At Animal, we’ve always believed that true strength goes beyond the gym. It’s about how you show up—for your body, your mind, and your future. That’s why we’re recognizing Men’s Health Month this June by challenging every man in our community to take their health seriously. It’s not just about gains, it’s about your longevity.
What Is Men’s Health Month—and Why Does It Matter?
Men’s Health Month is a national observance recognized every June to raise awareness about preventable health issues and encourage men to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. It's a call to action: to schedule that overdue check-up, to clean up your diet, to face mental health head-on, and to keep showing up stronger each day.
At Animal, we see this month (and every day beyond it) as an opportunity to help men take control of their health. Here are 5 areas of focus to get started with.
1. The Importance of Strength Training
Let’s be clear: lifting weights isn’t just about building strength, muscle gain, or aesthetics—it’s one of the most powerful ways to boost overall health, hormone balance, metabolism, and resilience. Regular strength training has been shown to:
- Increase testosterone naturally
- Improve insulin sensitivity
- Build bone density and joint health
- Fight back against age-related muscle loss
Our advice: Lift heavy. Lift smart. Train consistently. Your muscles are your armor—build them.
2. The Importance of Nutrition
You can’t out-train a poor diet. Your body is built in the gym, but it’s fueled in the kitchen.
Men need balanced, nutrient-dense meals that support energy, recovery, and hormone function:
- Lean protein (chicken, beef, eggs, whey)
- Complex carbs (rice, oats, fruits, veggies)
- Healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, omega-3s)
- Hydration (at least 3–4 liters per day)
Our advice: Keep it real. No fad or unsustainable diets—just clean fuel for real performance and results. It’s okay to enjoy yourself in moderation, but your overall diet should be clean to provide a solid foundation.
3. The Role of Supplements
We don’t believe in replacing whole foods—we believe in amplifying results.
That’s where quality supplements come in. If you're training hard and living busy, gaps happen.
Supplements can help:
- Fill nutritional gaps where needed (Animal Pak, Animal Omega, Animal Greens)
- Boost endurance and stamina (Animal Primal or Pump NS
- Optimize recovery (Creatine HMB+, Isolate Loaded Whey, Juiced Aminos)
- Support testosterone, prostate function, and stress response (TNT+)
Our advice: Start with a solid foundation—multivitamin for men, protein, creatine. Then stack based on your training goal(s) or overall needs.
4. Mental Health Is Strength
Too many men suffer in silence.
Mental strength doesn’t mean bottling it up. It means being self-aware, asking for help, and putting systems in place to protect your focus, clarity, and emotional health.
Simple things make a big difference:
- Train regularly (the ultimate mood-booster)
- Get enough sleep (7–9 hours)
- Talk it out—friend, coach, therapist
- Prioritize rest and recovery, not just the grind
Our advice: You train hard—but taking care of your mind is just as important, if not more, than building your body. Respect the recovery game. That includes your mental health.
5. Get the Check-Up. Period.
Let’s stop pretending we’re invincible.
Annual physicals can catch early warning signs of major issues: heart disease, prostate cancer, hormone imbalances, and more. You tune up your car more often than most guys get their labs done—and that’s got to change.
Our advice: Make it a non-negotiable. Own your health like you own your training.
Men’s Health Month isn’t about becoming a different man. It’s about becoming a stronger version of yourself—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
So this June, take a moment to train with purpose, fuel with discipline, recover with intention, and live like your health is worth it—because it is.
