Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness back issues from December 2007:
MUSCLE BEACH MEMORIES
Dec 01, 2007; ... When I first saw this month's "Gravity Gains" photos (starting on page 124) featuring a workout on the beach, it stirred visions of the postwar golden days of Muscle Beach in Southern California. The shoot was actually done where the original Muscle Beach once thrived - in the shadow of the ...
GETTING IT STRAIGHT
Dec 01, 2007; ... SUCCESS STORIES *When I was 131 was diagnosed with scoliosis. The doctors said I had a moderate curve of 38 degrees to the left, and their advice to me was to stay active to avoid problems in the future. Three years later I was doing practically nothing except lying on the sofa playing ...
BATTLE PLANS
Dec 01, 2007; ... THE ONLY WAY TO REACH YOUR FITNESS GOALS IS TO TRAIN WITH PURPOSE AND FIERCE INTENSITY WHAT DO YOU TRAIN FOR? It's a question you should be able to answer without hesitation. After all. if you don't know what your training goals are, then how are you supposed to make any ...
FEEDBACK
Dec 01, 2007; ... PATH TO FITNESS Four years ago I led a completely different life I was addicted to drugs and was on a path of selfdestruction. I ended up in prison, where I came across an issue of M&F. Using your tips and routines turned working out and being physically fit into a lifestyle instead ...
GEEK SEASON
Dec 01, 2007; ... * After blasting your muscles in the gym, blast your way through these smash hits. It may be the season of peace and love, but there's a little room for cordite and concussion. HALO 3 (XBOX 360) One-man army Master Chief returns to bathe in neontinged Covenant blood. Play the premier ...
BULKED-UP CADDIE
Dec 01, 2007; ... Cadillac's entry-level CTS sedan gets pumped with added performance and piles on the bling with fresh styling for its 2008 makeover. Two inches wider than the version it replaces, the CTS assumes a more aggressive appearance than before, with a bold chrome-faced front-end treatment and a ...
GET SYNCED
Dec 01, 2007; ... WIRELESS TECH Ford enhances the fresh look of its newer cars with this hands-free in-car option. The Sync allows you to operate ...
POWER TOYS
Dec 01, 2007; ... YOU BEAT THE BEJESUS OUT OF YOURSELF ALL YEAR LONG TO ADD AN INCH OR THREE HERE AND TO REMOVE ONE - OR MORE - THERE, SO WE'VE TRACKED DOWN A THING OR 17 TO REWARD YOU WITH AS YOU GROW INTO THE NEW YEAR * Burton X8 EST Freestyle Snowboard This new freestyle board features Burton's ...
SPICY 'N' MEATY CHILI
Dec 01, 2007; ... MAN-MADE MEAL COAL: Mass-building WHEN TO EAT m Lunch or dinner. Make an extra-large batch and save leftovers for future meals. HOW TO MAKE IT: Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Add onions and sauté over medium heat for two minutes. Add ground meat and sauté, ...
THE LOW DOWN
Dec 01, 2007; ... We investigate the difference in strength when doing a lower-ab exercise first vs. last in your workout * Your question: I've been trying to improve the look of my lower abs, so after I do crunches and oblique exercises, I always include some hanging leg raises. Yet I can barely do more ...
MIDSECTION MALAISE
Dec 01, 2007; ... Small changes to volume and resistance may be all your ab routine needs to produce real results Dear M&F, My abs aren't coming in the way I'd like them to. My diet is clean and I've been consistently training abs two days a week for 20-30 minutes each time, yet they still ...
WEIGHTED ROMAN CHAIR SIT-UP
Dec 01, 2007; ... Having trouble building thickly ridged abs? This move could be the solution EXECUTION * Grasp a weight plate and sit on a roman chair or back-extension bench. Hold the plate against your chest with your arms crossed, ankles under the pads. * Lean back slightly until your ...
THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
Dec 01, 2007; ... Should you hit your entire ab region at once or try to isolate each section? THE NATURE OF bodybuilding is to work a target muscle from all its angles. You no doubt follow that philosophy when training pecs doing flat, incline and decline movements to develop a fuller chest. In that ...
PRODUCTS, UPDATES & NEWS FROM BIG TIME ADVERTISERS
Dec 01, 2007; ... TRIPLE PROTECTION Gillette Clinical Strength features powerful Triple Protection Technology that: 1 Provides prescription-strength wetness protection 2) Contains odor-fighting microcapsules 3) Glides on smooth and doesn't flake away ...
THE SKINNY ON FAT
Dec 01, 2007; ... ASK THE DIET GURU: Chris Aceto Q: Can I still eat dietary fat when I'm trying to get lean? If so, how much can I eat, and what types should I be eating or avoiding? A: Yes, you can still eat fat; there's not much credence to the idea that a zero-fat diet is the way to go if you ...
OVERHEAD MEDICINE-BALL THROW
Dec 01, 2007; ... Ready to add some power to your ab routine? It's time to go ball to the wall! DESPITE OUR ADVICE to the contrary, many of you trainees out there see your abs as a vanity muscle to be trained for artistry rather than athleticism. Stick to crunchheavy routines for too long, however, and ...
CEREAL KILLER
Dec 01, 2007; ... BODY BUILDING BUFFET You've no doubt heard many health professionals extol the benefits of eating a well-rounded breakfast that includes both protein and carbs. But the truth is, for bodybuilders, breakfast cereals aren't always for ...
SHAKE OF THE MONTH
Dec 01, 2007; ... MUSCLE IN MINUTES Take ingredients. Put in a blender. Blend. Drink. Skip a meal without sacrificing mass. * Whan: Your busy schedule necessitates you missing a meal * Why: For slow-digesting protein ...
WORLD WIDE DELTS
Dec 01, 2007; ... HERE'S THE BEST WAY TO CREATE STRONG, BROAD SHOULDERS IN THE SHORTEST TIME IN Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned to bear the heavens upon his shoulders as punishment for a failed rebellion against Zeus. While that's certainly one way to build big, broad shoulders, fortunately you don't ...
THE HARD GAINER'S SUPPLEMENT GUIDE
Dec 01, 2007; ... Getting big despite your genes may seem impossible, but we're about to rewrite your genetic code We don't want to put too fine a point on this distinction, but there are those among us who find it hard to gain muscle - and then there are hardgainers, practically another species entirely ....
THE UDDER PROTEIN
Dec 01, 2007; ... Nutritionists have argued the pros and cons of dairy products for years, but it's time to set the record straight: Bodybuilders should make dairy a part of their daily diets. Here's why, and how * Once confined primarily to sippy cups and elementary school lunch trays, now - thanks to ...
50 BEST BODYBUILDING ADVANCES OF THE PAST 50 YEARS
Dec 01, 2007; ... Straight from the world's leading exercise scientists and the hardcore training trenches: 50 things you need to know in the pursuit of physical perfection Before Science Stepped in, they were bodybuilding truisms. The golden ages of the 70s and '80s were full of them: 1) Drop your carbs ...
TRAP YOURSELF
Dec 01, 2007; ... Turning your traps into mountains of muscle isn't hard if you know the training tricks of the trade CONTRARY TO PREVAILING opinion, there's a bit more to trapezius training than basic shrugging. In fact, throughout my bodybuilding years I got a lot of questions about how to train this ...
HIGHER TEST SCORES
Dec 01, 2007; ... To bodybuilders, having higher testosterone levels means having more muscle mass and strength as well as lower levels of bodyfat Plus, testosterone is the predominantly male hormone associated with other masculine traits, such as aggression and active libido. But after you reach about 30 ...
STRENGTH AND HONOR
Dec 01, 2007; ... THINK YOUR TRAINING IS TOUGH? FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMY COMBATIVES SCHOOL, IT MAY VERY WELL BE A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH In close-quarters combat, it's called "the fatal funnel." As the point man, you're about to kick in the door and go straight through it. But you'll have to be ...
TURNING POINT
Dec 01, 2007; ... When It comes to building a well-balanced body that's developed evenly throughout all muscle groups, you need to know how to shift the recruitment emphasis from one section of a muscle to another. For most guys, this is pretty easy when talking about, say, the chest. To improve upper pec ...
CRAMP YOUR STYLE
Dec 01, 2007; ... Muscle cramps, defined as an involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle, have plagued athletes such as bodybuilders for as long as athletic competition has been recorded. You'd think that in 2007, with the advances made in sports medicine, scientists would know what causes these painful ...
TEA FOR YOU
Dec 01, 2007; ... The United States is a bit of an outcast. Our favorite sport is baseball, while the rest of the world lives and breathes soccer. Our favorite beverage is coffee, while much of the globe prefers tea. To us, tea has always been a sort of wimpy drink. Yet just as David Beckham is helping to ...
STRONGLY CAFFEINATED
Dec 01, 2007; ... Known as the world's most popular drug, caffeine has been used to wake up millions every morning for hundredsof years via coffee and tea. Today, the chemical compound is known for much more than its ability to perk you up. Science now shows it can help bodybuilders increase maximal strength as ...
LIFT AWAY DIABETES
Dec 01, 2007; ... Diabetes affects almost 10% of the population in the United States (more than 20 million people), with type 2 being the most common form, accounting for more than 90% of all cases. For type 2 diabetics, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or cells ignore it. We've always ...