 BACKWhen Showing her to her seat.
How “Her back is a hugely sexual area,” says James.
“Start with non-sexual, flat-hand touching – you aren’t
playing a piano – before graduating to light finger play
as the evening progresses: later, try running your
fingers in small semicircles on her back.”
Why “This is a non-personal area, so a great place to
stroke if you’re not yet certain that anything more
obvious would be welcome,” says James.
3 SHOULDERWhenArriving at the restaurant.
How “Helpheroutofhercoatwhileyoucontinue
talking,” saysMoore.Touchat leastoneshouldercleanly.
Why In a study at DePauw University in the US,
volunteers were able to communicate ‘love’ to a
blindfolded stranger’s shoulder with 78% accuracy.
TWO-SECONDTIPSWEATYPALMSAREALWAYSATURNOFF–TIPASMALLAMOUNTOFMOUTHWASHINTOACUPPEDHAND,THENRUBIT INLIKEMOISTURISERTOCLEANUPINSTANTLY
5 FOREARMWhen She’s finished her main course.
HowHer temperature is building: it’s time for
a definitive move, says James. “The inside
of her lower arm – near her wrist – is your target.”
WhyA Kinsey Institute study showed the wrist
was one of a woman’s most responsive areas.
1 CHEEKWhen The moment she arrives.
How Go French and kiss her gently on each cheek
says Dr Simon Moore, co-author of Complete Psychology.
Why A recent University of California study found two
light, quick kisses was the most positive potential
greeting for a member of the opposite sex on a date.
The right touch, in
the right place, can
be combustible
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7 WAISTWhenAs you’re leaving the restaurant.
HowDon’t whip her into your body, Flamenco dancer-
style, but execute a gentle, non-pressing arm around
her waist, says James. “Just keep away from her stomach
– women are uncomfortable being touched there.”
WhyCloseproximitytoyourbodyheatwillraisehers.Plus,
aQueen’sUniversitystudyinCanada, foundwomentake
sexualcluesfrom‘safe’ touch,suchasaroundherwaist.
8 HANDWhenHailing a cab for your next stop.
HowOpen the car door for her and take her hand.
Why “This is a friendly, affectionate gesture and
strengthens your bond,” says James. A study by the
University of Illinois found that even (seemingly)
incidental contact like this between tutors and
students could significantly strengthen their bond.
10FINGERSWhen As you’re relaxing in the taxi.
How “Run your fingers around her palm, before gently
meshing your fingers with hers,” says James.
Why “This mimics how your bodies interconnect during
intercourse,” says James. It’s a protective and intimate
move that should get you invited in for coffee.
9 KNEEWhen In a late-night bar, alone.
How It’s do or die time. “Reach over and gently
stroke the back of her knee or top of her calf,” says
Wise. “Areas like these and her underarms are both
underrated and extremely erogenous.” Just don’t go for
her underarms on date one.
Why “Skin surfaces that don’t get a lot of attention are
more sensitive to touch because they haven’t been
exposed to as many stimuli,” says Wise. Time for
another cab soon…
6 PALMWhenAny time you really make her laugh.
HowYou’re already one nil up. “As you sell your punch
line, touch her palm, almost accidentally as you
gesticulate,” says Moore. “If she touches you back,
keep this up – increasing duration each time you make
a key point or reach a punchline.”
Why “Her hands, mouth and tongue have the most
sensory representation in her brain – and are the most
responsive to touch,” explains US sex therapist Nan
Wise. As you won’t be touching her mouth or tongue
yet, her hands are your best bet.
No, Ralgex is not
a feasible seduction
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KNOWLEDGE 12.10
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Straddling the
fine line between
clever… and stupid
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5.DEREKSMALLSThe real hero ofThis Is Spinal Tap – the funniest lines
of the funniest filmever belong to thediminutive
bassist. Including thedefinitive comment on the
thankless task ofmediation: “We’re very lucky in
the band in thatwehave twovisionaries, David and
Nigel. It’s like fire and ice, basically. I feelmy role in
the band is to be somewhere in themiddle of that…
kindof like lukewarmwater.”
1.THEROASTPARSNIPFrequently derided as the faux-
tater by hoi polloi, in reality
a deliciously sweet and chewy
foil to any Sunday joint – red,
white or porky. Plus, kinder to
yourwaistline than the floury
kiss of the uppity spud.
2.DELIADERBYSHIREThe uncredited co-composer
of theDoctorWho theme,who
went on to influence everyone
fromTheBeatles to the Pet
ShopBoys andOrbital. Almost
50 years later her blueprint for
music to hide behind sofas to
remains unbeaten.
3.LISBONThe stealth Barcelona. If you’re
looking for an Iberianweekend
away this has the sea, the
nightlife, the great food…
and lower price tags.
4.JONATHANRICHMANWho invented punk rock:
LouReed, IggyPop, Johnny
Rotten? Thosewho knowcredit
it to a ganglyBostonian, now
best knownas the narrator
ofThere’s SomethingAbout
Mary. Enhance your hipster
credentials by picking up a
copy of the 1976 albumThe
Modern Lovers, once studied by
TheClash and the Pistols, and
pretend you’ve had it for years.
6.PETEDUNNINGAs amarine inAfghanistan, he
lost both his legs to an IED. His
response? To devote himself
tomakingGreat Britain’s 2014
Paralympic teamas a skier. He
represents both the triumph
of the human spirit – and the
spirit of proper perspective
any timeyou think you’ve had
a shitty day at the office.
7.ROSÉWINEAs refreshing aswhitewith
a nod to the deeper flavour
of a light red. Let the rest of
theworld use it as a slightly
homophobicmetaphor for
indecision; it will keep it
underpriced. If themodern
heteropolitanman canbe
lemon-cashmere confident,
he can do pink drinks.
8.JEFFREYLEEPIERCEEverwonderedwho inspired
theWhite Stripes? This
Californian died in 1996 after
recording a string of punk/
blues songs that JackWhite
has said, “should be taught
in schools”. A tribute album
WeAreOnlyRiders, featuring
Nick Cave, DebbieHarry and
others deciphering some of his
unrecorded songs, has been
2010’s surprise critics’ choice.
9.GLENNHODDLEThe last Englandmanager to
actually pick a team, rather
than a list ofmillionaireswho
give goodpress conference.
If he hadn’t expoundedhis
bizarre views on reincarnation
– andwewish he hadn’t –
Hoddlewould have improved
on that already-impressive 60%
win rate. Then there’sDiamond
Lights –making an electropop
recordwith ChrisWaddle is as
surreal as anythingCaptain
Beefheart ever did.
10.GRAHAMONIONSTheEnglandbowler knows
howto throwaball, but it’s
hishonest yeomannameand
test-savingheroics as a tail-end
batsman that givehim theair
of a latter-dayMrKipps.Healso
apparently attracted the lust of
LilyAllen:more terrifying than
anyAustralianbowler.
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two-secondtipForChampagnewithouttheFinanCialhangover,Spar’SverypalatablemarquiSSanteyiSon50%oFFerat£12.99novemberanddeCember(Spar.Co.uk)
LIFE INA BUBBLETwo glasses of Champagne a daywill reduce your risk of heart disease, says ReadingUniversity. So here are six cocktails for every glass in the bottle to help you toast that
l 15ml limoncello
l 1cm thick
slice cucumber
l 5ml vanilla syrup
l 10ml lemon juice
l A twist of lemon peel
How?Crush the
cucumber in a
shaker, add the
limoncello, lemon
juice and syrup.
Shake and strain
into a flute and top
with Champagne.
Garnishwith lemon.
Why?Potassium-
rich cucumber will
reduce your blood
pressure. Lemon
is a natural stress
alleviator.Perfect for
chillingout.
1THE
UNWINDER
l 5ml Campari
l 2 black cherries
l 5ml Punt eMes
l 5ml amaretto
l 2 drops
Angostura Bitters
How?Pour the
Amaretto, Campari,
Punt e Mes and
Angostura into
a flute. Top with
Champagne. Sink
the black cherries
in to garnish,
Why?The bitters
and herb-based
Campari and Punt e
Mes work together
to settle your
stomach, while the
cherry is packed
with polyphenols.
4 HANGOVER
sWERVER
l 15mlmandarin vodka
l Half amandarin
l Amandarinwedge
l 1 tsp vanilla sugar
l 4mint leaves
How?Muddle the
mandarin,vodka,
vanillasugarand
mint. Shakeand
strain intoaflute
andtopupwith
Champagne.Usethe
wedge togarnish.
Why?Themandarin
juicecontainsone
fifthofyourvitC
RDA(acrucial
immunebooster in
fluseason),while
mint reducesparty-
poopingheadaches.
2 THEFLU
FIGHTER
l 5ml orange juice
l 20ml cold Earl
Grey tea
l A twist of orange peel
How?Pour the tea
and fresh orange
juice into a flute,
then top up with
Champagne.
Garnish with
orange peel.
Why?This floaty
cocktail shimmies
in at under 100
calories – that’s
a whopping 50%
less than a G&T
(which means you
can have twice as
many drinks…).
5 sLIMMER’s
CHOICE
l 15ml raspberry vodka
l 4 fresh raspberries
l 5ml gomme
(sugar syrup)
l 10mlmelted dark
chocolate
How?Crush
3 raspberries in
a shaker, add the
vodka, gomme and
chocolate. Shake,
pour into aflute.Top
withChampagne
andgarnish with
the last raspberry.
Why?Chocolate
triggers the release
of ‘feel-good’
chemicals. Sugar
syrup gives an
instant energy
kick. A potent mix.
3 THE
LADYKILLER
l 10ml peach liqueur
l 4 strawberries
l 5ml gomme
(sugar syrup)
l 10ml peach purée
How?Mash up
3 strawberries
then add the purée,
liqueur and gomme.
Shake and top
with Champagne.
Garnish with a
strawberry.
Why?The
sweetness will
soften the acidity of
even the cheapest
Champagne, plus
strawberries give
you a bonus 50% of
yourvitaminCRDA.
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Forgetthepresentsunder yourChristmastree
thisyear,becausethepineitselfwillgiveyou
thegifof life. Itseemsthosetreehuggerswere
ontosomething(no,really).Exposuretotheconifer’s
phytoncideshelpsregulatebloodpressure,aswellas
increasingyourimmune-boostingwhitebloodcells,
allofwhichreducesyourriskofstroke,accordingto
scientistsatChibaUniversity,Japan.Agifthatkeeps
ongiving, thispieceoffestivedé coralsoincreases
yournaturalcancer-fi ghtingimmunecellsand
aUniversityofTexasstudydiscoveredthatsimply
lookingataChristmastreecanhelptoalleviatestress.
Justaswell,withall therelativesduetovisit.Well worth the
extra Hoovering
on 6 January
TheBest TipByFar, So Fary
pLife-changingadvicethat’s easy to apply
+Bin your plastic has-been
andget yourself a real
needle-dropper this year
for a happier, healthier
festive season
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WORDSANDYJONESANDROPKEMP
“YOU’REFIRED!”This isn’tTheApprentice. Once you’ve pulled
the trigger, your victim will expect answers: ‘Why
me?’ and ‘What next?’ Be clear on your motives, says
Rebecca Clake of the Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development. “Give them a day for it to sink in,
then deal with questions afterwards,” says Lees.
“HAPPYCHRISTMAS:WEAREOVER”Hand hovering over your relationship’s ‘eject’
button? Christmas is the time when most people push
it, says San: “Frame your reasons so they implicate you
both,” she says. “And avoid shouting – even if she does.”
Then grab the nearest sprig of mistletoe and leave.
“ERR,WHATPARTY?”Your presence is required across town, but there’s
a better party round the corner – with better looking
women. “Don’t put the your excuses off: early notice
eases social damage,” says psychologist Dr Abigael
San. Give a reason, but keep it simple. “The woollier the
excuse, the more suspicion will creep in.”
“YOUDIDN’TGETTHEJOB”“Whenturningdownjobapplicants,don’twaste
timesayingthefieldwasstrong,” saysLees. “Instead
buildonhowtheyimpressed,givingthemclear feedback
onwhat theydidwellandwheretheyfelldown.”Talk
about their futuredirection,addsClake. “Andpromiseto
update themaboutsimilarpositions inthefuture.”
Your body temperature fluctuates
naturally throughout the day.
Learn tomonitor these changes
andwork with themand you’ll find
you can complete any challenging
tasks with ease, says DrMatthew
Edlund, author of The Body Clock
Advantage. Follow the 60:7 rule
– an hour of physical activity and
seven hours of sleep daily. Pay
particular attention to 5pm;more
world records are broken at this
hour than any other.
MINDYOURTEMPERATURE When theheat is onuse it toyouradvantage toget themostoutof yourday
7AMGet up. Even the
best sleeperswaste
5%of bed time in
wakefulness.
11AM “Yourmid-
morning peak. It’s time
to tackle the first ‘big’
problemof the day.”
5PM “Thebest timefor
mental focus–especially
tasks requiringhand-eye
co-ordination.”
10PMGet in thedark to
producemoremelatonin
forbetterqualitysleep.
“ABOUTTHATBONUS…”If times are tight and you hold the purse strings,
you need to get Churchillian. “Be positive with
employees,” says John Lees, author ofHowToGet
A JobYou’ ll Love. “Discuss enhancing job descriptions,
mention upcoming pay reviews, anything. Just
don’t dwell on negatives.
SWEETENTHEPILLDecember is themonthfordeliveringforbadnews. Ifyou’rebringingbadtidings,adopt thesetactics
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37.2
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7am,36.5ºRise and shine
11am,37.4ºMid-morning peak
5pm,37.5ºTotal focus
10pm,37ºLights out
It’s better to give
than to receive at
this time of year
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THISMONTH’S ALPHA FEMALE IS…
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1 Cookup‘poutine’nexttimeyouhaveahangover.
It’s basically chips with beef gravy and cheese
curds. And because it’s essentially fat and salt it’s
miraculous. Seriously, French-Canadians swear by it.
5 Eatwhateveryouwantuntil lunch.You’ll burn it
off quickly, and morning’s the time of day when you’ll
need the energy the most. It’s only after lunch you
should begin watching what you eat.
2Onceanhour,everyhour,dropfor20.A good
press-up works so many muscles. I know a champion
kickboxer who said this routine got him in better shape,
faster, than when he was in serious training for fights.
4 GetSpartanwithyour training.I met a few of the
stuntmen from 300. Their secret was to do four different
exercises like squat jumps, skipping, press-ups and
the plank as many times as they could in 30 minutes.
3Takepropolisforsuperstrength.Welive next to a beekeeper, so I take a lot ofthis – it’s a natural resin that really helpsyour immune system. Take a couple ofdrops inwater to feel instantly upbeat.
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7 Sniffyourself calm.Lavender is a proven relaxant.
So find a few minutes each day, take some deep
breaths and waft a little bit under your nose. I keep
a jar of lavender oil in my pocket at all times.
6 Don’thit repeatat thegym.Boredom is death
when it comes to exercise. Mix it up with Pilates.
It’s great for your core and there’s so much going
on physically that your mind doesn’t wander.
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DECEMBER 2010MEN’S HEALTH 69menshealth.co.uk/nutrition
Dec ’10+Gobananas toprotect your joints
+ Fight diabeteswith breakfast
+ Lower bloodpressurewithmilk
+Avoidboiling for healthier veg
+Eat garlic to prevent a cold
NutritionBulletinThe latest news from
around theworld
Ministry of theBleedin’ObviousThis month’s least surprising research
Weight-losssurgery aidsweight loss
The Cochrane Library
MILKLOWERSBLOODPRESSURE
Another reasonwhythewhitestuff is the right stuff:
aglassofmilkadayhelps tokeephypertensionatbay,
according toastudy in theAmericanJournalofClinical
Nutrition. Scientistsmonitored the link between
drinkingmilkandbloodpressure in2,245participants
over sixyearsand foundanassociationbetweenhigher
intake of low-fat dairy and lower hypertension risk.
They are unsure of the reasons behind these positive
effects, but believe you should addmilk to your diet
if you’re concerned about developing hypertension,
which can lead to stroke and heart disease. However,
when your blood boils, pouring a glass over your
head to cool down is not recommended.
COOKRIGHTFOROPTIMALBENEFITSResearchers at theUniversity
ofMurcia and the Complutense
University ofMadrid in Spain
analysed six differentmethods
of cooking to ascertain the
effect each of themhadon
the antioxidant activity in
vegetables. Followour easy grid
to find the bestway to cook your
greens to keep your antioxidant
levels at an optimum .
ONE�WORDANSWERS
WHAT ISTHE
BESTFRUITYOU
CANEATTO
HELPPREVENT
ARTHRITISPAIN?
BANANAFoods high in potassium
have been found to
reduce the symptoms of
arthritis by up to 40%.
Journal of Alternative
& Complementary
Therapies
WHICHFOOD
COULDHELPYOU
AVOIDCATCHING
ACOLDTHIS
WINTER?
GARLICThe allicin in fresh garlic
can help prevent colds
as it limits the damage
caused by excess
oxidising agents.
Cardiff University
Common Cold Centre
WHICH
TAKEAWAY
SHOULDYOU
CHOOSETOHELP
KEEPDEMENTIA
ATBAY?
INDIANCurcumin,which is found
in the spice turmeric
– used in many Indian
dishes – helpsreduce
yourriskofdementiaby
preventingthespread
ofamyloidprotein
plaques in thebrain.
Duk e University,
North Carolina
Loss
Maintain
Gain
FRYING
Courgette
A rtichoke, garlic,
beetroot, broccoli,
cauliflower, peas
BOILING
Peas, cauliflower,
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Journal of ClinicalNutrition found
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blood-sugar, and reduces calorie
intake, whichhelps loweryour
chancesof developing type2
diabetes. A lso, increasingyour
intakeof vitaminC reduces
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RESULT“Mylife isunrecognisable. Ihaveagenuine
senseofenergyandpurpose. I feelmore
confidentandstronger–physicallyand
mentally.Everybodytellsmethat I look
youngerwithout theweightandInowhave
biggoalswithinmyreach,startingwith
atriathlonorhalfmarathonlater thisyear.”
London-based ITworkerMichael Duong, 22, energised himself and dropped 8st
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far the fattest among my friends.
One of them had just lost 2st (13kg)
and had become noticeably
more attractive to women.
I knew I had to change too.”
Body“I never did weights, but
I did try some bodyweight
exercises like the pull-up hang.
Once your chin is over the bar,
you hold until you arms fail. Trust
me, it’s harder than it sounds –
especially when you’re 18st.”
Workout“A mate who teaches
kickboxing encouraged me to go
to his classes. I was an easy target
for the punches at first, which was
the perfect inspiration to get on
my bike and get fitter.”
Nutrition“I had no real appreciation
of the nutritional content of foods.
Carbs, proteins, they were all the
same. Much of what I ate failed to
fill me up, so I’d simply eat more.”
WORKOUT
“ I cycle to work and back – 30 miles
a week in total. I’m also playing five-a-side
football and do kickboxing once a week.”
TipKeep burning fat without risking
setbacks by basing 80% of your cardio
around cycling. US studies show that unlike
running, cycling on consecutive days does
not raise your risk of overtraining or injury.
BODY
“I focus on exclusive upper and
lower body days and stick by the set and
repetition range of 5x5.”
TipHere’s an ideal workout split: Day 1: Legs/
Chest/Triceps. Day 2: Back/Core/Biceps.
Day 3: Legs/Shoulders. Day 4: Back/Biceps.
Day 5: Legs/Shoulders/Arms.
Mind“One of my mates agreed to lose
weight with me. We tracked our progress
every two weeks in a table.”
Tip “Ask PTs at your gym if they have any
clients with similar goals to you,” says Myatt
Murphy, co-author of theMen’sHealthGym
Bible. Or partner up at fitbug.com/uk, where
you can track progress and swap advice.
NUTRITION
“I vary my food each day to keep my
body guessing. So I’ll have a low-carb day
followed immediately by a high-carb day.”
Tip Stock up on soya sausages and meat-
free meals. A University of Illinois study
found that eating soy protein three times
a week increases feelings of fullness.
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groupsplusaskinfulofstabilisermuscles–theoverheadsquat,”
says A shSharma, personaltrainerandproboxingcoachattheThird
Space, London.“Performingthismoveproperlyrequiresthatyoulearn
thebasics, otherwiseyouruntheriskofpotentialstrains.” Wisewords.
I’mconfusedaboutpainkillers.What
shouldItakeandwhen?There isnomagicbullet so
keepthepeacetriumvirate
ofaspirin, paracetamoland
ibuprofentohand. “A spirin
iseffective forgeneralpain,
while ibuprofen isparticularly
goodfor inflammation, but
bothcanirritate thestomach,”
saysChrisCairns, professorof
pharmacyatKingstonUniversity.
“Paracetamol isverysafe in
correctdosesandcanalsobe
takenwith ibuprofenoraspirin.”
Bewareofcodeine. “Itcancause
drowsinessaswellas increasing
theeffectofalcohol.” Speaking
ofwhich…“Forahangover,
effervescentparacetamoland
ibuprofenwithapintofwater is
yourbestplanofattack.”
I’myoungandsingle. Do I really
need life insurance?Pah! Welaughintheface
ofDeath! Ordowe? “Life
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thatsomethingterriblewill
happentoyou,” saysDavidKuo
fromfinancialwebsite fool.co.uk.
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suchasageandhealth.
“Sinceyouareyoungand
single, whodoyouwantto
benefit? Ifyouhaveelderly
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covermaybesensible.Butyou
couldinvest instead.Consider
a30-year-oldwhogets30years
ofcoverthatpays £ 1millionon
death.Premiumswouldbe£ 60
amonth.But, ifyouinvestedthat
your investmentcouldgrowto
£ 120,000.Thechoice isyours:
£ 1millionifyoudieor £ 120,000if
youmakeit toyour60th…”
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1. COUGHITOUT
Encourage the choker
to cough. If this doesn’t
work give five sharp
blows between the
shoulder bladeswith
the heel of your hand.
Don’t be shy.
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1“Gravity canhavea
habit ofmaking you
look like anarse, so
first, perfect themove
byusingabroomstick
handle rather thana
barbell,” saysSharma.
“Stand in front of a
benchandhold the stick
with awidegrip. Snatch
it over your head.”
2 “Slowly quat down
until the backs of your
thighs touch a bench,
but don’t let it take your
weight. Keep your arms
fully extended above
your head. Push back
up explosively through
your heels. Add 3 sets
of 10 to your normal
workout for 2 weeks.”
3 “The next stage is to
take the bench away
for a deeper squat for
2 more weeks. Finally
swap the stick for a
light barbell. Always
make sure you stick
your backside out –
this will help keep a
natural arch in your
back throughout.”
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The improvement in your timeover 5Kwhenyouperformcore
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These gamebirds aregood for yourmanhood.Theirmeat is high iniron, seleniumand zinc –invaluable for your personalNelson’s Column. [p49]
Theeffectivenesswithwhichvolunteerswereable to communicate ‘love’ toblindfoldedstrangers, by touching their shoulders. Gentlyreach forhers to getyourmessageacross. [p55]
Ofpinenuts soaked inwater overnight
are anexcellent sourceof protein.
The soaking increases their alkaline
levels, helping to speedupyourbody’s
absorptionof their benefits. [p44]
YourRDAofprocessedsugar. Exceeding thiswill impedeyourbody’sbloodflow, restrictingits oxygen supplyandcausing fatigue. [p44]
Glasses of
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86WorkGet ahead at your office
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100 IndexThe very best of the Core
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H C O R E
CHEMISTRYLESSONS
Don’t wait for fate to hand-deliver a soulmate.Use the science of rapid-fi re rapport andyou’ll click with anywoman in the room
MORECHEMICALROMANCE
Serendipity is bunkum. The latest
psychological research proves that the
mythical ‘spark’ you’ve been waiting for with
the woman of your dreams can be almost
entirely manufactured. All you need to do
is engineer chemistry in the right locations.
And we’ve tracked down the experts who can
tell you how. “We’ve all experienced special
connections, and it’s easy to see them as
fleeting moments of magic,” says Ori Brafman,
co-author ofClick: TheMagic of Instant
Connections. “But there is plenty of research
to suggest you can deliberately create these
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83NutritionOur gift to you: gorge
on calorie-neutral
mince pies this Xmas
89HealthExpel the hangover in
under 60mins with the
perfect morning after
92Weight lossSmash through
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Get too close tooearly andyou’llget a slap – andno tickle
80 MEN’S HEALTH DECEMBER 2010 menshealth.co.uk/sex
We’re not suggesting you take tips from
smug property-show TV presenters, but
you can increase your chance of rapid
rapport if you think about location, location,
location. “Places where you’re likely to feel
removed from the rest of the world aremost
conducive tomaking a connection,” says
Brafman. Psychologists call these ‘framed
environments’. It’s the private booth in the
pub, the quiet corner at a party, the desk at
the back of your evening class.
But it’s also the packed commuter train
where you’re locked in eye contact with the
woman next to you. “A sense of joint suffering
helps people to bond,” Brafman says. “Think
aboutwhenyou’re in theairport andyourflight’s
cancelled; you’remuchmore likely tostrikeup
aconversation.”Thesameappliesat thework
firedrill,whilesheltering fromthe rainorqueuing
at the post office. Channel your frustrations by
sharing themwhenwith a pretty woman.
If you’re stuck in a queue, blame the
lunchtime crowds or poor storemanagement
before saying, “I’d normally give up and
go home but at least there’s somebody
interesting to talk to.” In the French class,
tell her you can’t keep up and ask if she
could go over the work with you afterwards.
She’ll respond to the exclusive status of your
conversation every time. Themore you nurture
your seclusion from the rest of the world, the
less likely she is to return to it.
What she’s thinkingWe’re in the same boat
here, and he’s easy to talk to.
ENVIRONMENTFind the best setting to create a connection
Standing out from the crowd isn’t the way
to impress. In initial encounters, affinity is
seductive. “If someone is similar, you view
themasmore approachable and intelligent,”
says Brafman. “And it’s not somuch about the
quality of the similarity as the quantity.” Tot
up restaurants youboth know, TV shows you
hate andmutual friends.However trivial, every
point sharedbuilds ‘resonance’, that senseof
togethernessweknowas that elusive ‘spark’.
Conmen exploit this by picking up on
personality traits. “By homing in on quirks and
emphasising common ground, tricksters build
the trust needed to rip their target off,” says
Dr Kevin Dutton, author of Flipnosis: The Art of
Split-Second Persuasion. Point out her tattoo
and tell her you want one or clock the book in
her bag and say you’d like to read it.
Then, imitate how she stands or her
gestures, using small details such aswhich
arm she rests her chin on or how high she
holds her drink. Adjust these cues for every
woman. University of Parma research shows
this ‘self monitoring’ firesmirror neurons in
her brain and yours. You begin imitating each
other and the resonance between you quickly
snowballs from there.
What she’s thinkingWe’re completely in tune.
SIMILARITY Show you ‘get’ her and youmight do exactly that
moments – and there are ways of behaving
to catalyse them.”We’ve uncovered four
essential elements for an instant chemical
reaction, as perfected by FBI agents, hostage
negotiators, conmen and politicians: people
whose success relies on building instant
rapport. Use them, and every time you get
talking to a woman, you’ll have the ingredients
to conjure split-second sexual alchemy.
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CORESEX
Get tooclose tooearlyandyou’ll getaslapandno
tickle.Butwhile tailgating thebeauty inaccounts
will result ina restrainingorder, regularlypassing
herdeskcouldpaydividends.“Themore familiar
a person is, themore appealing they are,” says
Brafman. It’s what psychologists describe as
‘mere exposure’ andwill reap rewards when
you strike up a conversation.
But don’t sidle up. “Men tend to get too
close and from the side,” says Joe Navarro,
former FBI agent and body-language expert.
“Approach face-to-face and allow a little extra
distance.” Around 4ft (120cm) is the sweet
spot between social and intimate.
When you speak, try to end themovement
near your face. This helps to foster intimacy
because it keeps her gaze and attention on
you. A study at the University of Aberdeen
found eye contactmakes peoplemore
attractive. Enhance the effectiveness of this
bymeeting in a dimly lit bar. Your pupils will
dilate – which increases attractiveness by
up to 180%according to trials at University
College London. Combined, the rules of up-
close-and-personal cascade into ‘exponential
attraction’, where the connection between
you becomes inevitable.
What she’s thinkingHe’s genuine and
interested inme, so I’ll show an interest, too.
Don’tmistake DonDraper for the strong and
silent archetype. His success with women is
downto the fact thathis looksandconfidenceare
edgedwithvisiblepsychologicalscars. “People
thinkshowingvulnerabilitymeansyou losepower,
but it actually creates trust,” says Brafman.
Youdon’t have to lament your fiery
relationshipwith your father, but usingwhat
shrinks call ‘gut-level statements’will help.
It should be something revealing, suchas
apprehension over a forthcoming event. Soon
after, ask her a question that demandsasimilar
level of disclosure. Time this around thehalf-
hourmark and, according to research at Stony
BrookUniversity inNewYork, she’ll openup.
It’s a techniqueoften usedby police
negotiators. “Onenegotiatormanaged to talk
a suicidal guy down fromabuilding only after
opening upabout losing his ownmother,” says
Brafman.Similarly, in 1992,Bill Clinton turned
his presidential campaign aroundby talking
about his alcoholic stepfather.
Accentuate your vulnerability by breaking eye
contact and looking downor taking anoticeable
breath before speaking. Eachunguarded cue
triggers her instinct to reciprocate andshe’ll
soonbeoblivious to everyoneelse in the room.
What she’s thinking I’ve only justmet himbut
this guy is already undermy skin.
PROXIMITYCheck your distance to foster intimacy
VULNERABILITYHint at insecurity to keep her interested
Is she periodic, or are
you using thewrong
chemistry set?
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Nutritionist EmmaWells lifs the pastry lid on your favourite festive snackandwraps up everything you need to repair the damage
CORENUTRITION
MINCEPIEWHATAREYOUEATING?#4
TOASTALOWER
CANCERRISK
Two mince pies with brandy cream
give you around 0.15mg of salt,
a third of your daily allowance.
Increased salt intake means
a higher risk of stomach cancer,
but the good news is the stuffing
on your Christmas dinner plate will
help undo the damage. Scientists
at the University of North Carolina
found eating onions, leeks,
garlic and chives halves your risk
of cancer in your mid-section.
Alternatively, wash the pie back
with a glass of mulled wine. Studies
show the spices and resveratrol
inhibit cancer cell growth.
SNACKYOUR
WAYPAINLESS
Feeling iffy at this time of year
isn’t solely down to the increased
frequency of winter socialising.
The dried fruit in your mince
pies contains sulphur dioxide
as a preservative, which can
lead to nausea, abdominal pain
and diarrhoea when you really
gorge. To quell those feelings,
try snacking on ginger biscuits or
have a cup of ginger tea before you
go to bed. The fiery root has anti-
emetic properties, which will help
to stop you feeling nauseous…
unless you’ve been up late
watching a rerun ofGhost.
CURRYFESTIVE
FAVOUR
High fructose corn syrup, found in
the candied peel mix put into the
mince pies, has been linked to
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Earlier this year, researchers
associated it with cirrhosis or
scarring in the liver. To reverse
these effects, schedule in
a couple of curries over the
holidays. Research in the journal
Gut found that active ingredients
in turmeric, used in many Indian
and Malaysian dishes, eases
the liver damage that leads to
cirrhosis. You’ll be sick of turkey
by the 27th anyway…
AVOIDABUTTER
BLOW�OUT
Eat all the pies and you risk looking
more like Mrs Claus than Santa.
The brandy butter contains alcohol
along with 11.9g of fat per 100g.
These increase oestrogen levels,
which can lead to ‘man boobs’ over
time. To prevent this, increase your
intake of quercetin, a compound
found in many red-coloured foods
including tomatoes, red onions
and even the cherries in your
Christmas cake. St George’s
Hospital Medical School found
quercetin inhibits the enzyme that
turns testosterone into oestrogen,
keeping you happily flat-chested.
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we’ve got a plan to
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ENJOY A BIT OFTHE ROUGHAGE
There are traces of fibre in your
mince pie but you’d need to eat
26 of them to hit your daily 18g
quota – that would rope in over
6,000 calories. To avoid
a shortfall in your daily fibre,
and an increased risk of
haemorrhoids, have a fibre-full
winter breakfast with porridge
oats, prunes and cinnamon.
Researchers at the University
of Birmingham found this gives
you a 7.5-fold decrease in the
odds of suffering haemorrhoids
compared to skipping breakfast.
BEAT XMASHEADACHES
On topof the family arguments,
the15.7gof sugar in eachmince
pie canexacerbate your festive
headaches. Thewhite stuff can
destabilise blood sugar, and
causemigraines, says research
in The Lancet. To clear the neural
snowstorm, have a bowl of
Christmas pud. The fruit contains
magnesium,600mgofwhichwill
reducemigraine frequency by41%,
University ofMunich research
found. It’salsobeen foundto
reducemoodswings–soyouwon’t
pulverisetheshopping-centreSanta.
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CALM YOURGUT FEELING
Glacé cherries inmince pies
contain citric acid, a common
preservative found inmany
processed foods. A sensitivity
to citric acid can leave you
experiencing unpleasant
bloating, stomach cramps and
a nasty rash. If your stomach
is rumbled, opt for the smoked
salmonwith avocado starter on
ChristmasDay. This contains
plenty of zinc and vitamin B6, two
nutrients required to increase
stomach acid and aid the
digestive process.
SKATE THE ISSUEOF KCALS
Onemince pie with brandy cream
gives you 243kcal, closing in on
a tenth of aman’s daily needs.
To enjoy them guilt-free, try some
snow sports. The calories are
easily burned off with 40minutes
of downhill skiing. If you’re not on
the piste, 30minutes ice skating
or 1 hour 20minutes ofmanic
shopping will shift them.More
than half the damage comes from
thecream,soenjoy twopies for the
priceofoneby foregoing thedollop.
Alternatively, swap it for natural
yoghurt to save over 50kcal.
THE MEANING OF PIE Crunch the numbers and the damage that builds up with your festive pie
...grams of sugar, increasing your
chancesofChristmasheadaches
YourplanMixed fruitwill clear your
headofmigrainesand that burning
wish to thumpyour fellowshopper
...calories ineverypiewithbrandy
cream;almosta tenthof yourRDA
Your planBurn off the damagewith
1 hour 20minutes of Christmas
shopping or a new year ski holiday
...gramsofsalt, increasingyour
riskofdevelopingstomachcancer
Your planChristmasstuffing, and
a glass ofmulledwine,will reverse
theeffectsofseasonal indulgence
...grams of animal fat, increasing
yourchanceofgettingmanboobs
Your planRed foods – cherries,
grapes – contain an enzyme that
will keep your bust in check
CORENUTRITION
WASH AWAYARTERY FILLERS
Eachpieanddollopof cream
contains9.6gsaturated fat, almost
half yourRDA. This raises your
cholesterol, increasing your riskof
cardiovascular diseaseand
dementia, according toastudyat
theUniversity ofKuopio in Finland.
But,Christmascomeswith
asolution.Cranberries contain
vitaminE,whichslowsdementia
and, according toscientistsat
LavalUniversity inCanada, one
glassof cranberry juiceaday
increases the level ofHDL
cholesterol (thegoodone) by8.6%.
Men’s Health turns
its force on the
PhantomMince-ace
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“Alwaysbenicetothereceptionists,” says
Downton. They’re invaluable
for tip-offs, and hold the keys
to priceless access.
NETWORKYOURWAYTOTHETOP
Getknownbybeinguseful. “Send out schedules
and introduce yourself beforehand,”
says Fortes Mayer. Everyone will be
looking for you when they arrive.
Takechargeof themeet-and-greet to be visible and
prominent from the off. The early
introduction ensures your name
is on the client’s lips now and
after the meeting.
Keepyourpalmsdrywith a hand-specific
antiperspirant such as Odaban
(£7.45 pharmacy2u.co.uk). No
more slippery introductions.
Sit oppositeyourboss.Studies show this makes you
look as though you’re their equal,
rather than just their right-hand
man, in the eyes of everyone else
around the table.
Employ‘plannedspontaneity’ with clients,
says Wynn. Keep a note of their
big industry events and wish
them well. This demonstrates
a real sense of individual interest.
Expandyour contactsbook by tapping into the
networks of your existing
contacts. “Try to think about
how you can best serve the
needs of their business
partners,” says Fortes Mayer.
Don’t saywhatyouare;say what you do. “Your job
may be a tax lawyer – boring –
but tell people you save clients
thousands of pounds and
you’ll spark interest from new
customers,” says Downton.
“Don’t go for thehardsell,”says Fortes Mayer.
Cultivate your relationship by
letting them talk. Remember
the ‘two ears, one mouth’
formula – and use them in
that ratio.
Control conversationswithanod. Research by the
Social Issues Research Centre
found that single nods maintain
the flow of chat, double nods
speed up the flow, but triple
nods interrupt the flow.
Raise your earning potential and gold-plate your reputation by learning how toworkany boardroom, or party, with the help of our business psychologists (bottom right)
“Researchwhoyouaregoing tomeet,”says George.
“Is there anyone you know through
colleagues or university? This will
highlight shared experience.”
“Haveyouropeningline ready to avoid an
embarrassing silence,” says
Ilsley. Go for open-ended
questions about the last speaker
or your industry’s wider economy
to engage people instantly.
CLIENTMEETINGBoss themeeting
– whatever your rank – andshow the clients and yourseniorswhy you’re thebest bet for new contractsa nd that pay rise
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MEETTHENETWORKERSMH’s crack squadof expert shoulder-rubbers
RichardGeorge
Networking expert at LinkedIn
TomFortesMayer
Creative director at psychology company FreeMind
JackDownton
DirectorofexecutivetrainingfirmTheInfluenceBusiness
LisaWynn
Director of coaching firmCorporate Potential
Richard Ilsley
Partner at sales andmarketing consultantsSynogis
Make theconnectionWhere possible, always explain
that a joint contact recommended
you say hello, says Ilsley.
“A referred contact is between
8-10 timesmore likely to get
a result than a cold contact.”
Wearyournametaghigh on your lapel to guarantee
recognition, says Downton.
“Wear it as if it’s a buttonhole.
People will be happier if they can
see your name, they’ll use it and
remember it.”
Hacklinguistics.Endgeneral comments with a rising
intonation, ending with ‘isn’t it?’.
The question re-engages them in
the conversation.
Sowyour career seeds.“I’m not looking right now, but your
company is one I could definitely
see myself working at one day.”
It’s the perfect pitch at an industry
event, says Downton: enticing, but
won’t get you into trouble.
Nevergiveyourowncardout fi rst. Holding backputs you in control.
Pro-activityismemorable. “It can be assimple as planning a whip-round
for someonewho’s leaving,”
says FortesMayer. Be the first
to organise and people will
remember your efforts.
Authenticityisparamount. “Don’t doa Gordon Brown – adopting
a rictus grin ormaking absurd
gestures – it comes across as
totally bizarre,” says Downton.
Don’t call people bigots, either.
Appearcaptivated.Being interested is farmore
important than being interesting.
“Get people talking – you learn
more and don’t have to work so
hard,” says Downton.
“PlaybusinessCupid and
become an important middleman
by introducing people in your
network to each other,” says
Fortes Mayer. They’ll return the
favour and you’ll soon be fishing
in a bigger pond.
Makeyourescape swif .“If you want to leave, just tell them
you have to get on,” says Downton.
Validate the conversation with
a compliment, tell them what
you’re about to go and do, and
ask them for their card.
Avoid‘Whatdoyoudo?’as an opening line. It’s clichéd
and suggests that you are only
interested in what the person
can do for you, says Ilsley.
Raiseyourprofi le byhelping to organise the event.
Anything from choice of venue to
suggestinga fancydress themewill
leave yourmarkonproceedings. If
donewell, peoplewill come to you,
making your networkingabreeze.
INDUSTRYEVENTDazzle potential new
employers at conferencesand awards nightswiththe smartest networkingin the room
Beemotionallyhonest.Don’t be scared to show
a vulnerable side, saysWynn.
Shared vulnerability rather than
bravadomakes space for others
to discuss their thoughts –making
for better working relationships.
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TARGETSWeakenedmuscles,
headache, dustbowlmouth
Begin the fight-back with a
different breed of cocktail to the
flammable kind that rounded off
the night before.Mix 500ml of
fruit juice with the same amount
of water and add¼tsp of salt.
This interrupts the dehydrating
effect of alcohol that redirects
water away from your kidneys.
“Salt ensures the liquid is taken
up by your body and doesn’t just
flush straight through,” says
Dr Paul Stillman of the Expert
Group onHydration. The flash
flood gets soaked up by thirsty
muscles, plus your brain – which
has shrunk without water and is
tugging painfully at the lining of
your skull. The sugar in the fruit
juice also gives you an energy kick
and speeds up the toxic clean-up
in your liver, once the alcohol has
beenmetabolised. Now that’s
something worth drinking to.
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TARGETS Information
processing,motivation
to remain conscious, ability
to focus yourmind
Can’t remember why Kenny
Loggins is on your iPod this
morning? That’s partly because
your brain is operating through
a dense fog of cytokines;
chemicals which “interfere with
normal processing andmemory
function in the brain,” says
Stillman. But don’t put Kenny
away just yet…
Research fromSunway
University College inMalaysia
found that certain types ofmusic
can stimulate your greymatter
and greatly improve your focus.
Which, let’s face it, is something
you’re sorely lacking in this
morning. Tracks that play at
approximately 120bpm– think
melodic house or Detroit techno
– can improve yourmemory
andwere also found to have the
greatestmotivational effect in
recent trials at Brunel University.
If you can’t face, or stomach,
pulsating electronica this early
in themorning, try someMozart
instead, in particular his 1781
‘galant style’Sonata For Two
Pianos InDMajor. Studies into the
‘Mozart effect’ show that it can
clear your thinking by improving
your spatial-temporal cognition.
That’s right,Wolfgangwill help you
rememberwhichway is up.
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COREHEALTH
Delete the headache. Expel the nausea. This isthe supreme counter-strike to alcohol’s toxic vengeance,guaranteed to rejuvenate your body in 60minutes
According to Haitian tradition,
all you have to do to rid
yourself of a hangover is stick
13 black pins in the cork of last
night’s hooch. Back in Genghis
Khan’s day, theMongolian
warlord preferred a panacea
consisting of sheep’s eyeballs
soaked in brine and served
in a tomato jus. Here atMen’s
Health, we like to take a decidedly
more scientific approach and
tackle the physical effects on
your body one by one.
It seems you’re going to need
it over the coming weeks.More
than 1million Brits have had to
take time off work after overdoing
it at Christmas, with HomeOffice
figures revealing it costs
a nauseous £6.4bn loss in
national productivity.
Themorning-after stimulus
plan you have in front of you will
help to cut this deficit, butmore
important is the dreaded impact
on your body, the effects of which
can last up to 24 hours.We’re
going to reduce that by addressing
the head-swimming effects of
your low blood sugar, the dilated
blood vessels in your brain, the
breakdown of toxins in your liver,
and the build up of inflammatory
chemicals in your body – we know
becausewe’ve tried it. Many
times. There’s no need to wave
the white flag from under the
duvet. Come out fighting and
you’ll cast out your hangover in
under an hour.
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TARGETS Full-body lethargy,
eyes of a dead man
Congratulations! Without so much
as a retch, you’ve made it to the
sanctuary of the bathroom where
your metamorphosis continues.
While showering, force yourself
under bursts of cold water:
research from Humboldt University
in Berlin found that it increases
oxygen flow around the body. Once
you’re out, apply an eye gel such
as Molton Brown’s Eye-Rescue
Ultracool (£25, 15ml) to boost
circulation. “Apply firmly from the
bridge of the nose towards your
ears to help drain the fluid,” says
London-based ‘groomer to the
stars’ Jason Shankey.
TARGETS Low blood sugar and
chemical culprits in the gut
Your kebab compass saw you
home safely but you’ll need to eat
better to get back on track. First,
fix yourself a poached egg on
a wholemeal muffin, says
nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton.
“Your liver is far too busy
metabolising alcohol to produce
more glucose to fix your low blood
sugar, but the carbohydrate in the
muffin brings your levels back,
stopping you feeling tired.” In
addition, the cysteine in the egg
mops up acetaldehyde. This
chemical is born when the liver
breaks down alcohol – too much
results in nausea and vomiting.
TARGETS Lingering sluggishness,
heady relapse on the train
Resist the urge to steal 15
minutes’ sleep the moment you
park your backside on the 08.34,
and instead start jabbing your
body’s acupressure points.
Apply steady pressure 5cm (2in)
up your wrist, one handwidth
below your knee or the same
distance above your ankles.
Research from the University
of California found that plying
these pressure points can reduce
residual nausea. Just apply your
thumb to any of the points for
6 seconds and then release.
Okay world, let’s have you.
TARGETS Nausea-inducing
toxins, looming sense of despair
Don’t worry, this will be gentle
because the real workout is
happening in your organs this
morning. Your heart rate is up and
your liver is desperately trying to
remove the stomach-churning
toxins produced when last night’s
alcohol was metabolised. A quick
superset workout helps you shift
the chemical leftovers faster,
making the hangover end sooner.
“Supersets, where you
perform two consecutive
exercises in a row with no rest in
between, really flick a metabolic
switch,” says conditioning coach
Paul Fallows. “These are very
stable exercises using only your
bodyweight.” Which means you
get a rush of endorphins without
having to move that much. Keep
a bucket to hand just in case.
Do 1-2 supersets depending
on your hangover severity.
Hangover superset 11 TRADITIONAL PRESS-UP (15 REPS)
Lie face down with your weight on your hands
and the balls of your feet (A). Lower yourself to
the floor by bending your elbows (B), then push
back to the start. Go slow or your head will feel
like Three Mile Island, mid-meltdown.
2 PRISONER SQUAT (10 REPS)
Stand comfortably with your hands locked
behind your head (A). Lower yourself until your
thighs are parallel with the floor (B). Push back
to the starting position: you’re halfway there.
2 MOUNTAIN CLIMBER PRESS-UP (16 REPS)
And more, this time with a twist. After your first
press-up (A), bring your right knee up to your
right elbow (B). Do another press-up, then
follow suit with your left knee to your left elbow.
Needmore?Follow with natural yoghurt and
honey. “The yoghurt restores the
equilibrium of natural bacteria to
your intestines to prevent you
being sick,” Ruxton says. “The
honey replenishes sodium,
potassium and electrolytes which
were lost in your toilet trips.”
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More press-ups (A). This time, at the top
of the move, reach your right hand over to
touch your left shoulder. Return and repeat
with your left hand (B). You might want another
swig of juice about now.
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RECESSIONBITES
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization
says the cost of dinner is at a two-year peak.
Rising food prices are forcing all of us to cut
a few nutritional corners, with quick-win carbs
the go-to snack. “But if your diet is high in
starchy carbs then you’ll hit aweight-losswall,”
warns Dr John Briffa, author ofWaist Disposal.
Clear it Economics doesn’t have to trump
nutrition. You can construct inexpensivemeals
without the slow-down on the slim-down, says
Helen Riley, nutrition scientist at the British
Nutrition Foundation (BNF). Natural foods
including organicmeat and veg are best. “Try
a stir-fry with strips of lean beef, chopped veg
and noodles or a platter of coldmeats with
boiled potatoes and steamed veg,” she says.
These are inexpensive, low in fat, and with just
enough carbs to satiate those cravings.
THEEXERCISEBINGE
Launching yourself onto the treadmill doesn’t
guarantee results becausepeoplewho
gorge onaerobic exercise tend to eatmore.
Researchers at LouisianaStateUniversity
in theUSbelieve they eat to restock energy
supplies – and inadvertently reloadmore
calories than they burnedoff during training.
Clear itResistance training is amore assured
route toweight loss. Aswell as buildingmuscle,
it raises your basalmetabolic rate, which
translates to a higher calorie burn. Tackle a
12-minute resistanceprogrammeevery day.
“The first sixminutes focusonexercises for
the upper body: press-ups, shoulders presses,
curls and crunches,”Briffa says. The second
six combines jogging on the spotwith squats.
Not onlywill yourweight shift faster, but an
athletic physique comes ready-made.
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Stress, fast-lane eating, tiny budget… There are verymodern barriers between youand your perfectweight.We can help you smash themdown
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Hit a wall?We’ve all been
there. Our busy lifestyles
combined with high
self-expectation and the stress
that goes with balancing work and
play all make for a challenging
environment to stay lean in.
Research by careerbuilder.com
shows that 1 in 10 people are
eating more in response to money
worries and longer working hours.
But with the correct lifestyle
tweaks incorporating the latest
scientific secrets, keeping the
weight off your middle can be
done, despite what life might
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The journal Appetite reports that people who
suppress thoughts of their favourite foods
actually eat more of them, whereas men who
talk openly about healthy eating consume
fewer and smaller portions.
Clear it Terminate the embargo on your
favourite foods, even if they’re as lardy as
a Friday night fish and chips. “Setting goals
like ‘I will never eat that again’ is a bad way
to control yourself,” says James Erskine,
professor of psychology at the University of
Hertfordshire. “It would be much better to say
‘I will reduce my consumption and if I do have it
once a month it’s no big deal.’” Research from
the University of Pennsylvania found that when
subjects were periodically rewarded they lost
16lb (7.2kg) over four months – 12lb (5.4kg)
more than those who weren’t rewarded.
TOOQUICKTOBESLIM
If you’re time-poor at meal times, chances
are you’re fat-rich. Studies from the American
Survey of Obesity found that men who are
‘too busy’ to eat breakfast are 4.5 times
more likely to be obese compared with those
who eat a morning meal.
Clear it “Eat a meal of protein, complex
carbohydrates and essential fats within two-
and-a-half hours of rising,” says nutritionist
Ian Marber, consultant at The Food Doctor
clinic (thefooddoctor.com). Try sardines
straight from the tin spread on a wholemeal
bagel. Then, slow down your scoffing speed
at all meals. Research in the British Medical
Journal found that learning to slow down at
the dinner table makes you three times less
likely to be overweight. Put the brakes on at
dinner and you’ll accelerate your weight loss.
FEEDINGANXIETY
There’s a good chance you’re putting too
many hours in at work to keep the weight off.
Research from business consultants Right
Management shows that 79% of us are now
dealing with higher workloads compared with
two years ago. The extra stress hinders weight
loss because you consume more sugars.
Clear it A lean beef steak will spike your
dopamine levels, reducing stress, but it’s
also one of the best sources of protein you
can get. Research from Washington University
found that increased protein in your diet will
suppress hormones that stimulate hunger.
Couple this with a glass of cherry juice before
bed, which reduces the digestion-disrupting
effect of stress. You’ll wake up more relaxed
and less likely to tiptoe to that vending
machine at 11am.
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You’re almost 30 timesmorelikely to catch colds or fluduringwinter*. Here’s howto beat themost irritatingillness known toman
Dispose of your
used tissues
appropriately
This is a public health announcement.
Man flu is real. The number of cases of
cold and flu rocket at this time of year,
and men are at a higher risk than women. The
reason is, well, we’re so damned masculine.
The male hormone testosterone enables us to
build strong bodies and chase women, but the
side effect is it makes us more susceptible to
infection. “When immune cells are exposed to
high levels of testosterone, this suppresses
their functioning,” says Dr Sabra Klein, of
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
Blame evolution for making men the sicker
sex. University of Cambridge scientists have
determined our weaker immune systems are
down to a natural tendency for risky behaviour.
Modern man drives fast cars, binge drinks
and brawls outside bars, increasing his risk
of infections and a lower life expectancy.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Man flu is
out there, but you don’t have to hide in a bunker.
Follow our guide to surviving the wintry plague.
MAN FLUA SURVIVOR’S GUIDE
THREAT
LEVEL
The fightback
startshere
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CoreHeALTH
Healthy eating
trumpsOCD for
flu prevention
GroundzeroThepub
The Coach andHorses is
whereman flu ismost likely to
strike. “Flu is spread through
droplets generated by coughing,
sneezing and, if you’re close
enough, even talking,” says
Professor Nick Phin, head of
the Pandemic Flu Office at the
Health Protection Agency.
Containment strategyYou can
navigate theman-fluminefield
by not standing in a sociable
circle at the bar.Make sure you
requisition a table in advance,
then position yourself at least
three feet away from any
neighbouring, potentially
infected drinkers. It’s a pandemic,
remember: so trust no one.
Mushroom soup
All thosewhite button
mushrooms in the soup
feed your defences –
100gadaywill keep
them impenetrable.
Research at Tufts
University in theUS
found that they increase
production of antiviral
proteins that fight flu.
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GroundzeroTheoffice
Bossafter your report before
Christmas? Kids emailing their
wish lists? Stress factors like
these cause your body to release
cortisol, crippling your first line of
defence against viral invaders.
Containment strategyKeep calm
andcarryon.NeilShah,directorof
the StressManagement Society,
has a technique you can use at
your desk to relaxandfightoff any
bugsemanating fromGraham
in accounts. Imagine there’s a
balloon in your belly and breathe
in deeply to inflate it. Hold in for
5 seconds, then slowly exhale for
10.Repeat for5-10breaths. “More
oxygenmeans you’ll thinkmore
clearly as well,” says Shah.
Groundzero Thesofa
Late nightHalo sessions
are a sure-fire way to get fragged
byman flu. A study in the journal
Archives of InternalMedicine
found that less than seven hours
sleepmakes you three times
more likely to develop a cold.
Containment strategySwitch off
the console at least 45minutes
before bed. Then try a progressive
muscle-relaxation technique
fromRoosevelt University Stress
Institute in Chicago. Tense your
shoulders for 10 seconds, then go
limp for 20. Repeat throughout
yourbody. Thencloseyoureyesand
take deep, slow breaths. You’ll
sleepsafe in theknowledgeyou’ve
dodgedman flu for another day.
GroundzeroThegym
The increased testosterone
that comeswhen you pound the
treadmill can dampen the immune
system. “Amanwith higher
testosterone concentrationsmay
not be able to fight off a common
cold as rapidly,” says Klein.
Containment strategyKeep
testosterone levels down by
doing short bursts of cardio
instead of resistance work. And
aim to go late at night ormid-
afternoon: avoiding busy periods
not only lowers your chances of
coming into contact with potential
man-flu carriers, it alsomeans
that you won’t try to compete
against other guys, which also
increases testosterone.
sToCkupyour iMMuniTy bunker
Cheese
Asandwich, pizza,
cheeseontoast…doyou
really needanexcuse?
Astudy at theUniversity
of Turku in Finland found
that just one slice of
probiotic fromageoffers
protection by carrying
immune-boosting
bacteria around thebody.
oranges
Twoor three aday keep
thedoctor away: 200mg
of vitaminCdaily (two
glassesof orange juice)
reduces theduration of
your flu symptomsby as
muchas8%. Take the
bitty option, too –US
research found thepulp
is rich in phytonutrients.
brazil nuts
A100gbagper day
reduces your risk of viral
infections, according to
University of Liverpool
research.Nuts are
packedwith selenium,
amicro-nutrient that
strengthens the immune
system–essential to
theanti-man-flustockpile.
Cut your risk of infection by
over a third by adding kettlebell training to
your anti-viral arsenal. Research in the journal
Medicine &Science in Sports & Exercise
reveals that 60-80minutes of vigorous
exercise per week reduces aman’s risk
of respiratory infections by 34%.
Short, explosivemoves suchas kettlebells
work because they strengthen your immune
system,while prolonged activity like running
actually weakens it. “If you performmoderate
to high-intensity exercise for 1.5 hours or
longer, your immune systemdoesn’t respond
aswell to invasion,” says ProfessorMike
Gleeson from Loughborough University.
Warm upwith lifts, presses, bends
and swings of the bell (10 reps each),
then build strength with press-ups on
two bells and bent-over row lifts (4 x 15
reps each), says kettlebell trainer BJ Rule
(onepersonaltraining.com).
Next, move on to conditioning with hand
and arm swings (3 x 8 on each arm), followed
by 30-second circuits of swings, clean lifts,
presses and snatches.
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LEVELMan down! Unfortunately you’ve
gotman flu.Womenwon’t want to
hear thatman flu is real (or that science says
so), so you’ll have to use psy-ops to transform
her into a primary caregiver.
Getting her to take care of you will minimise
yourmisery: doctors at the University of
Wisconsin School ofMedicine found that
empathy actually cuts the duration of colds by
a day. Taxing her brainmakes her susceptible
to cues that trigger her nurturing instincts.
If hermental state of ‘willingness and ability to
think’ (WATT) is high, she’ll be aware you are
trying to trick her, so lower theWATT-age
by asking her to double-check yourmaths
on themonthly bills or read amagazine on
a thoughtful subject.
“Do something to wear her out cognitively,”
says Steve Booth-Butterfield, an expert in the
psychologyofpersuasion. “Evenan independent
womanmight find herself reacting in extremely
compliant, maternal ways.”
Next, employ a tactic used by charity
organisations:make small requests. ‘Every
pennyhelps’ isasuccessful economicstrategy,
so politely asking her to please pass the
Kleenex could lead to evermore generous
donations. “That triggersacascading response
where shewill look for ways to be helpful,”
says Booth-Butterfield. The cooing starts now.
CRiTiCALRiSkcouch-ridden?fight
backtofitnessnoW
day1
Bravely soldiering on isn’t productive. Take
a day off work andmake an immunity-boosting
cottage pie: the beef contains zinc while
carrots are rich in betacarotene to help white
blood cell function. Take a shower before bed
to clear congestion.
day2
If symptoms are above the neck, you’re on
the way to wellness. “Provided you’re only
suffering a headache, runny nose and sore
throat, it’sokay toexercise,”saysGleeson. Try
a bodyweight circuit: squats, press-ups, plank,
bridge – just keep your bpmbelow 120.
day3
Ramp up recovery with 45-60minutes of
moderate indoor exercise (pulse under 150
bpm). Do the same8 exercises for 3 circuits,
but with a 30:30work-rest ratio and 5-minute
cardio intervals between circuits: try squat
thrusts, skipping or shuttle runs in the
garden. You’ll rise triumphant in themorning.
Man flu should last about a week
and peak a few days after that first tingle of
trouble in your nose or throat. Here’s how to
clear the infection once it has peaked.
Don’ t be amartyr
to the cause – stay in
your own space
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ActorChrisPine turnedhimself fromanearly-ranintoa£100mmovie staron thebackof somehard-headeddecisions.Followhis rules togiveyourselfmoremental clarity, rebootyourwork-lifebalance,andsendyourcareer fromso-so to stellarovernight
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Pine boasts James
Dean lookswithout
the deathwish
t’s certainlyapredictableway to
introduceamanmost famous forplayingCaptainKirk inStarTrek, butChrisPine’scareerhashadsomethingof thewarp speedabout it.Not sovery longago – threeyears,giveor take – the 30-year-oldactor fromLosAngeleswashackingaround in the sortof godawfulfilmsnot evenyourworst ex-girlfriendwouldwatch: thebomb-coms thatmadeLindsayLohanwhoshe is today.
Then, last year, his fortunes changed.Hemade it bigandhemade it fast.Andnow,asofNovember, he stars inUnstoppable– anhonest-to-goodnessHollywoodblockbuster,withanine-figurebudget,DenzelWashingtonandall theappropriatehullabaloo tomatch.
It’s some transformation.Andokay: sowhat?Yes, he’s amovie star.No,hedoesn’thaveaproper job. (Althoughhehadoneonce:waiting tables, of course.)ButwhatmatterswithPine isn’t theglitz or the showbizarc.It’s the fact that, inhis struggle tobreakthroughaceiling inhis career, hehas learnedimportant lessons thatwill resonatewithyou,whatever youdo for a living.
It’s auniversal story.Youstartwork inyour twenties: bright, cheeryandoptimisticof retiringbeforeyourfirst greyhair appears.Then,beforeyouknow it, you’vehit awall.Theyears are tickingalong, but yourachievementshaveground toahalt, andeither throughhabit, lackof confidence, orsheerbad luck, youcan’t seeaway through.
Pine’sproblem,until recently,was thathewas takingeverything too seriously.Hewanted tobeabig successbut theharderhe tried, themoredifficult everythingseemed toget.Realising thatwaspart of thetrouble. Fixing it requiredahugeamountofeffort and, at the same time, anunnaturalfeat of relaxation.
Buthemastered thatparadox.AndPine’sachievements tell us that, by learningwheretodrawthe linebetweenknucklingdownandshruggingoff the small stuff,wecanallpushourselvesbeyond thecomfortable –oruncomfortable – statusquo.Pine learnedthis the longway.His experiencewill provideyouwithan invaluable shortcut.
Ditchthe‘shoulds’andwaitforthe‘wills’
Inwhat language do you speak to yourself? If the answeris Klingon, you have a problem.Worse still, says Pine, isthe language of ‘should’. “‘Should’ implies responsibility,”he says. “Just lead your life and try tomake the bestdecisions. There are going to be good times and bad times,but lighten up. Aftermany years of not having done that,I’ve found it’s an important lesson.” In this instance, this isaman you should listen to.
WintheinnerargumentbysteppingbackCareersuccessreliesonconstantly
runningyourownpersonalmanagementappraisals,butthatdoesn’tmeanthreateningyourselfwithap45.For theinspirationtogivehimselfhisdues,Pine looks toafellowactorwithamazingreservesofperspective.“I referenceGeorgeClooney,”hesays.“Themanisalwaysable to takeastepbackandlookatwhathedoesfora livingwithawinkandasmile.”Lookatyourprogressatworkandathomewithenoughobjectivity to see thebiggerpictureand thewidercontextwill oftencast your life inamorepositive light.
Takingthe‘safer’optionisoftenthebravestchoicePine’sbigbreakcameplayingayoung
CaptainJamesTiberiusKirkinthepopularrebootoftheStarTrekfranchise.Buthenearlydidn’ttakethepart.Whenitcamealong,hewastornbetweenthisverymainstreamfilmandamoreartisticallychallenging, low-budgetrole.“Ihadaweektoponderit,”hesays.“Italkedtomysister,andshemadeagoodpoint: insteadoflookingatStarTrekassacrificingyourartisticprinciples, isthereawaytolookatitasabiggerchallenge?Shewasright.ThebiggerchallengewasthethingthatIthoughtallalongwastheeasyroute.”
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LetoppositesattractforabalancedlifePinehas found thebestway tobalancehismelancholymoods istobe in a relationshipwith
awomanwhohas a senseofhumour. “I dolikedating cynics – they tend tobe incrediblyfunny.”For thegoodof your sanity andyoursuccess, he says, youneed tofind levellingqualities foryourpersonality. “Datingsomeoneon theopposite endof thehappy spectrumteaches youan incredible amount of patience.”
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TrytogoeasyonyourselfInanincreasinglycompetitiveworld,Pinehasrealisedthatyouneedtolookafter
No1,notpummelthecrapoutofhim.“Aftermanyyearsofself-flagellation,I’verealisedthatbeatingmyselfupdoesn’tgetmeanywhere,”hesays.That’snottosaythatthepastcan’tteachyouanything–butPinesaysyouhavetobephilosophicalaboutit.“Ithinkit’saveryhealthythingtolearnfromwhat’shappenedinthepast,”hesays.“Butonlyifyoulookatwhathappenedandthink, ‘howcouldIhavedealtwiththatdifferently?”Thenlet itgo.That’s if it’sevenworththinkingabout.Whichsometimesit’snot.”
Don’tfearyourenemy–knowitPinehasworkedoutthatitdoesn’tmatterwhereyourfearscomefrom–it’s
tacklingthemthatcounts.“Fearrunsourlives,”hesays.“Itdoesn’tmatterwhoyouare.Youhavetounderstandyourrelationshipwithfear.Whetheryou’rescaredofgettingintoarelationship;ortakingthenewjob;oraconfrontation–youhave to size fearup.” Thatway, saysPine, youcanrationalise it andfindasolution.Of course, if you fearclowns, spiders, or a sudden, environmental holocaust,there isno rationalising it, butMH feels yourpain.
Pinewas a reluctant
Kirk, but his
enterprise paid off
Don’tdwellonmistakes–makeupforthemPinewasmoreof anerd thanahell-raiserwhenhewasateenager. “If I had letmyself
off thehook incollege, I couldhaveenjoyedmyself a lotmore,”he says. “Knowing thatI can’t have thoseyearsback, Ihave learnedtoget themostoutof living inthenow.”Don’tmiss theopportunity todosomethingbettertodaybywastingtimeregrettingyesterday.
TakethewideviewtoblockoutthelittlethingsStayingpositiveliesattherootof
everythingfrombasicsurvivaltosupremeachievement.Pinesaysthattheskillofstayinggroundedcomesfromfindingtheperspectiveinanysituation.“MymumgavemethisbookbyVictorFrankl:Man’sSearchForMeaning,”hesays.“Here’saguywho’sinaconcentrationcamp.Whatevertheyhadhimeat,heforcedhimselftorecreateanothermeal: insteadofporridgeanddirtywater, it’schampagneandsteak.That’sclearlyanextremeexample.Butthepointisthatsometimestheonlythingyouhavecontroloverisperspective.”Think,then,ofPineandFrankl,nexttimeyourmobilelosessignal.
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iGentIntroducing the
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Weliveinblurrytimes.Intheolddaysaman’sdemarcationsbetween youth and adulthood, family life andwork life,were clearly defined. He put aside childish things for atradeandworked toapreordained set ofhours.Thenhe
wenthometoahousewifeandanacceptablepaletteofgrown-upculture,orperhapstomeetasmallcircleofestablishedfriends.Of course,manhas evolved along theway. In the last 20 years the
drippyNewMan,whowanted to apologise for hismasculinity, gaveway to the boorish New Lad, in thrall to his id. Then the preeningmetrosexual was superseded by the more balanced heteropolitan,reclaiming style and grooming as traditionalmasculine virtues. Butthemostpowerfulpressuresonourlifenowareeconomic,notcultural.
Ouremployers’demandsforlonghoursstruggletocoexistwith our greater desire forfulfilment away fromwork –a recentMen’sHealth surveyrevealed that 57% of us arespending more time at theoffice thanwedid 12monthsago, and that twice asmanyof us are more concernedwith achieving an ideal
work/lifebalancethanweareaboutgettingpaidmore.For the best part of a decadewe’ve been told howwe’re struggling
withthisnewworld,butwe’vebeenbeginningtoquietlyrelishit.We’veupgradedourold single-functionmasculine identity tobecomemulti-functional gents. We no longer have a purpose in life, we have a fullscreenofappsrunningsimultaneouslytohelpusreachourpotential.Weneedtobeworkers, friends, lovers,husbandsandfathers–andweneedtobethemallatonce.Thegoodnewsis,itseemstobeworking.Takefamilylife.Beingadadthesedaysisactive,nothonorific.Butit’s
arolewe’vetakentowithgusto.Dadstodayspendeighttimesmorehoursinteractingwiththeirchildrenthantheydidin1975,astatmadeevenmoreremarkablewhenoneconsiderstheriseinworkinghoursoverthisperiod.Theimperativeformulti-functionalityismathematicalifnothingelse.Thegreatadvantagewehaveoverthemanifesto-driven‘Superwomen’
onamissiontocombinecareerandfamilies is thatnoonehastoldusweshoulddoit.TheiGentisorganic.Thereareadjustmentstobemade,buttherewardsareimmense.Ourcareersnolongerofferthesecurityoftenureinonejob,butthetrade-offisvarietyandfasterpromotion.Awomanwillnolongersettleforapot-belliedprotector,buttheextraeffortwemaketokeepherinterestedwillmakeforamorestimulatinglifetogether.But like our dads before us, we need it all to look effortless. As
writerMichaelChabonputs it, “The trick of being aman is to give theappearanceof keepingyourheadwhen,deep inside, the truest part ofyouiscryingout‘Oh,shit!’”Overthenextsixpageswe’lltellyouhowtheworld is changing,howthe iGentfits into it, theextra skills – the ‘iGentapps’–heneedstoaddalongthewayandthetipsheneedstomutli-taskineveryareaofhislife.Thefutureisbusier,butit justgotbrighter.
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CulturalEditing
OriginalityMkIYouwon’t find it oniTunesbut this is the‘app’ youneed fora swiftcultural springclean:if youdidn’t likea songon the radio in 1992 thedigital remasterwon’tsoundanybetternow.
iGent iconDamonAlbarnThe Blur singer evolved from indie pop product intoone of themost original artists of our time viaMali,Mandarin operas and amulti-million sellingcartoon primate collective.
DeclutterbugAnother cultural ‘app’that should exist in themind of every iGent: ifa show’s been on yourSky+ formore thanamonth, you’ll neverget round to it. Dump itandmove on.
iGent iconSirPaulSmithThemulti-dimensionalaesthete continues hisquest to seamlesslyinfuse every aspect ofour lives with style.
Time ismoneyKeep this one inmind,too: a freeDVD is onethey couldn’t sell. Andwading through theMailon Sunday it was glued tois awithdrawal from thecashpoint of time you’llnever get back.
ConcertVaultListen to live concertsfrom the 1960s to todayat itunes.apple.com
Sky+ iPhoneRecord your favouriteprogrammeswhereveryou are.mysky.sky.com
Wozzon.comGet thousands of events,schedules and tour datesat your fingertips
AssociateeditorofWordmagazineAndrewHarrisonexplainshowentertainmentconqueredtheworld,andhowyoucanharnessit
Igot into popmusic out of cowardice. It was 1978, I’djuststartedatBigSchool,Icouldn’tfightandIcouldn’tplay football – so I had to choose a Thing. Theworld
of John Peel, record shops and brilliantly terrifying gigsgavemean identity anda future. Luckily forme, popandallthatwentwithit–musicpapers,artymovies,cultbooks,the first flickerings of the technology that would changeeverything–wereabouttocolonisethemainstream.
Now, three decades later, we live in an entertainmentculture.Whatyou likeandhowyouuse itdetermineswhoyouare.The friendwhocan talkwith loveandknowledgeabout music and movies – and can win pub quizzes – isnow as valued as the smalltown Cruyff in your Sundayleague team.Gigs arenot just forweirdos anymore, dadsand sons bond overDoctorWho on a Saturday instead ofunaffordable Premiership games, and aman’s not amanunlesshecanfixabroadbandrouter.Notfollowingat leastone drama likeBreaking Bad orTheWire feels asmorallysuspectasnotreadingbooks.
It’s not thatwe can’t be serious anymore. Butwith 24-hourwebandTVnews,whoneedstoburytheirheadinanevening paper? That inky iron curtain between age andyouthhas comedown forever.The typical iGent forsakesthehigh-backedpatriarch’schair tobedownonthecarpetwiththerestofthefamily,checkingoutanewPS3game,orcrackingintoaboxset.
Is this just a new world of on-demand techno-infantilism?Havewe given up thingswhichmatter – realfriendships and experiences – for grown-up toys and awallowing in the ephemera that our fathers grew out of?I don’t think so. The best technology – the iPod, Twitter,Facebook, Spotify, the iPlayer, Sky+ – are tools to help usedit culture, findwhatwe love and to share it. There’s nolonger an excuse to watch rubbish or listen to the brain-killing vuvuzela of commercial radio, just as there’s noexcusetoeatcrappyfood.
InsteadwefacethenewburdenofTooMuchStuff.ThatBitTorrentdownloadofTremewon’twatch itself, and is ittime todumpsomeof thoseunheardpodcasts?Haveyoudone theBeatles remasters or are youholding out for theinevitable 5.1 surroundmixes?These are theproblemsofparadise,andwhatbeautifulproblemstheseare.
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AthleteHedonism
VeteranrockjournalistDavidStubbsonhowthemulti-facetedmangrowsintoexerciseandgetshispost-marathonrefreshmentintheCoach&Horses
Once, there were those men who did sport, andthose men who could not stick it at any price.Long-distance cyclists and marathon runners
weremonastic eccentrics, onaparwithmenwhopractisesolo Morris dancing in their back gardens at weekends.Then there was that sallow mass of men whose schoolsporting memories were haunted by medicine balls,tracksuited sadists and the thwackof football on thighona frosty morning, who would nomore pursue voluntarysportsafterage21thantheywouldvoluntaryalgebra.
Nomore.Todaywehave the iGent.Tohim, evenquiteextreme sporting activity is available and amenable as alifestyle choice, oneof anumber of applications, but isn’tlikejoiningtheForeignLegion,swearingofftheapplicationof the good life. Entrance is open to all ages, too. I ranmyfirst half-marathonaged47, then spent the rest of thedayinthepubtocelebrate.Attheageof47mygrandfatherwasan oldman,whose pleasures ran to a stinky pipe, volatilehomebrew,andcoughingupphlegm.
Nowadays,we’reburning longercandles, entertaininggreaterexpectations,andenjoyinghigherlifeexpectancy.Itisn’tjustme.ThefellowwithwhomIranthehalf-marathonis twoyearsmyseniorandbeatmebysixminutes,despitehis own hectic social schedule and a cigarette habit toboot. I have two other friends, both ofwhom spend theirdays liftingheavyweightsand their evenings liftingpints.They’reinmid-life,buthardlyincrisis.
The rise in take-upofmarathon running and triathloncontinues among an ageing demographic who seethemselvesassteepedintheeternalyouthoftherock‘n’rollera, and all its attendant lifestyle habits. However, theyhavefound,inexercise,amoreauthenticwayofprolongingtheirvigourthanmerelybuyingasportscar.Andourbodiesareprovingsurprisinglycapableoftakingthestrain.
The iGent has realised that fitness and fun aren’topposites but part of the same continuum. Both offer abuzz. The strenuous lifemakes the good life even better,andcertainlyhelpspreventitfromgettingworse,especiallyroundthewaistband.
Lose ItTheapptotrackcaloriesyouconsumeandtheonesyouburn. itunes.apple.com
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iGent iconJenson ButtonJust when it seemed likerobots would banishplay boys to the back ofthe grid for good, Jensoncombined the spirit ofJamesHuntwith a coolcapacity for wining.
iGent iconPep GuardiolaAfter a Cruyff-esqe turn from great player to greatmanager, Pep offers less sharpened barbs but evensharper touchline style than Jose. Andwhile hisopposite number inMadrid pursueswinning ugly, theCatalan’s fearless commitment to the aesthetics ofthe game delivers the greatestmulti-functionality ofall: Success and beauty.
ModerationAday’s rest fromexercise is as vitalas a day’s recoveryfollowing a night on thetiles. ABritishMedicalBulletin report foundovertraining drains youof glutamine, leadingto lower immunity.
Liquify vol. 2Drink two litres everyday to stay properlyhydrated. A study in theJournal of EndocrinologyandMetabolism alsofound it helps you burnmore calories.
MyInspireYoumight be too old towork out in themoshpit,but a blast of the YoungGods can increaseendurance by up to 15%according to a study byBrunel University.
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Forgetwork/lifebalance.TheWorkFoundation’sStephenOverell explainswhywork/liferhythmistheappofchoiceforthecash-rich,time-rich iGent
Work-life balance was the 20th century’s panic-strickenresponse to the24-hournaggingmadepossiblebynewtechnology.Themessageofall
thosedevicesamountedto:“Youcanalwaysdoabitmore.”Time,whichwetendedtoboxupintocategoriesof“work”or“family”or“fun”,wassuddenlycompressedintoa largeflexibleblobbeingpulledinmultitudinousdirections.Soinourterrorweoptedforametaphorofbalance.
It didn’t work, and now the iGent knows better. Theattempt todrawneatboundariesbetweenpartsofour livesisdoomedforbothtechnologicalandsocial reasons.Workisavitalpartof lifeand, in turn, there isnogreater forceforshapinghowwelivethanhowwework.
Technology shouldn’t be a means by which workincreasingly encroachesuponour lives. It should increasefreedomandflexibility. Yet there are also powerful socialforces creating pressure on our working lives. Many nowseekasenseof“fit”betweenwhotheyareandwhattheydo.Theplaceofworkinourlivesisnotachallengeofseparation,butofintegration.Forgetthemonolithicconceptofbalance,whatweneedisthemoredynamicandever-changingwork-liferhythm.Theblendofspaceandsound,ofworkandme-time,thatsuitsusatthatparticulartime.
The key response to this challenge is to give us morecontrol.What thatmeans in individual professionswill bedifferent,but theprinciplemustbethat increasingpeople’schoiceoverwhen,whereandhowtheyworkis theonlywaytopreventthembeingcontrolledbyit.
Allformsofflexibleworkinghavebeenrising,butthere’sa longwaytogo.Mostpeopledonothavetheoptiontovarytheirhoursaroundachild’sGPappointment,whilestigmaoftenlurksinworkingpatternsperceivedtobe“other”.
Researchshowsthatgreaterautonomyis linkednot justwithhigherwell-being, but alsowithgreater productivity.Manyemployersgraspedthewin-wininherentinflexibility.Andthelawcaughtuplaterwitha“righttorequest”it.
Itwillneverbeapanaceatothecontemporarycultureoftotalwork. Yet rhythmdemands control. The 21st centurygood life is not that everyone shouldwork fromhome, gofreelance,ortakeasabbatical intheir thirties,butthatthereshouldbeagalaxyofpossibilitiesastohowtodoit.
HeeldiggerJust say no and don’trelent – the iGent needsto knowwhen to stop.Constant work does nota rounded personmake.
iGent iconBrianCoxFromplaying keyboardswithD:ream to turningthe idiosyncracies ofspace into prime-timeTVwithWonders ofThe Solar System, thisMancunian physicistspecialises in theimprobable. He has alsobeen involvedwith theLargeHadronColliderproject and its search forthe ‘God particle’.
iLeanForwardNever drift. Alwaysmove forward – theiGent’s trajectorythroughworking lifeneeds new things, newdepartures, freshness.
iGent iconBarackObamaThe loving husband and committed father alsomanages to squeeze in the tasks of building a fairersociety for 300million people, and saving theworld.
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SaloonMercedes Benz E-350CGI Sport, £39, 810,mercedesbenz.co.uk
A family saloon that alsofunctions as a sports car.The EClass boasts BLUEEfficiency technology toimprove fuel economy.
Sports carAstonMartin Rapide,£139, 950, astonmartin.com
A sports car that alsofunctions as a familysaloon. The premiummarque’s latest hasa 6.0l V12 engine.
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Iconic Britishaesthetics and famedmanoeuvrability butwithmore luggage spaceand full four-wheel drivefor luxury staycations.
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Theriseofsocialnetworkinghasleftouroldfriendshipsdilutedandvulnerable.ButpsychotherapistandstylewriterDavidWaterssaystheiGenthasfoundthesolutioninemotionaleconomics
Do you hold doors open for people? Atmy collegein the ’80s such chivalry was the equivalent ofslamming thedoor insomeone’s face.Thiswasat
theradical,leftishcampuswhereIstudiedEnglish.Worse,ifIhaddaredcallanyone‘darling’, ‘love’or–heavenhelpme–‘babe’,I’dhavebeenlynched.Thesewereangrytimes.
Back then there were just five people I called friends.I livedwith these guys.Wewould happily lend each othermoneyandwe’doftengetdrunk. I’d regularly travel to theother side of the country to visit them where we’d haverambling conversations about the meaning of life as thedawnbroke.Iwouldevenletthemplaymyrecords.
Today, I’ve got 405 ‘friends’ on Facebook. ThoughI’d barely recognise half of them if they were walkingthrough the door behindmeor not. These ‘friends’ haveaccess tomypersonal life,my typed ‘conversations’withother friends,plusallmy likesanddislikes.Thesealmoststrangers could, just for kicks, print off a poster-sizedphotoofmewiththe jetblackMohicanIsportedat19thatmymotherhasnever seen.
Inthepast20years thetripwiresofsocialetiquettehavecriss-crossedoursocialinteractionslikeanexplosivespider’sweb.We’retreadingonshiftinggroundandit’sgettingmuchharder to avoid the detonations. A good friendship bit thedustwhenIemailedChristinetosayshewasbeingtoopushyoverourholidayplans.Thesituationneededaconversationwith both of us in the same room. Without it our emailsrapidlydescended intodigitalflame-throwing. I learnt thetoughwaythatserioustalkcan’tbefoistedintoanemail.
Like other savvy iGents, this experience hasmademeinto an “emotional economist”. Now, if I have somethingimportant tosay, Imakethetimetoseepeople. It’sakindofgift tomyrelationships. Insteadofgettingcaughtup in thebewilderingetiquetteofFacebook, textingandSkype, Iamreconnectingtothebasicandmostsignificantlevelofhumancontact.Thatis,eyelevel.
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In a world where genetic modification wants
to pack your lunch with countless supposed
advantages, what do we really know about
the meddling that goes on behind those
hermetically sealed laboratory doors? Better
to take the chemistry of healthy nutrition
into your own hands. Find out which home-
engineered food combinations can deliver
double the benefits to enhance every meal.
The kitchen is your lab. You are the scientist.
Words David Morton Images Peter Crowther Associates
SUPER�FOOD
SCIENCE
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09:00Eggs+ginger =
hunger-bustingbreakfast(+leanmuscle)
Take the classic breakfast protein of athletes as the control.
Now, rather than administering pepper or Tabasco, add ginger and
stand back. You have just created an instant-acting breakfast that
will speed protein and energy to your muscles after the eight hours of
food-deprivation referred to as ‘sleep’. Ultrasound tests of healthy
men, published in the European Journal of Gastroenterology
andHepatology, found that ginger stimulates muscle
contractions in the stomach which helps your body digest
the nutritious eggs faster. The food is moved through
your intestines more efficiently, halving the time
it takes for nutrients to become available to
your muscles and allowing you to break your
fast biologically faster.
11:00Cheese+ sweetpotato =
1,000%extracancer-proo�ing(+alldayenergy)
The sweet potato packs high concentrations of cancer-fighting
beta-carotene and lutein, but splice with a matchbox-sized amount
of cheese and you create a supercharged cancer-killing strain of
mid-morning snack. Ohio State University researchers found that
taking beta-carotene and lutein with a dose of fatty acids (aka
cheddar) mean you absorb 1,000% more of the cancer-
proofing carotenoids. That sweet spud also has a lower
GI than the starchy, white variety, which means it
provides you with a slower release of energy.
So whether you’re working out at lunch or
working through it, cancer will be the one
that gets really worked over.
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NEWFOODDNA
TheDNAof your
nextmeal is there
for the tweaking
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14:00Tuna+ lemon=
muscle-buildingprotein(+4%immunesystemboost)
The healthy genome of tuna is well documented – lean protein
formuscle repair, omega-3 to enhance joint flexibility and less
excess fat than a Paris catwalk. But the addition of lemon juice does
more than just enhance your steak’s flavour, it also gift-wraps another
of its nutritional offerings – iron. The ascorbic acid in the citrus
fruit converts iron into amore absorbable form, providing a
4.1% higher uptake that increases your dose of the key
mineral, according to University of Surrey research. The
extra iron charges your blood withmore oxygen to
feed yourmuscles andmind, andmore red blood
cells to bolster your immune system. Pump
iron after the gym and youwon’t get sick
from all that heavy physics.
Take a look at
Watson your plate to
avoid a health Crick
16:30Bread+peanutbutter =
Completeprotein+(musclegrowth+50%)
Scientists state that buildingmuscle by eatingmore protein per
sitting is flawed. You cannot enhance the bioavailability – the extent
to which your body can access nutrients – of your favourite
muscle-building block by adding another block on top. Instead
concentrate on eating complementary proteins. The
University of Cincinnati found twinning peanut butter
with wholemeal bread combines a variety amino
acids to create a ‘full spectrum’ proteinmore
readily consumed by yourmuscles, and a 50%
increase in protein synthesis. All without
the extra calories of a full meal ofmeat.
19:30Salad+green tea=
+4%night-timefat-burning(+vitamins+nutrients)
Experimenting with hot and cold will turn the heat up on your
metabolism to keep you lean and give youmore vitamins per bite.
A low-carbohydrate salad limits the storage of redundant energy as fat
while you sleep, and the University of Geneva found that the natural
compounds in green teas resulted in a 4% higher calorie burn over
24 hours. The longevity of the Chinese and Japanese has been
linked to their tradition of having hot drinks with cold foods,
with the warmth aiding digestion and helping your body
to absorbmore nutrients from each and every gram
of your dinner. So you can go to bed healthy and
satisfied andwake up to the leaner, fitter,
andmore powerful product of your own
superfood science – you. ■MH
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NEWFOODDNA
A simple twist can
multiply the benefits
of yourmeal
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Awisemanoncemadeasimple argument
for taking an interest in the future. It is,
hesaid,where you’ll bespending the rest
of your life. Until a mouse-click ago, I agreed. It
wasonanapproximation of this philosophy that
I decided tohavemyDNAexamined for genes that
might hijackmy own tomorrow. Now the results
areback, I’mnotsosure.Amongthewarningflags
Iwasscreenedfor, there’s reassuranceofabelow-
average risk of heart diseaseanddiabetes, and
noalarmbells ringingon lung cancer. But there’s
badnews, too.Mydouble-helixedPandora’sbox is
tellingme Ihavean increased riskofAlzheimer’s.
Not a vision of the future I wanted.
Somewhere in the three billion base pairs
that make up my genetic code – the Book of
Ian, as I now call it – is a genetic variant or ‘snip’
called ApoE4. I have one copy of it. Based on
current research, thismeansmy genetic risk of
By identifyingthehealthproblemslurkinginyourfuture,DNAscreeningcouldempoweryouto ‘cure’yourselfbeforeyouevengetsick.But is thesciencereallyreadytodeliver?Andareyoureadyfor thegiftof foresight?FollowMHCommissioningEditorIanTaylorashediscovers thegenesthatmightonedaykillhim–andthetechnologythat’sdesignedtosaveusall
PhotographyYuji Sakai
Alzheimer’s is higher than three-quarters of the
population. It doesn’t mean I’ll definitely get it,
but onscreen graphics indicate that, over the
age of 65, there’s a one-in-five chance I’ll lose
my mind. Not attractive odds. It’s more than
ashock. Frankly, it’s adirect blow to thehead.Do
I really want to know this?Would you?
SEEINGTHEFUTURE
Whether you’re curiousabout your genesor not,
the technology to decode them is on the brink
of a revolution in healthcare. And at its heart is
the promise of a life without illness –Minority
Reportmedicinewhere your body’s design flaws
are identified and dealt with before they cause
damage. It’s the power to change your future.
It sounds like science fiction, but it’s
happening now. For under £300, companies in
the burgeoning, unregulated industry knownas
personal genomicswill screen yourDNA for clues
that you’ll one day have a brain aneurysm, or
aheart attack. But has the future arrived early?
Despite its potential, genetic screening is
a relatively youngscience, and theability tomake
predictions based on our genes is limited.
If, or when, it delivers, however, the impact
could trigger a societal shift in how wemanage
our health. It could evenbe the cure for our ailing
healthcare system. “There’s no way the health
system can survive in its current form,” says
Daniel MacArthur, genomics researcher at the
Sanger Institute, andblogger for Genetic Future
(scienceblogs.com/geneticfuture). “As the
population ages, people will suffer frommore
chronic diseases and the cost will collapse the
whole system–unlesswe can change it.Weare
going to see some sort of transformation, and
genetics will be a part of it.”
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Are you ready to
have your DNA
dissected
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Myownglimpse into the futurebegan inmy
bathroom. Ifilledaplastic vialwithsaliva,andsent
it to California-based genetic testing company
Navigenics (navigenics.com). The cost is high,
at $2,000 (£1,265), but this includesaccess to
ageneticcounsellortointerpretyourresults.Before
I started, the experts warnedme not to see the
test asamedical tool. The technology, I was told,
is accurate on the indicators it tests for, yet too
incomplete for anyone toget real insight into their
future health. “If you go in to explore your data
andeducate yourself, then it’sprobablyworth it,”
saysDrCarolineWright, of theCambridge-based
genomic think tank the PHG Foundation. “If it’s
with the preconception that it will have a major
impact on your health, I suspect it isn’t.”
Wright,whohashadher owngenesscreened
(“I didn’t learnanything I didn’t alreadyknow from
my family history”), is concerned that people
expect a 20/20 vision of the future. When it
comes to conditions like heart disease, type-II
diabetesandprostatecancer, your risk isamash-
upof genetics, environment and lifestyle. These
testswork, they just don’t tell youeverything. All
the conditions you’re screened for have some
environmental aspect, which means you have
thepower to intervene if your risk is high. If it was
a test for Huntington’s disease, which is 100%
hereditary, who would really want to know? The
single variant responsible isagenuine timebomb
and there’s nothing you can do to defuse it. If
you’re carrying amarker that puts you at a high
riskof heart disease,however, youcan lower your
cholesterolordomoreexercise tocounteract your
genetics. “It encourages people to think about
their health, which is something, increasingly,
we have to do,” saysMacArthur.
DESTINYCALLING
Sevenweeksafter launchingmy spit across the
Atlantic, my results are ready. Californian lab
technicians have extracted cheek cells frommy
saliva. They’ve isolated my DNA, replicated it,
and placed it on a chip that looks for the snips
(single-nucleotide polymorphisms) associated
with different diseases. The process is called
PROSTATECANCER
42%genes
58%environment
What youcando
• Eat tomatoes and
watermelon
• Increase your
folate intake
•Have sex.Often.
•Consider prostate
screenings before50
HEARTDISEASE
57%genes
43%environment
What youcando
•Cookwith olive oil
•Have two alcoholic
drinks per day
•Cut cholesterol and
blood pressure
• Take30minutes’
aerobic exercise per day
OBESITY
67%genes
33%environment
What youcando
•Walk at least 10,000
steps per day
•Reduce your salt and
sat-fat intake
• Increase fruit and
veg intake
LUNGCANCER
14%genes
86%environment
What youcando
•Vigorous exercise twice
aweek
• Increase your intake of
vitamins A,B,C andE
•Drink tea
•Stop smoking
GLAUCOMA
13%genes
87%environment
What youcando
•Get regular optometrist
screenings
•Reduce eye pressure by
drinking liquids slowly
•Cut your caffeine intake
• Loosen your tie and
reduce stress
ALZHEIMER’S
62%genes
38%environment
What youcando
• Learn a language or
musical instrument
•GetmoreB vitamins
• Eat aMediterranean diet
•Widen your social
network
Understandhowyourgenesarecentral toyourfuturehealth,andacttodaytoprevent illnesstomorrow*
COLONCANCER
35%genes
65%environment
What youcando
•Cut your redmeat intake
and increase your fibre
• Eatmore apples
•Make sure you get
regular screenings from
your forties onwards
TYPE-IIDIABETES
64%genes
46%environment
What youcando
•Cutweight by5-10%
•Eat nuts, leanmeat and
fish twice aweek
•Drink tea or coffee
•Avoid refined carbs
and sugar
Test your genome
and stop your health
going down the tube
COLOURKEY
Red■Testdoesn’tscreenfor
manymarkersandtells
you littleaboutyouroverall
diseaserisk.
Yellow■Screensforsomemarkers
butnotenoughtoofferreal
insight intoyourdiseaserisk
Green■
Screensforkeymarkers
proventosignificantly
increaseyourdiseaserisk*RISKPERCENTAGESDATASOURCEDFROMNAVIGENICS
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YOU,DECODED
genotyping. Rather than reading theBookof Ian
cover to cover, it skips to the juicy bits.
I log onto the ‘account’ Navigenics have set
up for me. There, arranged like iPhone apps,
aremy risks of 27 diseases. I’mpleased to see
none in the50%-100%column.But therearenine
highlightedorange,whichmeansmy risk ishigher
thanaverage, or greater than25%.These include
heart attack, obesity, colonandprostate cancer,
glaucoma, Coeliac disease. And Alzheimer’s.
The volume of information is overwhelming.
My risk of a heart attack is below average, but
still 38%, hence theorangebox.My risk of colon
cancer is only 8% but that’s higher than 91% of
thepopulation, hence theorangebox. Inaddition
there are bar charts comparing my results to
averages from studies on men who match my
ethnicity. Pie chartssplit thegenetic risksagainst
the environmental. Then there are more pages
titled What You Can Do: detailed intervention
planstooffsetmyrisks.Navigenicscertainlydon’t
just swap saliva, pocket your £1,265 and run.
To tackle my risk of Alzheimer’s alone, the
site advisesme to exercisemybrain by learning
a language or a musical instrument and get
more omega-3s. It tells me to get out more,
drink wine, increase my aerobic fitness, keep
my waistline below 40 inches, eat curry and
Mediterranean vegetables, load up on vitamin
Bandmanagemystress levels.Aquoteonscreen
from the company’sCEO remindsme that, “The
importance of this information, and the power
of it, is that you can help take extraordinarily
powerful and positive steps in your life to live
longer, healthier, and happier.”
Despite the initial alarm bells, I get a geeky
thrill poringovermydata. I feel like JasonBourne,
leafing through a dossier of information I never
knew about myself. Unfortunately, the feeling
doesn’t last. A week later, two things happen.
First, I receive a second set of results, from
acompany called23andme. They’re significantly
cheaperat$429(£271),andthetestsareequally
valid. However, they don’t offer the post-test
counselling I felt I needed. Playing thefielda little
I spat intoanextra vial, andpackaged it off to see
whether the two sets of resultswould tally. They
don’t. Somematch: my risk for type-II diabetes
and lung cancer are spot on. But there are also
two glaring discrepancies. For heart disease,
Navigenics calculated my risk at 38%, while
23andmeclaim it’s 20.9%. For obesity, it’s 21%
riskand55.8%.Oh,and incaseyou’rewondering,
23andme don’t screen for Alzheimer’s.
Thedifferences arise becauseeach company
tests for different genetic markers. They’re
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perfectly entitled to do this and are entirely
open about it. But the results it yields reinforce
something thatwouldbeeasy tomiss if youdidn’t
havea loosehandleongenetics: these testsare
not comprehensive.
This is confirmed during happening No 2, my
genetic counselling session with Navigenics.
Mypersonal counsellor, Sara, takesme through
the results, givingmedetailed, honest analysis.
On colon cancer, for which I apparently have a
higher risk than91%of thepopulation, shesays,
“It is important to realise that this doesn’tmean
youare in the top9%of people thatwill get colon
cancer.” Huh? I thought that’s exactly what it
meant.Saraexplains that themarkersNavigenics
look formakeupsomeportionof the risk factors
involved, but that 65% of the factors involved in
coloncancer riskareenvironmental, not genetic.
Thatmeans only 35%of your risk is determined
by your DNA. “And even within the 35% of risk
that’s genetic, themarkers thatNavigenics look
at don’tmake up the whole.”
BLURREDVISION
I’m relieved that my future marble-loss is by no
means guaranteed, but I’mdisappointed by the
limitations of the DNA crystal ball. The truth is,
there’s a limit to what the scientists currently
know. Neither personal genomics companies
nor anyoneelse currently knowhowmuchof your
genetic risk they actually test for. Researchers
are not able to identify every genetic marker
associatedwithacondition. It’snot that theydon’t
give it to youstraight. It’s just they’re
unable to give it to you complete. “If
you pull up type-II diabetes that’s
about 25%heritable,” saysWright.
So that means, even if the genetic
testwas100%accurate, all it could
assess is a quarter of your overall
risk. The snips the companies do
test for account for as little as 3%
of that overall risk.” So screening
today doesn’t give you100%of the
pictureof your futurehealth, justpart of it. Itwon’t
tell you for surewhat the futureholds, but youwill
be better informed onwhat it might.
For Wright, this is one of the big limitations
of the personal genomics industry. For me, it
means I can relaxa little aboutmyApoE4marker.
Around 3% of the population have it, “and the
majority of people who get Alzheimer’s will not
have the variants that are tested for. There are
toomany other risk factors,” saysWright. “Your
genesmight increase your risk by12 times–and
that’s a big increase – but it’s not predictive.”
THEGENEGENIE
That remains the great hope for genomics. For
conditions likeAlzheimer’s, theability to predict
whether apersonwill be struckdownmaystill be
decadesoff. But evensceptics believe therewill
be real applications. “With age-relatedmacular
degeneration, the test isprettypredictive,”Wright
admits. “You canaccount for about half of cases
through genetics alone.” Similarly, the genetic
prostate cancer testmaybemore insightful than
others. Navigenics tests for 18 markers that
may increase your genetic risk. As timepasses,
scientistswill unlockmoregenesassociatedwith
each condition and, as such, genetic testingwill
become increasingly accurate.
One man is already providing a link to that
future by exploiting next-generation genomic
technology. Stephen Quake, a bioengineer at
Stanford University, has had his entire genome
sequenced. While my tests looked at specific
sitesonmygenome inanattempt tofindcommon
variants associated with disease, Quake’s
genome was pored over for 18 months. While
scientists skimmed the Book of Ian, they read
the Book of Stephen cover to cover and then
typed up the New York notes. It proved useful.
“We foundmutations related to heart disease,
so I went to a cardiologist,” says Quake. “They
did ultrasounds to check the walls of my heart
and that everything was working.” The genome
sequencing armed him with the information to
be vigilant and take preventative steps.
Quakeandothersbelieveeveryonewillbenefit
from this foresight. Thecost of completegenome
sequencing is falling at such a rate that it will be
cheaper thanmy limited testswithin two years. “I
have nodoubt that at somepoint – I hopewithin
thenext10years– thiswill beabsolutely routine,”
saysMacArthur. “Having that information in your
medical record would be so valuable.”
Instead of waiting to diagnose conditions
when the symptoms appear,Minority Report
medicinewill let us act to prevent conditionswe
have a higher genetic risk of developing. “It has
been estimated that each human carries half
a dozen to a dozen skeletons in their genomic
closet,” saysQuake. “Thanks to this technology,
we’ll soon have situations where patients walk
into their doctor’s office with their genome in
hand and say, ‘treatme’.”
Nobody’s saying you have to analyse your
genes to practise preventative medicine; you
can exercise and eat well without ever digging
around yourDNA.What your genetic
datadoesgive you is the impetus to
take control of tomorrow – and the
cost seems a small price to pay for
that. Before theendof this decade,
everyone will be interacting with
their genome – and knowing how
to extract useful information with
purposeanda level head is crucial.
As faras yourhealthgoes, the future
starts here.
Inaprivacy-obsessedage,accessingyourgeneticdatabegsthequestion:Whoelsecan?In2008,GeorgeWBushsignedtheGeneticInformationNondiscriminationAct. ItprotectsUScitizensfromgeneticprejudice. Insurancecompaniescan’tuseinformationtochargehigherpremiumsandemployerscan’tuseit toemployordismissstaff.TheUKhasnosuchlaw,soshouldyoubeworried?
Personalitytraitsandphysicalaptitudecouldbegleanedfromyourgenes,butcompaniescouldalsoseeifyou’regeneticallysusceptibletooccupationalhazards.
There’snospecificDNAlaw,butdiscriminationonhealthgroundsis illegal–abasisforastrongcase.
“Legislationregardingunlawfuldismissalwouldallowyoutofightanycase,”saysDrHelenWallaceofGeneWatchUK.
Learningwhetheryou’reathigherorlowerriskofdiseasecouldleadinsurancecompaniestoincreaseordecreaseyourpremiums.
TheAssociationofBritishInsurershasamoratoriumonusinggeneticdatauntil2014.
“Insurancecompaniesusefamilyhistory,”saysDrCarolineWright.“Geneticsaren’treliableenoughyet.
Themorehumangenomesdatascientistshaveaccessto, themoretheycanlearnaboutwhatthedifferencesbetweenusmeanforourhealth.
Disclosureisvoluntarybutcriticssayscientistswhoappealfordatasharingstandtoprofit.
Yourdataisstoredonlineandcouldbehackedaseasilyasinformationkeptbyamobilephoneprovider.
TheUK’sNationalDNADatabasestoresgenetic informationon5%ofthepopulation.It’sclaimedthishelpstosolveupto20,000crimesayear.
OnlyDNAofpeoplefoundguiltyofa‘recordable’offenceiskept.
Hospitalshavesecretlystoredbanksofbabies’DNA,takenwithouttheirparents’permission.
Whyarethey
interested?
What’s
stopping
them?
Shouldyou
worry?
scienceblogs.com/geneticfuture
ThebestblogonthepersonalgenomicsindustrybyresearcherDanielMacArthur.FollowhisTwitterfeed:@dgmacarthurtokeepuptodate.
personalgenomes.org
Anappealbygeneticistsforthepublictosharetheirgenomeswiththeresearchcommunity.Includesanoverviewofthescience,plusaninterestingonlinedocumentary.
23andme.com
Thecheapestofthepersonalgenomicscompaniesoffersaheadfulofinformationtohelpyoudecidewhetheryouwanttogorummagingaroundyourdoublehelix.
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YOU,DECODED
Technologywillsoonhelpuspreventdiseasesbeforetheyoccur.Here’show
GENOME
SEQUENCING
FreeNHSgenome sequencing,
with children tested before the
age of five. You or yourGPcan
access your file froma centralised
online database and your risks
are updated according to new
discoveries about the human
genome. Everyone is educated
about their genetic risks,with
‘lifestyle prescriptions’ to
counteract their genes.
BIOMONITORS
Tiny implants inside your
bodywill constantlymeasure
biomarkers identified by your
sequenced genome. If you’re
at a higher genetic risk of heart
disease, for example, the chip
will track blood pressure, heart
rate and other silent symptoms,
alerting you or your doctor to any
changes. Researchers atMIT
have already tested implants to
monitor tumour growth.
BESPOKE
MEDICATION
When you needdrugs, your dose
will be prescribed according to
your genetic data.Genes affect
how your bodymetabolises drugs,
so doctorswill review your body’s
likely response and tailor your
dose for optimumeffect. Even
today’s genetic tests can help
your doctorwhen prescribing
drugs likeWarfarin. If tumours
appear, their genomeswill also be
sequenced so doctors can plan
more effective treatment.
SMARTAPPLIANCES
Your fridgewill link
wirelesslywith your biomonitors
to optimise your diet, then
automatically place yourweekly
order froman online supermarket.
Your entire
medical history
– and future in a jar
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FAST FORWARD-THINKING
Thefuture isverynearlyupon
us.With technologyset togo
exponential, followthis timeline
toseehowitwill changethe
waywe live forever.
TODAY
With great processing
power comes great
responsibility
UPGRADE YOURHARDWARE
Getting themost fromyour cyber life requires optimum
gadgetry. Follow the experts’ inside track
Mobile phone
SAMSUNG GALAXY S
For theultimatecommunication-entertainment
package, forget the fruit and look to the stars.
“It’s the Galaxy’smultimedia capabilities
that really impress,” saysMobile Choice
reviews editor, Danny Brogan. “Videos
look exceptional on the large screen.”
Handheld entertainment
APPLE iPAD
Perfect for entertainment on themove. “For
gamingon thego it has tobeApple’s iPad,”says
Daniel Down, BBC Focusmagazine games
reviewer. “As well as being a revolutionary way
to consume the internet, e-books anddigital
magazines, itsultra-minimalist stylingmeans it
actuallymakes you look good playing a game.”
MP3 player
SONY NWZ"A845WALKMAN
From the people who started it all. “Not only is
it achingly, flawlesslybeautiful, but it alsokicks
the butt of the iPod in sonic terms,” says T3’s
editor-at large,MichaelBrook. “Ultra-crispOLED
display for video playback, and built-in noise-
cancellingguarantee it’ssonicallybest-in-class.”
Phone app
THE SONOS CONTROLLER APP
Download this nifty widget to turn your iPhone
into a remote control forahouse-widemusic
system.“This is theapp Iusemost,” says
Christopher Breen, senior editor ofMacWorld.
“You use it to control Sonos (sonos.com) –
a system for streamingmusic wirelessly in
your house. Life-changing tech.” And it’s free.
Mobile computing
MACBOOK PRO
It’s easy to forget Apple stillmakes computers,
and rathergoodonesat that. “The15inMacBook
Pro in its Core i7 version is incredibly quick, has
greatbattery life, isbuilt to lastand runs thebest
andsafestPCoperatingsystem,MacOSX,”says
AndrewHarrison, reviews editor, PC Advisor.
Chances are you don’t spend your evenings as
a digital warlord, but one online industry has
grown to be even bigger than gaming: social
networking. There are 26million Facebook
users in the UK, while the site recently passed
the 500million usermilestone globally.
FounderMark Zuckerberg predicts the site
is “almost guaranteed” to reach one billion
users. Research published by Ofcom in August
found social networking accounts for nearly
25% of the timewe spend online – compared
to just 9% in 2007. The study found that in
the UK, 61% of 15 to 34-year-olds use social
networking sites.More surprisingly, the figure
stays at 50% for 35 to 54-year-olds.
FACE FACTS
No one has died from a networkingmarathon.
But there are claims that excessive use of
social networking sites rots your brain. In a
speech to the House of Lords, neuroscientist
Professor SusanGreenfield warned that social
networking threatened to ‘infantilise’ the
humanmind – impairingmental faculties such
as concentration and social skills. Professor
Larry Rosen, a psychologist at the California
State University, thinks she has a point.
“We’remultitasking withmedia all day long,”
he says. “These interruptions – ding, there’s
2012US futurist Robert Rice
predicts the take-off
of glassesor retinal
displays that augment
andenhance your
viewof theworld.
2017Advanced robot
helpers arrive in the
home, according
to formerBT
technologists Ian
Pearsonand IanNeild.
2016We’ll seemoodmake-up,
that changes colour in
response to emotional
state, according
toBT’s futurologist
RobinMannings.
CAN FACEBOOKREALLY ROTYOUR BRAIN?
InMarch2005, there wasa funeral service with a difference. It was held
for a 28-year-old Beijingmanwho died after
playing an online game for days, only leaving
his keyboard for calls of nature.What was
special about his funeral was that it too took
place within the game’s online realm. It’s
a tragedy that’s been repeated, with reports
of at least two other online gamers dropping
dead from exhaustion. And there will be
more: data gathered by BruceWoodcock,
a San Francisco-based analyst specialising
in ‘massivelymultiplayer online games’
(MMOGs), found the number of people playing
has exceeded 17million, compared to just
over onemillion in 2000.
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2020Computer-chipmaker
Intel believes that they
will have perfected
mind-control computer
interfaces, negating
the need for keyboards.
2020Smart biosensors are
able tomonitor the
body24/7andwarn of
medical issuesbefore
they happen, says the
TechCast think tank.
2022Quantumcomputers,
capable of performing
tasks thatwould take
today’smachines
millions of years, will be
thenorm, says TechCast.
The ‘always-on’ lifestyle
might seemconvenient,
but it harbours an
addictive potentiality
TomTomand the like
sounded theknell for
cartography, butwhose
lead should you follow?
Technology-filled ears is
now our default setting.
But does instant-access
music come at a cost?
20253DholographicTV,no
glasses required, the
Maryland-basedWorld
FutureSociety forecasts.
Hopefully, our interest in
piranhaswill havewaned.
CYBORGNATION?2010data collated by the
EntertainmentRetailers Association found there are
nownearly 20millionMP3players in theUK.
UPGRADEHavingyourentireCDcollection in your
pocket is a revolution inconceivable a decadeago. It
can also boost fitness. “Music lowers your perception
of effort,” saysBrunel University sports psychologist
Dr CostasKarageorghis.
MELTDOWNHarvardMedical School audiologist Dr
Brian Fligor has treatedmen in their twentieswith
hearing comparable to a50 year old. “Keep volume to
80%max, 90minsor less per day,” says Fligor.
CYBORGNATION?WithONSfiguresputtingPC
ownershipat70%,Britain ishometo30million laptops.
UPGRADEOn-the-fly access to email, internet,movies
andwork. A study by theResearch Institute of the
FinnishEconomy inHelsinki foundadding portability to
aworker’s computer canboost productivity by 32%.
MELTDOWN “Themorewe can ‘take theoffice home’,
themorewe’re tempted to,which can significantly
affect personal and social relationships,” saysDr
Michael Sinclair, consultant at theCity Psychology
Group, London. Sopower down.
CYBORGNATION? 266,000sat nav unitswere
shipped in theUKduring the first quarter of 2010,
according to industry analysts, Canalys.
UPGRADEResearch organisation TNO founddrivers
navigating in unfamiliar areasare12% less likely to
haveaccidents using sat navs. The gadgetswere also
found to reduce stress in78%of drivers.
MELTDOWNEvery trip youswitchon theTomTom,your
brain’shippocampusmissesaworkout.Research
byUCL’sDrHugoSpiersshowed thearea tobe
substantially enlarged in thebrainsof Londoncabbies.
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How’s this for
a palmpilot?
2039Experts polled by
NewScientist suggest
that invisibility cloaks,
jet packs and X-ray
glasses will all be
available by this time.
2030US inventor, author
and futurist Ray
Kurzweil predicts totally
realistic, full-immersion
virtual reality for the
human race.
2040The late Arthur C Clarke
predicted universal
replicators that use
nanotechnology to rustle
up any object to order –
no matter how complex.
social networking to have mostly positive
consequences. Mostly. “Addiction does
happen, but it’s rare,” says Lampe. “Most of
the negative consequences relate to social
awkwardness. If your boss, your mum and your
mistress are all your Facebook friends, hijinks
will ensue.” Use those filters.
POWERPLAY
Technology has, without doubt, liberated us.
Thanks to the internet, we can make friends
practically anywhere in the world, air our
opinions to the masses, work and play as
and when we choose, educate ourselves…
the list is long. “Technology makes us free,”
says British computer scientist and artificial
intelligence expert Steve Grand. “But freedom
brings responsibilities – for ourselves and our
health.” Grand admits the only way he could
force himself to take screen breaks was by
writing a program to automatically shut his
PC down at regular intervals.
Jonathan Mitchener, a scientist employed
by BT to predict the future, thinks enjoying
a healthy relationship with technology puts us
on a learning curve – that we
must be aware of and adapt
to. “The obesity issue is a
good example,” he says. “The
sedentary lifestyle of sitting in
front of our screens and driving
to work was prevalent for many
years before we realised the
need to exercise more explicitly.”
Mitchener lists willpower and decisiveness
as essentials for a healthy relationship with
technology. “The savvy person makes a choice
when to respond to that call or answer that
email. The non-savvy lets the tech cause him
to overwork and become stressed,” he says.
“Those who are better at these choices will
prosper.” He argues that mastering those
decision-making skills will be vitally important
over the coming years. “Online experience will
become more immersive, due to new devices
and new services,” says Mitchener. “In the
future, making multiple, quick decisions at
your interface with technology will be the key
to exploiting it.” The lesson: a constant edit
of your life in the virtual sphere is the way to
ensure it enhances rather than detracts from
your life in the real world. And the app for that
is already resting between your ears.
an email; vibrate, here comes a text message
– may be creating a society of people with
attention problems.”
Rosen contends that ‘talking’ on sites like
Facebook, with none of the cues you get from
meeting face-to-face, could be robbing us of
the ability to truly understand communication.
“We get body language, facial expressions
and a lot more from live meetings,” he says.
“We use all of those, plus the spoken word, to
generate our sense of context and to work out
how the other person is feeling.”
SOCIALWORKERS
This view is by no means universally held.
University of Stirling psychologist Dr Tracy
Alloway believes blanket condemnations are
misguided. She argues that claiming all social
networking is bad for you is like claiming all food
is bad for you. The fact is you just need to watch
what you eat. Alloway bases this on two studies
in which she compared the long-term effects
of using Facebook and Twitter. “I found that
those who used Facebook showed benefits in
functions of their brain, such as IQ and working
memory,” says Alloway. Working memory is like
computer RAM, used by the brain to store the
intermediate steps in your thought processes.
The more you have, the quicker you think. When
Alloway repeated the experiment with Twitter
users she found the opposite: “The initial
findings suggest people who use Twitter are
likely to have aworse memory.”
Another study – conducted by social
scientists employed by Facebook, but also
involving an independent third party from
Carnegie Mellon University – found passive
Facebook users (those who read posts,
but rarely post themselves) exhibit greater
symptoms of loneliness. In active users the
opposite was observed. It seems you should
be proactive to get more from the experience.
Professor Cliff Lampe, who investigates
the impact of communication technology at
Michigan State University, has also found
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2040Kurzweil again: we’ll
be able to upload our
minds into quantum
computers by the
middle of the century,
in true Tron style.
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CYBORGNATION?
Fivebilliondownloadsandcounting–we’reapproaching one forevery humanon theplanet.
UPGRADEThey’ll tellyou the time inbinary,pumpout light-sabresoundeffects andevendosomething useful,like visuallymappingyour runswhile trackingpace, distance, timeandcalories-burned.
CYBORGNATION?
Ofcom researchfound that smartphoneownership grew81%from7.8million in2009,to12.8million in2010.
UPGRADE
Asmartphone couldmake you forget all thephonenumbers youusedto store in your head.Nobad thing, accordingtoUniversity of Stirlingpsychologist Dr TracyAlloway: “When it comesto intelligence, it’s not
CYBORGNATION?
Nostalgic for the days ofplugging anelectronicbreeze block intothe back of the telly?Thought not. Handheldsnowmean you canplayFIFASoccer anywhere.Andwedo.
UPGRADEWhen theArmyposteda jobad for accomplishedcomputer gamers to flyApachehelicopters, itwasbasedonevidencethat gamers developsuperior reflexes,eye-hand coordination
2050‘Synthetic telepathy’facilitatedbynanotechbrain implantssaysRobert FreitasofCalifornia’s Institute forMolecularManufacturing.
2100Kurzweil believeswewillhave hit ‘the singularity’,when the rate of techadvancement becomesinfinite. Get your headround that.
and theability to rapidlyassimilate volumesofinformation.
MELTDOWNUniversityofCambridgeneuroscientistDrAdrianOwenhasbadnews.His teamtested11,000peopleonsoftwaresimilar tocommercial brain-traininggames. “We foundnoevidence for cognitiveimprovementsover andabove those just usingthe internet,” saysOwen.You’ll have towaitfor that IQupgradeapp.
2055Kurzweil predictsthat $1,000will nowbuy computer powerequivalent to everyhumanbrain on theplanet put together.
2049Kurzweil goeson topredict thatwe’ll allbe eating nanotechfood, engineeredat themolecular level to benutritionally perfect.
You don’t have to be glued to your sofa to be hacking
apart zombies. Gaming has gone trulymobile
They’re like the internet, only distilled to give you
exactly what you need, when you need it
Check emails, ping emails, regret writing emails –
all in a day’swork in Crackberry world…
HANDHELD ENTERTAINMENT
PHONE APPS
SMARTPHONES
MELTDOWNADDICTION
Newunderstandingofbrain function is placingbehavioural addictionslike this onaparwithdrug dependence. “It’sthe samehighways ofdopamine reward thatare hijackedby cocaine,speedandother harddrugs,” saysCalifornianaddiction specialistDr PeterWhybrow.Coldturkey? There’s anappfor that, too…
what you know, it’s howyouuse it. ”Andby usingsmartphones, Allowaysays you’re freeing upbrain power to functionbetter.
MELTDOWN
Smartphone addictionis a growing problem.A survey by USmarketresearch firmStudyLogicfound 35%of BlackBerryusers claimed thatthey would choosetheir smartphone overtheir spouse.
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159 Work out by hanging aroundBuild your idealphysiqueusingnothingbut your
bodyweight,with thehelpof theTRXportable
suspension-trainingsystem.
149 Stretch your way stronger
156 Burn off your Christmas dinner in record time
Get the edge over rival gym goers with Pilates.
Spending some time doing stretches and holds
will increase your lifting power.
Eat yourfillandkeepyoursix-pack inshape thisholidayseasonwithour intensivesix-stepcalorie-cullingcircuit.
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EXERCISE TIME INTENSITY
Repeat these mini intervals for 15 minutes
Cover at least 1500 metres on your row
Stationary
bike
Treadmill
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10 mins
90 secs
10 mins
30 secs
4 mins
80 revs per min at
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6 out of 10, you can
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Set the resistance
level at 5
8 out of 10, so
talking is limited to
one word at a time
60 revs per min at
resistance level 4
Increase your power in the gym simply by lying down and stretching
Lie on your back as shown. Push your
feet into the floor to lift your pelvis
towards the ceiling. Think thin: research in
PreventiveMedicine found Pilates lowers
body mass index by an average of 2%
Hold this for 4 seconds then return to
the start. Do this for 1 minute. “This will
isolate core muscles which suck in your gut,
push back your shoulders and puff your chest
out,” says Pilates master Rhona Marshall.
In a new Australian study at Charles Sturt University,
men wrapped cold towels around their necks and
slapped ice packs on their legs before training. At
moderate intensity, they covered 14% more ground
than those who’d didn’t ice up. “The cold prevents
muscles from overheating,” says study author Dr
Rob Duffield, so you can focus energy on winning.
Work, money, kids, your team’s
performance – sometimes the
things that make life worth living
can also tear it down. Fortunately, you hold
the antidote: sweat. A survey by the Mental
Health Foundation found one in five GPs
prescribe exercise to treat stress, and you
don’t have to exhaust yourself to reap the
benefits. Low-intensity exercise lifts mood
better than medium- to high-intensity, found
research at the University of Wisconsin in
the US. “Cardio training is the best stress
buster because it releases the most
endorphins – body chemicals responsible
for positive feelings,” says Mark Raynsford,
a strength trainer and hormone specialist.
The circuit from Raynsford, below, is
designed to elicit the biggest possible
endorphin kick in less than 40 minutes. It’ll
cannibalise your worries while improving
your fitness – so you can return to work
refreshed and be able to find a solution
to the stressor thanks to a clear head.
Use your gym to cureyour ills. This month: stressgets worked over
GYM DOCTOR #1
Cyclistswhotook100mgof
coenzymeQ10(CoQ10) inanew
Turkishstudy increased their
anaerobiccapacity (power)by
16%.Researchersbelieve ithelps
youuseoxygenefficiently, and
preventsmusclebreakdown.Take
itbeforeyourcyclehomeandbe
onthesofa in time forEastEnders
(£16 for60,healthspan.co.uk).
PILLS TO MAKE YOU CYCLE FASTER
Greater endurance that’s easy to swallow
A B
PilatesPractising Pilates can enable you to lift more
weight. Research by America’s Gustavus
Adolphus College found two Pilates sessions
a week enabled participants to do more press-
ups than those who skipped the stretches.
“Pilates improves your core strength, a key
factor in press-up performance,” says study
author Dr June Kloubec. To improve your
performance the best do-anywhere Pilates
move is the bridge, outlined below.
WIN IN SPORT BY…
Icing up
Keep cool and
youwon’t crack
under pressure
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This plan will add inches of muscle to a body part ofyour choosing. By the end you’ll have renovated yourformer weaknesses into serious assets
Training all yourmuscles
canbe like TheApprentice,
each contender battling
to be thenext big thing. It’s no
mean feat, splitting your time
equally betweenmuscles. A bout
of flu here, an all-weekendmusic
festival there caneasily derail
your balancing act. And if you
haven’t shownamuscle group
quite enoughsugar, itmay be
lagging behind thepack.
In this final part of your
12-month plan,we’ve a series
ofmini-workouts that’ll iron out
any kinks inwhat should nowbe
a very finephysique.WegotColin
Allan, owner of Zero2xs Training
(zero2xs.com), to break your
body down into its component
parts – arms, legs, shoulders,
chest, back andabs –and give
you theblueprints for extra size
andat least 5%more strength
to eachmuscle.
“Theplans incorporate
exercises that you’ve not used
before to stimulate themuscle
fibres theprevious12monthsof
training haveoverlooked,” says
Allan. It will also save younuggets
at the physio becauseblokes
with goodmuscle symmetrywere
4.1% less likely to get injured,
foundastudy in the Journal of
SportsMedicine andPhysical
Fitness. So by the time the festive
party season is in full swing,
you’ll look good fromevery angle.
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WHATTODO
Chancesareyoualreadyknow
whichbodypartyouwant tobigup. It
glaresatyou in themirror,beggingto
bebroughtuptospeed.Butbefore
youstart,spareathought for the
restofyourmuscles. It tooktime
andeffort toget themhere,which is
whywe’vealso includedafull-body
workout.“Ineveryworkoutdo3sets
of8repsonall theexercises in the
ordershown,”saysAllan.“Repeat
this3-4timesaweektokeepthe
restofyourbody ingoodnick.”Once
you’vedecidedthemuscleyouwant
togrow,dothemini-workout for that
muscleat thestartofeachfull-body
session, followingtheguidelines.
SETS REPS RESTBETWEENSETS
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The leg-up for legs
Back of stack
FRONT LOADEDWALL SQUAT
Themuscles Quads, hamstrings,
glutes, calves, abs
AThismovecarvesout theupper
legmass that’ll challenge the
threadcountof your cyclingshorts.
Standabout30cm in frontofawall.
Graba largedumb-bell andhold it in
frontof your chest. Leanyourupper
backagainst thewall. “Thewall
limitsassistanceof yourback in
the lift – isolating yourquads,”says
NickGrantham(nickgrantham.com)
,strengthcoachandadvisor to the
BritishOlympicAssociation.
BLower yourself intoaquarter
squat–hold for3seconds then
lower intohalf squat–hold for3
seconds then reverse theprocess.
“Thestopandstartmotionkills
momentum, forcing yourquads
toworkharder,”saysGrantham.
You’ll nowhave legshugeenough to
staystrong inacrouchedposition,
be it inaBuddhist templeoronan
Austrianski slope.
WIDE-GRIP LAT PULLDOWNSThemuscles Lats, biceps, forearms
LEG EXTENSIONSThemuscles Quads
A Thismovepinpoints the tension
into your thighs so you canbuild
tear-drop shapedwedgesof
muscle. Sit in the leg extension
machine, back against the support
and topsof your ankles under the
pads. “This locks the rest of your
body into a fixedposition that’ll let
you target all the tension onto your
thighs,” saysAllan.
BStraighten your legs to raise the
weights upandhold that position
for 2 seconds then lower to the
start. Do8 reps, reduce theweight
by15%and raise theweight and
hold it in position for 12seconds
to create amuscle burn that’ll
feel like you’vemainlinedaheat
rub. Thismoveworks awhopping
86%of themuscles in your upper
thighs, foundastudy in the book
SeriousStrength Training (Human
Kinetics). So if youwantmore
power behind your kicks, here’s
where you’ll earn it.
ONE-ARM DUMB-BELL ROWSThemuscles Lats, biceps, forearms, abs
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ALatsare yourwidestmuscles,
so targeting themaddsserious
numbers to thescale.On the lat
pull-downmachinegrab thebar
withdoubleshoulder-widthgrip
– thishandpositionworks the
mostmusclefibres,according to
research in the JournalofStrength
andConditioningResearch.
BBendyourelbows topull thebar
down to your chest.Hold it there for
2seconds thenslowly release the
bar to thestart position.Makesure
that younever let yourbackside lift
off theseat toget themost from
thismove.You’ll nowhaveaback
wideenough tofirmlyblockoff your
sectionof thebar.
APosition yourselfwithonekneeon
abenchwhile youbalanceyourself
with your freearm–palmdown.
Placeyourother legon thefloor
soyourbody formsa tripod.Keep
yourbackflatandgraspadumb-
bellwith your freehand. “Asturdy
bodypositionwill let youpull large
weights,”saysGrantham.
BDrawyourelbowuppast your
torsobypinching yourshoulder
blade in towardsyourspine.Avoid
twisting yourbodyatanypointas
thiscould lead to injury. Thismove
hasbeen found towork91%of the
muscles in your latssobecareful
whenyoupull your frontdoor– the
handlemaycomeoff.
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Build the best chest
The sleevefillers
INCLINE DUMB-BELL FLYThemuscles Chest, triceps, shoulders
CONCENTRATIONCURLS
ThemusclesBicepsand forearms
A For attention-worthy guns,
concentrate onwhat you’re doing.
“Watching themuscle you’re
working lets you tweak your form
to shiftmore tension onto your
biceps,” saysAllan. Sit on theedge
of a bench leaning slightly forward
– the less strain on your lower back
thebetter your formwill be. Keep
your abs tightwith your chest up.
Put your right elbowon your right
knee letting theweight hang.
BUse your kneeas thepivot point
to curl theweight to your shoulder.
“This stops youusing the rest of
your body to lift theweight,making
your bicep theonlymuscle active,”
saysAllan. Pauseand concentrate
on tensing your bicep, then slowly
lower it back to the starting
position. Snug sleeves that can
easily openany pickle jar are now
yours for the taking.
CABLE CROSSOVERSThemuscles Chest, triceps, shoulders
UNDERHANDPUSHDOWNS
Themuscles Triceps
ATo isolate your tricepsyouneed
togetsneakyand fewareas
underhandas thisexercise.Attach
astraightbar to thehighpulleyof
acablecrossovermachineso it
rests justbelowyour chest.Hold
thebarwithashoulder-width
underhandgrip. “Thiskindof grip
stopsyou fromrecruiting your
shoulders,whichhelps to isolate
your triceps,”saysGrantham.
BTuckyourelbows in to yoursides
andpush thebar towards thefloor
until yourarmsarestraight. Tense
your triceps thenslowly release
thebarback to thestart – youmay
have touseup to10% lessweight
than theoverhandversionbut your
tricepswill do10%morework.
Thatmeansarmsbackedbya
horseshoe-shapemassofmuscle
will effortlesslybepowering your
get-upsoff thecouch.
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AThiswill carveoutdeepslabsof
pectoralmuscle.Standbetween
theweight towersof thecable
crossovermachineandattachaD
handle,oneitherside,atshoulder
height.Grabahandle ineach
handandstep forwardslightly
so there’s tensionon thecables.
“Thisalsocreatesadeeper range
ofmotionsoyoucanworkmore
musclefibres,”saysGrantham.
BBring yourhands together in
frontof your chestandcrosseach
handoveroneanother.Hold for
3seconds. “This iswhat isolates
yourpecswithoutelicitinghelp
fromyourshoulders,”says
Grantham.Release to thestart.
A To get your chest to takeoff you
need to flapsomeweights in front
of yourself. Lie onabench set
to a30degree incline, andhold
a dumb-bell in eachhand, arms
above your chest. “The incline
works your upper and inner pecs
more so your entire chestwill
appear bigger,” saysGrantham.
BBend your elbowsslightly – this
prevents your shoulders from
helping out. Lower theweights
out to your sidesand raise them
along the samepath. A study
in the Journal of Strength and
ConditioningResearch found this
move is just as effective atworking
your chest as thebenchpress.
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Shoulders of fortune
The abs solution
ARNOLD PRESSThe muscles Deltoids,
triceps, upper trapezius
AThese were created by the
‘Governator’ – hence the name –
who sported some of the widest
shoulders known to man. To get
your slice of that action, stand
holding a pair of dumb-bells in
front of you at chest height with an
underhand grip. “You’ll use a bigger
range of motion than in any other
shoulder press,” says Grantham.
BAs you push the weights
overhead, rotate your arms so that
your palms face forward at the top
of the move. Pause, then take
4 seconds to lower the weights
back down, rotating your wrists as
you go, so that your palms face you
again. The slow lowering can work
up to 40% more muscle fibres in
your shoulders, found research
inMedicine&Science inSports
&Exercise. Don’t blame us if your
broader frame forces you to Savile
Row for a new suit jacket.
OVERHEAD WEIGHTED SIT-UPThe muscles Abs
UNILATERALSHOULDER SHRUG
The muscles Trapezius,
shoulders
A Unaccompanied by traps, which
start at your ears, even the most
solid shoulders will look limp.
To buff up your frontage, stand
holding a heavy dumb-bell in each
hand. As a bonus this will give you
the grip strength to open pecans
even if you’ve lost your nutcracker.
Raise your right shoulder towards
your ear. Hold that position for
2 seconds then lower and repeat
on the other side.
B Keep alternating until you’ve
performed 10 reps on each side.
Out of all the trap exercises, this
move works the most muscle
fibres in your upper traps,
found research in the Journal of
Orthopaedic and Sport Physical
Therapy. You’ll ward off stiff
necks and have shoulders that
look like they could scrum down
against Phil Vickery.
REVERSE CURLThe muscles Abs
ALie on the ground with your knees
bent and hold a single dumb-bell
in your hands. Stretch your arms
behind your head, keeping a slight
bend in your elbows.
BRaise your torso off the floor,
keeping your arms above your head.
Go up as far as you can then lower
yourself to the floor. “By increasing
the distance between the point of
force (abs) and the end of the object
you’re trying to lift (the weight),
you decrease your mechanical
advantage and turn an easy move
into a very difficult one,” says Allan.
That means it makes the exercise
bloody hard, which also means it
builds a bloody solid stack of abs.
AFor abs that look amazing when
you stand up, you need to lie down.
Bend your knees, place your feet
flat on the floor, your arms at your
sides. Hold a light dumb-bell
between your feet. “This adds
a little instability to the movement
forcing your abs to work harder to
stabilise you,” explains Allan.
BPull your knees to your chest,
raising your hips off the floor. Slowly
return to start. This is the best
move for working your hard-to-target
lower abdominals, found research
inTheJournalofStrengthand
ConditioningResearch. You’ve
built your best body ever, just in
time to enjoy party season.
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Findastripof spacebecauseyou’re
about to lungeandburnmore
caloriesperminute than running.
Standwith your feetshoulder-width
apart andholdadumb-bell ineach
hand.Lunge forwardwith your left
leg (A) then lunge forwardwith
your right.Squareboth legsup
then raise thedumb-bellsupwards
until they’reaboveyourshoulders
(B). Take3seconds to lower them.
“You’ll feel yourabsbeingengaged
as theweightdescends,”says
Bellamy. That’s1 rep.Nowshuffle
back to thestart positionandkeep
moving.Do4setsof8 reps.
Calorie burn per set42
Calorie burn for entire exercise168
Loadonesideofabarbell andstick
theotherside intoacorner in your
gym.Facing theweightedend,
grab thebarasshown (A). Lower
yourself intoasquat.Explodeup
with your legsandsimultaneously
straightenyourarms,whilestill
keeping your feetplanted. “This
teachesyourbody to transfer the
powerbuilt up in your legs to your
upperbody,”saysBellamy.Useful
for throwingpunchesshould your
familyChristmasgetabit testy.Arc
yourelbowsslightly then rotate the
weightas farasyoucan to the left,
whilekeeping yourheadandspine
facing forwards (B).Repeaton the
othersideand return theweight to
thestart position. That’s1 rep.Do
4setsof10 reps.
Calorie burn per set43Calorie burn for entire exercise172
5Lunging front rAisesMusCLes quads, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
1PoLe Push to wrestLeMusCLes Quads, glutes, core, triceps, lower back
Calorie-neutral’Tis the season to be jolly – but
decadence can come at a cost:
the loss of your flat stomach.
“The average Christmasmeal is
over 956 calories,” says sports
nutritionist Gavin Allinson. But
the following circuit, designed by
Powerbag inventorMark Bellamy,
will burn off all those calories –
andmore. You’ll lose fat long after
the workout finishes since your
body burns calories to repair
tornmuscle fibre.
Get your abs through the festive season unscathed with this calorie-burning workout that’ll help youlose up to 3kg of fat and earn yourself all the roast potato credits you could ever need
“Themoremuscles youwork the
more calories you burn,” says
Bellamy, “And you’re about to
use your biggestmuscle groups.”
Stick a barbell on the floor in front
of you. Stand up and yank the bar
towards your shoulders.When it’s
below your chin, dip underneath
it and rotate your elbows around
the bar. Squat down (A) then
straighten your knees and press
the bar over your head. Lower the
bar along the same path and rest
it on the ground.Without letting
your hands leave the bar, kick your
legs back and perform a press-up
(B). Holding that position, jump
your feet towards your chest then
quickly jump themback to the
press-up position. That’s 1 rep.
Do 4 sets of 12 reps as fast as
you can, as though youwere
sprinting on the spot, and you’ll
become a fastermore powerful
runner, cyclist and lifter.
Calorie burn per set46Calorie burn for entire exercise184
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FAT-BURNING
Beaminimalist byobliterating
caloriesusingnothingbut your
bodyweight.Stickaflatbench in
frontof youandbegin inasquat
positionwith yourhandson the
floor in frontof you (A).Kick your
feetbehindyouso that youare ina
press-upposition.Return your feet
to thesquatposition then leapup
andover thebench, throwing your
armsaboveyourhead.Drop into
apress-upposition,with yourhands
togetheranddoapress-up (B).
Standupandbackpedalaround
thebench to thestart position.
That’s1 rep.Do5setsof8 reps.
Calorie burn per set47
Calorie burn for entire exercise235
4Burpee to BenCh jump to press-upmusCles Quads, glutes, core, triceps, shoulders
Christm s
3Curl-up tostAnd up
musCles Core, quads
Nomusclesaremoredesirable
thanconcreteabs. Thismovewill
deliver them in the time it takes to
getupoff thefloor. Liebackand lift
yourarmsup,ensuring theydon’t
touch theflooratanypointduring
themove.Nowcurl your torsoup
and thenput your feet flaton the
groundandstandup (A). “Standing
upwithout yourhandsflexesyour
abs15%harder thananormalsit-
up,”saysBellamy. That’s1 rep.Do
6setsof8 reps.You’ll get thecore
strength to lift heavy festive items
likesacksofpotatoes, casesof
beerand tinsofQualityStreet.
Calories burn per set16
Calorie burn for entire exercise96
2CurlingsQuAt jumps
musCles Biceps, quads,
glutes, lower back
Breathe deeply. You’re about to
burnmore calories perminute
than you can consume via elbow
raises at the local hostelry. Stand
holding dumb-bells by your sides.
Squat down (A) then straighten
your knees to rise up.When your
knees are straight, bend your
elbows to curl the weights to
your shoulders. Then drop your
arms to place the weights on
the floor. Jump up as high as you
can, landing with bent knees (B).
That’s 1 rep. Pick up the weights
and go again. Do 4 sets of 8 reps.
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HangtoughWant a gymnast’s physique? Men’s Health shows you how you can get
one with new suspension-training tool, the TRX. You can take it anywhere
and it costs much less than a home gym
ABSTRXSUSPENDEDCRUNCH
All moves with the TRX work your abs,
but this one doubles mid-section tension. Set
the handles to knee height. Get into a press-up
position, resting a foot in each handle (A). Bend
your knees to bring them as near your chest as
you can (B). Pause, then straighten your legs
to return them to the start. Do 15 reps. The
balance and abs of a gymnast are now yours.
TRICEPS,ABSSTANDINGTRICEPSEXTENSIONS
To get the arm power boxers and
climbers dream of, set the handles at head
height then stand facing away from them
(A). Hold one in each hand and lean forward,
keeping your elbows tucked in. (B)Bend your
elbows to lower yourself, then straighten your
arms to return to the start position. Do 15 reps.
Significantly larger arms will now be yours.
BICEPS,ABSBICEPSCURLS
To become a gunslinger you need to
swing. Set the handles to chest height. Hold
one in each hand and lean back (A). Keeping
your elbows tucked in, curl your way up (B).
Hold that position then lower to the start. The
unstable nature of this curl will make you use
up to 5% more bicep muscle fibres than normal
curls. Do 15 reps.
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LEGS,CORE,GLUTESSINGLE-LEGSQUATS
Set the TRX handles at shoulder
height then face them. Hold one in each hand,
and lean back slightly (A). Raise your right leg
up and bend your left until your thigh is parallel
to the ground (B). Straighten and repeat. This
hits your glutes, and according to a study in
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, burns
fat faster than any other resistance move.
LEGS,ABSHAMSTRINGCURLS
Set the TRX so the handles are at
knee height. Lie on your back as shown with
your heels in each of the straps (A). Bend your
knees to curl the straps as far towards your
glutes as you can – raise your back up as you do
this (B). Hold that position for 2 seconds then
slowly release them to the start. That’s your
legs done – see it wasn’t so tough now, was it?
CHEST, SHOULDERS,TRICEPS,ABSCHESTPRESS
Set the handles at rib height. Hold one in each
hand and lean forward (A). Bend your elbows
to lower yourself into what looks like a diagonal
standing press-up (B). Return to the start.
Do 15 reps. Keep your entire body aligned
– legs, hips and back and head – and your
abs will work just as hard as your chest.
LATS, SHOULDERS,BICEPS, FOREARMSBACKROW
A solid back defines the shape of your shirts,
so here’s how to make a big impression at work.
Set the handles at shoulder height. Hold one
in each hand and lean back (A). Pull your chest
towards the handles (B). Hold it. Squeeze your
shoulder blades together and lower to the start.
That pumping heart you’re feeling means the
promotion your physique deserves is on its way.
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Maximising multivitamin benefits is as simple as storing them right
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Where you stash your supplements canmake a huge
difference to whether you’re getting yourmoney’s
worth. Despite your kitchen seeming the obvious place
to keep your little health helpers, the high humidity can
makemultivitamins less effective, say scientists at Purdue
University. When they subjected vitamin C – responsible
for easing post-workout stiffness – to 86% humidity (the
level in a kitchenwhere a pot of water is boiling) the vitamin
degraded to being almost worthless in less than aweek.
Other vitamins react similarly, say the study authors.
What’smore, a paper in theNutritional Supplements in
Sports and Exercise found that regular supplementation
withmultivitamins can also help replenish energy reserves
and boostmuscle repair. If you’re not taking amultivitamin,
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BONEUPONMINERALS
Guzzling pork chops helps
build muscle – but it could
make for weedier bones.
In a recent University of California
study, hardcore carnivores lost
three times more bone minerals
than high-protein dieters who
hardly touched animal products.
“Meat, dairy and eggs are all
acidic – metabolising them lowers
your pH,” says certified sports
nutritionist Gavin Allinson.
“To rebalance, your bones
leach buffering minerals such as
calcium and magnesium.” That
puts you at an increased risk
of fractures and possibly even
osteoporosis in later life. That
said, there’s no need to renounce
meat completely. Just top up on
bone-boosting minerals with every
vegan-baiting meal. Our eating
recommendations below cover
five popular foods for an active
lifestyle, and what you should add
to them to ensure your bones are
getting the zinc and magnesium
they need to stay break-proof.
It’s as simple as that. No
expensive supplements, just
wholesome, nutrient-rich foods
for every meal of the day.
To omelettes, add…kale
“High impact sports put stress on the skeleton, so active men need
to up their bone-building calcium intake to 1,000mg a day,” says
sports dietician Becky Stevenson (pro-active.com). Adding 100g of
kale to a two-egg omelette will get you up to 500mg in just one meal.
To a burger, add…mushrooms
Allinson found that 75% of the England rugby team had sub-optimal
levels of vitamin D. “It’s worrying because vit D helps us make the
calcium-absorbing hormone calcitriol,” he says. Wild mushrooms
are one of the few food sources rich in the stuff.
To steak, add... spinach
Popeye’s favourite garnish is loaded with vitamin K. According to
a University of Michigan study, you need it to activate the bone-
strengthening protein osteocalcin. Two handfuls of spinach provide
your RDA. While your steak sizzles, steam gently until slightly wilted.
Tomilk, add…cashews
Go nuts and blend your own protein shake.BiochemicalPharmacology
reports that more zinc means more bone collagen, the basic building
block of the whole bone matrix. Get your 5.5 mg RDA by whirring up
25g cashews with 15g almonds, 200ml milk and a frozen banana.
To chicken breast, add…oat bran
“Magnesium controls hormones which can break down the bone
matrix,” says nutritional therapist Miller Rogers. Stop bones eroding
with magnesium-rich whole grains. Dip a chicken breast in beaten
egg, then in 100g of oats mixed with 10g of oat bran and bake.
Injury-proof your skeleton and negate
osteoporosiswith �ive nutrient-dense foods
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eatuptomanup
Grapesformore
activesperm
Eat a bunch of red grapes daily to give your
own low-hanging fruit a boost: the skins contain
resveratrol, which makes for hardier sperm.
Chinese researchers found the equivalent
of 500mg – roughly the amount in 5-10g of
grape skins – was enough to raise testosterone
levels and improve epididymal motility (your
sperm’s ability to swim).
tunaforaHiGHer
sexDrive
Tuna’s ‘fragrance’ may not be ideal for a first
date, but its vitamin D content is. The vitamin
bolsters testosterone by up to 90%, found
a study at Graz Medical University, Austria,
slashing levels of libido-killing chemical Sex
Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG). A can of
tuna contains 100% of your RDA.
avocaDostoclear
yourpipes
LDL cholesterol doesn’t just clog arteries– it leads to erectile dysfunction and a lack offlow in the downstairs department, too. PennState University researchers found men withhigh intakes of monounsaturated fat – tryavocado, nuts and vegetable oils – had lowerLDL cholesterol and more testosterone. Tryhalf a mashed avocado spread on a bagel,topped with shreds of smoked salmon.
pomeGranateto
fiGHt impotence
Some say it was the Biblical forbidden fruit,
and old Adam could have done a lot worse. The
International Journal of ImpotenceResearch
reports that 47% of impotent men found
their condition improved after a daily glass of
antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice. You don’t
need a serpent to tell you that’s a good thing.
the source of all manly powers, “testosterone is about vitality and virility,” says Dr
Malcolm Carruthers of Harley Street’s Centre for Men’s Health. “Men as young as
30 years old are now showing signs of low testosterone: reduced libido, brain fog and
fewer erections on waking,” he says. Since testosterone is produced in the testes, exercise,
relaxation, and letting it all hang loose can help improve the situation… Another route to
morning glory is getting stuck into these testosterone-boosting foods.
Addthese foods toyourweeklymenu inorder tosupportyour testosteroneproduction– the rocket fuel foryourmasculinity
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Garlicformusclemaintenance
Banish vampires and weak muscles alike:garlic contains allicin, a compound that lowerslevels of ‘stress hormone’ cortisol. “Cortisolcompetes with testosterone for the same siteswithin muscle cells,” says nutrition consultantAlan Gordon (alangordon-health.co.uk).Ditch the cortisol, then the testosterone canget to work. Garlic’s more potent uncooked.
HoneyforBetterBloodflow
For extra buzz in the bedroom, dip into honey.
It contains the mineral boron, linked to high
testosterone. Honey is also rich in nitric oxide,
says Gordon: “This is key in opening up blood
vessels that create erections. Four teaspoons
of honey can boost nitric oxide levels by 50%.”
eGGsforaHormoneBoost
Eggs really do have a sunny side. “The yolk’s
cholesterol is the precursor for testosterone,”
says clinical nutritionist Kim Pearson (kim-
pearson.co.uk). Don’t worry about your heart:
A University of Connecticut study found that
study subjects could eat three eggs a day
without affecting cholesterol levels.
milkforaleanpHysique
Proof we are supposed to have hard bodies,
University of Pittsburgh researchers found
that fat blokes have more oestrogen. Cut the
blubber by boosting your testosterone levels
with milk: its amino acids boost production
of anabolic hormones, which in turn build
muscle and trim fat. The Department of Health
recommends three 200ml glasses a day.
Let ourmenu point
theway to
amanlier you
caBBaGetoflusHoutfemaleHormones
King of the veg patch, cabbage is full of a
chemical called indole-3-carbinol, which rids
your blood of girly hormones. Healthy men
took 500mg daily for a week at Rockefeller
University; their oestrogen levels halved,
making testosterone more effective. It’s time to
become more of a man at meal times.
VenisonformuscleGrowtH
Veggies look away: “A meat-free diet can lower
testosterone by 14%,” says Carruthers. “Lack
of protein boosts testosterone-de-activating
hormones.” On the other hand, a University of
Utah study found a diet overly rich in the sat fats
in beef and lamb can also make testosterone
dip. The middle ground is venison. Stag-gering.
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Nutritionist Alan Aragon introduces some desk-friendly
food combinations you can snack on that contain the
optimum amount of lean protein for muscle building.
50g beef jerky+ a handfulof grapesBeef jerky has 25g
of protein per 50g
and grapes give you a
carbohydrate boost that
can help prevent muscle
breakdown. (Classic
Beef Jerky, £1.99 for
50g, my protein.co.uk)
A pint ofchocolatemilkYou’ll take on more
than 20g of protein in
a pint of the white stuff
but a US study found
that the chocolate
variety has the right
combination of carbs
and protein for optimum
recovery. (£1.18 for 1L,
sainsburys.co.uk)
150g GreekyoghurtA small pot packs 23g
of protein and 9g of
carbs without a hint
of fat. Add honey as
a sweetener. (Total
0% Greek Yoghurt with
Honey, 95p for 150g
from ocado.com).
225g cottagecheese + handfulof dried fruitDried fruit packs four
times the carb punch
of the fresh variety.
Mix it with the cottage
cheese for nearly 30g of
protein power. (Essential
Waitrose Low Fat Natural
Cottage Cheese, 79p for
300g, ocado.com)
WHATYOU’LLNEED (SERVES2)
■2 x 200g fillets red snapper,
salmon, sea bass or tuna
■1tbsp red curry paste
■250ml low-fat coconutmilk
■Ahandful shiitake
mushrooms, sliced
■Ahandful of bok choy
■Agood pinch of brown sugar
■ Juice of one lime
■1tsp ground nut oil
■Salt and pepper to taste
Afteraneveningworkout, thisspicy ishdish
willgiveyoutheperfectbalanceofprotein
andfats tokeepthepoundsoff
Ever been tempted to dive
into your local Thai on your
way home from a workout?
Your resolve may win through
but the problem remains once
your nostrils have caught those
aromatic flavours. So we’ve
come up with a spicy, low-calorie
option that’ll not only gratify
your Asian craving but help
you nurture a leaner physique
in the process.
CHEWORDERNeed protein but don’t like shakes?Eat these food pairings instead
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TescoTenderLeafCurly
Kale (200g) 97p
TescoClosedCup
Mushrooms(500g) £1.69
TescoSpinach (260g) £1.40
Sainsbury’sCashews(100g) 98p
Sainsbury’sPorridgeOats
withBran(1Kg) 98p
TescoChickenBreast
Fillets (508g) £3.90
WaitroseGreenSeedless
Grapes (650g) £1.65
JohnWestTunaChunks
(185g) (ocado.com) £1.24
TescoPerfectlyRipe
HaasAvocado(2) £2
TescoGiantPomegranate £1.50
ASDAVenisonSteaks
(2perpack,250g) £5
ASDAGarlicLoose 24p
ASDAClearHoney(227g) £1
Sainsbury’sSemiSkimmed
Milk (2.27l) £1.25
GoldenlayOmega3Free
RangeEggs(6) £1.62
ASDAOrganicCabbage £1.27
BeefJerky (myprotein.com) £1.99
WaitroseCottageCheese(300g) 79p
ASDA3RaisinMix (200g) £1.47
ChocolateMilkSainsbury’s £1.18
TotalGreekYogurtwith
Honey(ocado.com) 95p
WaitroseSeabassFillet
(approx110g) £2.53
Sainsbury’sThaiRedCurry
Paste(200g) £1.05
BlueDragonCoconut(400ml)
Milk(Sainsbury’s) £1.69
TescoShiitake
Mushrooms(125g) £1.69
TescoPakChoi (200g) £1
TescoLightBrownSoft
Sugar (500g) 99p
TescoLargeLimesLoose 31p
TescoGroundnutOil (1l) £2.87
Total: 29items,£45.20
SHOPPING FOR
A BETTER BODYHere are all the ingredients you
need to make everything in our
Re:Fuel section and where you can
buy them cheapest (with thanks
to mysupermarket.co.uk)
1Combine the curry
paste, coconut milk
and brown sugar in
a small pan. Cook
over a low heat until
the mixture thickens
slightly – it should
take about 10
minutes – and add
half of the lime juice.
Stir occasionally to
prevent it sticking.
Your kitchen will now
start smelling like
Koh Phangan.
2Chop the bok
choy into bite-sized
pieces and steam
until they’re tender
but retain some bite,
then drain. (If you
can’t get hold of bok
choy then Chinese
lettuce or even large-
leaf spinach will do.)
Depending on the
size of your kitchen,
quickly run through
the two kickboxing
moves you know.
3Heat the oil on
a medium heat
in a large frying pan.
Then season the
fish fillets and place
them, skin down, in
the pan. Cook them
for 4-5 minutes,
until the skin is crisp
and golden. Flip and
cook for another 2-3
minutes, until the fish
flakes with a gentle
prod. Feeling hungry?
Not long to go now.
4Remove the
fillets and add the
shiitakes, bok choy
and remaining lime
juice. Cook for
3 minutes. Divide
the vegetables
between two plates
and place a fillet on
top of each. Drizzle
with curry sauce and
dig into this stealthy
calorie burner for
a full but streamlined
stomach.
HOWTOMAKETHEFISHCURRY
WHAT’SSOGOODABOUTIT?Each plate supplies you
with 45g of protein and 23g
of carbs at the expense
of a mere 390 calories.
Interestingly, the secret
weight-loss ingredient is not
the fish – it’s the coconut.
A study at McGill University,
Canada found when people
ate a diet rich in the unique
fats of the tropical fruits
they burned 0.3 extra
calories a minute. So when
you wake up the morning
after eating this dish, you’ll
have burned an extra 144
calories while you sleep.
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������������ thementalsavour of slow reading youmight
think you need plenty of time. But, it is bylearning to read slowly that you develop themental depth and psychic agility to swimin this temporal current.Much ofwhatwe read is designed to impel us forward.Advertising copy andnewspaper articlesdo so obviously, but even themost turgidof things –marketing reports, orminutesof purposelessmeetings – encourage us tospeed-read by filleting out the facts.
Far fromeschewing speed-reading in ourleisure time,we seek it out. Showmeabest-seller and I’ll showyou a page-turner;a textwhich, by definition, encouragesthe reader to be drawn along the chain ofnarrativewith all the inertia of a funicularbeingwinched up a hillside.Whydowedo this? The answer is, surely, thatwhilewe force ourselves to speed-read in ourworking lives, whenwe’re relaxingwe likea text that’s strong enough to pull us along.
I often hear people say: “Well, I couldsee it was good, but it was so slow – I gaveup after a fewpages.” These pathological
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Because that’s our real anxietywhenfacedwith the unfamiliar: we’reworriedwewon’t understand it. But,most peopleare capable of understandingmost non-specialist texts – all that’s required is awillingness towait for the context to revealwhat’s going on. I have a friendwho isincapable of grasping narrative in films.
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When amanwalks into shot she says, “Whois thatman?” or, “Where is he going?” Shecannotwait for the narrative to supply theanswers. A lot of people respond the samewaywhen confronted bywriting that isn’toverwhelmingly facile.
The virtues of slow, ruminative readingare akin to those ofmeditation: a sense ofclarity anda feelingof being transported. Itisn’t anaccident that our civilisation came tofruition because of the development of theprintingpress; booksnot only furnish rooms,they furnishminds. All too oftenwe opt fora chain-hotel form ofmental decorationthat peels offwithin days; the truth is, thespeedier your reading, the speedier yourability to forget. I can recall texts I read30 years agobecause I read themslowly, butthere are entire shelves that are nought butdust blowing across the plain of amnesia.
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The logic is thus: if your sister buys youa £100 cardigan that you never wear, thedeadweight loss is the full £100. If you likeit, and wear it, but would never have paidmore than £75 for it yourself, the loss is£25. In fact, this amount is fairly close to thewaste Waldfogel discovered in the typicalChristmas or Hanukkah gift. And in theUK this Christmas, the total deadweightloss for the country is likely to be around
£2bn. Even in this strange new world ofbank bailouts and swingeing cuts, that’s realmoney. The time and effort manufacturingunwanted presents could have gone intosomething useful, and the credit card debtmany of us run up over Christmas couldhave been avoided.
So what to do? The first rule is to avoidgiving gifts to people you don’t know verywell. Waldfogel discovered that parentsand lovers gave decent enough gifts, butgrandparents and aunts gave spectacularly
inept ones. But that’s no surprise: yourgrandmother gives you bad gifts becauseshe doesn’t know you very well and that’sbecause she doesn’t see you very often, andwhose fault is that? If you are duty bound tobuy gifts for strangers – Dad’s new wife, forinstance – ask for a hint.
Finally (and here’s the advice you wouldnever expect from an economist)it might be a good idea to thinkabout what the gift actually means.Waldfogel’s work explicitly leavesout ‘sentimental value’ – that is,the idea that it’s the thought that
counts. We like getting a present even if thepresent itself is ludicrous. If you want thesentimental value to outweigh the stupidityof your choice of gift, the odds are in yourfavour if the gift is small but hints at goodtimes and a valued relationship. If it’s thethought that counts, then think.
Tim Harford is the author of DearUndercover Economist, which he claimswould make a splendid Christmas giftfor anyone.
“Ifyouaredutyboundtobuygif s forstrangers,alwaysask forahint”
THEEVERYDAYECONOMISTBy Tim Harford, leader writer for
The Financial Times
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Bad presents cost us £2bn. We could spend themoney onsomethingmore useful. Here’s how to be a smarter Santa
An economist’s guide to…
ChristmasThePhilanthropisthas
ademandingwife.Despite
herhusband’spredilection for
profitablymakingPlanetEarth
abetterplace,MrsPhilanthropist is
of theopinion it couldbemadeyet
better through theacquisition (by
me, forher) ofexpensivegoods.
At the topofher
list is yetanother
handbag. Likeoil
reservesandclean
water, therearenot
enough.Mulberry,
it appears, ismost
urgently indemand.
It’sanethical
dilemma.The
Philanthropistfinds
it hard tobelieve that
shellingoutupwards
of£800 foradead
cow representsgood
value fora) theenvironmentorb)
hisachingcredit card. Luckily he
has found theperfect solution.
Apaperbag.No,not like the
kindyouget fromanAmerican
liquorstore,buta rather fetching
corrugatedcardboardcreationby
BritishdesignerGilesMiller.
It’sabout90%recycledpaper,
withenoughdesigneraestheticand
eco-cachet forMrsPhilanthropist to
lord itoverhermates formonths to
come.Betterstill it’sabout
aquarterof thepriceofherusual
armcandy.Roughcalculations
suggest it’sasavingofonecow’s
life, thecarbonemissionsof
shipping fromItaly,andabout£700
to thePhilanthropist, inasinglego.
THESELFISH
PHILANTHROPISTBy Dan Jones, cold-hearteddo-gooder
GooddoneHappy trees,happywife,
happycow
Netcost£195*gilesmiller.com
Reciprocalbenefit£700richer,
reducedearache
HandbagsatdawnSave theplanet, saveyourwallet andkeepherhappy
Timetocut the
festivede�icit
Just don’t let her take
it out in the rain
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Rabbitat rest
PHOTOGRAPHYJOHANNAPARKIN.FOODSTYLISTMAUDEDEN.FAIRMONT&MAINDINNERPLATEANDROBERTWELCHKNIFEANDFORKBOTHFROMONTHETABLE.CO.UK.ILLUSTRATIONANTONYHARE
SHOESTRING
MICHELINBy Stuart Gillies, chef patron of
Boxwood Café and the Savoy Grill
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���������������� inSussex one of the first things I saw
being preparedwas awild rabbit that cameto the kitchenwarmandunadulterated. Ithad been shot by a local farmer andwasfresh off the field. The chef underwhomIworked gutted it, skinned it and left it tohang. There is no finerway to eat rabbit.In Spain and Italy there is an abundance
ofwild rabbit. As a result, you’ll encounternone of the squeamishness that besets themodernEnglish palette. On the contrary, asa cheap andflavoursome source of protein,it’s eaten in great quantity on the continent,especially in stews and pasta dishes.This recipe is adapted fromadish I used
when I lived inRome. It was created bya lady namedAnnawithwhom I lodged.I regularly accompaniedAnna to thelocalmercado andwouldwalk aroundthe formidable array ofmeat, fish andvegetables in awe. Almost every stall wasstaffed by awoman – one selling chicken,one rabbit and so on. The colourswere sovivid and the atmosphere so vibrant, it waslike being immersed in a film.For years Britishmenus usually only
featured the farmed variety, but nowwildrabbit is in good supply.Not only does ittaste far superior, it’s as cheap as chips. Yourlocal butcher should be able to supply youfor around£3-4 per bunny. At the SavoyGrill, I adapt this salad by adding freshshaved black truffles to finish the dish,with a dressingmade from the trimmingsof truffle, finely chopped andmixedwiththe vinaigrette. But evenwithout, this dishstands its ground on any table.
Enjoy a lavoursome continental favourite fresh from the ield, or your local butcher.Just don’t watchWatership Down before you head into the kitchen
●2wild rabbit saddles
●4 slices of cured
Cumbrian ham
●200g green beans
●2 unwaxed lemons
●16 young globe
artichokes
●Sea salt and black
pepper
●250ml olive oil
●100g lamb’s lettuce
●2 shallots
●50ml sherry vinegar
●Handful of chives
and tarragon, finely
chopped andmixed
●3 Squeezesome lemon juice into
abowlofwater. Toprepare the
artichokes,discard theouter leaveswith
aknifeandgo through the layersuntil
you reach the light green leaves. Trim the
stemandbase, thencut theheads into
halvesorquarters,dependingon their
size.Remove the furry ‘choke’ in the
middle.Rub thecutsideswithahalved
lemon, thenplace in thebowlofwater.
Bringasaucepanofwater to theboil.
Add the juiceofone lemonandapinch
ofsalt, nextadd theartichokes,and
simmer for10minutes. Thenpan fry in
oliveoil until goldenanddrainonkitchen
paper.Seasonwithsalt andpepper.
●4 Pick andwash the lamb’s
lettuce (akamache) salad and
make sure you dry it well. Don’t add
any dressing just yet.
●5 Finely dice the shallots,
then place them into a small
saucepan. Cover themwith the sherry
vinegar and reduce by three quarters
on a high heat. Then remove from the
heat, cool and add the olive oil.
“Wild rabbit hasa superiortaste and it’s as cheapas chips”
●1 Bone the rabbit saddle leaving
two loins. Cut each loin in half
across the filet to leave youwith four
short pieces andwrap them in the
Cumbrian ham.
●2 Trim the green beans and cook
in boiling salt water until they
are al dente, then remove instantly and
put straight into a bowl of ice water.
When cool, drain and cut the beans
into three pieces.
●6 To finish, pan fry the rabbit in
olive oil until well coloured, with
themeat still pink in themiddle; this
should only take around 2-3minutes.
Now remove from the pan, rest for one
minute then carve each piece into two
on a 45-degree angle.
●7 Place the rabbit onto a plate.
Toss themache salad with the
green beans, artichokes, a spoonful
of the sherry vinegar and shallot
dressing and then add the chopped
herbs. Now serve the salad on the
plate beside the rabbit and finish with
a drizzle of olive oil.
Ingredients (Serves4)
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����’�����������and under 40 there’sgood news in store thismonth: Britain can no
longer afford to defend itself. At least not, as the currentStrategicDefenceReview is finding out, in theways towhichwehave become accustomed.
The government requires theMinistry ofDefencetomake just shy of £4bn in cuts andmeet the cost ofreplacing theTrident nuclearmissile system – a cool£15bn according to the government; a slightlywarmer£34bn according toGreenpeace.
Where do you find that kind ofmoney? It’s amootpoint. Cancelling the two new aircraft carriers we’reabout to build would save about £5bn, andwe couldalways share the French ones (honestly, it really wasdiscussed in September). But you also need to do awaywith some really big stuff, like standing the entirearmed forces andMoDdown and immediately saving175,690 salaries.
Now, you could see this as a slap in the face forthe country that brought the world the battles ofWaterloo and the Somme. Alternatively, it mightbe viewed as an opportunity for new thinking. Forinstance, there are 25 ‘defence service’ companiesbased in the UK (‘mercenary’ has been out of favouras a job description since the 1970s). Between themthese companies generate £1bnworth of businessa year, so why not offer them tax breaks in exchangefor defending the UK?
Unfortunately, ‘defence service’ businessmodelsare often based on being paid to go somewherewarmin a helicopter andmachine-gunning anyone standingaround below. Admittedly, theymay not be the peoplefor the job of defendingBritain.
But you could be. You livehere, for starters. You presumablylike the place and, as long as youreally are fighting fit, you’re wellequipped for the job. But do youhave the time? This is where thenew thinking comes in: you don’tjoin an army, you simply agree to defend your ownhouse or apartment in exchange for a payment fromthe government.
The advantages aremore than financial. As thenew individual defence forces parade and drill in theirfront gardens, nationalmorale will inevitably rocket.So will levels of self-respect, as, although everyone isa private in their own army, they are also a general.
Previously troublesome issues of sexual orientation,race or creedwould no longer be a subject of debatebecause eachmanwould simply be required to servewith himself. Even if he had trouble doing this, itwould be difficult to desert.
All we need is a form. Something like: “I promiseto defend the territorial integrity of 7 BalhamHeights, London SW12, against anymilitary threats oracts of terror by other parties or states. In exchange forwhich it is agreed that the government of theUnitedKingdomofGreat Britain andNorthern Irelandwill reimburseme. Towhich end I enclose an invoicefor . . .” At this point you can afford to be bold. Even ifeveryone asks for a lot, it’s going to be a lot less thanthe price of Trident. Either of them.
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Now that the armed forces have become Expendables, every home needs itsown Dog of War. Our new columnist suggests an unusual way to cash in
“Youdon’t joinanarmy,yousimplyagreetodefendyourownhouse”
GunningupAnovelway to take
the government
to the cleaners
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LETUSAPRÈ SWhether you’re cutting tracks on the piste or slaloming abouttown, this winter gear is ice cool and technically untouchable
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•Hat £45Albam; goggles
£140; jacket £155Oakley;
hoodie £60 Volcom;
trousers £120Nike 6.0;
boots £230 Salomon;
board £880; Paul Smith
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Phillips x O’NeillStretch Headphones
“A day up the mountain involves
a lot of queueing for lifts, meaning
a good set of cans can add an
extra dimension to your day,” says
Moran. Cans, in this instance,
means headphones. This
collaboration between O’Neill and
Phillips combines perfect sound
quality with great looks and better
crack-resistance than a Betty Ford
Clinic warden.£100,oneill.com
JanSport MazamaRucksack
“Today’s technical, multi-tasking
mountain rucksacks should
be as good at carting your gear
to the gym as they are carrying
your skis or snowboard on a
lengthy backcountry hike,” says
Snowboarding theWorld co-author
Chris Moran. Step forward the
JanSport Mazama, which
has straps for poles, snowboard,
skis and split board, as well as
a lifetime warranty.
£130, jansport.com
Westbeach CoalHarbour Jacket
Canadian brand Westbeach
have been combining
snowboarding style with high-
end technicality for 30 years
now and keep getting better. The
Coal Harbour’s snug insulation
means you’ll stay warm whether
flying down La Vallée Blanche, or
repelling the rain on the way to a
post-work pint. “The slim fit and
lengthy cut mean it is not too bulky
for high-street wear,” says
Ed Blomfield of snowboard
magazineWhitelines.
£180, westbeach.com
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•Hat £85 D&G; goggles £140, trousers
£130Oakley; gilet £30 Uniqlo; boots
£280Burton
•Hat £35UniversalWorks; goggles
£140Oakley; coat £120 trousers £160
Nike 6.0; scarf £60 LouDalton; bag
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Maui Jim AlohaFriday sunglasses
Put on a pair of Maui Jims and
where once was a whiteout, you’ll
suddenly see everything in vivid
technicolour. Their patented
polarised lenses eliminate glare
and transmit more red, blue and
green light to your eyes’ colour
receptors. So whether you’re on
the piste or on the piss, you’ll
be looking just fine.
£212, mauijim.com
Nigel Cabournwoolly hat
When it’s time tomeet the
winter head on, a stylish yet
functional woolly hat is essential.
“Roundheads should wear a
floppy style hat,” advisesMark
Harries, head buyer at Snow and
Rock. For everyone else there’s
this elegant off-white beanie
by outerwear specialist Nigel
Cabourn.Warm enough for the
slopes, stylish enough to top off
any smart casual outfit.
£40 cabourn.com
ColumbiaBugathermo
Techlite bootsWhen it comes to après-ski
footwear, give themoonboots
a swerve and hot foot it to the
shops for a pair of Columbia’s
Bugathermo boots. These boots
can be charged through your
computer’s USB port to keep your
feet warm for up to eight hours.
£300, columbia.com
Baracuta woolHarrington jacket
After wearing any number of
layers and bulky outerwear all
day, you want to head out in a
stylish jacket thatmakes you
feel unencumbered.We love this
Baracuta Harrington, a svelte
classicmade relevant for our
changeable winters thanks to
the toasty, lightweight wool.
It’s a preppy look that won’t go
unnoticed at home either. And if
themercury suddenly goes south,
simply throw on a padded gilet
for an athletic aesthetic. Say
that after a barrel of Glühwein.
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Edwin; cords £105 bobble hat £39 UniversalWorks
• Padded gilet £199 True Religion; shirt £140 Farah 1920;
shirt £50 Levi’s Red Tab; Henley £135 and boots £340 both
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WheelsmithSir Paul is no stranger to twowheels,
having once pedalled pro rider aspirations
himself. His latest venture, with roadwear
specialists Rapha, will raise your cred
amongst the urban bikers. Look out for
the leather riding gloves and the polka-
dot scarf for those chilly, break-neck
descents. And you’ll need seriouswheels
to pull it off. Condor can help you out there
(condorcycles.com).Available online and
at selected Paul Smith stores from
1October rapha.cc; paulsmith.co.uk
Backpackstoconquerthewilderness +ahigh-techcoatthatcheatswinter+bespokefootwear
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PORTER
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Perfect for scaling
boulders in the lakes,
but canalso bowl down
BondStreet, Porter’s
rucksack is both stylish
and functional.£210
present-london.com
ALLYCAPPELLINO
‘ALISDAIR’
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What could bemore
outdoor than tweed?
Capellino’s spine-hugger
is hewn fromHarris and
finishedwith the finest
leather straps. Add
denimandhiking boots.
£476 allycapellino.co.uk
FILSON
RUCKSACK
Old-schooland
weatherproof, Filson’s
bridle leatherandparafin-
treatedcottonbag is the
perfect carry-all for an
activeweekend.£260
oipolloi.com
Bally goodshoesNotwo feetare thesame,sowhydowe
spendsomuchonone-shape-suits-all
shoes?Bally hasasolutionwithanew
bespokeserviceon itsclassicScribe
collection.So if you’reafterbrogues
orOxfords in thefinesthides,hand-
stitched,manually dyed,Goodyear-
weltedandwithaflexiblesole (why
wouldn’t yoube?), drop intoaBally
storeandgetmeasuredup.Your feet
will thankyou.From£750,bally.com.
Leaderof the sacksBeautiful sunlight, pavements busywith
fallen leaves; Britain at itsmost resplendent.
Whether you’reweekending in the LakeDistrict
or out onaSunday stroll, you’ll needabag to
piggyback your stuff around. CueMillican and
its ‘Matthew’ rucksack. Think ofMatthewas
your Sherpa, bearing loadswith unfathomable
ease.Withexternalmappockets,a foldaway rain
coverandwaterbottlepockets, it’s reassuringly
military in formand function.Wherever youare,
Matthew’sgot yourback.Available inslategreen
or antiquebronze£115homeofmillican.com
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CLOTHESTHATBREATHETechnical innovation andfashion rarely seeeye toeye.One is concernedwith looking goodwhilethe other’s fancy isarousedbyweather andthermoregulation (bodytemperature to youand I).But thanks toGeox, youcan reconcile them. Itslatest range seeshigh-tech, patented technologyhidden in fine-gaugecashmere sweaters andwoollen plaid coats. Thepoint is youno longer haveto endure the torment ofperspiring or sheddinglayers as you flit in andoutof doors, sinceGeoxprovides youwith a stylishmicroclimate of your own.Parka,£239, geox.com.
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Big claim alert: this mac daddy couldwell be the only coat you’ll ever needBURBERRYTRENCH7REASONSWHYYOUSHOULDOWNA…
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7REASONSWHY
STYLE
1ITWILLNEVERGOOUTOFFASHION
The phrase ‘style icon’ is overused, but in
this case it is fully justified. This trench has
been a classic for decades, and due to the
phenomenal renaissance of the Burberry
label over the past 15 years it will undoubtedly
remain one for years to come. As investment
purchases go, this is strictly blue-chip.
2IT FITSA SUIT
This overcoat ismade to fit over a
suit thanks to its raglan-sleeve structure
that starts at the collar rather than the
shoulder, making it much roomier than
regular tailored shoulders.
3ITWILL LASTA LIFETIME
Given that this is a coat you will
want to keep for years, it’s a good job it’s
constructed to withstand the test of time.
It ismade from gabardine, a fabric invented
way ahead of its time in 1880 by Thomas
Burberry. Gabardine uses Egyptian Pima
cotton that has a longer yarnmaking it tougher
and harder wearing than other fabrics. You
might get three or four winters at best out of
most good quality coats, but a Burberry should
last you a lifetime. Thismakes the justif-
equation – divide the price by the number of
times youwill wear it – very favourable.
4IT SUITSYOURJEANS
While it’s certainly smart enough to wear
with a suit, you can also dress it downwith
dark jeans and tan brogues for amore casual,
weekend look. As a result, it transcends the
generation gap,meaning it works as well for
the student inhis twentiesas it does thefifty-
somethingchiefexecutive.
5YOU’LL STAYDRY
Many supposed raincoats are in reality
rain sponges, but the individual threads of
Burberry’s fabricarecoated inwater-repellent
chemicals before beingwoven. Itmakes this
coatmorewater-resistant than any other of
its kind.More trench thandrench.
6TO SUPPORT BRITISH INDUSTRY
In times of austerity, it’s good to know
you’re doing your bit to support the British
economy. All of Burberry’s trenches are
made in its own factory in Castleford,West
Yorkshire, where it first started in 1901. The
quality and craftsmanship is paramount.
7IT’S A MACFORALL SEASONS
With its stormproofing ‘throat latch’
securedacross the raisedcollar andadjustable
belt-likewrist straps, you’ll staveoff theeffects
of wind chill through the wintrymonths. But as
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TOGETMYTEETH
STRAIGHTENED?
Uneven teeth are not going to
improve without treatment, but
now you can avoid a metal mouth
with lingual (invisible) braces. “As
we age, teeth continue tomove so
any problems will only get worse,”
says specialist orthodontist, Dr
Asif Chatoo. But the good news
is it’s not too late to take action.
“You can straighten teeth at any
age but sooner is better as things
will be less complicated,” says
Chatoo. The benefits of lingual
braces aren’t just aesthetic. Better
aligned teeth are easy to clean
meaning healthy pegs and gums.
WHYDOIT?
ABritish Orthodontic Society
study found 45%of UK adults are
unhappy with their teeth, while
25% said they would have an
orthodontic procedure to boost
self-esteem. “Previously, patients
weren’t aware of the possibilities.
Braces were abhorrent, adults
want to be taken seriously – not
look like ametallic teenager look
in their thirties,” saysChatoo. And
now, they don’t have to have it.
THESCIENCE
A mould of your teeth is
scanned into a computer-aided
design programme to build a
3D model. “Using 3D allows you
to analyse the teeth in all planes
and see where any interference
lies, such as a biting action which
GROOMING
STYLE
FIXYOURJAWS IN3DWonkyteethholdingyouback? Here’showtogetaHollywoodsmileusing the latest science
Acomputer-aided X-ray is taken of
your upper and lower jaw
3D imaging allows the orthodontist
to see every plane of the teeth
Each tooth is viewed individually,
making for precise brackets
might dislodge a bracket,” says
Chatoo. The brackets (known as
jigs), are custom built for each
tooth and placed invisibly on the
inner side of your teeth. And with
the mechanics hidden you can
sidestep the Bond villain stage.
3DORNOT3D;THAT
ISTHEQUESTION
Dr Chatoo says you can shave up
to 20% off your treatment time,
(potentially 4-6months) if you
stick to your treatment schedule.
Lingual braces, as described
above, take longer than other
options. However, the process
doesn’t involve cutting down your
teeth which you would need to do
to fit veneers, which are quicker.
“I don’t think you should cut down
healthy teeth when you canmake
them look better withminimal
change to the teeth themselves,”
says Chatoo. Veneers also have
a far shorter shelf life andwill
need replacing every 7-8 years.
THISWON’T
HURTABIT
We’re lying. This will hurt your
wallet bad. The technology and
the fact that each lingual brace
bracket is custombuilt for each
toothmeans that this is a very
expensive option. Getting your
upper and lower teeth realigned
will set you back between £6,000
and £9,000, depending on the
complexity of your particular
case. Removal of teeth or extra
corrective surgery will bump
the price up. But, compared to
veneers it’s practically a steal.
“The price of veneers varies
depending on howmany teeth are
prepared but can be anything from
£8,000 upward,” says Dr Chatoo.
That’s potentially £8,000 every
7-8 years for the rest of your life.
You do themaths. And included
in the 3D treatment package is
a permanent retainer which will
help to protect your investment.
That’ll put a smile on your face.
Molar power:
straight teeth
are strong teeth
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NUCOUNTRYSQUIRESoftenwhat could be a stiff and
ageing tweed jacketwithmore relaxed
trousers andhybrid trainers tomix
textures andpatternswithin the same
palette. The lilac shirt and tie prevent the
whole ensemble becoming toomuddy.
Blazer £155HEbymango
Tie £90Canali
Shirt £85 Lacoste
Belt £55Ede andRavenscroft
Trousers £119DayBirger etMikkelsen
Trainers £70 Lacoste
INTHENAVYFormaximumwearandeasy
versatility, keepyour trouserpalette sober –
especially inwinter. Trousers shouldbe
acomparativelyblankcanvasonwhich to
base the rest ofyouroutfit. Thewarmbrown
of theseshoes is echoed in thebeltwhich
bringsout thebluehueof thenavy trousers.
Shirt £75Ede&Ravenscroft
Jacket £60Uniqlo
Trousers £30Uniqlo
Belt £170Canali
Shoes £385 Salvatore Ferragamo
CITYSLICKERWhile just-too-short trouserswith
turn-ups to expose the socks or ankles
works for a casual look, this is less
appropriate for refined attire. The ideal
length of smart trouserswith formal shoes
should see the ‘break’ (the pointwhere the
front crease of the trouser leg is broken)
just above the shoe. Length doesmatter.
DuffleCoat £240CalvinKlein Jeans
TurtleNeck £310Canali
Trousers £38Next
Shoes £82Ask theMissus
Smart-casual is always the trickiest dress code to crack. When a suit is too formalbut jeans too relaxed, these slick slacks fi ll the gap
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FINDTHEGAP
Theseversatile trouserswill suitmost
occasions, meaning you’re guaranteed
a lot of wear. Here they are dressed up with
polished black shoes and a Prince of Wales
check blazer. But the denim shirt also
helps to update the outfit so you don’t end
up looking old before your time.
DenimShirt £85Energie
Blazer £1,240Canali
Belt £12Uniqlo
Trousers £40Gap
Shoes £340Canali
LITTLEBOYBLUE
Here thenavy trousers replacewhat
mightbe indigo jeans. The sheenplus tight
creasedown the frontmeans these can take
you fromday tonight andelevate the toneof
theoverall look. Just as turn-upshavemade
a reappearance in jeansandchinos, so they
are returning to formalwear.
Shirt £130 John Smedley
Jumper £235 Lacoste
Blazer £850Pringle of Scotland
Trousers £200Canali
Boots £559 Salvatore Ferragamo
BACKTOPREPPYSCHOOL
Woollen trousers mean there’s no
need for longjohns here. Wool is durable,
breathableand–givenagoodairing–doesn’t
need to be washed too often. The cardigan
breaks up the grey in this preppy look and
complements the loafer’s colourful sole.
Blazer £250 ckCalvinKlein
Cardigan £142 John Smedley
Shirt £50HEbymango
Tie £65CalvinKlein Collection
Trousers £175Daks
Loafers £80Ffor
SELECTION
STYLE
THERIGHTTROUSERSAvoid getting caught with your pants down courtesy of these buying tips from Kevin Rush, menswear buyer at House of Fraser
LENGTH
When wearing
smart shoes as
opposed to trainers, try
to avoid letting the fabric
of your trousers bunch
too much at the ankle.
WAIST
While jeans can
be comfortably worn
on the hip, smarter
trousers should really
be worn on the waist,
an inch or two higher.
WIDTH
Go for a slim
fit rather than skinny
which can look and
feel uncomfortable, as
smarter trousers have
less ‘give’ than denim.
PATTERN
It’s safer to avoid
clashing patterns, so
wearing plain trousers
gives you more licence to
experiment with the top
half of your outfit.
COLOUR
Sober tones –
black, navy, grey, khaki
– are more versatile than
brighter colours, so are
better value in terms of
cost-per-wear.
CREASE
If your trousers
have a crease when
you buy them, try to
maintain it, but never
press one in where it
didn’t exist originally.
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I have been invited tomy boss’s
for dinner.What should I wear?
JT, Ipswich
This is a notoriously tricky one,
because, if there’s one thing I’ve
learnt in my professional career, it
is not to fall foul of the man you work for.
So, overdressing is fraught with danger – you
certainly don’t want to show him up in his own
home. But underdressing… well, he may take
a particularly dim view of that. But fear not:
the other thing I have learnt is that the vanity
of the man in charge knows no bounds; so
you should look at the way he dresses and try
to approximate what he might adopt for the
evening. At work is he a suit, shirt and
tie stickler? Or is he a jeans and T-shirt new
media dude? There’s your answer. If you’re
still in any doubt, go for the ‘dark-suit-with-
white-shirt-open-at-the-collar’ option. It’s
smart enough to make you look like you mean
business, but the lack of tie means you won’t
feel a fool if he’s in an old sweater.
STYLE COUNSELYourmostpressingwardrobeworriesare swiflyallayedbymenswear troubleshooter, PeterHowarth
Peter Howarth has edited Arena and Esquire,
served as style editor for GQ, and worked
alongside British fashion luminary Sir Paul
Smith. Got a question for him? Email it to
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Never try
to outdress
the don
Is it acceptable towear bootswith
a suit, if so,what kind?A S, Torquay
Absolutely. The phrase is ‘suited and
booted’, after all. Of course there
are boots and there are boots, so no
muddy footwear used for hiking, no builder’s
steel toe-caps, and no weekend Timberlands.
Instead opt for something smart that polishes
up nicely if in leather (Chelsea boots), or is
clean and well kept if in suede. For
a good selection have a look at asos.com.
The internet was made for
questions like this, and if you type
‘pocket square’ into a search
engine you’ll find a load of advice on this,
the best being tinyurl.com/2pexxw.
Origami, meet Savile Row…
Lay your pocket
square out flat.
Caress it if you like.
Fold the left corner in
to the middle, followed
by the right corner.
Fold the bottom corner
towards the centre of
the square.
Slip your immaculate
square into your
breast pocket. Strut.
1 2 3 4
So, if youmatch your hat and your
scarf – is that a good or bad look?
Tim, A berdeen
It depends whether it makes you look as
though your mum has dressed you. As
a general rule, I’d say beware of too
much coordination. If you do sync colour, try to
mix up textures or patterns.
Is there a correct way you
should fold a pocket square?
A ndré , Manchester
Warning: head
off games of ‘snap’
or get it in the neck
Harrison boots £125
KGbyKurt Geiger
(kurtgeiger.com)
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ACCESSORIES
STYLE
DJSETWhether your dinner jacketis bespoke or borrowed, it’sthe details that separatethe invited guests from thehired help at a black tie bash
Photography Stephan Lenthall
Styling Eric Down
WORDSBELLABLISSETT,RYANTHOMPSON
BOWFORSHOWResist the lure of the ready tied
dicky. There are YouTube videos
thatdemonstratehow to tieone
and the real deal looks great
untied later in theevening. Forblack
tie, keep the tie black. This is not
the time or the place to be quirky.
Andstick to the rulesofproportion:
“Ensure the width of the wings
doesn’t extendbeyond thebreadth
of your collar,” says tailor Vicki
Clark (ad-hominem.co.uk).
Bow tie £30 Ede&Ravenscroft
SUITUPNot all black dinner suits
aremade equal, but you don’t
need to have the bank balance of
a hedge fundmanager to look
the business.Whereasmost of
your colleagueswill play safe
with a one or two-button jacket,
opt instead for a single-breasted
version like this one from Jaeger.
Not only does the cut narrow
your waistline, but since it
should always beworn fastened,
you’ll appear significantly less
dishevelled than your colleagues
later in the evening.
Two-piece tuxedo £450 Jaeger
SCARFACEThe silk scarf is often overlooked
when doing black tie, but don’t
underestimate its significance.
It adds individual flourish andwill
set you apart from the identikit
penguins. It’s also a useful
windbreaker, and – if the situation
arises – you could gallantly
offer to put it around a damsel’s
shoulders when she’s shivering in
the queue for a taxi home.
Silk scar f £70Hackett
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ACCESSORIES
STYLE
LIGHTOFPOCKETIt’s not a good look to take aman-
bag to a black tie do but it’s an
evenworsemove to ruin the sleek
silhouette of your slim-fitting DJ by
weighing your pockets downwith
cumbersome accessories. Leave
the wallet that’s bursting with old
receipts and expired store cards
at home. Tonight all you need is
some crisp twenties, a credit card
(preferably your own) – and yes
okay, Patrick Bateman, a couple
of business cards – in a super
skinny leather dress wallet that
will slip surreptitiously into your
inner breast pocket.
Money clip wallet £155Smythson
SMARTERPHONEIs that a ridiculously lumpy smart
phone in your pocket or are you
very excited about Christmas?
The new Samsung Wave is the
skinniest phone we’ve seen.
Not only is this mobile extremely
easy for fit girls to tap their
numbers into, but it also doubles
as an HD video recorder. You
know, just in case that might
come in handy. Smart phones
have never looked smarter.
Wave Phone £260 Samsung
PATENTPENDINGThe shinier the shoe, the
better. “Worn with a ribboned
tuxedo trouser to complement
the shine, a patent shoe adds
finesse to an evening look,” says
my-wardrobe.com menswear
buyer Lee Douros. Patent shoes
used to gather dust for most of
the year, but you can incorporate
them into your regular wardrobe.
“Contrast the shine with dark
jeans and they’ll also work as
a smart daytime option.” If you
apply the cost-per-wear ratio, this
means you can justify spending
a bit more. So when you’re doing
the 10 to 2 shuffle, at least
you’re doing it in style.
Patent shoes £295D&G
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ACCESSORIES
STYLE
KEYSTOTHECITYYou don’t want to jingle all the way
when you’re trying to cut a dash,
so give any loose change to the
cabbie or a busker as a Christmas
tip. And as for that bulky key ring
boring a hole in your pocket lining,
remove all but the essential keys
and then pack themsafely in a key
pouch like this natty leather Louis
Vuitton number.
Key holder £100 Louis Vuitton
SILVERSERVICINGIf the inhibition-loosening booze
leads to anafter party back at
hers, you need to beprepared.
But there are few thingsmore
presumptuous thanpulling out
a pack of three fromyour pocket.
A iGent ismore discreet, so invest
in a condomcase. “This isn’t an
accessory to doby halves,” says
Clark. “Go for sterling silver, then
conceal it in a hiddenpocket.”
Silver designer FionaStewart
says, “It’s a lovely piece that feels
nice tohold”.Which is very kindof
her. Thesamecouldbe said about
her condom case.
Solid silver condomholder £235
fsdesignersilver.co.uk
LINKED-INRECOMMENDATIONThere are two schools of thought
with cufflinks. The new school
recommendsexperimentation; the
old advocates amore traditional
approach.“Less ismore” is the rule
of thumb according to specialist
PaulWestwater ofWilliam&Son.
“Cufflinksshouldprovide thepolish
toyour look.”Andwhatever theprice
tag, it’sadvisable toavoidblingand
novelty. Trysomethingunderstated
like thissilverpair fromHugoBoss.
At least they won’t look like you
pulled themout of a cracker.
Cufflinks£39HugoBoss
SHARPEDGESUnless you get your shir ts done
by a professional (or have a valet
below stairs), chances are you
have more to do at the weekend
than spending hours starching
your shir ts. Which means your
collars can end up on the flaccid
side. Give yourself the edge
with these sterling silver collar
stiffeners. Inserted into the
underside of your wings, they’ll
pop your collar better than Usher
could. Silver collar stiffeners
£45 Ede & Ravenscroft
Whateverthepricetag, it’sadvisabletoavoidbling
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PURRFECTSCENTSThe scent you wear can tap into a woman’s inner animal, sayscientists. But which species of female do you want to attract?
GROOMINGSTYLE
COUGARDISTINGUISHING
FEATURES
Strong,
independent,
sexuallybold
NotesThecougarhunts
awidevarietyofprey,usually
preferringthemyoungand
robust.ResearchatRutgers
Universityhasshownthat
perceptionofageisclosely
relatedtothesenseofsmell.
Sopickascentwithgrapefruit
notes–suchasTomFord’sGrey
Vetiver (£50for50ml,0870034
2566)–andsignal toacougarthat
you’rereadytobepinneddown
anddevoured.
CHEETAHDISTINGUISHING
FEATURES
Go-getter,
quick-witted
NotesShe’s fast, sharpand
livelier thanyouraveragecat
soyouneedsomething feisty
toknockherspotsoff.Gether
running inyourdirection
withByredoChembur (£115
for 100ml, liberty.com)with
lemonandginger.According
to research fromOhioState
University, citrussmells
improvemood,which isbound
toappeal to this feline.
JAGUARDISTINGUISHING
FEATURES
Solitary, plays
hardtoget
Notes She’s
cunning,with a surprisingly
powerful bite. But this cat is
most notable for her unusual
love ofwater. To attract her,
give yourself an early-evening
drenching inBiotherm
HommeForce (£28.50 for
30ml, boots.com), infused
with springwater scents and
absinthe. Not typical cat food,
granted. But it should have her,
erm, doggy-paddling yourway.
WILDCATDISTINGUISHING
FEATURES
Loud,nocturnal,
streetwise
NotesFound in
high concentrations inmost
towns and cities, thewildcat
staysout late to indiscriminately
sink her claws into thosewho
take her fancy. A fragrance
containingmusk is amust – its
highmolecularweightmeans
it releases slowly, andwill still
be giving off signals long after
the chip vanhas packed up.
TryBossBottledNight (£36 for
100ml,boots.com).Don’t sayyou
weren’twarned.
PUSSYCATDISTINGUISHING
FEATURES
Sweet,homely,
demure
NotesThesortof
sweet littlekittywhowill curl
up inyour laponthesofaand
purruntil it’s time forbed.She’s
attracted towarm, traditionally
male fragrances.MarcJacobs
Bang (£39 for50ml,0800652
7661)haswoodymiddlenotes,
whichperfumersuse to indicate
masculinity. Just remember to
fityour tabbywithacollar ifyou
want tokeep the tomcatsatbay.
That
bottle of
aftershave isn’t just sink-side
decoration. It’s catnip for the wildest
women in the jungle. Researchers at the
Bronx Zoo in New York found fragrances
have a powerful effect on themammalian
brain. They discovered that big scents are
potent enough to attract big cats, and it
wasn’t just ‘Fresh Kill Pour Homme’ – Calvin
Klein Obsession formenwas the felines’
fragrance of choice. Using this insight,
MH sniffed out the top five scents
to attract the catwomen
of your world.
If the scent is
on, the cat is in
the bag
WORDSDANJONES.PHOTOGRAPHYSIMONDUNSTANSTYLINGREEMEIDRIS.STYLINGASSISTANTCIANNACANNING.HAIR&MAKE-UPDANNIELLEHOOKERATLHAREPRESENTS.MODELINASATNEVS.BOOBTUBETOPSHOP(STYLIST’SOWN).CAT’SEARSBLUEBELLA
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TheMen’sHealth
PsychologyTest
TheMHDiagnosisPsychologist Sophie Stone shrinks the answers
INTERVIEWALEXHARRIS.ALAMY.GETTY
Stuart BroadA lef -handedbatsmanandright-handedseambowler, Nottingham-born ‘Broady’ isan
integralpartofEngland’scricket team.Partof the2009squadthatwonthe A shes, the ICC
ranksStuart in thetop10bowlers in theworld;notbadforamanof24.Now, hetakes
abreakfromthisyear’scompetitionto tellyouhowtohit life’schallenges forsix.
4)WHICHDOYOUMOSTENJOY?
1) YOU’VEJUSTWONTHEASHES,WE’REMIXING
THEDRINKS,WHAT’LL ITBE?
Just give me a Budweiser.
5) WHATISYOURMOSTDEPLORABLETRAIT?
Clear-headedandastrategic thinker,
Stuart showshow futureaspirations to
bea familymandon’t have to takeyour
headoutof thepresent.Displayinga
slight lackof focus rightnowon thismay
be reflectiveofhis youthful perspective
on relationshipsor thathehasan
alreadysavvyapproach toswerve-
balling trickymediaquestionsabouthis
private life.
Stuart’s tastes in foodanddrinkare
clearly definedbuthis lackofmusical
knowledge revealsayouthspent
focusedon training.Hedemonstrates
asingle-mindednessonhiscricketing
career andsuggests there’sstillmore
toachieve.Adopt thiskindof focus in
yourownlife to reachyourowngoals.
2)WHICHMEANTTHEMOST?
6)WHICHWOULDYOUMOSTLIKETOBROADEN?
Young
cricketer
oftheyear
8)WHATWOULDYOULIKEMORETIMEFOR?
Definitelymusic. I hate it whensomeoneputs onanold
classic, everyone’s singing along, and I don’t have a clue
what it is. I wish I knewmore aboutmusic history.
7) EATTOLIVE,ORLIVETOEAT?
Live to eat. I do love my food. There is nothing better than
dining out in a nice Japanese restaurant.
3) WHATSINGLETHINGWOULDIMPROVEYOUR
LIFETHEMOST?
The retirement age of pro sportsmen going up by
10 years, so I could play cricket for another decade.
One thingmy girlfriend hates is when I’m playing the
PlayStation and she’s trying to watch TV. She always wins.
England’s
mostvaluable
player
Winning
theashes
Your
England
debut
Sleeping
Winning is a buzz like no other, but sleeping is a close
second. The two go hand in hand.
Music
knowledge
Travel
horizons
Sexual
experience
Your
shoulders
Family Girlfriend Training Partying
10)WHATISYOURSECRETTOGOODHEALTH?
Eat well and eat enough. I also think as a cricketer, that
being in the swimming pool keeps your body in good shape
because it doesn’t put too much stress on you.
9) HOWDOYOUDEFINEBEINGAMAN?
Build a loving family, have fantastic kids and enjoy life.
I think life is there to be enjoyed with other people.
Playing in the Ashes was like a wave of every emotion
imaginable, and then to come out on top at the end was
so rewarding and relieving.
Bowling Winning
It would be nice to spend more time with my family, but
cricket’s my life and career and it’s what I love doing, so
I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Batting
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Contents
Meet the experts
…foraspotofselfishphilanthropy,andwe’vediscoveredthegiftsthatkeepongiving
Atimeforgiving,atimeforreceiving.
Throughthesnowstormofpineneedles,
mulledwineandtornwrappingpaperthis
Christmas,at leastonethingshouldbe
discernible:giftsareimportant.Somuchso,
infact, that thecleverbunchattheUniversity
ofWestminsterfoundthatwhenwereceive
agift-wrappedlittlesomething, thereaction
inourbrains is thesameaswhenwelookat
pornographic images(whichperhapsexplains
whywe’reupallnightonChristmasEve…)
Totheselfishphilanthropist, thatmeans
unbridledopportunity.Onp27,weidentify
fourcognitiverewardcentres inthefemale
brainandacomprehensivelistofexpert-
selectedpresentstoensureyoulightup
yourgirl’sheadlikeaChristmastree.Your
shoppingwillbeacinchandshe’sguaranteed
toreturnplentyinkind.Reciprocationisthe
gift thatkeepsongiving,afterall.
Whattodowithallof thatfestivecredit,
though?Firstly, feastyoureyesonp6forthe
bestpsychtipstogetexactlywhatyouwant
come25thDecember,guilt freeandwithout
havingtoask.Anddon’t laminateyourwish
listuntilyou’vebeentop13.There,we’ve
stockpiledagrottoofgoods,expert-provento
makeyourlifebetter in2011.
There’snoneoftheaforementioned
pornography(althoughthelingerieguideon
p10willcertainlyrougethebashfulcheeks
ofSanta’s littlehelpers),but ifyouwant
somethinggratuitous, thereisa lightsaber
onp14.MerryChristmas.
MartinLindstrom
TheauthorofBuyology is
anexpert inhowthebrain
cravesmorestuff.Lindstrom
wasa2009memberof
TIMEmagazine’s “World’s
100Most Influential
People”,onaccountofhis
contribution to thescience
behindmarketing.Now
heputshismind towhich
giftswill lightup thereward
centresofyourgirl’sbrain.
Whatever type ofman you are,
our experts have sought out the
perfect presents for you
JanieBryant
TheEmmyAward-winning
designer is responsible for
theenviablecoolofDon
Draperetal inMadMen.
About to releaseabook
JanieBryantMOD,andher
ownfirstcollection,shewas
theobviouschoice toensure
you’redrapedwithall you
needtoslip fromdesk to
boardroomtopubwith
amere looseningofyour tie.
JamesHolland
Holland edits electricpig.
com, one of the largest
independent gadget
websites in theUK.He
found his inspiration from
a childhood surrounded
by his father’s gadgets. If
something causes a stir in
digiworld, Holland knows
about it, and he’s here to
help kit you outwith the
best stuff on themarket.
DrKevinDutton
UniversityofCambridge
psychologistDuttonis
anexpertonthescience
ofsocial influenceand
persuasion.Afterthesuccess
of,hisbook,Flipnosis,Dr
Dutton’sexpertisehasnot
goneunnoticed,whichiswhy
we’vedraftedhimintoensure
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These Jedi-worthymindtrickswill ensureyourChristmaspressiesareallkiller,no (stocking)filler
Santa’s littlehelpersUse these stats tohone your Xmasshopping habits
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INCHARGE
“Whenpeoplearemadetofeelincontroloftheirbehaviour,theyaremorelikelytorespondtoprompts,”revealsProfessorRobertCialdini,authorofInfluence:ThePsychologyofPersuasion.FindtheproductoneBay,putinabidyouknowwillbebeatenandleavetheauctionwindowopenforyourtargetbuyertofind.“Thiswaynoonehasanydoubtthatyouwantit,”saysCialdini.Or thatyou’llgetit.UseitforOrbitsoundT3portable
speaker£40play.com
USEBUZZWORDS
“Peoplearepersuadedbyadjectivessuchas‘faster’or‘incredible’,”saysCarmineGallo,acommunicationscoachforbrandssuchasNokiaand
Toshiba.“YouneedonlylookatpresentationsbySteveJobstoseehowimportantthesewordsare.”Bombardyourtargetbuyerwithalltherightadjectives,butpickyourtime.ThemorningofthesecondMondayinDecembershoulddoit.AccordingtointernettradebodyIMRG,thepeakshoppinghourisbetween1pmand2pmonthisday.UseitforNikeLunarGlide+£60
sportsdirect.com
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“Convincinganotherpartythatsomethingisintheirinterestisonewaytoensurecompliance,”revealsKevinDutton,authorofFlipnosis.Suggesttriallingasatnavandadd,‘Itwouldmeanyou’dneverhavetoreadanothermapagain’.“Thedual-
purposeincentivisesthemtobuyitforyou,”saysCialdini.UseitforTomTomGO950LIVE
£260tomtom.com
BEDIRECT
“Thebrainprefersprocessingthingsviathesimplestroute,”saysElaineFox,professorofpsychologyattheUniversityofEssex.“Soyou’llbetterpersuadesomeonetodowhatyouwantbybeingdirect.”“Useyoursocialnetworkingprofiletopostabouttheitem,”saysFox.“It’sasubtlewaytoinformyourfriendsthatyouwantsomething.”UseitforMontblancJohnLennon
SpecialEdition£585montblanc.com
ONEGOODTURN…
“Reciprocationisaverypowerfultoolinpersuasion,”saysFox.Printawebpagewiththejacketonitthenusethereversesidethenexttimeyouneedtoleaveamessagesayingyou’vegoneouttodothegroceryshopping.“Whensomeonegoesoutoftheirwayforus,wefeelcompelledtoreturnthefavour,andtheresponseisnotalwaysproportional,”saysFox.UseitforPaulSmithLeatherBomber
Jacket£459paulsmith.co.uk
PEERPRESSURE
“Manyadcampaignsrelyonsocialneed,”saysCialdini.“Theneedtobuyaproducttofitwithyourpeers.”“Peopledecidewhat’sappropriatebasedonwhatthosearoundthemaredoing,”saysCialdini. “Leaveapositivereviewoftheitemforsomeonetofindandthey’llbemoreconvincedofitslegitimacy.”UseitforPanasonicHDC�SD600
Camcorder£600panasonic.co.uk
61%ofmenshop last-minute. Sobeat the
crowds by buying early
17%ofmenbuy presents that ‘will do’ and 1 in
10buy ones they knowaren’t right
25%ofwomenexpect toiletries. That doesn’t
mean theywant them
55%ofmenareconfident theycanaffordXmas
64%ofmendon’t save for Xmas
38%ofwomenwould prefer cash
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T���������������Beenbad?Not likely. This is alights-out kind of girl who prefersyou to take charge. “Deep downshe wants to feel bold and sexy,”says psychologist Emma Kenny.“This season’s big trend isMad
Men-inspired satin and lace pants,”says Ceril Campbell, founderof redcarpetundies.com. “Thebalconnet bra has wider, moreflattering straps to give your shygirl the confidence to cut loose.”NaughtylistedNewVenus
Balconnet bra£154andpanty
£103LaPerla (laperla.com)
T������ ������Beenbad?More energetic thanrisqué, this girl is direct but notnecessarily experimental. “You’llknow her desire to control in thebedroom,” says Kenny. But shealso wants you to see her soft side.“This girl is no frills, so this set isperfect – soft and lightly patternedmesh,”says lingerieexpertDianeWalker. The trim is very feminine,while the low-risers show a hint ofbum without being overt.NaughtylistedBra£39and
culotte£29EmporioArmani
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T����������������Beenbad?She’s far from icy inthe bedroom but this girl can beprone to freezing when it’s timeto undress. “She’s very physicalbetween the sheets though, w onceher hang-ups have abated,” saysKenny. Sophisticated glamouris the prescription here, saysCampbell. “The basque willaccentuate 50s pin-up curves, witha plunging neckline to show off hercleavage. The delicate fabric willhelp her feel ultra feminine, too.”NaughtylistedNicole basque£99
hipster pants£39Myla (myla.com)
T�P�� Q����Beenbad?Only when shefeels like it. “She may be full ofinfuriating demands, but given theopportunity, she’ll tell you exactlywhat she wants,” says Kenny.This lace-and-bows combo walksthe line between sweetness andbite. “The soft satin fabric will feelluxurious,” says Walker. “It strikesa balance between girly chic andsomething sexier.” In this lingerie,the Little Miss Perfect routine canonly last so long.NaughtylistedMyFairLadyBeau
bra£120andknickers£65Fred&
Ginger (fred-and-ginger.com)
Encourage extra bad behaviour in the bedroom with lingeriehand-picked to lower any girl’s inhibitions
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The smiling sirenBeenbad?Oh yes: she exudesconfidence and gainsmore frompushing boundaries, in and outof the bedroom. Despite thebravado, she loves to know thatshe’s wanted. “This underwiredbra and bikini combo is sexy,luxurious and sheer so you canalways see a glimpse of skin,”says Campbell. It’s titillatingwhile still practical enough forher to wear for your flirtatiouspost-work drinks.NaughtylistedElodie Hopping
Bra £65 and Bikini £35 Stella
McCartney (stellamccartney.com)
Increase your time inthe naughty cornerwiththismenage a trois
The adventuressBeenbad?Sheaccelerates fromnought tonaughtyinmicroseconds. “Whenshe says anythinggoes,shemeansanything,” saysKenny. “Butdon’t treather as a sexobject – even sirenshavea soft side.”See-throughand smaller than small, she’s at hermost playful in a set of no-holds-barred lingerie.“This basque is perfect, because it’s seductivelysee-through,” saysWalker, “but thedelicatemeshfabric and intricate lacemean she can stillwear itunder adress ready for thebig reveal.”NaughtylistedPenelope basque£295and thong£75AgentProvocateur (agentprovocateur.com)
The loop of loveThistoywilldoubleherchancesoforgasm.“Oneend fits insidehertomassageherG-spot,whiletheotherstimulatesherclitoris,”saysexbloggersEmandLo.We-Vibe£73we-vibe.com
Heaven and oeufIncreaseyourgirl’ssensitivitywithasetofglasseggsdesignedtostrengthenhersexmuscles.“Shemanipulatestheeggsforanoh-so-pleasingquiver,”sayEmandLo.GlassEggSet£295shirizinn.com
Three’s a blastThishasthreeseparatevibrationpointsandisdesignedtomatchthecontoursofherbodyandyours.“Italsohassettingstoadjustheatandthespeedofvibration,”sayEmandLo.Massager£80 shop.philips.co.uk
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Financial turmoil has put ambitious travel
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Poster boyMovie posters are not onlydesirable bedroomdécor, but ahighly collectible art form. “Oneof the great poster designers ofthe last 30 years, DrewStruzanhasworked on some iconic titles,”says BruceMarchant, c0-ownerof Reel PosterGallery. Can’tdecide on your favourite?His newbook is a coveted collection of hisbestwork.TheArtofDrewStruzan £25, titanbooks.com
SnaphappyGettingall yourpicsprintedstraight awaygivesyou instantbrowniepointswith thegirlfriend–andanyonedrunkenough towander intoyourpath. “Polaroidsoffera touchofnostalgiaatChristmasandmemoriesof thegoodolddaysoffilmforpros,” saysGrantScott, editorofProfessionalPhotographermagazine.Polaroid300£80,firebox.com
Thepost-geekMHgives you the badges of honour you need to stay on top and in
touch in the culture-drenched internet age
Excessive forceThisgagdet confirmswhatwe’vealwaysknown,StarWars iscool.What couldpossiblybeatthe infinite joyofhearing thelightsaber’s infamoushumasyouswing it towardsyour latestadversary.Whether thathappenstobe the taxmanoryournoisyneighbours.Canyou thinkofbetterway to spend theweekend?Wecan’t.Lightsaber£117,forbiddenplanet.com
WeathermanRemember when gadgetsjust did one thing? Us neither.“Digital photo frames can domore than just show snaps ofyour Uncle Barry on his jollies inScunthorpe,” says TomWigginsof Stuffmagazine. “This 7in effortfromElonex can do that but it’llalso tell youwhat the weather’sgoing to be like.”ElonexWS710,
£60, amazon.co.uk
Highly strungLittle increases cultural capital likeaguitar.Andstudies showskillslikemusicianshipdemonstratefitness for selectionasamate.“TheAmericanSpecial Strathaseverythingyoucouldwant,” saysJohnCallaghan,EditorofGuitar&BassMagazine. “They tend tohold their value, too, soareagreatinvestment.”FenderAmericanSpecialStratocasterSunburst,
£629,dolphinmusic.co.uk
WindowofopportunityWith real-time apps and extrasaplenty, this handset ismore‘future’ than ‘now’. “Microsofthas torn up the blueprint andstarted again,” saysWiggins.“WP7 is clean cut and fresh. Andit has a spec sheet that’ll havethe iPhone quivering, includinga super-bright 4in screen.”SamsungOmnia 7,
£40amonth, orange.co.uk
CheckyourselfTomove from casualto smart with ease, optfor Fred Perry. “It’s aniconic British brand,”says stylist Aradia
Crockett. “It was wornby the originalmods.This check shirt is
perfect for portrayingyour awareness ofthat history.”
FredPerryCheckShirt
£65,fredperry.com
SoflyReal leather, inherentlycool and still functional;high top trainers scoreheavy style points, saysCrockett. “TheseNikeAir Flytops have an oldschool American feelwritten all over them,but are still versatileenough to pull offwith
darker jeans anda smarter ensemble.”
AirFlytops,£85,store.nike.com
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To thewireShort of draping your shoulders
with a boombox, there is no coolerway of listening tomusic thanthroughwireless headphones.
“Wireless streaming has come onmassively in recent years,” saysWiggins. “These Sennheisers
use Kleer technology to transmitmusic up to 100m, to asmany as
four different sources. Plusthey’ll sound as crisp as a packet
of salt ‘n’ vinegar.”SennheiserRS180£220,
store.digitalriver.com
Leg strongGreen is cool (onestudyeven
foundenviro-friendlyproducts area status symbol*).And this chairis theembodimentof that.Made
fromrecycledCocaColabottles, it’sperfect forChristmas, particularlyif you’reexpectinga fewmore facesaround the table.Emeco111NavyChair
£230, conranshop.co.uk
MypadApple’s omnipresence in the techmarket hasmeantmore thanjust a recurrent headache forBill Gates. “Tablet computers
were rubbish until the iPad camealong, Apple’s 9.7in slab has trulyrevolutionised themarket,” saysWiggins. “Anyonewho knowsanything about gadgets wants
one. You’ll forget whata keyboard’s even for.”
AppleiPad3G32GB
£599,store.apple.com
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Theneed to readWithbuilt-in 3G, theKindle letsyougrabnewreadingmaterialfromthe internetwhetheryou’reon theTransSiberianor theofficeexpress. “Unlike the iPad, theKindle’s 3Gdoesn’t cost extra,”says JamesHolland, editorofelectricpig.co.uk.Youcanalsoread inoutdoor light as it forsakesbacklighting foreInk.Amazon
Kindle,£149,amazon.co.uk
CloudcoverSome things are worth leavingbehind. “This desktop gadgetmakes everyfile onyour computeravailable over the internet, so youcan access them anywhere in theworld,” says Holland. It also letsyou back up and share photos onthemove. Drop them into your‘personal cloud’ while you’reaway formore happy snapping.Pogoplug,£100,pogoplug.com
Sought in themiddleGo nowhere without thisversatilemid-layer, which keepsyou comfortable in all conditions,says Jo Tinsley, features editor atCountryfilemagazine. “While anouter layer of cotton shields youfrom thewind,merino wool nextto your skin wicks awaymoisture– whether that’s rain or sweat.”Don’t head to altitude withoutone. FinisterreCohoSweatshirt,
£65,finisterreuk.com
Double yourvisionTo see theworld properly, youhave to,well, see it. “Oakley’spolarised lenses cancel glare sowhether you’re looking at ScafellPike or theGreat BarrierReef,you’ll pick out detail your peeperscan’t on their own,” saysTinsley.These glasses arewater andscratch-resistant, sowill survivewhite-water rafting and the grade-five bike ride towork.Oakley
Holbrook,£75,oakley.com
Sweep theboardReplacing the legendaryT6, theT7cranks it up, SpinalTapstyle.Lightweight, stiffandresponsivetoyour commands, this is aboardfor riding fast. If you’re looking tojib little rails in thepark, it’snot foryou.But thenyoushouldprobablystopwearingyourpants roundyourknees.Whybumaround inabeetlewhenyoucouldbedrivinganF1car?BurtonT7Snowboard,
£660,burton.com
Canvas supportFigures fromtheOfficeofNationalStatistics showBrits took5.4millioncamping trips last year.This two-man lets youhunkerdownaway fromtheweatheranddrunken festival-goers. “A lowprofileandflexiblepoleskeepyougroundedwhen thewindpicksup,”saysTinsley. “Andsiliconcoatingpreventswaterabsorptionandsunlightdamage.”VangoHelium
Superlite200,£260,vango.co.uk
Shoot fromthehipbag“TheNEX-5 is the smallest camerain theworldwith interchangablelenses,” saysAndyRidgewayofTheUltimateGadgetGuide.Youcan tuck it into a rucksack, but itspro-gradeoptics andphotooptionsguaranteeNationalGeographicimages – even if you’re onlyshooting theduckpondwith yourtroupeofminiature Shackletons.SonyNEX-5,£550,sony.co.uk
Have themetal todo itIt doesn’tmatter ifyou’renotgoingaway.Justplanningyournextadventuregivesagreaterboost inhappiness thansettingoff, accordingto research fromBredaUniversity in the
Netherlands.Plot yourrouteandkeepphotosonthis magneticmap.It’swanderlust,wall-mounted.
MagneticWorldMap*,
£35,conranshop.com
ThegroundedadventurerFinancial turmoil may have put the brakes on your suitcase.But UK adventures are on the rise. So, what are you packing?
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MountainpressureAfter you spend big on technicalclothing, the one chill to breachyour all-weather apparel is theknowledge that it’ll go straight
to the top of the wardrobewhen you return from the great
outdoors. That won’t be necessarywith this wool jacket: clean
Scandinavian design combineswith 10,000mm waterproofingand lightweight insulation tokeep you warm and stylishmountainside or streetside.
HellyHansenAskWoolJacket,
£420,hellyhansen.com
Bagsof roomA travel companion for any manprone to drop everything and go,
this bag is based on 1940s designsfor British servicemen’s luggage.“The handstitched leather recallsthe Livingston era of adventure,”
say Steve and EJ of menswearblog Style Salvage.
DunhillExplorerGripBag,£920,dunhill.com
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BlackberetThere are times when you can’twhip out your laptop, but stillneed to email your boss andorganise your evening’s revelry.“You simply cannot beata BlackBerry for emailing onthemove,” saysWiggins. “TheTorch combines a full QWERTYkeypadwith a 3.2in touchscreen.”BlackBerryTorch9800,
£480,play.com
Logistical supportSpinningyourway to theofficecanmakeyouamoreefficientworker,according to theDepartmentofHealth. “Bromptonbikesareperfect for thecity,whetheryoucommutebybikeorhavevery littlestorage,” saysOliverLaverack, ofthebikelist.co.uk. “Theyoffergreatdesignswithout sacrificing speed.”BromptonS2L�XFoldUp,
£1,125,evanscycles.com
Signal corpsThat report needs filing and it’salmost golden. Problem is, you’reon a 70mph train with nowificonnection. “Mobile networkThree’sMi-Fi works as your ownpersonal wireless hotspot” saysWiggins. “There’s a SIM cardinstalled which sends out a 3Gsignal, allowing you to hook yourlaptop to the internet when youotherwise couldn’t.”ThreeMi-
Fi,£70, three.co.uk
ChemicalwarfareA coffee in themorning will giveyou an advantage in workplaceconcentration, according toscientists, so save your selftime, andmoney, with a fast-working espressomachine.This Nespressomodel comesrecommended by espresso-club.co.uk, and is sure to get you yourhit quicker than you can get yourshoes on.KrupsNespresso
XN7006,£145,amazon.co.uk
CommandhubWhen serious and prolongedtyping is called for, a BlackBerryjust won’t cut it; crunching outthat report on amobile phonescreen is nigh on impossible.“For functionality on themove,pick up this Toshiba,” saysWiggins. “The 15.6-inch screen iseven big enough formovies andthe 500GB hard drive will takeages to fill.”ToshibaSatellite
ProC660,toshiba.com
PlayhardballWhatbetterway tounwind, thanwith a spot of officegolf?A studyby research companyCOMPASshowedbusiness leadersfind ita very remunerative tool tousewithclients. They found thegolf course tobe secondonly torestaurants as aneffectiveplace todobusiness, andyoucan’t installa kitchennext to yourprinter.Mini
Golfset,£29.95,golfonline.co.uk
The9-5actionheroNobodywants tobeallwork,noplay, so it’s time to take stock –andstock
up–on thegadgets youneed tografthardandhave fun
In the trenchThere are few items thatbetter bridge the gapbetween functional andstylish like the trenchcoat. “This Aquascutumpiece looks good, isa great colour withoutbeing overwhelming andis very well tailored,”says Janie Bryant,costume designer forthe awardwinningMadMen series. “It’salso versatile enoughto protect you from theelements.” So you’ll slipfrom commuter trainto boardroommoreeffortlessly than
DonDraper on dressdown Friday.
Aquascutum
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yourmobileoffice towork,but youneedadecentbag.“Leather is thematerial ofchoiceand thisHugoBossholdall is both stylishandpractical –withenoughroomtocarryyourwork
essentials,” saysCrockett.HugoBossHoldall,
£379,asos.com
Squash courtmarshal
Half your life spent desk-bound leaves little room
to get your sweat on.“Squash is a great cardioworkout that you can fitinto your lunch hour,”
says PT and sportsscientist Gemma James.
“Pick up the Wilsonn120,” says previous UKchampion Derek Thorpe
(squash-coach.co.uk).“The weight allowsquick shot-making.
And the large head isforgiving, with
a bigger sweet spot.”Wilsonn120,£60,
johnlewis.com
Liveand letdyeIf, likeBondyouneed togo fromon-the-jobkillerto lady thriller in the timeit takes the rest ofus to
putona tie, you’regoingtoneedashoe forevery
mission. “Thesedipdyesaren’t just agreatmoderntwist onaclassicwing tip,”saysBryant, “they’llworkwithyour suit, post-workjeans, andeverything in
between.” Justdon’t leavethematherplace.
PaulSmithDipDyeBurton
shoe,£239,paulsmith.com
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Thegiga-juke jukebox“As well as all themusic on yourcomputer, this networkedmusiccentre gives you direct accessto 8million songs on the onlinestreaming site Spotify,” saysRidgway.Whether you’re hostinga dinner or a rave, this will giveyou the soundtrack. Get a few tocreate amulti-room systemwithmusic synched all over the house.SonosS5,£349,sonos.com
Believe youcan fryDinnerparties can lead tonewjobs, businessdeals or romance–but according to a survey 57%ofBrits findhostingonemorestressful than their commute.Thecuppedendof theBoomerangWokgets your food to your guestswith fewer spillages, the curvemaking it easy to turnvegetablesorflash-friedfillets.BoomerangWok,£90,conranshop.com
Japanese steelYouneed tomasterkitchenNinjutsu to impress, saysRobinGill, headchefat SauterelleRestaurant. “Youneed threeknives: aparingknife, afishknifewhichdoublesasacarvingknifeandachopper.The JapaneseKnifeCompany’s are the sharpest youcanbuy.”Whenguests arrive, theycanwatchyouchopsuey. JapaneseKnifeCompany,from£39,japaneseknifecompany.com
Stones’ gemJust opening thedeluxeeditionof theStones’ExileonMainStreet requiresaparty: it includesthe remasteredalbumonCDandvinyl, 10unreleased tracks,threedocumentariesandabook. “Conceived inahazeofdrunkendebauchery, thatmood isinfectious,” saysmusic journalistDavidStubbs.ExileonMainStreetSuperDeluxeBoxset,£100,store.universal-music.co.uk
Alegend inyour timeUse it for shopping lists or recipetimings if you really want, butwe think this white board-cum-timepiece would be betterutilised as a focal point aroundwhatever event it is that you’rehosting – dinner party or houseparty. Hand themarker penover to your guests and let themreview your efforts – if you dare.Karlssonwhiteboardmessageclock,£39,rockettstgeorge.co.uk
AppyviewingA showpiece for filmor gamesnights, thanks to superior LEDbacklighting. “It’s future-proof,with 3D-ready technology, butwhatmakes it really guest-friendly is Internet@TV,” saysRidgway. “This includes tools thatlet you view theBBC’s iPlayer orstreammovies fromLoveFilm.”All you have to do is pick up thepopcorn. SamsungUE46C8000,£2,099,samsung.com
All things spiceA 2010 poll shows a curry nightwith friends is the UK’smostpopular social meal. Exchangethe collective taste for turmericinto bankable social credit bypicking a recipe from this newtome byDelhi-based academicPushpesh Pant. It’s the productof a 20-year census of traditionalfamily recipes. IndiaCookbook,from£18,amazon.co.uk
Thestay-at-homesocialiteBrits refuse to letagoodtimefall victimtobudgetcuts. Sosaveyour
penniesand inviteyourmates roundtoyours – fun iscalling
Sociallubricant,bottled
“You need this powerfulBordeaux to leave
a lasting impression onyour guests’ palates,”
says Erica Laler,sommelier atMichelin-
starred restaurantTexture. “Serve with
ribeye steak, horseradishand French fries.”
ChâteauPichonLonguevilleComtessedeLalandePauillac,
£27.50,harrods.com
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Sonic boomTheAviano range is amixofaudioslavetouchesyoumightmiss (aluminium
diaphragmson the speakerdrivers) anddeliveryyouwon’t (bass strongenough toblowoveryour sofa). “Theyperformso farbeyondwhat’s expected that they’reoneoftheall-time-greatbargains inaudio,” saysSoundandVision’sBrentButterworth.
Mordaunt-ShortAviano,Components
from£200,mordauntshort.com
For thoseabout to rock...The latest incarnation ofGuitarHero putsthe fretboards of the rock greats under yourfingers. And it provides great entertainment
for your night in. “GuitarHero offersopportunities for turn taking and competition,
where everybody gets involved,” saysProfessorChristopher Ferguson, of TexasA&MUniversity. “It fosters social bonds.”
GuitarHeroWarriorsofRock,£65(guitaronly),
£150(fullband),guitarhero.com
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RunninghotandcoldTraining incoldweatherboostsyourpacebyup to 29%,accordingtoNorthernArizonaUniversityresearch, asyourbody learns touseoxygenmoreefficiently. “Gore’sreversible jacket iswind-proofwithan integratedscarf tokeepyouwarm,” saysKerryMcCarthy, geareditor atRunner’sWorld.Globe
SOReversibleJacket,£150,
gorerunningwear.com
PipingnutritionAthletes who lack B vitamins takelonger to buildmuscle tissue,according to a study atOregonState University. Steamingvegetables feeds themeat on yourbones as it retainsmorewater-soluble vitamins than boiling.This tasty 9l unit also infusesyour vegwith herbs.Breville
DigitalHerbInfusionSteamer,
£30,amazon.co.uk
Ticket to rideAnhourof cycling increases fat-burningby36%and improvescardiofitnessby 13%,according toresearch in the JournalofAppliedPhysiology. “TheGranFondo is theideal all-daybike –acomfortableridewithwell-manneredhandling,” says Jeff Jones, editorofbikeradar.com.“And there’snojumpinesswhenyou’re reallygoingfor it.”RibbleGranFondo,
£870,ribblecycles.co.uk
HomecoloursPride increasesmotivationandeffort, according to researchatNortheasternUniversity in theUS.Whatbetterway toapply it thanbyadoptingTeamGB’s colours?Thist-shirt, part of StellaMcCartney’sfirstmenswear range,will giveyouapsychological boost, – spurringyouon togold, even if it’s on thetreadmill rather than theOlympicStadium.StellaMcCartneyTeam
GBT-shirt,£30,adidas.co.uk
Get to the chopperTwenty years ago, people spentaround twohours a day preparingfood.Now, figures from theMedical ResearchCouncil revealwe rarely spendmore than 20minutes refuelling. Enter theculinarymulti-tool that slices anddices in seconds. It blends soupsand smoothies, chops cheese andherbs andwhisks up an omelette.PhilipsCordlessHandBlender,
£70,amazon.co.uk
KeepingpaceLike theNike+ iPodsystem,without the iPod, this runningmategivesyou feedbackonpace,distanceandcalorieburn. “Forthe runnerwhowants togeton theroad insteadofhangingaroundmakingplaylists, it’s ideal,” saysMcCarthy. “IthasadetachableUSBport soyoucanplugyourtimesdirectly intoyour computer.”Nike+RunningSportBand,
£35,nikerunning.com
BoxcleverMembershipsat amateurboxingclubs in theUKhavegrownthree-fold since 2005 –maybeweneededsomething tobeaton inthe recession.Boxing trainerAshSharmarecommendsLonsdale’s3-in-1 sparringpartner. “Itcombinesananglebagwithafloortoceilingball andmaizeball, fora full rangeofpunches.”3-in-1
bag,£170,lonsdaleboxing.co.uk
ThechampionTimeremains thegreatest obstacle toyourfitness.Thegoodnews is that
with the rightkit youcandragexerciseup toyour speed
Satchel snatchWith79%ofus
shoulderingaheavierworkload,we’renowhaving to squeeze
exercise intoour lunchhour. Soyouneedabagthat’s smart enough fortheoffice,butwhichcanalsoholdapair of size11 trainers. “ThisBen
Sherman isperfect if youwant tohead to footballafterwork,” says James
Barron,headofmenswearatASOS.BenShermanIconic
Holdall£45,bensherman.co.uk
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When it comes to takingthe hardwork out offorwardmovement,these running shoesare one down fromthose wheeledHeelystrainers. As yourmid-footmakes contact withthe ground, four lugs onthe sole are forced intohollow chambers inside,soaking up the impact.As you push off, the lugsrelease again with a 58%energy return comparedwith typical runningshoes’ 42% , propellingyou forward into yournext step at pace.
NewtonRunningMotion,£135,
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Research from theUniversity ofWisconsinfound that a 20-minutekettlebell routinegives you the same
calorie-burn as runninga six-minutemile,making it ideal for
new-year conditioning.“Powerbells offer aneasy route in to this all-body training becausethe weight is adjustable,”says kettlebell instructorJamie Lloyd. “You canstart with as little as5lbs to get the
movements right, andwork up to 40lbs on thesame piece of kit.”
WeiderPowerbell,40lbs,£150,
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Clued’eauWhether buying for your girlfriend or dropping her a hint for yourself,our scent sleuths have comeupwith the fragrance to knock ’emdead
MissFuchsia,in thebar...withPrada Infusiond’Iris, £47.50
An eau de parfum
that’s anatural choice
for anywoman
who likes classic
femininity. Fruity
top notes of Sicilian
mandarinmingle
with a fresher
violet scent to give
a breezy injection
of old-world Italian
glamour. It’ll stir up
any pub or bar – and
make her feel as
comfortable as in the
department store.
MsScarlet,in thegym...withArmani Acqua diGioia, £43.50
As alluring on the
Pilates floor as it is
at post-changing-
roomdrinks, the new
Acqua di Gioia is an
attention-seeker.
“Awatery sensation
with a fruity note,”
says Catherine
Mitchell, business
development
director of
International Flavors
& Fragrances. Try
not to buckle when
shewafts by.
MrsSapphire, intheboardroom...with BalenciagaParis, £56
For a professional
womanwho
wants authority
sans shoulder
pads,Mitchell
recommends this
green floral scent.
“It’s assertive with
an underpinning
freshness to prevent
it being too intrusive,”
she says. Undeniably
feminine but
persistent, it’s an
elegant solution for
what to wear to work.
MrCobalt in theboardroom...with Bleu deChanel, £42
“Warm, complex
woody fragrances
in Chanel’s latest
male scent project
an air of wealth
and sophistication,
without being
overpowering,”
saysmen’s
grooming expert
Jason Shankey
(jasonshankey.com).
It’s bottled gravitas
– as powerfully
composed as a
strong handshake.
MrCobalt,inthebar...withFredericMalleVetiverExtraordinaire,£90
“With fivewoody
notes and a strong
concentration of
vetiver, this is an
especiallymasculine
fragrance,” says
James Craven,
perfume archivist at
fragrance boutique
Les Senteurs. A
couple of squirts
last all day. This
scent achieves the
impossible: modern
and vintage.
MrPlatinum,in thegym...withDavidoffChampion, £36*
“Davidoff’s latest
eau de toilette is
fresh and citrusy,
with top notes
of lemon and
bergamot,” says
Grant Osborne of
men’s interactive
fragrance
community
Basenotes.net.
Perceived as ‘clean’
scents, they let you
stride from the
treadmill to a dinner
with renewed vigour.
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seductive, this playful
predator wants you
to knowwhen she’s
around. Pick out heady,
energetic scents and
help her get exactly
what she wants.
MRSSAPPHIRE
Professional yet feminine,
elegant yet purposeful,
this lady exudes exotic
sophistication. She’ll
demand fragrances that
walk the line between
bold glamour and
ladylike poise.
MISSFUCHSIAThis girly-girl is
pristine and innocent
– or at least that’s what
she wants you to think.
Select uncomplicated
floral perfumes
tomatch her
infectious femininity.
MRCOBALTThe self-assured
alphawith reserved,
statesman-like cool.
Heritage scentswith
woody,masculine notes
help tomaintain his
quiet authority,whether
in business or pleasure.
MRPLATINUMAmbition personified,
he’s always hungry,
even if his palette
switches from
adventure to women.
Assertive, citrusy
fragrances announce
hismasculine intent.
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MrPlatinuminthebedroom...with TomFordExtreme, £80
A ferociously
masculine scent for
themanwho has
no need formixed
messages. Its
sandalwood,
patchouli, vanilla
and amber are
perceivedas ‘sensual’
by women, says
Karyn Khoury,
perfumer at Estée
Lauder. “With a
heavymolecular
weight, it lasts longer
and impresses.”
MrEvergreen,in the lounge...with Paul SmithMAN 2, £35
Straight from the
fougère family of
fragrances, this is
a versatile splash of
24/7 style. “Fougères
contain citrus,
lavender, spices
andwoods and are
very easy to wear,”
says Osborne. This
is a scent which is
complex but not
headline-grabbing,
and adds an urbane
signature for family
days out and errands.
MissFuchsia, inthe lounge...with YSLParisienne, £48
Perfectly suited
for lunch dates or
shopping, this floral
perfume is amodern
interpretation
of YSL’s classic
Paris fragrance.
“Its bouquet of
rose, violet and
blackberries offers
true femininity,” says
CatherineMitchell.
Rather than being
girly, it adds a dusky
touch of romance to
everything she does.
MrEvergreen,in thediningroom...withIsseyMiyakeNoirAbsolu, £59
Sophisticatedwithout
being ostentatious,
this limited-edition
IsseyMiyake is
a well-matched
aperitif before a
Michelin-starred
meal. Top notes
ofmandarin grab
attention and by the
time you’ve finished
yourmain, it settles
on awarm, seductive
base of cinnamon.
Now... dessert?
MsScarlet, inthebedroom...withDominiqueRopionCarnalFlower,£115
“Certain notes in
women’s fragrances
are particularly
seductive – tuberose,
amber, jasmine and
musk,” saysCraven.
This scent, created
byworld-class ‘nose’
DominiqueRopion,
has the highest
concentration of
tuberose of any
perfume available.
So prepare to fall
under its spell.
MrsSapphire,in thediningroom...withMarc JacobsLola, £45
Asensualmixof rose,
vanilla andmusk,
Lola radiatesglamour,
saysMichelleD’Vaz
ofThePerfumeShop.
“Thedesignof the
bottle itself,with
itsdramaticflower
stopper,makes it
a luxurygiftworth
unwrapping.”She’ll
walk the linebetween
old-fashioned
romanceand
outright temptation.
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Love potionThis angora-mix sweaterwill lightup her status centre like a pinballmachine. “Wildfox is enviablyexclusive,” saysCosmopolitanfashion editor Sairey Stemp.“This range sells out almost assoon as it goes online.”Wildfox
Love Potion No 9 Crew Neck
Sweater,£160adhoclondon.co.uk
Snap decisionHaving a handbag-friendlycamera with pro performancewill boost her social cache.“It’s difficult not to take goodshots with the 10MP sensor,”says Anna Leach, of girls’ techsite shinyshiny.tv. “It also takesflatteringshots in lowlight.”Canon
PowershotS95,£349canon.co.uk
One in the hand...Small touches of luxury canmake a big difference, and thesegloves are cashmere-lined.You’ll score points for beingedgy, too. “These leather glovesare striking, stylish and actuallykeep your hands warm,” saysstylist NickyHambleton-Jones.DianeVonFurstenbergGloves,
£122matchesfashion.com
Clog in, step outStatement itemsarekey for yourgirl to rack up thehead-turnsand theseMarni clogs are that– patent leather and silver detailin the heel will double-tap herreward centre. “Don’t mistakethem for clunky: these aredesirable and fashion forward,”says Stemp.Marni Wooden
Clogs, £505 brownsfashion.com
Staying in touchThis touchscreen handset is two-thirds the size of an iPhone andwill slip easily into her purse. “Italsomakes it easier for her tostay in touchwith her friends asit automatically collects all hermessages from email, Facebookand Twitter,” says Leach.SonyEricssonX10Mini
£250,se-store.co.uk
Plumb the necklineGiving her a piece of edgyjewellery will make her shine.“Every woman needs a statementpiece, and this fits the season’sminimalist look,” says stylistMaria Bonet (mariabonet.com).“Mawi designs are dramatic andsculptural – a favourite amongcelebrities.”MawiDynastySunray
Necklace,£351mawi.co.uk
Gaga for radioTheSensia combinesWiFi-enabled internet radiowithmobilephone-style apps. “She can showoff photos, streammusic froma computer and keep up to datewith Twitter and Facebook,” saysKieran Alger, editor of gadgetwebsiteT3.com. PureSensiaWiFi
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OneringtorulethemThe right ring canhelpher shinewithout being tooostentatious. “Ifshe’s stuck in a suit, bold jewelleryhelpsher be individual,” saysmake-upartistRachelWood.“This cocktail ring looks fabulouswithout getting in theway.”LucasJackResinSigniaRingin
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BagonistaShow us the woman who doesn’t covet an Alexabag and – well, just tell us where you found her.
“Mulberry is a bona fide power label,” says Stemp.“Named after fashion icon Alexa Chung, this
bag made its catwalk debut earlier this year andbecame an instant classic.” With one of these on
her arm, every other woman will salivate with envy.MulberryAlexaHoboinPowderSparkleTweed,£895mulberry.com
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Work may be a man’s most important business but the weekend should be a complete pleasure. With a week’s
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Your day of rest is when
your face is at its most
relaxed. But after two days
of growth, your beard is at
its most exciting for the girl
across the table. Rugged
but not dishevelled, this
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SATURDAY NIGHT
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MATES
A week of winning
battles at work means
five days of waging
war on your beard
and Saturday is every
man’s armistice. The
weekend starts with
a shave-free morning,
but really begins on a
night out with friends.
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All thingsniceRekindle the taste sensationsof her youthwith a selectionof retro .80s favourites. Sugarmice andflying saucerswill giveher a nostalgic glow,while thechocolatewill release dopaminein her brain. It’s a reward-centredouble-whammywhichwillmakeher happy – and you her hero.DeluxeRetroSweetsHamper,£34
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Fairytale sendingAiming for tears of happiness?Tap into cosy childhoodmemories with a print from herfavourite fairytale. Researchfrom the University of Californiafound that this kind ofmemorystimuli can bring back floodsof decades-old emotions. Havethe tissues ready.A3LadybirdPrint,£25
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Breakaway scoreResearch fromNewYorkUniversity shows that peopleare happiest when they takeshort breaks away. So cash in bybooking amini break and fillingout the luggage tags with yourdestination. Then, if youwant tosqueeze in 18 holes while you’reaway, there’ll be no resistance.BarbaraWigginsSilverLuggage
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Corked seductionWrap this award-winning bubblywith the promise of dinner.“Start offwith this wine,” saysMichelin-starred chef Jean-ChristopheNovelli, “then cookShetland Blueshell mussels,which is a very sensual dish.”You can be confident that shewill arrange dessert.Nyetimber2005ClassicCuvée,
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CupclassicCupcakes offer a sugar-paved route to her goodbooks.Market research firmMintel found that
cupcake sales eclipsed those of other baked treatsin the last two years. Send her and a friend onthis bake-offwith cocktails included and she’ll
remember what a gent you are every time shewalkspast the baker’s. You,meanwhile, gain a partner
keen to try the recipes at home.CocktailandCupcakesExperiencefortwo,£65 buyagift.com
Get emotional by rekindling her childhoodmemoriesand emboldening her feelings of attachment
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Sloe cookScintillate her taste budswith
this fruity liqueurmade from
sloe berries. The sweet taste gives
her an instant dopamine hit and
the fruit is high in potassium,
which increases her libido.
A festivemix, no?
LymeBayReserveSloeGin
Liqueur,£12 lymebaywinery.co.uk
Kiss andmakeupThe high concentration of nerve
endings in her lipsmake a prime
target for sensual gratification
– and nothing will work better
than this titan of themakeup
bag. Choose red – studies show
it gets her pulse racing.
ChanelRougeCocoLipstickin
Paris,£21.50boots.com
Thebonds that tieThe skin on the underside of
her forearm is some of themost
sensitive on her body. These
wrist restraints are pure silk and
will tickle her pink. Research in
The Archives of Sexual Behaviour
found that couples who engage
in bondage actually grow
closer together. Yes, grrrow.
LeloBoaTies,£56lelo.com
Choc full of creditA quick sugar hit causes a surge
of the smile-inducing chemical
serotonin in the brain. These
handmade biscuits also use
100% cocoa powder, which
has a higher concentration of
antioxidants than any other
chocolate product.
Biscuiteershandbagscollection,
£37.50biscuiteers.com
InhotwaterResearch shows that pleasant
smells increase her heart rate
and skin response. Interiordesignmaven Kelly Hoppen
recommends JoMalone’s
sumptuous range to instantly
seduce her olfactory system.
JoMaloneNectarineBlossomand
HoneyBathOil,£38jomalone.co.uk
Blend the tastebudsA surefire stocking filler, this
cinnamon-scented coffee set
is an ideal wake-up call for her
senses. Research in the Journalof Food Science found that thesmell of coffee stimulates the
taste buds long before themug
reaches her lips.CuriosityBox
coffee set, FortnumandMason,
£65 fortnumandmason.com
Rise andshineStress is one of themost reliable
libido-dampeners known toman
– so use this gadget to ensure she
wakes up unwound. The alarm
clock-cum-aroma therapy device
wakes her upwith the scents of
essential oils and natural lighting.
OregonScientifici-RelaxAll
SensesAromaDiffuser,£100
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dopamine in the brain. These
candles aremade by a Parisian
perfumer companywhich draws
upon the science of scent to
create themost arresting aromas.
Light one in the bedroom and
watch her undress.Dyptique
Candle,£36harrods.com
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Heady in redIn thisMadMen-inspired dress, she will literallyfeel good about herself. “It will cling in all theright places and feel sensual against her skin,”says Stemp. The jerseymaterial is fluid andforgiving, meaning it will look fantastic onany figure – but especially stunning if shehas curves.What better present to unwrap?
PiedaTerreRedKnotDrapedJerseyDress,
£150,piedaterre.com
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loss tool, it could genuinely revolutionise your life.
The idea, put simply, is that – thanks to Microsoft’s revolutionary 3D Kinect camera
technology – you literally enter the game yourself digitally: you are the controller. Your
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computed to match your specific goals, be they losing weight, building a six-pack
or simply staying in peak condition. The game puts you right at the centre of
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on your form and progress. It’s like having a personal trainer in your living room,
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Clutch controlVery few handbags are genuinelyexclusive, but this one can bepersonalised, making her feelcherished. “It’s a wonderfulgift because you can choosethe colour and have a personalmessage embroidered on theinside,” says Hambleton-Jones.Stylish, bespoke romance.AnyaHindmarchBespokeClutch,
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No. 1 albumIn the quest for an X-rated Xmas,putting together a selection ofyour happiest photos as a couplewill work wonders. Remindingher of good times is guaranteedto flick the reciprocity switch:US research found that lookingat positive pictures results ina euphoric reaction.PhotoboxA4PhotoBook,£30
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FruitmachinepayoutIt’s the 21st century answer to themix tape. “This is the new, touch-screen version of Apple’s Nano,”says Leach. “It’s palm-sized, thebattery can sustain 24 hours ofmusic, and it comes in candycolours.” Fill it with ‘your’ songsbefore you give it to her to adda personal touch.iPodNanowithMulti-Touch8GB,
£129apple.com
The rightwordsSpell out your love for herwitha Scrabble-letter necklace. It’sa bargain at £12 for up to nineletters (and only another £1 perextra letter). Go for her nameor,for a tripleword score, spell outamessage thatmeans something.“Personal gifts give the receivera rush of pride,” says Lindstrom.Personalised ScrabbleNecklace,
£12punkypins.co.uk
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Wrist and relaxationThe ‘Sweetie’ is the bracelet to get everyman out of festive hot water. With 150
different charms to choose from, you canpersonalise it to her tastes, triggering even
more reward markers in her brain. “It’snot about the price of a gift, it’s about its
uniqueness,” says Lindstrom.SweetieBracelet,£110 (charms from
£18) linksoflondon.com
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head into the fray. “With
presents, women oftenwant
to be both surprised and
spoiled,” says relationship
psychologist Corinne Sweet.
And little could bemore
surprising than her shop-shy
man buying the pride of her
wardrobe. Hit your nearest
Hobbs and grab theHepburn-
esque Augustine coat (£189),
which is also available at John
Lewis andHouse of Fraser.
“It’s a real investment piece
that she canwear season after
season,” says Elin Davies,
founder of Style Doctors image
consultants (styledoctors.com).
Widespread panic and a crying
girlfriend avertedwith one
swiftmanoeuver.
Satisfy the call-to-action
cravings in your dad and
drunken brother-in-lawwith
a SonyPlayStation 3 andMove
controller (£285) fromHMV,
Game andTesco – all open
Christmas Eve. “Sony pulled
amasterstroke inmaking the
PS3more than just a games
console. You get amedia
hubwith built-in Blu-ray, 3D
capability and features like
access to the iPlayer,” says
T3.com editor Kieran Alger.
The deadline’s fast
approaching, but you’ve still
got time to stuff that sock.
“Make your presents playful,”
says Sweet. Raid Sainsbury’s
for theirWayneHemingway-
designedTanquerayNoTen
gin bottles (£24.36 each). “No
Ten has a distinctive taste
with strong citrus flavours,
perfect for G&Ts,” says
Patrick Schmitt, editor of The
Drinks Business. Justmake
sure you grab the tonic, too.
It’s never too late: tell her
you’re saving the best ’til last,
then get online. “Experience
presents show thought and
take the pressure off,” says
Sweet. “Treat her to a luxury
festival where personal
hygiene isn’t a sacrifice,”
says AmiraHashish, online
entertainment editor at the
Evening Standard. Book
a hotel for next April’s
Snowbombing festival in
Austria (snowbombing.
com; package prices from
£382) where you can expect
igloo raves in an incredible
alpine setting. If the internet
combusts, remain calm.
Gather your finest box and
bow. Remove your clothes.
Use your imagination. And
hope for the best.
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tape it closed.
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100 best timepieces
YOUR GUIDE TO THE WATCHES THAT MAKE THE MAN
TIME-SAVERSThe vital importance
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BIG HANDWatching the market for
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Theverylatestnewsandviewsfromtheworldofwatches.Howto �indyourperfecttimepiece,
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Trouble is, with a hypnotising array on offer, where do you start?The choice can be daunting, as can the technical vernacular – not tomention the price.
If you’re about to invest a month’s wages or more on a watch, youreally need to know what’s what. Which is where we come in. In thisbuyer’s guide, you’ll learn all you need to know to make the rightchoice for your left wrist – no matter your occupation, age or budget.
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“A squarewatchlooks good onamatureman,”saysAriel Adams ofablogtoread.com. It’samore convincingage-eraser thana hairwashwith ‘JustForMen’.Try thisHermes LaMontreCarréH.No-nonsense simplicityon the face, but ahardwearing feelfrom the blastedtitaniumbody.£10,000, 020 74998856, hermes.com
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If it can copewiththe pressure ofthe oceanfloor,it’ll swan throughminor tribulationsin the office. “Divewatches are virtuallyindestructible,” saysStacey.Wearwitha plastic snorkel andlead boots.Try thisOmegaSeamasterPlanetOcean–more releasevalves thanyoucanwaveaseabeastieat – andwaterproofto600m.£3,660,omegawatches.com
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HelpinghandsWant tobuyawatchbuthypnotisedbythedizzyingarrayavailable?Beginbygetting face-timewith thedifferent typesonoffer
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“Chances aresomeone perfectedthe designs you love50 to 100 years ago,”saysAdams. But youdon’t have to trawlthe auctions –manybrands reissueclassics or releaseimproved updates.Try this:TheTissotHeritage2009 summonsup the spirit of theBrylcreemed 1940s–without the bombsand rationing. £380.See tissot.ch
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Manywatchmakersare leaving the bigwatches of the lastfew years behindto return to amoregenteel style.“Bulkywatchescause havocwithcuffs and competewith your cufflinks,”says Stacey. “Dresswatches are slicker.”Try this:RalphLauren SlimClassiqueWhiteGold. The slenderbezel stops itlooking too thin.£11,400,ralphlaurenwatches.com
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It’s handy to be ableto track your trainingfromyour own arm.“Runners needsomething light butsophisticated to keeppace, andmonitorhydration,” saysStacey.Try this:TheTimexIronman 150-LapSleek has a hugeface for easy readingand can track a fulltriathlon – the onewhere you go in thesea and cry at theend. £80,timex.co.uk
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Somewatchesfinda formula thatneverneedschanging.They’re the sortworth saving for sothatonedayyoucansay“Iown it.”Try this:TheTAGHeuerMonacoCalibre12Chronographranks as one of thefinest. It’s simple,sporty andwas SteveMcQueen’swatch ofchoice. “Classic linesand a vintage feel,”says Stacey.Whatmore do you need?£3,500,tagheuer.com
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If the rest of yourlook has to be sober,it can be liberatingto break free fromconservatismwith your choiceofwatch. “For thefashion-forward,futuristic designsmix eccentric casingwith unconventionaldisplays,” saysStacey.Wear oneof these and you’llalways be early.Try this:TheAdidas Tokyo isperfect for thewatch-wearerwhodoesn’t take himselftoo seriously. £50,amazon.co.uk
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WhenHackett, thatmost staunch of Britishluxury labels, decided to set the balance wheelinmotion on its first timepiece, it naturallygravitated towards the, um, Swiss. Admittedly,common ground between TAGHeuer, the150-year-old giant of vanguardwatchmaking,and JeremyHackett’s trad-inspiredmenswearbrandmight not be immediately apparent.But it doesn’t take a cultural historian toappreciate the creative synergy in theirresulting collaboration.
Thematch has produced two designs, bothas exciting as they are elegant. Inspiration hasevidently been found in the brands’mutuallove of cars.Modestly named ‘TheWatch’ and‘TheChronograph’, both are clear relations
of TAGHeuer’s classic Carrera, arguably thebest-lovedmotoringwatch in history.
Each one comeswith neat TAGmarkersof quality – the sapphire crystal glass, thetransparent case back showcasing theautomaticmovement – whileHackett stampsits imprint with its signature cornflower bluein both the stitching on the strap and the dials.The result is an exclusive (production is limitedto just 100 of eachmodel) yet conservativelypriced conception (TheWatchwill set you backa comparativelymodest £2,350). As coalitionsgo, this onemakes a good deal of sense.
Available in selectedHackett storesfromNovember
It’sHeuertimeTwostylegiantsunitetoformtheultimatewatchcoalition
ASwisswatch is reassuringly expensive. But if goingSwisswill put too big a hole in your hard-earned cheese,head to the land of the rising sundial. Japan runs likeclockwork – from its shinkansen to its sushi trains – andit’s all down to precision timing.
The emperor of Japanesewatches is theGrand Seiko.This is no eastern knockoff: theGrand Seiko is cut asprecisely as a piece of sashimi, with accuracy to +/- 10 .Comparatively easy on the pocket, robust on thewrist,and released in Europe for the first time in 50 years.Why,it’s almost like Seiko-therapy. Almost. QuartzCalibre 9fGrand Seiko, £2,000, grand-seiko.com
EASTERNSTANDARDTIMEEasy on the pocket, robust on
the wrist, it’s time to go Seiko
ArmyarmsWatchBell &Ross– themakers of ‘instruments forprofessionals’ – build upon thesuccess of its 2010 green ceramicmilitarywatchwith newmodelssuch as a chronograph (pictured).
MakingmovesTheword is thatOmegawill debut a newmovement– the calibre 9300 – a column-wheelchronograph. The question is, whichwatchwill they put it in?
Ye of deep pockets It’s likely Breguetwill release a limited edition piecein tribute to the lateNicolasHayekSr. who passed away in 2010.Hewasthe head of SwatchGroup&CEOofBreguet – awatch industry legend.
Dive! Dive!Keep an eye onTechnoMarine’s divewatches in 2011.With a full year under thewrists ofnew leadership, Technomarinewillbe looking tomake a big a splashwith somenewdivewatches in thesub-£1,000 category.We’re thinking:mechanicalmovements, newmaterials and fresh newdesigns.
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“It’s time to give a little bit of your time to others.”
Andre Agassi
Elegance is an attitude
Longines supports the Andre Agassi Foundation
The Longines Master Collection Retrograde
What’sinaface?
AUTOMATIC The self-windingwatch is typically themost expensive version due tothe expertise required to build it. Themechanismconsists of a semicircular ‘rotor’ which pivotswhenthewearer is inmotion. Thismotion is passedthrough various gears towind themainspring.A fullywoundmainspringwill typically last twodays.
MANUALWith the advent of theautomaticmechanism in 1923, the demand formanual watches has since fallen significantly.What human can actually find time in his life toremember to wind up his watch every day? Themechanism is similar to that of an automatic, onlythemainspring is wound by hand.
BESTFOR Thosewith a goodmemory and a loveof vintage.Manualwatches fromSwissmakers arehighly collectable, so good as investments.
TOURBILLONMeaning ‘whirlwind’in French, the tourbillon is essentially aminuterotating cage housing the escapement (whichconverts rotationalmotion into watch energy) andbalance wheel. It’s said to negate the effect gravityhas on awatch’s accuracy, but it’s alsomechanicalpeacockry to show off thewatchmaker’s virtuosity:you canpay into thehundredsof thousands for them.
BESTFORThe seriouslywealthy, or thepathologically competitive.
BESTFORAnyone forwhom time is a cherishedcommodity andwho sees awatch as an extension oftheir personality, not simply ameasuring device.
TICKLISTWorld-renowned horologist Ken
Kessler’s on what’s hot and what’s
not in the world of watches
BUY!
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Bulova Accutron SpaceviewsValuewill soar thanks to interestcreated by new reissue (pictured)
1950s LonginesSuperbwatches,still under-appreciated
Pre-1970 HamiltonsGood forcollectors, alsoworn byMadMen
Early digital watchesThis kitschcraze is thankfully dead
Recent ‘high’complicationsRepeaters etc fromthe ’90snowneedservicing; costswill behorrific
Anything bling It’s over. Cash inon the price of goldwhile it’s high
Early(pre-TAG)HeuerMonacosInterest is reinvigorated,due tonewTAGHeuer in-housemovement
Steel RolexesThe only items tomatch gold bullion for returns
Early Breitling NavitimersOneswithperfectdials go for£3,000+
Beforeyoublowyourhousedepositonawatch,youneedtoknowwhatyou’rebuying.Here’stheinsideknowledge…
QUARTZThemost popular and leastexpensive type of watch is actually themostaccurate.When properly cut andmounted, quartzwill oscillate with the help of an electric currentat a frequency of 32,768Hz per second. Once thecircuit in the watch has counted this number ofoscillations, acuracy is guaranteed.
BESTFOR Limited budgets, active lifestyles, or guyswho see awatch as nothingmore than a device thatprevents them frommissing trains.
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QuestiontimeAcquiretheessentialskillsyouneedtobuyandmaintaintheperfectwristwatch
Step one: is it beingoffered to you by a) abloke in a pubor b) a streethawker inMarrakesh.We’re assuming not.“Spotting a fake is gettingharder,” saysAriel Adams,founder ofwatchwebsiteablogtoread.com. Themain giveaway is theseconds hand – a Swissmovementwill sweep,amarket knockoffwill jerk. An authentic Swisswatchshould also feel heavy. “Weight is a goodmeasure ofvalue,” saysAdams. And get yourmagnifying glass out.“Cheap printing or unevenmarkers are a giveaway,” saysAdams. If it says ‘Bolex’, then that’swhat it is.
If you’ve got forearms like a tree surgeon, you don’t want tomessaboutwitha sliverof adresswatch.But, if you’rea scrawny20-something, adivingwatchwill anchoryou to theground.Sizematters. “Largermenwill lookbest inabigwatch, at least44mmwide (andprobablymuchbigger),” saysAdams. “40-42mmis thenewstandardsize foraman’swatch.Even if youhave really slimwrists, youshouldn’t considerawatchunder 38mmwide.”ArmslikeKingKong? “Look for a tall watch,” saysAdams. “You needa thick case that can rise above the forest on yourwrist.”
Click, click, click – there’s something satisfying abouttwizzling the outside of your watch (aka the bezel). Butwhat’s the point? If you’re Scuba diving, and you don’tknow, then get out of the water now! “Bezels have a 0-60scale on them that’s used for measuring intervals of up toan hour. Rotate the bezel so the arrow ‘0’ lines up with thetip of the minute hands. You now have an independent60-minute scale for timing your laundry or parkingmeters.” Or anything else for that matter.
What’s that stench? A ripe cambazola? The scent of hotfeet? No, it’s your watch-strap, coated with wrist smegma.If you’ve spent amonth’s salary on your timepiece, the leastyou can do is stop it smelling like a codpiece. Give metalbracelets a clean every fourweeks –“a little soap andwateris all you need,” says Adams. A rancid leather strap, onthe other hand, needs binning. “The average strap comeswith the expectation that you’ll replace it every year,”says Adams. “If you sweat a lot, buy a strap with a water-resistant coating.” And consider upping your use of talc.
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Aside fromrockstars–whocanfeignyouthwell into theirdotage–your lookshouldcomplementyourage.Andwhile it seemsasmallmatter, yourwatchsaysasmuchaboutyourchronologicalevolutionas theremovalof thatpony-tailwhenyouhit30.Sure,anentry-levelSwatch isineffablycool,perfectly functional, andutterlyuniversal,butyoushouldhavegraduatedfromthatplasticwonderwhenyougraduatedfromschool.Over the followingpages,weillustratewhatyouought tobewearingas theyearsgoby
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CasioG-Shock
AsuniversalasaSwatchandlovedbyeveryonefromrapperstosnowboarderstolifeguardstogamers,Casio’sall-singing/all-dancingG Shockisaniconbyanydefinition.Itcanmeasuresportingeventswithprecision,andlookstechyenoughtoserveasthebomb-timingpropinanySeagalorVanDammemovie.Instantcool forpeanuts.From£85,g-shock.co.uk
SwatchYouAutomaticChronograph
‘Swatch’maymeanbattery-poweredtomost,butithasbeensneakinginexcellent,embarrassinglyinexpensivemechanicalwatchesforyears.Thisbeauty–instealthyblackorblingwhite–istherealdeal,apropermechanicalchronographwithfullstop-watchfunctionalityanddateforthepriceofaleatherstrap.Remindsnobsthatit’sSwiss-made,too.£230,swatch.co.uk
SeikoSRP043K1
Hey,Japanmakesmechanicalwatches,too,andSeiko’sareaboutasrock-solidastheyget.Ifyouneedaruggeddivingwatchatthisearlystageinyourcareer,youcan’ttopthisforthemoney:diver-certifiedto200m,drivenbyanautomaticmovement,stainlesssteelcaseandbracelet,rotatingbezel,dateandkillerlooks.£325,seiko.co.uk
HamiltonKhakiPilot
Ifyou’redesperateforanover-sizedtimepiece,youloveretroandyetyou’redrawntothelatestall-blackwatchcoatings,Hamiltonhasthepieceforyou.Thisbeautyisstyledona1940spilotwatch,boastsamassiveall-blackcase,ultra-legibledial,automaticmovementandday/date.Andyetit’sontherightsideof800quid.£740,08452752900
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TheNewMan
18-21 •£100-£1,000
School’soutforever,just.You’relookingforyourfirstproperjoborinhighereducation,thegirlfriendsarebecoming‘serious’.Fundsarelimited,butyouwanta
watchthatindicatesthefirstglimmeringsofmaturityandtaste.Equally,youwant–orevenneed–awatchthatcanservebothyourworktimeandyourdown-time.Ithastobeaffordable,true,butyouwouldn’tmindsomething
strikingaswellasfunctional.Luckilyforyou,‘affordable’and‘striking’aretwosidesofthe
samecoin,andthewatchmanufacturersspendasmucheffortonyourfirst
watchastheydoonluxurytimepieces.
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Orisbc3AdvancedDaydate
This‘bigcrown’modelprovideslean-and-meanBauhausminimalism.Truefunctionalityatapricethatbeliesthequality.Day/date,rubberorleatherstrap,DLC-coated(Diamond-LikeCarbon)42mmstainless-steelcase,screw-downcrown,waterresistanceto100m:youcouldgofrombeachtoofficetoblack-tiedinnerandneverhavetotakeitoffyourwrist.£750,oris.ch
LonginesW.W.W
Atthisage,thestirringsofthewatchcollectormighthityou,andyou’llprobablycraveano-nonsensemilitarywatch.Insteadofseekingoutavintagepieceindecentnick,youcansimplybuythissuperiorreplicaofLongines’own1940s-styleBritishissue–butwithautomaticmovementanddate.Understatedelegance.£930,08452726500
VictorinoxSwissArmyAirbossMach6
Althoughalsoavailablewithablackdial,thewine-colouredoptiononthismassive,robust,automaticchronographaddsawrytouchofindividualism.Thatdoesn’tcompromiseitsseriousness:highlegibility,provenETAmovement,date,huge45mmcase,fullchronographcapabilitywiththreesub-dials…andthatconfidence-inspiringSwissArmyreputation.£1,270,victorinox.com
BallEngineerMaster IIDiverWorldtime
Extendedyourgapyear?Orluckyenoughtolandajobwithtravelinvolved?Thenyou’llwantawatchshowingthetimeintwozones.This45mmstainlesssteelbehemothgivesyouregulartime,day/dateandworld-timedisplay,and55‘microgastubes’fornightreadability.It’swaterresistant,too,to300m.£1,480, jurawatches.co.uk
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TheGraduate21-25 •£500-£2,000
Finishinguniversityorhavingqualifiedforareal job,yourdisposableincomehasincreasedenoughforyoutoconsideradecentmid-pricedwatch. Whileyoucanstill
getawaywithsomethingeccentric,awhiffofseriousnessandmaturitywouldn’tgoamiss,especiallywhen
establishingarelationshipwithyourbankmanager,firstbossandtheheadwaiterattherestaurantyou’re
hopingtoonedayconsideraregularhaunt.Onewatchnolongerservesallyourneeds.Theoneyouboughtwhenyouwere
19cantakecareofplaytime.
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OmegaSeamaster 300mChronometer
Oneoftheall-time-greatdivingwatches,andgoodenoughforJamesBond,the41mmOmegaSeamasterDiver300MwithCo-AxialautomaticmovementisacrossovercertbecauseofthatBondendorsement.HeshowedmillionsofmoviegoersthatyoucanwearanunparalleledsportswatchwithtailoredBrioni.Aperfectsuitable-for-all-occasionswatch.£2,050,02074918113
Bell&RossBR-01
Withyournewfoundassurance,youcangetawaywithawatchsodistinctivethatconnoisseurswillrecogniseitfromacrosstheroom.Bell&Ross’BR-01seriestookthewatchworldbystorm,inspiringnumerouscopies.Gofortherealdeal,asinthislimited-editioncarbon-fibreversion.£2,600,jurawatches.co.uk
TAGHeuerCarrera1887
TAGHeuerearnsthetitleofmanufacturerwiththispiece,meaningthatitmakesthemovement.Thus,it’salreadyhistoricallyimportant,inadditiontobeingadeliriouslyhandsomechronograph.LiketheOmega,it’sabletogofromhigh-octanesportusagetoclinkingagainstaChampagneglass.£2,350,tagheuer.com
RadoMasterAutomatic
AnupdateontheiriconicOriginalDiver,thebrand-spanking-newRadoMasterAutomaticallowsyoutoswaggeronthecheap.Despiteitspricetag,itsportsafamousnamewithacertainelementofchic,anditlookslikeitshouldcost£3,000.Youcanwearitanywhere.Beyondthat,it’smerelyafabulouswatch.£895,08452723200
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ManAboutTown
25-30 •£500-£3,000
You’reoldenoughtoconvincinglyconverseonanumberoftopicswithgravitasandholdthe
attentionofadinnerparty,nomatterhowimportanttheguests.Nowyourwatchbecomesastatement
ofyourindividualstyle,anextensionofyourpersonality,andevenanaidtowardestablishingacareer.Fornowyou’veenteredtheagewheremenstartto
appreciatethesubtletiesofwatches,wherebrandandformmatter.Whichdoesn’tmean
youcan’tenjoyabitofbling…
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PaneraiLuminorBaseLogo
DesignedfortheItalianNavy’sunderwatersaboteursinthe1930s,Panerai’sLuminorresurfacedtobecomethecultdivingwatchofthe1990sandonward.It’sthereasonwhyweallwearlargerwatches.Andtheentry-levelmodelisthecoolest.Ifyouwanttoownanicon,there’sfewbetter.£2,700,02074935916
IWCPortofinoAutomatic
Inadditiontoasportswatch,youwantsomethingsodressyanddiscreetthatitforcesotherstostareatitintently,tofigureoutwhatitis.IWCmaybeknownforpilots’watches,butthePortofinoshowswhatitcandoforsheerelegance.Timeanddate–that’sallyouneed.£2,350,08453371868
RaymondWeilNabuccoVA,Pensiero
Abusyworkscheduledemandsaprecisiontimerthatwillalsoholditsownaroundtheboardroomtable.RaymondWeil’s46mmNabuccoinatitaniumcaseisjustthat,accentedingrey-grainedgraphitetoperfectlymatchyourcharcoalsuit.Andifitrains,sowhat?Thisbeautyisgoodto200m.£3,395,ernestjones.co.uk
BreitlingColtGMT+
Youwantawatchforsport,thatdoesn’thavetodoubleupforbusiness…butcouldifithadto.Breitling’sColtisanunderratedpilot-cum-divingwatch,water-resistantdownto500mandavailablewiththechoicedujourofablackrubberstrap.Itaddsathirdhandtogiveyouthetimeinanotherzone.Perfect.£2,500,02076375167
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TheCareerist
Early30s •£1,500-£3,500
Bynow,yourcareerhasbeenchosen,andisprogressingsuccessfully.You’restillyoungenoughtohaveambition,butmatureenoughtoappreciate
decorum.Yourpartners–bothpersonalandinbusiness–expectmoreofyou,soyouknowhownottodisappoint.
Asasuccessfulcareerist,yourcircleoffriendshaswidened,andyoupossessinsiderknowledgewhichyouusewithdiscretion.Discretion,too,marksthe
wayyouexpressyourindividuality:theyearshaveprovidedyouwiththeconfidenceto
wearwatchesthatclearlycostmorethanmostwouldconsider
spending.
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ZenithElPrimeroCaptainChronograph
Forthechronographcognoscenti,thereisnomovementtocomparewiththeZenithElPrimero,launched41yearsagoandstillsupreme.RecentrestructuringatZenithhasresultedinlowerprices,sotheCaptainChronographisn’tmerelyadiscreet,dressy,classicwayofpossessingsaidmovement,it’salsoasteal.£4,100, 02075813239
RolexAir-King
Althoughit’sRolex’sleastexpensivemodel,theOysterPerpetualAir-Kingisthedefinitivemen’swatch.Itscoresoneverylevel: itwillbewithyouforeveranditsuitsalloccasions.Aniconineverysense,it’stheonlywatchyoucanrecommendtofriendswhoonlywantonewatchforeverything,especiallywithablackorsilverdial.£2,670,rolex.com
CartierRoadsterSSteelOnRubber
Atoughcustomer,theRoadsterSwillsurvivethedeepdownto100m–butwithastrongsenseofgravitas–theCartiernameresonatesonmanylevels.Romannumeralsandatonneaucaseshowclassicism,therubberstrapandaDLCcoatingsuggestmodernity.Elegantandsporty,allatonce.£2,700,02073183977
HermèsClipper44mChronographOrangeStrap
Whenitcomestoluxurious,elegantwares,fewcanmatchHermès.Fortunately,itswatchesreflectthebrandvaluesforquality,sothisstunningchronographshouldperfectlysuitthemoveawayfromClubMedtoamonthatLagodiComo.Theorangestrapshowsthatyouhaven’tlostyourcheekiness.£3,895,hermes.com
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TheFamilyGuyLate30s •£2,500-£5,000
Onthecuspofmiddleage–nolongerasbadasitoncewas,nowthat40isthenew30,and75isthenew65–you’veacquiredmaturityandafamily,andmadeitinyourchosenbusiness.Yourwatchselectionnowconsistsofasubduedmodelfortheoffice,arobustpieceforleisuretime,andonepossessingrefinedeleganceforeveningengagements.Noneofthemdisposable,allofthemcherished.Aftercomingthisfar,youknowthatqualityalwaystrumpsquantity,alessonreflectedinyourwise
choiceofpremiumwristwear.
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HublotBigBangClassicZirconiumCeramic
Thoughyou’reincreasinglyimmunetofashion,youcouldn’thelpbutnoticethatHublot’sBigBanghasredefinedthesportswatch.Svelteandstealthy,itsnamealoneisenoughtobringasmile.Zirconiumcase,blackceramicbezel,carbondial,blackrubberstrap,self-windingmovement:thisisgothicforgrown-ups.£4,900,hublot.com
AudemarsPiguetRoyalOak
Yes,theydowatchesforSchwarzenegger,thatlooklikeCIA‘blackops’issues.ButtheplainRoyalOakisthemodelthatstartedtheluxurysportswatchrevolutioninthe1970s,anditremainsthedefinitivestatementintheseries.LeavetheOffshoresandTerminatorsforPlayStationaddicts.£8,300,02074938385
ChopardMilleMigliaMonacoHistorique
Youhavebynowacquiredoneofthosecarsyoucovetedinyouryouth.Theidealwatchforwearingwhendrivingthatlate-1970sAlfaSpiderhastobeawatchthatsupportsthevintagecarfield.AndthatmeansaChopardMilleMiglia,likethisbeautyfortheirMonacoHistoriquesponsorship.£4,510,02074093140
Jaeger-LeCoultreMasterUltra-Thin
Jaeger-LeCoultreisoneofthegreatestmarquesinwatchhistory,makingeverythingin-house.Themovementsaresublime,thewatchesthelastwordindiscreetelegance.Youwanttheidealwatchforbusinessorformaldress,asubtle,slim,38mmtime-onlypiecedevoidevenofaseconds-hand.Understatementdoesn’tcomemuchmorepowerfulthanthis.From£5,100,
02074916970
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TheStatesman40s-50s •£4000-£8500
Established,ifnot‘establishment’,you’renowreapingtherewardsofalifetimeofhardwork.You’renotyet
readytoretire,butyoucertainlywanttoenjoylifebeforeaZimmerframebecomesyourdailymodeoftransport.You’repreciselytheindividualforwhomthegreatwatch
housesdevelopedtop-gradesportswatchesfortheweekend/leisurelifestyle;timepiecesyoudon’thave
toremovewhenyou’regettinginafewroundsofgolf.Andwhileyou’veconsideredwatchesas
investments,yourealisedthatsuchpiecesstayinbankvaults.You’restill
wearingyours.
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TimetrialsEnglishDNA engineeredbySwisshands, Grahamwatchesare thefinalwordonhigh-performancewristwear
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PatekPhilippeAnnualCalendarinRoseGold
Whenindoubt,alwaysbuyaPatekPhilippe.It’sthatsimple:thisbrandisgenerallyregardedastheneplusultraofthegreathouses.ItssignaturewatchistheCalatrava,thathasbeenwithusfornearly80years.Thisversionaddsmoon-phaseandday-datetoadesigndatingfrom1932,yetitlooksasfreshasanymoderntimepiece–surelyinspirationforgrowingoldgracefully?£28,150, 08001114116watches-of-switzerland.co.uk
A.Lange&SöhneLange1
Whenthisbrandwasrevivedin1995afteramiserablehalf-centuryunderthecommunists,itsreturnhadtobewithsomethingremarkable.Thecompanyproducedaninstantclassic,anicon,whilegivingusthe‘bigdate’featurecopiedby,well,everyone.Thisisthedresswatchforthemanwhowillnottoleratecompromiseonanylevel.£18,300,alange-sohne.com
BreguetClassique
Breguetisoneofthemostrespectednamesinthehistoryofhorology.Abraham-LouisBreguetprettymuchinventedeverythingthatmattered…over200yearsago.Thewristwatchesthatbearhisnamefeatureaestheticdetailsjustlikethoseseenonpocketwatchesmadefor18th-centurydignitaries.AndtheClassiquerepresentsBreguet’sessence.£11,400,02073551735
VacheronConstantinMalte
Partofthetriumvirate–alongwithAudemarsPiguetandPatekPhilippe–thathasdominatedhautehorlogerieforcenturies,the‘world’soldestwatchbrand’makestimepiecesforthemostfastidious,yetnon-showyofindividuals.TheelegantMaltewithmoonphaseandpowerreserveisthewatchequivalentofasuitfromHuntsman.Whitegold£22,950;PinkGold£20,770,02077301234
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ThePatriarch
50s-plus •Money’snoobject
You’resemi-retiredandhavenothinglefttoprove,soyoucanindulgeinpursuitsthatwerepreviouslyput
onholdformorepressingmatters.Withtastescarefullyrefinedovertheyears,youappreciatethebestthat lifehas
tooffer.Yourreactiontoawell-agedRomanée-Contiisdecidedlydifferentfromtheresponseyou’dhavehadasa30-year-old.Andnowyou’reinspiredbywatches
that–likeyourself–haveonlyimprovedovertime,andwhichwillnaturallydescendtoyourheirs.
Astheadsays,youneveractuallyownaPatekPhilippe.Youmerelylookafter
itforthenextgeneration.
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Withthemanipulationofduration…thepast..
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It’s thisway.Hurry!
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If…Icanjust…glance…sideways…
ThePARMIGIANIBUGATTISUPERSPORThasadialonitsside,withaverticalmovementpoweringit,sothatyoucantell thetimewhendriving–andonotheroccasionswhenyourhandsarefull.
Withthehorologicalheptetabletotellthetimeoncemore,theyescapetheirrestraintsandfacetheirmomentofdestiny…
Whattimeis it?
It’s timeto…CLEANHERCLOCK!
Watchout!Mytimeshockdevicewillmakeyouall late…asin‘dead’, ratherthan‘notontime’.DIE!
No!Buthow?
YourSHOCKINGbehaviour isPROOFofonlyonething: IamSHOCK-PROOF!
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Justaminute, fools! I luredyouheretowitnessmyfinesthour. It’saTIMETRAP!You’retoolatetodoanythingabout it!
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Whatisthat,liquidnitrogen?
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No, it’snot justwater–there’ssomethinginit!
Thatcrystalmustbethesourceofhertime-bendingways…but itmustbe1,499mbeneaththesurface.How, inthenameofChronos,canwegettoit?
Goodfordepthsofupto1,500m,makingit theworld’s‘deepest’divingwatch, theBREITLINGSUPEROCEANhasanautomaticvalvethatreleasesthetinyheliumparticlesforcedintothewatchbypressure–soitwillneverexplode!
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Icandothat,andsomuchMORE!
CanyousmellwhatTHEROCKismonitoring?THEROCK,fromLINDEWERDELIN,isaskiingandmountainsports instrumentthat logstemperatures,altitudes,split-timesandmore. Itclipsontoawatchoraskipole.
Withthetemperaturemonitored, thedivewassuccessful.Surprisingly, thecrystalwasactuallyquitefragileforsomethingsopowerful,andwascleavedintwowithease.
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Shethoughtshecouldchangetheworld…butshedidn’thavetheTIME!
Haha!Havewegottimeforapint?
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absentfromhiswrist.Kennedyworeachunkylittlewatchgiventohimbyhiswife,Jacqueline,untilshortlybeforehisinauguration,whenafriendgavehimanOmegaUltraThin.
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• StyleaccessoriesincludedJackieandMarilynMonroe
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ametalbraceletinsteadofthemoretraditionalleatherstrap.TakeacloselookatBlueHawaii(1961)–heworetheVenturaduringfilming. ThewatchsaidalotabouttheearlyElvislook–ittookclassicelementsofstyleanddraggedthemdaringlyuptodate.Andwithwatchmakingbeingtherelativelycautiousbusinessthatitis,thesameappliestotoday’sVenturareissues. TheVenturaXXLlimitededitionwasreleasedthisyeartocommemoratewhatwouldhavebeenPresley’s75thbirthday.Hemaynothavemadeittothe21stcentury,buthisstylewasaheadofhistime.
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TheIcon
ELVISPRESLEY,
theKingofRock)n)Roll
Hiswatch
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but leave this alone
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DOSSIER
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Hiswatch
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• Hisphilanthropyseeshimconversingwiththeworld’sgreatstatesmen
• Pioneeringthecommercialraceintospace
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WiththepressofficeatCommunistHQnotreturningcalls,MHmustspeculateastoChe’sreasonsforwearingaRolex.Aself-windingmechanismisprettyusefulifyouhaveanactive
day-job.TheGMT!MasterIIalsohasa24-hourgraduatedbezel,designedtohelpthewearercopewiththebefuddlingeffectsofcrossingtime-zones.ThatwascertainlyappropriatetoamanwhotraversedSouthAmericaonamotorcycle–andwhynottothemodernjetsetter?
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• Popularisedtheunironicgoatee
• Madesmokingcigarsasplendidlymasculinepastime
The revolution
will not be
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TheIcon
JUANMANUELFANGIO,
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Hiswatch
HEUER
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HeuerCalibre1887300SLR,£2,995.Seetagheuer.comorcall08000379658
• ThefirstArgentiniansportsstar.SorryDiego
• Forsookbrandedbaseballcaps
• Riskeddeathdaily.Notyrewallsandpit-lanerestrictionshere
• Popularisedleatherdrivingglovesasastyleaccessory
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Over the years Gilchrist has developed a sense of how time changes a man:
how to make the most of it and how to change as your time ticks by.
The first lesson he draws is that it is better to concentrate on a few good
things than attempting everything at once. “We could all do with doing less and
doing it with conviction,” he says.
Gilchrist doesn’t fight time passing; rather, he embraces its ability to improve.
“I like quality, I like well-made things, and I don’t think they need to be treated with
kid gloves,” he says. “Things are there to be used and worn.”
One item that Gilchrist knows time will certainly improve is his G-Shock. “It has
the classic design-side, but I know it’s going to survive a hammering,” he says.
“And I know that everyday I wear it, and every hammering it takes, it is just going
to get better.
“That’s like a good shoe, a good suit, and hopefully ourselves as well – as we age
and take our knocks, we just get better. That’s good design: it all still works but it’s
got a whole life behind it.”
Shock
G-Shock's Premium is the toughest, most stylish new watch
collection on the market. But how do you pick the one for you?
Men's Healthasked four fashion ambassadors for their top tips
All in good time“The only thing more precious than time is theconstructive use of it,” saysWilliamGilchrist ,the stylist who has dressed stars of the screenand stage, from Benicio del Toro and Jude Lawto the Rolling Stones
MTG-1500
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HARD WEARING
Stylist Gilchrist wears
aG-Shock to provide
unbreakable technology
that won't be overtaken
by fashion's whim
MHPROMOTION
Thestyled-highclub
GS-1300B
Smart, tough
movements
powered by light
Renowned photographer Alistair Guy hasan eye for classic style updated to modernsensibilities, whether he’s adding to his ownwardrobe or shooting great pictures. Here’show he keeps his style fresh
There’s an important difference between fashion and style, says Alistair Guy.
“Fashion is dictated to you and style is the way you wear your clothes.” As
pithy definitions go, they don’t comemuchmore useful.
Guy names his four icons of style, whom he thinks any man can learn from.
“Edward Fox in Chariots of Fire had 1920s style, and was just the quintessential
English gent,” he says. “And Steve McQueen in The Great Escape looked great
riding motorbikes with his sleeves rolled.”
Another star whomGuy looks to for style inspiration is Bryan Ferry. “A dandy and
a rock ‘n’ roll superstar,” he says. And then there’s another actor with unbeatable
style: “David Hemmings, the Blow Up actor,” Guy says, citing his admiration for
“turtle-neck tops, skinny trousers and Chelsea boots.”
But good style isn’t just about recreating looks from the golden age of cinema.
Guy also has some practical tips he’s picked up in a career revolving around the
style world. “I understand quality better these days,” he says. “I enjoy wearing
a suit a lot more now than ever. Investing in good pairs of shoes is also essential.”
As, of course, is investing in a good watch. Guy’s G-Shock fits with his whole
approach to style and the demands of his job. “It’s very stylish, but not in an
obvious way,” he says. “It reminds me of a heavyweight, exciting camera – it looks
like a professional watch, and is very me. I can go about my everyday activities and
not have to worry about breaking it, which is very important.”
Style for Guy, then, is as much about function and reliability as it is about
loud statement-making. “A cross between smart and casual – relaxed smart.”
A redefinition of smart casual? That’s a style we can all live with.
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PICTURE PERFECT
Photographer Guy's
G-Shock gives him the
hard-wearing style he
also expects from a
heavyweight camera
MHPROMOTION
Technology is often seen as a young man’s tool. The preserve of iPad toting
teenagers, organising their life through Facebook. In truth, it’s anything but.
Just ask Philip Start, who owns a chain of boutique clothing shops, and even
after a career spanning several decades is now as tech-savvy as the best of them.
“Mastering technology makes life much easier,” he says. “I didn’t take to it
particularly easily but now I have I’m slightly ahead of the curve. I can email
everybody and not engage. I do all my work over breakfast now via iPhone and iPad.
It also means I’m constantly up to date.”
That’s the sort of attitude that makes Start a pioneer of the always-on generation.
The way he describes his working life is a perfect example of how the successful
modern businessman should approach his trade. “Even when I am not working, I’m
working,” says Start. “A lot of my social life is work-orientated. I sit at a desk for ten
minutes and I’m bored: I get an idea and I’m off.”
That frantic, peripatetic existence is made much easier by following a life rich in
technological assistance. Start says it allows him to unleash his creativity. “My day
really is creating things, meeting people, encouraging people, listening to people, so I
can learn from people,” he says. “You never stop learning.”
Over the course of an exciting career, Start says he has found the world moving
faster and faster. “The pace of change is warp speed,” he says. “You have to keep
momentum and develop continuously.” He does this with the help of his G-Shock,
a watch with precise functions in a robust case, which fits seamlessly into an
action-packed life. “Because I am sporty, it’s perfect for me,” he says. “It’s very
hardwearing - a great watch.”
Which all in all, is a pretty good endorsement from the poster-boy of the
technological revolution.
Riseof themachinesStyle guru Philip Startmay be from the oldschool – but he knows that staying ahead ofthe technological curvewill keep you sharp,successful and ready to conquer yourworld
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START’S ORDER
Busy designer Start
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compromising
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MHPROMOTION
MTG-1500B
Inherently tough
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Aman who spends all day around fashion might be forgiven for finding
himself a fashion victim. (Exhibit A: Brüno.) Not so Stephen Ayres, buyer for
Liberty. He’s responsible for picking the designs that make up the London
department store’s men’s collections.
Ayres describes his personal taste in design: “Very understated, more about
fabric and fit – I’m not a trend follower, I like more classic, essential pieces. I like to
pick something frommy wardrobe that works with everything else.
“When I was younger I was much more casual and would be more likely to be in
baggy jeans and a hoodie,” he says. “But as you become more successful in your
career I think your appearance should reflect this.
Ayres reserves his highest praise for brands and items that combine innovation and
great design know-how with affordability. He speaks highly of designers whom he
says, “remain ahead of the game yet are totally wearable, with a competitive price.”
The design of his watch reflects this philosophy. “The G-Shock is very sleek and
sophisticated but has a sporty edge so I don’t have to worry about taking it off when
I’m in the gym,” says Ayres. “It fits into my day-to-day life – if I am running, working
out, or at work – because it is practical, but looks sophisticated at the same time.”
Practical but sophisticated – now there’s a description worth living up to.
In building your style, design is everything.Stephen Ayres , headmenswear buyer forLiberty is just theman to help. He explains howto ensure you’re at the cutting edge, nottumbling over it
Formore information visitg-shock.co.uk
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DETAILS MAN
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which is why hewears
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Breitling has created the chronographpar excellence
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Breitling proprietary Caliber 01. Chronograph movement with co-lumn wheel and vertical clutch. Chronometer-certified (COSC).Selfwinding mechanism guaranteeing over 70 hours of powerreserve. Patented zero-reset system. Instant calendar adjustable atany time. 47 jewels.
£ 5880*
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