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Contributors Editor-in-Chief, CEO: Marc Bernitz / Managing Editor, COO: Edward Ridgwell / Editors: Ruan van Tonder, Sam Peirson / Features: Charlotte Keuris, Elaine Groenewald, Jordan Harbinger, Robert Rip, Taimeia Hussain, Ruan van Tonder, Roz Bernitz, James Biddlecombe / Photographers: Simon Stewart, Reino Jonker, Mandy Christodoulou, Hanli Smit, Annalie Goodburn, Stephanie Barnard, Lou-Lou Pienaar/ Illustrations: Ari Lyons, Iranda Erasmus, Ez Advertising advertise@manmag.co.za Cover Photographer: Simon Stewart / Models: Bianca Sadie & Adrian Colyn / Stylist: Candice van Litsenbourg Editorial Enquiries editorial@manmag.co.za Copyright ÂŠ Man Magazine. No part of this publication or website may be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the express written permission of Man Magazine. Man Magazine cannot be held responsible for any unsolicited material. Contributions are welcome. All due care is taken with material submitted, but Man Magazine cannot be held liable for loss or damage. The views expressed in the magazine are not 6necessarily those of the editors and/or publishers of Man Magazine.

8. Editors Letters

42. Cocktails for the Holidays

18. Bio: Jordan Harbinger 44. Get the Girl, Get a Uniform 19. How to leave a boring Party 46. Get the Body 22. Ask Dr Cee

50. Crash and Burn: Surviving a Bike Crash

24. Cover Model, Bianca Sadie 54. You Can Change Overnight 32. Learn to do Something New 60. Surviving Australia 34. 10 Things to do with 62. ManMag Launch Two Minute Noodles Party 77

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Better Men Meet our Editors Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letters from The Connoisseur, The Playboy, and The Intellectuals

The Connoisseur

Marc Bernitz

Photo: Simon Stewart

h, ManMag’s second issue. The second day of school, and we’ve figured out where the bathrooms are. Everyone enjoy their holidays? I think it’s time for show-and-tell. I know this is the first time a lot of you will be reading the mag, but to those who have followed us in our journey, thanks for your patience! Waiting since August for this new edition must have been intolerable. We promise to make it up to you as you read this issue - it’s turned out pretty damned well, if I do say so myself. Because this is The Better Man Issue, the editors have decided to be the better men and role-models to our readers. We present to you The Connoisseur, The Playboy and The Intellectuals. Every man dreams of being James Bond, and these three characteristics embody 007 as well as any.

perfect companions to any night or day. With the new year approaching, and resolutions yet to be made, why not promise yourself something you really can do in 2011 become a better man in whatever way you can. Become a connoisseur, in some field that has always intrigued you. Put down the hubbly and teach yourself the joys of cigars. Cut down on the beer and learn about single-malt whiskeys, and shed your beer-gut at the same time. Find a new genre of music you enjoy, and find new people who enjoy the same things. Widening your social circle and broadening your horizons is the quickest way to mature.

So what do we have in store for you, I hear you ask. Besides more of Bianca Sadie, our Spectacular cover-girl, we have luxury and opulence in turning 2 Minute Noodles into gourmet meals, getting the perfect body, making the ultimate martini, The Art of The Connoisseur is the eternally illusive and Charm, and surviving Australia. 64 whole mysterious figure. Quality is the ultimate pages of quality content for your inner conname of the game - nothing but the best will noisseur. do. For Man Magazine, we have thrown out mediocrity and nurtured integrity. Everyone Hopefully you’ll learn as much reading this on our team has been pushed to create the issue of Man Magazine as we did in making it. best product they possibly can. You may well become the next James Bond. Cigars, champagne, and gorgeous girls. In war and Peace These are the vices of The Connoisseur. CoMarc hiba, Krug ’89, and ManMag models - the marc@manmag.co.za

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The Playboy

Edward Ridgwell Photo: Simon Stewart

here’s a reason why people don’t go to Detroit to live the high life and why Monte Carlo is the wet dream of playboys. Attitude. Changing your attitude in life to be suave, stylish and chic is the start to a possible lifetime of Sex, Drugs and Euro Rock ‘n Roll. It all has to start somewhere. Yes, many playboys have had a hideously great start to their lives with billionaire dads and supermodel moms. They tend to be wealthy and furiously good looking with unnatural abilities. No one should be able to drink all night long, wake up near death and do it all again the next night whilst maintaining washboard abs and appearing fresh in all their luncheon meetings.

exchange for walking the dog, and you can spend your time meeting wild kitties whilst out keeping your mum and canine friend happy. Playboys also have incredible style and taste, they do not buy crass tasteless things such as Hummers, and stick to clearly gorgeous designs that compliment both them and the model they are “seeing’’. Playboys never have the kind of girlfriends that tie them down, preferring to have many girls over a period of time that waft in and out of his life.

Small things can improve your entry levelPlayboy life style. Shaving daily, buying betImpossible? No, but it does take some care- ter fitting jeans and having a respectable ful planning. Avoiding hangovers, and good haircut are all basics that even the best facial and hair products that work well in Playboys in this world have to do. the 5 minutes you have between waking up and your next party are a few key points We trust even the most illustrious of Playto consider. Plan your exercise routines out boys will find something great in these pagwell enough so that you get a great work es. There are a few out there who would do out - while everyone else thinks you’re out well to maybe steer their blind relentless with a model or closing a huge deal to make lives from self destructive passion to a little you millions. You have people who do the more style, little less rock ‘n roll and more latter for you so you can maintain your un- euro-chic. Playboys never go to prison. altered level of a high life. The models need a hands-on approach, however. Everyone has to start somewhere in life where they change their look to someone Given that you have no assistant you have professional. Why not start now? to see how automated you can make your life. Get your mom to make your lunch in Ed 13 13 ed@manmag.co.za

Photos: Simon Stewart

The Intellectu by Ruan van Tonder

ntellect and knowledge are two different things. Just because you are smart does not mean you are necessarily intellectual. The difference comes in applying that knowledge. Intellect is the ability to think in a logical way, being informed about what goes on in the world and having an understanding of things, which goes far beyond classrooms and textbooks. I’d even dare say it’s more street-smart than book-smart. Let’s look at the facts, looks fade (you can only be the cool guy with the sports car and hot young girlfriends for so long, before it starts getting creepy) and money is not always as safe as you would think (judging by the current economic climate). Intellect and intelligence is something that will stay with you for a very long time, so it’s something worth striving for. Educating and informing yourself about the world is not a difficult thing to do, it basically involves a

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mind-shift, paying attention and being eager to learn. You can do some light reading if you like, or you could just pay attention to the news on the radio while you are drving. A big part of being intellectual is being able to understand serious topics and having the ability to comprehend what others are saying. Again, it’s all about being informed. With google, libraries and the evening news in all 11 official languages, there’s no excuse for being ignorant!

Sam Peirson

sam@manmag.co.za

Though there’s a fine line between being the intellectual man and being the weird guy who always talks for hours about things that nobody really cares about. It’s a matter of deciding when to discuss Darfur and when to talk about the next Harry Potter movie instead. You don’t need to tell people you’re intelligent in order for them to know it. It’s not even a question of knowing everything, but rather the ability to hold an intelligent conversation on most subjects with pretty much anybody. As a final note I’d like to say that the intellectual man has the ability to adapt, a millionaire who loses all his money will be so devastated (having grown accustomed to a certain lifestyle), while an intellectual man would be ready for anything and would know how to respond in most situations. 15

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core principle of my own life is that one should leave everything and everyone better than they were before we met. By bringing positivity and abundance to others, you can’t go wrong.” Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for Social Influence and Dynamics, but first became aware just how valuable these skills were when his grades left him just short of the acceptance requirements for University Of Michigan School of Law. Jordan, unwilling to accept the possibility of being unable to pursue his career of choice, immediately and effectively talked his way into law school. It was then that his fascination and curiosity with the power of Social Influence was born.

It was while attending law school that Jordan also began his education in Social Dynamics and his search for the best in the field. In 2006 he started Pickup Podcast, a Relationship Advice and Social Dynamics interview podcast with Co-Host AJ Harbinger. With the following garnered from Pickup Podcast, Jordan began coaching students in his free time on an on-call basis. It was during these sessions that he realized the substantial need for progression and innovation in the industry. After graduating in the top of his class, Jordan went on to New York City to pursue his dream of being a Wall Street lawyer. He was accepted at a top-tier firm, but his passion for Social Dynamics still flourished. His search soon brought him to Johnny Dzubak & Alex Weber, two efficacious Social Dynamists. Shortly thereafter, Jordan became even more engrossed in the world of Social Dynamics and saw a strong need for integrity and candor in the industry. It was then he quit his job as a lawyer and cofounded The Art of Charm. In 2008, SiriusXM Satellite

Radio approached Jordan and AJ with an offer to host a weekly show on a trial basis. The show was an unequivocal success, and ‘Game On’ became a permanent fixture at SiriusXM, broadcast via satellite across the North American continent. Jordan’s business sense, extensive knowledge of the industry and contemporary approach to coaching make him one of the best and most sought after dating coaches in the world. These qualities have also led him to receive some of the highest recognitions in the industry of Social Dynamics.

How to Leave a Boring W Party by JORDAN HARBINGER

e’ve all been there. The party thrown by your boss/coworkers/neighbors or maybe just a friend who hangs with an unexciting crowd. Their parties are ‘mandatory’ to maintain good social grace, but you don’t have to make it your entire night. Man Magazine and The Art of Charm have got you covered. Here’s a quick howto for when you’re dreading what lies ahead and you want to get out as early as possible without offending your gracious host, who, of course, only means well in the end.

Step 1:

Lay the Groundwork

If you suspect, or even know what’s coming ahead of time you’ve got a little advantage. Simply mention going straight for the host. to the host that you’ve got Pro tip: fix yourself a drink something else going on that before engaging him or her in evening, but you’d love to drop by briefly before you have to take off.

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Time Distortion Boring parties seem to drag on forever. Fortunately, you can speed up the amount of time you’re forced to spend there by immediately ditching your coat the moment you arrive and

that you’re

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the host is engaged in a conversation with someone Wording is Key else, get their attention; them for the Before you bounce, make thank sure the host hears, or hospitality, and bounce. overhears something that though you just strolled in the door, drastically cutting down the amount of time you have to stick around.

Step 3:

Run the Room After you’re done chatting up the host, start making the rounds and engage others at the party. The mission here is to ensure that the host sees you at different locations at the party talking to different people. This communicates that you’re enjoying yourself and gives the impression that you were at the party longer.

“make sure the host hears something that gives the impression you’ve been at the party for a while” gives the impression you’ve Step 6: been at the party for a Thank the Host while. Phrases such as “this is definitely my last drink!” After the party, send a thank and “wow, am I stuffed!” you note or card. This is good can work wonders. manners (a key ingredient of The Art of Charm), and Step 5: will smooth over any hard Make a Break for It feelings about your leaving early. Stealthily grab your coat/ umbrella/whatever and stand near the door. Once 21

r Cee answers our readers’ no trip to the emergency room most embarrassing medical needed! questions! Send yours in now! Much love Dear Dr Cee Dr Cee xx Can my penis get stuck inside my girlfriend’s vagina? I’m especially... gifted in that department and I’ve heard stories about people who’ve had to go to the hospital to get separated. - Well-Endowed

Dr Cee If I like to sit on a heater and watch TV, will I go infertile? I’ve been doing this for a while, but recently read Dear-Well-Endowed that heated car No need to worry, this condition, known seats can mess up my babyas ‘Penis Captivus’ is an urban legend making potential and I’m and not a single case has been recorded. worried! - Like-it-Hot

Even ‘gifted’ as you are, getting stuck is impossible. It is very unlikely that the vaginal muscles clamp down so hard that Dear Like-it-Hot, they trap you. If this does occur (which is Although infertility has not been very rare), they would relax in seconds - proven it HAS been shown that your tender sperm-making areas get all hot, bothered and very uncomfortable if you sit on heated seats (or heaters!) for long periods of time. Your testicles require a very specific temperature for optimal, non-mutated sperm

Dr Cee

at Your Service

email drcee@manmag.co.za

production. So you may be fine… but it is possible that your sperm decrease in number or size or speed. Some may even be abnormal. Why take the chance? Superficial burns and turning yourself into a fire hazard are also on your horizon. Get a vibrating couch instead!

soon! In future, do not sleep with your contact lenses in. This just paves the way for infections from germs and grit accumulating under them! Dr Cee xx

Is it true that a girl is not fertile during her period? Stay cool And can my pre-cum make her Dr Cee xx pregnant? I’d really like to avoid all this baby business. I fell asleep with my contact - Not-Your-Daddy lenses in and the next morning one had disappeared! I can Dear Not-Your-Daddy feel it, but can’t get it out! Is this an emergency? Although a woman is generally less Has my contact lens fertile during her period, you can by no got stuck behind my means take it as safe! Some men have eye forever? ‘Lunatic Sperm’ that can last for a week - Panicked after sex and cause pregnancy! And yes,

Dear Panicked, Stop panicking! Your eye is covered by a thin membrane that will stop anything from getting stuck behind it. Your contact lens is safely (albeit uncomfortably) nestled behind your eyelid. You can try removing it yourself with a clean cotton bud, but if you’re squeamish, see your GP

although your ‘pre-cum’ is a lubrication fluid, it does contain a small number of sperm that are quite capable of making you a baby-daddy. So if you really want to avoid all this pregnancy business then make sure you cover your stump, shroud your spout, shield your rocket, wrap that pickle or just use a bloomin’ condom!

Dr Cee xx

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Bianca Sadie

Cover Model Words:

Ruan van Tonder Photography:

Simon Stewart

et me start by saying ity. As if this wasn’t enough, that Bianca Sadie is she’s not a diva at all; even gorgeous, even by mod- though the shoot went on

el standards. There really longer than anticipated, she aren’t a lot of words to de- didn’t complain once. She scribe her that you wouldn’t seems to love what she’s dobe able to see from her pic- ing, and who can blame her, tures - she exudes sex-ap- when she’s this good at it. peal, and yet she remains She’s a 22 year old from Jogrounded and approachable. hannesburg who works in the She’s just as glamorous and fashion retail industry and composed in person as she she’s been modelling partappears in her pictures. I time for the last 3 years. She stayed a little longer to obtold us that her favourite serve her during the photo sport is soccer, adding that shoot for this month’s cover Manchester United is her and I must say she knows team of choice. what she’s doing. She’s very professional and she took di- She explains how she got rection from the photogra- into modelling: “I was appher really well, while still proached to model for this injecting her own personal- one job and from there my

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interest in doing this grew I’m rather clumsy and I supand it sort of just took off pose friendly as well, a lot from there, I love the glam- of people tend to think that our side of it.”

models are bitchy.”

She says that if the right of- In her view, do nice guys refers come her way then may- ally finish last? be she will consider model“I wouldn’t say that, it’s ling full time, “but I have a hard to find genuinely nice lot more that I want to do normal guys these days. Beother than model.” sides, bad boys aren’t all She says that most Saturday they’re made out to be.” nights she’d start out having a nice dinner with friends and then go out clubbing, but there are times when she just wants to stay home with her family.

What does the future hold for her? Does she have any specific plans?

“The future holds many exciting things for me. Since I am in the fashion retail inWe wondered if she has any dustry I intend on opening quirks or characteristics that my own store soon. I might people wouldn’t necessarily also be on a reality show associate with models. “Yes,

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based on myself and my two sisters and hopefully there is a lot more to come for me!” -Is there anything you’d like to add, that you think our readers will be interested in briefs are great, but normal knowing about you? briefs aren’t really my cup of tea.” “I Love having a good time, I enjoy relaxing, reading, -Lastly, to fit in with this spending time with the spe- month’s theme, what would cial people in my life! I love you say makes the better good food and have a huge man? sweet tooth, that’s me.” “A man who has class and -It has become a bit of a tra- sophistication, who respects dition for us to ask our mod- women and also knows what els: boxers or briefs? he wants out of life and has the drive and ambition to “On most guys I would say achieve his goals.” boxers, but if a guy is built really well then those boxer- ruan@manmag.co.za

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by Charlotte Keuris

veryone has that one thing they dream of doing, but instead of going for it they convince themselves they don’t have the time, the money or the guts to actually do it. No more excuses. If you’re not going to do it now, then when?

Get your head in the clouds With a fleet of 22 aircraft, the Lanseria Flight Centre is the perfect place to turn your flying ambitions into reality. Whether you’ve always wanted a career as a commercial pilot or just a license as a private pilot there are courses to suit everyone’s needs. The private license offered by the Centre takes between 6 to 8 weeks, in which time a required 40 flight hours need to be completed. The Centre

also has a SA CCA-approved flight simulator that is used for training. The simulator saves time and money and allows students to experience various flying scenarios safely. The only legal requirement to enroll for a course is that you must be at least 17 years old. If you’re interested in getting a bird’s eye view and would like more information on the Centre then visit www.flylfc.com.

Behind the wheel If your aspirations are closer to the ground then advanced driving lessons might be right up your alley. Everyone thinks they’re a great driver, but let’s face it; South Africa isn’t the most driver friendly of places. Advanced driving lessons will teach you how to

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navigate between the potholes and taxi’s with ease to cement your status as The Stig. Driving Dynamics offer both on and off-road Advanced Driving courses at the Wesbank Raceway in Johannesburg. The on-road driving course consists of a theory and a practical part and participants can choose to either use their own vehicle or one provided by Driving Dynamics. Participants can also decide whether they would like to complete the course in one or two days. Among other things, participants will learn

how to make handbrake turns, skid control, aquaplaning and high speed driving. For more information about the available courses e-mail Driving Dynamics at info@ drivingdynamics.co.za.

Swimming with the fishes I’ll let you guys in on a little secret; scuba diving is something I’ve always wanted to do. Luckily I’ve found the ideal place to get started. SCUBA is situated in the Grayston shopping centre in Sandton and offers everything from beginner to refresher courses. Their beginner course is only R2750 and consists of two days of pool training, four theory lessons and includes the rental of all scuba equipment. The course also includes the five qualifying dives at either Bass Lake or Miracle Waters. Once you’re a better qualified diver, SCUBA also offers exciting diving packages such as wreck dives and under water photography. You can also join SCUBA on their regular scuba trips to beautiful destinations such as Sodwana and Mozambique. For information on courses or scuba trips visit www.scuba.co.za.

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10 Things to do with

2 Minute Noodles

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words: ROZ BERNITZ; photography: HANLI For salads, try to make your own dressing. SMIT - the Creative Studio 083 253 1034; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really simple and worth the effort (I illustrations: Ez find the store-bought dressing too tart and full of chemical tastes). The rule is 3 parts â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried to formulate these recipes to oil to 1 part vinegar (I always use red wine be tasty, satisfying, fast, and budget- vinegar) or soy sauce and lemon juice (in any conscious. They may take two minutes combination). Then add things like mustard, longer than your stock-standard two-minute wasabi, pickled ginger and sugar to taste. noodles, but the results are vastly different! Mainly, have fun! When buying noodles, buy chicken flavoured (except when you want to do the Biltong salad, where you will need beef) as the spices from recipes where they are not used are used in other dishes.

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By Elaine Groenewald

rewarding one, not only for your sex life, but for you too. It’s a great way to lend a ome things simply excite women. Like hand where your community needs it most chocolate, a sale sign in a store window, and where the ladies will certainly notice it a shiny new credit card and above all most. else, men in uniforms. Police officers, army officers, naval officers, it doesn’t really So here are a couple of pointers to get you matter, uniforms are like magnets, women started on your journey of discovering the are irresistibly drawn to them. unsung hero inside of you.

Sure your lady friend might appreciate and even award your effort for going and buying a police uniform at Adult World, but it lacks a certain authenticity. A fantasy is just that - a fantasy. A sort of shortcut to get a fireman between our sheets, because there simply aren’t enough of them going around, and the world still needs a couple of accountants. So we make do with our dress up officers as best we can. But why not go the extra mile and actually become the man in the uniform. Sign up to be a volunteer at a local organization like a fire station or a lifeguard patrol. This way, you get to pocket the salary from your mundane day job, and at the same time enjoy the perks that will come from your new found status as a member of the elite group of men in uniforms. And just for the record, putting in a shift at your neighborhood Spur is not going to cut it. Waiter uniforms don’t count. Signing up as a volunteer for a critical service like fire fighting or emergency medic response is a huge responsibility and serious commitment to make, but a very, very 44 44

If you love the beach, think you would look smashing in a red speedo and have plenty of experience in giving mouth to mouth, get in touch with LifeSaving SA at: www.lifesaving. co.za. If the beach is not your scene, but you are a pro at handling hot situations and you think you can pull off a fireman suit, touch base with your local fire station to find out how you can go about becoming a volunteer. You can also volunteer at your local SPCA. No uniforms involved, but women are drawn to a man with puppies even more than the firemen they see in calendars. So there you go guys, you don’t necessarily have to make a career change to find out what it feels like to be the guy who rescues the damsel in distress.

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Get the Body: Meet our resident personal trainer, L Adrian Colyn ook at your body, now back at mine, now back at your body, now back to me. Sadly, your’s isn’t mine, but if you Another problem is the stereofollowed this workout routine typical outlook people tend to yours could look like me. have towards gyms. They think I’m Adrian Colyn and I’m 26, that there are big steroid monout of Kempton Park, Johan- sters with four eyes, breathing nesburg. I’m a personal trainer fire, running around the gym certified through the Health biting everyone’s head off and and Fitness Professionals As- throwing weights at innocent sociation. Fitness is my passion bystanders who dare look at and modelling my hobby. My them. Nowadays there are exmotto in life is ‘a healthy body ecutive gyms which are for evkeeps a healthy mind’. I’ve been eryone in your family to use and involved in the gym and fitness enjoy. scene for almost 11 years now. An excuse often heard is ‘I don’t My goal is to help people understand that taking good care of your body will not only help you feel and look good but will also ensure that as you get older you won’t start falling apart from aches and pains due to lack of physical exercise. The older clients I get to meet and train all say the same thing: ‘I wish I would have started earlier!’ So why not start now? There is no time like the present.

have time to go to gym’. Make the time. Stop being lazy, stop procrastinating and get into the Gym before its too late! Training in the Gym can be a lot of fun and a pretty cool way of meeting new people. If you are not too sure of what to do and what different machines do for your body, either ask one of the staff walking around (they’re all friendly) or hire a Personal Trainer to assist you in getting

you on your way to the body you’ve always wanted. If you know what you are doing or have a vague idea, it’ll make things more interesting and you’ll want to go more often. Do research on the internet to find routines and workout plans as there are hundreds of websites dedicated to helping people who can’t help themselves around the Gym environment. There are simply no excuses and you are the only one to blame for not going and leading a better, healthier, more interesting life. The time is now. Join a gym and start living! Please feel free to contact me for any personal training programs, training tips or hints, supplement advice and personal training sessions. Adrian Colyn adrian@manmag.co.za 47

Simple Program for a Big Strong Chest

Standing Cable Cross-over’s- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps Incline Dumbbell Fly’s - 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps Incline Dumbbell Press- 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, Always wanted a nice strong chest? Working 6 reps hard, lifting heavy weights and not getting Standard push ups - 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 the results? Follow this high intensity chest reps workout to help build the chest you’ve always wanted and have the ladies falling This is a more advanced chest routine and over each other. Make use of this simple requires a fair amount of stamina to ensure yet highly effective routine on your chest that the exercises are carried out properly and remember to make sure that you keep and with strict form. Rest your chest for at the intensity high and maintain your form least 1 -2 full days before doing chest again strictly whilst doing each exercise. Stretch allowing your chest to repair and recover. before and after training to avoid injury. For beginners I would recommend decreasing the amount of sets to 2-3 sets per exAlways start each exercise with 2 warm up ercise and at a comfortable yet challengsets. These are not included in the amount ing weight. Your muscles will soon become of sets listed in the routine. Start on around used to the workload and you’ll be able to 60% of your max weight and increase the increase the sets to 4 per exercise. weight in each set as reps decrease. Do this all the way up to about 90% of your max Ensure that you have a balanced diet which weight. Only allow a rest period of between includes a lot of proteins and carbohydrates. 15-30 seconds between each set. This will Proteins are the building blocks for any musensure that the muscle fibres tear during cle growth and repair, the carbohydrates will the exercise so when your muscles repair, it provide the energy for this to take place. will make them bigger and stronger. *Hint - Carbohydrates don’t make you fat it’s what you put on the carbohydrate foods Smith Machine Bench Press - 4 sets of 12, which make you fat. 10, 8, 6 reps Smith Machine Incline Press- 4 sets of 12, Until next time, always beat your personal 10, 8, 6 reps best! 48

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Crash and

Burn

James Biddlecombe tells the story of his recovery from a motorcycle crash

ometimes life can hand you a bag of lemons, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you do with them that defines you as a man. This is my journey, so far. I had it all, the car, motorbike, career path, perfect lady, you name it. I had just come back from the World Championships for Martial Arts in Holland, where I walked away with five trophies in the senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second Dan category.

matter how hard you try. April 6th 2008, on my way home aboard my motorbike, I got handed my lemons. It involved a flatbed truck skipping a light and me getting caught underneath my motorbike. The petrol tank ruptured and I got covered in gasoline and set alight.

out the flames that were on me. We then waited about 20 minutes for the ambulance to arrive and sedate me. The prognosis was that I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive the trip to the hospital, because of the third degree burns to 60% of my body. So I got a VIP airlift in the infamous Netcare helicopter. I was fortunate enough to end up in one of the finest burn units in Johannesburg, Milpark hospital.

A man managed to pull me out from under the blazing motorbike and moved me to the side of the road Unfortunately life has a way where another person had of ignoring your plans, no a fire extinguisher and put My leave of absence includ50 50

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ed 11 months in ICU isolation, 3 months in an isolated ward and 2 and a half months in physical rehab. I felt lonely and shunned out of the world. I tell you what though, I learned who my real friends are.

The psychological impact was also a factor, as I couldn’t think rationally or logically process what was happening around me, the result of which meant that I often couldn’t accept in my mind why I was constantly being tortured by my physiotherapists (I know now To give you an idea of the hell I had to en- they were only trying to help me). Coming dure, here are some of the challenges I to terms with why this had happened to me faced: over 70 trips to the theatre, includ- was extremely tough, in the end I realised that I couldn’t ask “why”, or “what if”, as this would only drive me more insane. Sometimes there is no reason to why these things happen, so asking is pointless. Other times there is a reason, maybe to help you grow as a person, but it is hard to accept that these things have to happen just to change a small part of our life. Something I only managed to put into practice at a much later stage by putting what had happened behind me and deciding that what comes next is far more important.

“No one was going to hand me the solution - I would only get out of life what I put into it” ing skin grafts, colostomies (yes plural! I had them done twice), debridements and various other procedures. I also faced daily dressings which lasted anything up to about an hour and consisted of bandages being removed (often with my skin attached), and then the raw flesh being scrubbed clean before new bandages were applied. For the first few months I couldn’t even move and was breathing with the help of a ventilator (I know I am lazy but, come on, that’s a whole new level). 52 52

Emotionally I was a wreck! Morphine, antidepressants, antibiotics, I had the works flowing through my veins. The constant abuse on my body from the therapy and medication was taking a major toll on my mental wellbeing. One minute I could be composed and the next I could be waking the entire unit with my vocal musings courtesy of the pain. So you can imagine I was in quite a state and not the most pleasant person to be around. When I finally got to leave rehab and was able to go home again for the first time in

16 months (still in a wheelchair), I made a decision – I would beat this and come out on top. It was then that I started taking control of my life back from those with whom I had entrusted it.

to work and found that my attitude and outlook within the work environment had changed. My work was now confined to the workplace and my social life was separate, they no longer merged into each other, I had established balance.

I began reading the usual self-help material but did not find that anything was chang- The more I go out, the more I find that I no ing other than the amount of books I have longer let other people’s opinions worry me. I feel that as long as I am happy with myself, what other people think does not matter. I’m not saying that I don’t care about people, I still try to be considerate, but for instance, if they have a problem with my scars, it’s their problem, not mine. I can honestly say that getting out and forcing myself to be more social made an immeasurable difference in how I view myself and the way I felt after leaving the hospital.

“take it from someone who knows – you are in control of your own life” read. Gym was going great, I lost most of my excess and started building some definition again, but I still felt like an outcast. Shortly after I started going out on my own again, I ran into a guy by the name of Alex. By taking me out with him and allowing me to follow his example, he showed me that it didn’t matter who I was or what state I was in, I was the one responsible for my own personal growth. No one was going to hand me the solution. I would only get out of life what I put into it.

At the moment I am very pleased with my progress, I have my health back, along with my body shape and most of my muscle. I know now who I am, what my weaknesses are and how I am going to correct them.

This might sound cliché, but take it from someone who knows – you are in control of your own life. If you want to change something, it’s your responsibility to make that change. This probably won’t be the only time in my life that I get handed lemons, but I know that no matter what happens, I After I became more comfortable with be- will not let it get me down or stop me from ing back in control of my life, I went back achieving my goals. 53 53

True: You can change overnight By Jordan Harbinger, The Art of Charm Photos: Stephanie Barnard

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e are what we repeatedly do,” Aristotle said, and so becoming a whole new person—a smarter, wealthier, sexier person—is only a matter of breaking some habits and building others. Routines or habits give us an anchor for our lives. This can be a powerful tool for maximizing our ability, but if you want to change your life, you have to change your habits. If you commit to break one bad habit and start one good habit every 3-4 months, in a year you can revolutionise your entire life. The notion that you can’t be a better person tomorrow is quite simply false. Two simple steps guide success in making instant, but lasting, habitual changes: have a

good reason, and set simple rules. Too often we go into a lifestyle change without good reason. Guys think seduction is about sex with a lot of women, when they

“more concrete reasons will help you stick with changes” really want a girlfriend. Then they quit after having one bad night because they went in for the wrong reason. Smokers relapse because they stop smoking to prevent future health problems, when withdrawal is painful immediately. 55

Better, more concrete reasons will help you stick with changes. Going into seduction can help you meet a girlfriend and keep your relationship interesting. Quitting smoking so you can survive a transatlantic flight you will be taking or to save money for a specific

“Finding good reasons for change thus enables you to change your life rapidly” purpose can be great motivators for some people. Most college students sleep in everyday, and waking up at 7 or 8 am can seem impossible to them. Once employed, however, they’ll fall into the habit of getting up early within a couple of days. The tricky part is compelling yourself for your own reasons, not because another entity (your boss or school) makes you do it.

the change, failing each time and feeling guilty for it. This is incredibly unhealthy and robs you of your own life. Either come up with a reason that really resonates with you, or own your refusal to change. Alternatively, recognise the habit as a bad one, but prioritise other changes which will give you the confidence to address this habit later. Finding good reasons for change thus enables you to change your life rapidly. Small changes—one habit broken, another built up—can produce big differences in your

“Simply, if you want a better life, you need better habits.” life. Over time you can form yourself into a more perfect being, and it can all start immediately.

A TV psychologist once said “we judge ourselves by our intentions and others by Most people repetitively keep trying to make their actions.” Wanting to make a change 56 56

only matters in your own head. For the potential lovers you want to take out or the employers you want to impress only your

Too often our goals are abstract. We say “I want to eat more healthfully” or “I want to write more”, with no further details. The problem comes when we are faced with a decision: if a friend goes to get fast food, what should I eat? If I wrote each of the last three nights, can I lay off tonight? If I eat a cheeseburger this once, will it be a big deal? If I don’t write two nights running, but did

“it’s possible to instantly change your habits and be a betthe ter person when you “Making wake up tomorrow” rules unbreakdeeds matter. Simply, if you want a better life, you need better habits. You have the power to succeed where you never have before, and it’s possible to instantly change your habits and be a better person when you wake up tomorrow than you are when you go to sleep tonight. Instant lasting habitual changes are possible by following two simple rules: have a good reason and set clear and unbreakable rules.

able means that there is no excuse” the three nights before that, does that still count? We can all recognize these questions as the places where resolutions go to die. Clear and unbreakable rules can be simple, and they’ll prevent any of this sort of ambiguity. If instead of saying “I want to eat more healthfully” you say “I won’t eat 57 57

processed, fried or sugary foods” you’ll have a clear answer at the fast food place: either get a salad or wait until later to eat. If you say “I will write at least four nights a week,” you know that if you’ve written three days in a row you ought to still write tonight. You make your decision to change once, instead of constantly re-evaluating and redefining your intentions. You turn your intentions into concrete actions.

“keep the rule until you don’t want to break it anymore” Your discipline makes all the difference. Making the rules unbreakable means that there is no excuse. If you set a rule to be in bed by midnight every night, you must tell the girl you’re talking to that you have to hang up at 11:45, period. If you say you’ll write every day and you had to be at work for 18 hours on 4 hours of sleep, you’d better slam an energy drink and get to typing for at least 15-20 minutes before 58 58

crashing out. The rules can change over time, and you might be able to break them eventually. The guideline to adopt for this is to keep the rule until you don’t want to break it anymore. If you force yourself to eat a few fries to be polite after you’ve come to prefer healthy food, you aren’t at much risk of relapsing to your old diet. If you take your birthday off from writing, feeling antsy the whole time and writing twice as much the next night, you’ll still have a good habit. Don’t make this ability to break the rules something that motivates you, but recognise that moderation is the reward for the intensity it takes to remake your life. A few simple, clear, unbreakable rules can guide you in making immediate changes. When these rules have the right motivation, breaking old habits and building new ones is demystified and your life becomes your own. Put these steps into action and you can give others the person you want to be.

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Surviving Australia Ordering a Beer Down Under

By Elaine Groenewald

ertain things in life should simply be avoided by all means necessary. Traffic jams, a visit to the in-laws, a dentist appointment and ordering food from a foreign language menu come to mind. But some time or another we all have to face up to buying a 24 pack of ultra-soft doubleply toilet paper and making it all the way from the cash register, across the parking lot to our car. It is uncomfortable, embarrassing, and unfortunately inherently unavoidable. I call these situations The Inevitables. There is one such situation that I have recently managed to repeatedly get myself into. The Goliath of The Inevitables: A South African girl trying to order a beer in an Australian pub. 60 60

What, might you ask can be so difficult about simply walking up to bar and ordering a cold one? Well, believe it or not, there a multitude of factors. First of all - there are more varieties of beer than there are sheep in Australia. The typical Aussie pub will have a variety of beer including Light, Premium Light, Lager, Stout, Ale, Pale Ale, Bright Ale, Porter, and Pilsner. Now being a girl and all, I can easily tell you the difference between a margarita and a daiquiri, a sherry and a port, a wine and a spritzer, but I am lost when it comes to Lagers and Ales. Never the less, let’s assume that you‘re a guy, you actually know what type of beer you want to order, and that the barman, (almost certainly a backpacker from

Ireland) can actually make out your very unique South African accent. Easy huh? Think again. Who ever said that size doesn’t matter, obviously never tried to order a beer Down Under. In South Africa we are quite fortunate, beer only comes in 5 sizes: a can, a dumpy, a quart, a draught and a jug. Then of course, 6 beers make a six pack, and 24 beers make a case. A very good system I might add. So there you go, the South African Beer Metrics system can be summarized in two easy to grasp sentences. Aussie beer metrics are not so simple. Typically in Australia, beer sizes and names differ from state to state, but in the spirit of simplicity, this is what an average Aussie beer metric table would

look like: Jug – 1125ml Pint – 568ml Schooner – 425ml Tinnie – 340 ml Middy / Handle / Pot – 285ml Glass / Butcher / Seven – 200ml Bobbie / Six / Small Glass – 170ml Pony/Five – 140ml Shetland – 115ml Slab – 24 beers I think we can all take our hats off and say “hallelujah” to the South African beer system. It doesn’t matter whether you are ordering a Castle in the Spur in Keimoes, a Black Label in a shebeen in Khayelitsha or a Heineken in a pinkie-in-theair cocktail lounge in Sandton, a draught is a draught is a draught. Not met Eish ja.

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