Andrew Tracey
With almost 18 years in the health and fitness space as a personal trainer, nutritionist, breath coach and writer, Andrew has spent nearly half of his life exploring how to help people improve their bodies and minds.
As our fitness editor he prides himself on keeping Men’s Health at the forefront of reliable, relatable and credible fitness information, whether that’s through writing and testing thousands of workouts each year, taking deep dives into the science behind muscle building and fat loss or exploring the psychology of performance and recovery.
Whilst constantly updating his knowledge base with seminars and courses, Andrew is a lover of the practical as much as the theory and regularly puts his training to the test tackling everything from Crossfit and strongman competitions, to ultra marathons, to multiple 24 hour workout stints and (extremely unofficial) world record attempts.
You can find Andrew on Instagram at @theandrew.tracey, or simply hold up a sign for ‘free pizza’ and wait for him to appear.
The Wild Anti-Doping Story Involving Diego Maradona and a Fake Penis
Sports scientist James Witts reveals some of the extraordinary lengths athletes have gone to evade detection
This 6-Move Workout Is Perfect for Busy Men on the Move – No Kit Needed for a Full-Body Pump
When the hotel gym is a graveyard of broken dumbbells and missing cable attachments, this no-kit workout has your back
I Trained for an 81km Mountain Ultra on Just One Run a Week – Here’s What I Learnt
The plan was simple: run once per week, build strength everywhere else, then take on 81km of mountain terrain. What could possibly go wrong?
I Tried This 12-Minute CrossFit Hero WOD – and it Might be the Most Efficient Full-Body Workout Around
This deceptively simple workout takes just one barbell, but it lit up my shoulders, legs and lungs
Improve Your Pull-Up Numbers and Add Upper-Body Size with This Simple 5-Minute Method
Want a bigger back, stronger arms and a better strength-to-bodyweight ratio? Of course you do!
New Study Finds Fasted Training Doesn’t Reduce Strength or Power – Here's What it Means for Your Workouts
Fasted training isn’t a fat-loss hack or a guaranteed gains killer. As usual, the useful answer sits somewhere in the middle
This Italian Getaway Proves Adventure Holidays Don’t Have to Be Exhausting
Our Fitness Director is no stranger to pushing his limits — but on his latest trip, the challenge wasn’t just trail runs and mountain climbs. It was finding out whether adventure and genuine quality time can coexist
7 Celebrities Who Have Completed the Murph Workout – and What Counts as a 'Good' Time
From Hollywood actors to tech billionaires, more and more public figures are taking on Murph – the CrossFit Hero WOD built around running, pull-ups, push-ups and squats
Arnie’s Son Joseph Baena Uses Behind-the-Neck Pull-Ups to Build His Back – But Here’s the Catch
The controversial old-school exercise has spent years on fitness blacklists, but Baena believes it still deserves a place in serious upper-body training – if your shoulders can handle it
The ShredFast ‘Ability Test’ Is a Savage Measure of Full-Body Fitness – Here’s What You Need to Pass
Built around burpees, kettlebells and plank holds, the viral training method pushes strength, conditioning and mental resilience to their absolute limit
No, Eating Little and Often Is Not Better for Fat Loss – Here's What Actually Matters
The old ‘metabolic fire’ theory sounds convincing. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t quite work like that
Track Your Progress with This Simple 3-Move Workout – Log Your Rounds and Beat Them Next Time
This 20-minute bodyweight circuit taxes your chest, legs and lungs – and gives you a score to beat
Most Men Can't Complete 10 Rounds of 'Mikko's Triangle' – See How Your Cardio Fitness Holds Up
Popularised by CrossFit Games champion Mikko Salo, this 40-minute EMOM uses the rower, bike and SkiErg to build a bigger engine
What ‘Bad Genetics’ Really Means for Muscle Gain and Fat Loss – and Why Consistency Still Wins
Your DNA can influence how easily you build muscle and lose fat – but it doesn’t get the final say
Olly Murs, 42, Is Tackling a Gruelling 400km Charity Challenge – Here’s How He Built His Body
After his before-and-after photo sparked a national debate, Murs reveals the training, nutrition and new dad motivation behind his transformation
This Full-Body Workout From Our ‘Strength + Size Made Simple’ Plan Does It All
Heavy compounds and a punishing giant set make this workout effective for building size
Benchmark Your Upper-Body Strength with This 100-Rep Bodyweight Test
The descending push-up challenge pushes your chest, shoulders and triceps to failure without touching a weight
Krept Lost 10kg and Transformed His Fitness in Under a Year with This 5-Day Routine
The rapper says consistent training, early mornings and cutting sugar completely changed his energy levels and productivity
Jason Fox Uses This 3-Part Workout to Smoke His Upper Body (Your Arms Will Feel it Fast)
High volume pushing and pulling, heavy carries and conditioning, then a spicy bicep/tricep finisher await you in this three-part upper body-builder
This Post-Failure Method Helps You Build More Muscle with Fewer Sets and Maximise Every Rep
If you’re looking to minimise your workout volume, but want to ensure you’re still maximising your gains, this simple technique leaves nothing to chance when it comes to muscle-building
Hyrox World Record Holder Alex Roncevic Never Skips This 9-Move Weekly Strength Session
His three-block workout is simple, methodical – and completely non-negotiable
Hyrox Is Not Hybrid Training – Here’s Why That Matters
Social media loves a training debate, but most people miss this key distinction between Hybrid Training and mixed modal work
The Simple No-Run Hyrox Workout That Still Delivers Elite Conditioning
Running might dominate Hyrox, but it’s not the only way to build the engine. This high-output sled, lunge and ski combo develops strength, stamina and resilience – without the impact
Combination Sets Build More Muscle Than Supersets – Here's How to Use Them Effectively
Supersets save time, but combination sets could be the better play for muscle growth – giving you more recovery, more load, and more total volume
The Wall Push-Up Challenge Hits Your Chest and Shoulders Harder Than Any Standard Rep
Pressing your feet into a wall turns push-ups into a full-body builder, increasing load and constant tension on your chest and shoulders. Can you last 60 seconds?
This Isometric Cluster Method Builds More Muscle – Here’s How to Use It
Boost growth with short, high-intensity holds
How Fast You Walk Could Predict How Long You Live – Here’s the Ideal Pace to Aim For
A growing body of research shows your walking speed acts as a full-body health check – reflecting everything from cardiovascular fitness to brain function. The good news? It’s one of the few longevity markers you can actively improve
10 Iron-Distance Triathlons. 10 Days. 10 Cities. And You Can Take Part
Fergus Crawley’s latest endurance feat isn’t just about going long – it’s about getting more people moving. Here’s how you can join, whether you’re up for 140.6 miles or just a few laps
You Don’t Need to Stretch to Stay Mobile – Why Lifting Weights Can be Just as Effective
Done properly, strength training can match stretching for flexibility – and may be the smarter play if you’re short on time
The Truth About Protein Supplements – What’s Good, What’s Not
From ‘health halo’ heroes to ultra-processed villains, protein supplements divide opinion. Here’s where they really stand – and how to use them smartly
Tinie Tempah Got Pulled into Jiu-Jitsu by Tom Hardy – Here’s How it Transformed His Fitness
The martial art has helped him build discipline, stay focused and maintain peak fitness throughout his career
Make Step-Ups Work Harder – This Simple Twist Hits Your Shoulders Too
More work, same movement. This upgrade turns step-ups into a full-body builder