Men's Health Magazine is a monthly publication focused on fitness, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle topics for men
Men's Health covers workout routines, diet advice, grooming tips, relationship guidance, and general wellness. The magazine includes both feature articles and product reviews. You can receive it in print, digital, or both formats depending on which subscription plan you choose.
The cost and terms vary depending on where you buy the subscription — directly from the publisher, through a third-party retailer, or via a digital-only platform. Each route has different pricing, renewal policies, and cancellation procedures, so understanding the differences before you commit matters.
Key Takeaways
- Men's Health offers print subscriptions, digital subscriptions, and combined plans, each with different costs and renewal terms.
- Subscriptions purchased directly from the publisher and those bought through retailers or aggregators have different cancellation policies and customer service contacts.
- Print subscriptions typically arrive monthly but can take four to six weeks for the first issue to reach you after purchase.
- Digital subscriptions give you immediate access to current and back issues through the magazine's app or website.
- Many retailers offer introductory rates that increase at renewal, so check the full renewal price before committing.
Where to buy a Men's Health subscription
You can purchase a Men's Health subscription directly from Hearst (the publisher), through the magazine's official website, or through third-party subscription retailers like Amazon, Walmart, or magazine aggregator services. Each source has its own pricing and terms.
Direct purchases from Men's Health or Hearst typically offer the most straightforward customer service if you need to pause, cancel, or change your plan. Third-party retailers sometimes offer lower introductory prices but may route customer service requests through their own systems rather than the publisher's.
Digital subscriptions are sold through the Men's Health app, the Hearst website, and digital newsstand platforms like Apple News+, Scribd, and Magzter. These give you access to the current issue and archives immediately after purchase, without waiting for print delivery.
Print versus digital subscriptions
A print subscription delivers a physical magazine to your mailbox each month. The first issue typically arrives four to six weeks after you place your order. Print subscriptions are usually the most expensive option but give you a tangible product you can read offline and keep.
A digital subscription lets you read the magazine on your phone, tablet, or computer through the Men's Health app or website. You get access to the current issue and back issues immediately after purchase. Digital subscriptions cost less than print and renew automatically unless you cancel.
Some publishers offer a combined print-and-digital plan that costs more than either alone but gives you both formats. Check what's included in each plan before you buy — the digital access may or may not be included with a print subscription depending on the retailer.
Pricing and renewal terms
Men's Health subscription prices vary by retailer and plan type. Print subscriptions typically range from roughly $20 to $60 per year depending on whether you buy at an introductory rate or full price. Digital subscriptions are usually cheaper, often $10 to $30 per year. These figures change frequently and differ by retailer, so check the current price at the point of purchase.
Many retailers advertise a low introductory rate for the first year, then charge a higher renewal price in year two. Before you complete your purchase, look for the renewal price — it is often displayed in smaller text or in a separate section of the checkout page. Some subscriptions renew automatically; others require you to renew manually.
If you buy through a third-party retailer, ask whether the renewal price is may provide or whether it can increase. Some retailers lock in the renewal price; others reserve the right to charge more when your subscription renews.
How to cancel or pause your subscription
The cancellation process depends on where you bought your subscription. If you purchased directly from Men's Health or Hearst, you can usually cancel through your account on their website or by calling their customer service line. If you bought through Amazon, Walmart, or another retailer, you cancel through that retailer's account settings, not through the publisher.
Digital subscriptions through apps like Apple News+ or Scribd are cancelled through those platforms' account settings. Cancelling your subscription to one service does not cancel your subscription to another, so if you subscribed through multiple platforms, you need to cancel each one separately.
Most subscriptions renew automatically on the date shown in your account. If you want to stop receiving the magazine, cancel before that renewal date. Some publishers offer a pause option that temporarily stops your subscription without cancelling it entirely, which can be useful if you want to resume later without signing up again.
What happens if you want to change your subscription
If you have a print subscription and want to switch to digital, or vice versa, you typically need to cancel your current subscription and purchase a new one. Some publishers allow you to upgrade from print to a print-plus-digital plan mid-subscription, but this varies by retailer.
If you want to change your mailing address for a print subscription, log into your account on the publisher's website or contact customer service directly. Address changes usually take effect with the next issue, though it can take one or two issues for the system to update.
If you want to gift a subscription to someone else, some retailers sell gift subscriptions separately with their own terms and renewal policies. Check whether a gift subscription renews automatically after the gift period ends and who is responsible for cancelling it.
Common issues and how to resolve them
If your print magazine does not arrive, contact customer service with your subscription number and the issue date you are missing. They can investigate whether it was lost in the mail and may send a replacement or credit your account. Print delivery can be delayed by weather, holidays, or postal service issues, so allow extra time before reporting a missing issue.
If you are charged twice in one month or charged after you cancelled, contact the retailer or publisher where you made the purchase. Keep your order confirmation email and account statements as proof. Refunds for duplicate charges usually take five to ten business days to process.
If you cannot log into the digital app or website, reset your password through the login page. If that does not work, contact customer service with your email address and subscription number. They can verify your account and help you regain access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Men's Health subscription for less than the advertised price?
Introductory rates are often lower than the full subscription price, and different retailers sometimes offer different promotional rates. Check multiple retailers — Amazon, Walmart, and the publisher's website — to compare current offers. Signing up during a sale or promotional period may also give you a lower rate.
What is included in a digital subscription?
A digital subscription gives you access to the current issue and back issues through the Men's Health app or website. You can read on any device where you are logged in. Some digital subscriptions include access to exclusive online content or videos; check the product description to see what is included with the plan you are considering.
Do I have to renew my subscription manually or does it renew automatically?
This depends on where you bought it. Most subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel before the renewal date. Check your account settings or your order confirmation email to see the renewal date and whether automatic renewal is turned on. You can usually turn off automatic renewal in your account settings.
Can I read Men's Health for free online?
Men's Health publishes some articles for free on its website, but full access to the magazine and all articles requires a subscription. Some articles are behind a paywall; others are available free. If you want to read the full magazine each month, a subscription is necessary.
What if I move and need to change my mailing address?
Log into your account on the Men's Health or publisher website and update your address in the account settings. You can also contact customer service with your subscription number and new address. Address changes usually take effect with the next issue, though it may take one or two issues for the system to update completely.