5 fitness and mental health tips for men

This episode of Life Kit explores men's health with Brett McKay, host of The Art of Manliness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of physical identity beyond traditional sports, encouraging activities like hiking or even casual office games to maintain movement. McKay highlights muscle power, or explosiveness, as a critical element for agility and fall prevention, recommending exercises like jump rope and plyometric push-ups to combat age-related decline. The conversation also covers testosterone, advising men to monitor symptoms rather than solely relying on test numbers, and suggests lifestyle interventions before hormone replacement therapy. Finally, McKay addresses mental health, advocating exercise and socializing to manage depression.