Joel Snape
From 2008 to 2018, Joel worked for Men's Fitness, which predated, and then shared a website with, Coach. Joel moved from features editor, to acting editor, associate editor and finally editor-at-large. Joel has also written for The Telegraph and The Guardian. Though he spent years running the hills of Bath, he’s since ditched his trainers for a succession of Converse high-tops, since they’re better suited to his love of pulling vans, lifting cars, and hefting logs in a succession of strongman competitions.
Latest articles by Joel Snape
Mark Beaumont Is Going Around The World In 80 Days – On A Bike
By Joel Snape published
Mark Beaumont has ridden around the world on a bike before – but this time, he’s aiming to do it in an astonishing 80 days or less
How American Gods Lead Ricky Whittle Built Shadow Moon’s Intimidating Physique
By Joel Snape published
How To Use Training Variables To Build A Better Body
By Joel Snape published
Effort and exercise selection will only get you so far. To make real progress, start manipulating these advanced training variables
Use Grillstock’s BBQ Tips To Impress At Your Next Cook-Out
By Joel Snape published
The guys behind the successful barbecue joints and festival offer four simple tips to upgrade your skills
How To Cook Steak Like A Pro
By Joel Snape published
Michelin-starred chef Adam Gray’s step-by-step guide
Hugh Jackman Workout: How He Got Ripped For Wolverine
By Joel Snape published
Follow the workout that got X-Men’s Hugh Jackman into Wolverine shape
The 7 Rules Of Weight Loss
By Joel Snape published
Diets come and go, exercises go in and out of fashion, but some things work forever. These things
Exercises To Get You Ripped Fast
By Joel Snape published
Don’t stick with the same old moves – shake up your workout to wake up your muscles, burn more fat and get ripped
6 Reasons Why You’re Struggling To Lose Weight
By Joel Snape published
You’ve bought the broccoli, you’ve posted the memes... and yet the fat’s not going anywhere. Here’s what might be going wrong
5 Chest Exercises That Are Better Than The Bench Press
By Joel Snape published
Build size in your upper-body with these powerful moves
The DIY Mobility Plan
By Joel Snape published
Staying limber and injury-free is half the fitness battle. Here’s how to do it at home
How To Cook The Perfect Omelette
By Joel Snape published
Mastering the chef’s favourite means you’ll never be short of a healthy breakfast
Five Tips For Fitting In An Effective Workout During Lunch
By Joel Snape published
And have time to shower, change and eat
How To Change Your Morning Routine
By Joel Snape published
What you do early shapes the rest of your day. Go in strong with a plan
Seven Underrated Exercises
By Joel Snape published
There’s more to life than benching, bro. If your lifting’s hit a plateau, use these underrated moves for newfound greatness
How To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
By Joel Snape published
Starting is easy. Carrying on is hard. Use the latest science and psychology to make sure that whatever your goal, you keep going
Why You Should Enter An Event
By Joel Snape published
It might be the push you need to get fitter (and more productive) than ever. Here’s how to do it
Drinking On The Move
By Joel Snape published
When it comes to fitness, hydration is half the battle. Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) be drinking
How To Be More Productive
By Joel Snape published
Loads to do but just keep procrastinating? Here’s the fix
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