Life Kit: Health 5 fitness and mental health tips for men
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Nov 17, 2025 
Brett McKay, founder of The Art of Manliness, shares invaluable insights into men’s health and fitness. He discusses the critical role of muscle power and how it declines with age, suggesting practical exercises to combat this. McKay highlights the importance of testosterone beyond virility, encompassing mood and bone health. He also sheds light on unique male depression signs and introduces effective, research-backed strategies for managing mental health. Ultimately, he emphasizes the significance of social connections as a remedy for chronic stress.
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Reconnect With Your Physical Identity
- Physical identity means seeing yourself as a creature that moves, not necessarily an athlete.
- Brett McKay says anyone can find movement through varied activities like yoga, walking, or climbing.
Train Explosiveness Regularly
- Train muscle power with explosive movements like jump rope, squat jumps, and medicine ball slams.
- Add short plyometric sets (e.g., two sets of five) before workouts or play power-based sports to retain explosiveness.
Power Drops Faster Than Strength
- Muscle power declines faster than strength because we stop using rapid contractions.
- The nervous system needs training to express power, so lack of use reduces explosiveness as we age.