Men's Health (UK)

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0 8 UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

We can’t all be born with Trumpian levels of self-assurance. So, until you’ve had a chance to employ our tips, try faking it. Harvard Business School studies show that pulling ‘power poses’ (head high, stance wide etc) increases testostero­ne for a real-world confidence boost.

9 16 NEARING GREATNESS

Still unsure of what could be inhibiting your fitness? Let’s get to the core of the issue: a study by Barry University Florida found that just six weeks of abs work can increase speed and boost running form. Marathon glory and five-a-side dominance are just a few rollouts away.

17+ PEAK PERFORMER

We’re sure you need scant help from us, but should you want that extra edge, try re-reading this quiz before bed. Research in the journal Plos One found that sleeping soon after processing new informatio­n helps your brain ‘lock in’ the data. Work smarter, not harder.

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