Men's Fitness back issues from June 2004:
Hot times: the big man on the virtue of being prepared.(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Summertime, and the living is easy. With apologies to "Summertime" composer George Gershwin, I think it should go, "Summertime, when the living can be easy--if you've planned ahead." Granted, it sounds a little clunky when sung (try it). But in order to have a summer where ...
Men's Fitness: from the '80s to the future! In January 1986, we were called Sports and Fitness, and offered expertise about health and neon blue suits. Little has changed.(MFers)
Jun 01, 2004 ... OUR FIRST YEAR Flashback to June 1987: Condom ads aired on TV for the first time, Michael Jackson attempted to buy the bones of the Elephant Man, and Cher won an Oscar[R]. Adding to that year's bizarre nature was the popularity of such workout programs as ...
Curling 'n' hurling.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... What is it about a good workout that makes me feel like throwing up? --S.H., Bayville, NY A good workout, or a poorly designed one? If your time in the gym leaves you feeling sick, then your workout is flawed, says Charles Staley, a strength coach in Las Vegas. "Most guys who ...
Better than water?(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... I've seen these new "super oxygenated" waters in stores. Should I drink them instead of regular [H.sub.2]O?--E.A., Miami, FL Nope. Some super-oxygenated brands claim to pack up to 40 times the oxygen found in regular water, making them ideal for helping boost your energy and ...
Just like a pill.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... When's the best time to take vitamins--morning or night? And should I take them on an empty or full stomach?--L.M., Wichita, KS Depends on what you're popping. For multivitamins, Lisa Dorfman, M.S., R.D., an American Dietetic Association spokesperson, suggests taking the pills ...
Ball buster.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... I got smacked in the 'nads by a soccer ball a couple of months ago. Could an injury like this affect my chance of having kids?--T.D., Albuquerque, NM Sure, a smack like that can hurt like hell, but it's very unlikely that being hit in the testicles would cause any long-term or ...
Bulk rate.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... My girlfriend complains about cellulite all the time. What is it, and why don't guys get it?--S.G., Tulsa, OK Cellulite is that lumpy, bumpy fat that women get on their hips, thighs, and buttocks. (Think pre-TrimSpa Anna Nicole.) And yes, women are obsessed with it, for good ...
Win the rat race.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... My buddy challenged me to a two-mile race. He said he can run it in 12 minutes, but my best time ever is 13:25. I've been training by running three miles at an eight-minute-mile pace. What else can I do?--T.M., Dover, DE If you're trying to run two miles in 12 minutes, you'll ...
Can you hear me now?(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Will I really go deaf from listening to music too loud?--K.L., Austin, TX Even if you're cranking Outkast at full-blast for hours at a time, it most likely won't cause permanent damage, says University of Colorado hearing expert Herman Jenkins, M.D. It takes long-term exposure ...
Dead tired.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Sometimes, I fall asleep on my arm, and it feels numb and tingly for hours. Should I worry?--A.F., Las Vegas, NV Unless that pins and needles feeling lasts for 24 hours or more, you're fine, says Elton Strauss, M.D., an orthopedic specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York ...
Rhyme time.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Is there any truth to the saying, "Beer before liquor, never been sicker?" --J.M., Tallahassee, FL Although it's a rhyme Dr. Seuss would have been proud of, there's no truth to that old booze/beer chestnut, says Dee Grasso, R.D., a nutritionist in Short Hills, N.J. ...
Weighty matters.(Ask Us Anything)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... What's going to help me lose weight the fastest: diet or exercise?--D.S., Memphis, TN You'll get the best results doing both, obviously. But if you have to choose, go with diet. It's much easier to eat fewer calories than it is to burn off more, says Alex Koch, Ph.D., an ...
He's an animal.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004 ... I read your Sex News column in April, and I think your failure to report my recent conquests is a grave oversight. Please correct this matter in your next issue. --"I'm Too Sexy" Emmaus, PA ...
The weakest link.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... I took the sports self-tests in the April issue ["Get Back in the Game"], and now I know exactly why I can't slide into third anymore without twisting my knee. Thanks, guys. I really appreciate your pointing out just how pathetic and ...
Feets of fashion.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... I need some good summer beachwear. But don't tell me to get a hula skirt or a Hawaiian shirt. What do you gentlemen suggest? --Richie Malvin Kennebunkport, ME ...
Winner's circle.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... I feel like a loser. I've never won anything in my life. I need help. How about some strategies on how to win at life and not just in the weight room?--Alan Dawn, Tulsa, OK ...
Double up.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Love the new format. I like that it's a fast read, but I still get all the coverage I expect. I have only one suggestion: Give me more! Jim Felps ...
Don't tell.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... I'm much obliged for the new Cardio dept. I like to get up at 5 a.m., run 10 miles, and then swim home. I have to shower after that, but I have ...
Department of corrections.(Tell Us Anything)(Correction Notice)
Jun 01, 2004 ... The correct price for the Olympus Stylus 410 digital camera shown in the May 2004 issue (Gear, p. 49) is $379, and the Website is ...
Letter of the month.(Tell Us Anything)
Jun 01, 2004; ... A student of mine recently showed me your magazine, and after one read, I've concluded that it's for narcissistic heathens. How does it feel to perpetuate body-image stereotypes to the youth of the nation?--Jameson Belford, Sacramento, CA Better than ...
Before you strap on your fins and tank to go scuba diving, you may want to schedule a quick trip to the gym.(Sports)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Before you strap on your fins and tank to go scuba diving, you may want to schedule a quick trip to the gym. According to a new study in the Journal of Physiology, a single session of strenuous exercise 24 hours ...
In addition to strengthening your heart, toning muscle, and helping maintain your ideal weight, exercise may strengthen your immunity against some colds and viral infections, a new study shows.(Sports)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * In addition to strengthening your heart, toning muscle, and helping maintain your ideal weight, exercise may strengthen your immunity against some colds and viral infections, a new study shows. Researchers at Acadia ...
Flex time.(Fitness News)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Hate stretching? Now you've got a good excuse for avoiding it: When government researchers reviewed the results of more than 350 studies on stretching, they found that there is no evidence to suggest that stretching reduces your ...
No wonder obesity may soon pass smoking as the leading killer in the United States.(Sports)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * No wonder obesity may soon pass smoking as the leading killer in the United States. According to a new University of California, Berkeley, study, we're spending way too much time on our butts. After polling more than 7,500 ...
Slipping on a pair of headphones before you hit the weight bench can do more than just improve your workout--it may make you smarter.(Sports)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Slipping on a pair of headphones before you hit the weight bench can do more than just improve your workout--it may make you smarter. According to a study from Ohio State ...
Next time you buy new basketball shoes, look for the pair with the best support.(Prevention)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Next time you buy new basketball shoes, look for the pair with the best support. According to a new Duke University study, shoes with proper arch support may be the key to eliminating foot pain and injuries on the court. When researchers asked 11 college ...
Hundreds of guys get blasted with ultrasound each year in an attempt to help their damaged muscles heal more quickly.(Prevention)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Hundreds of guys get blasted with ultrasound each year in an attempt to help their damaged muscles heal more quickly. But while the procedure may feel great, ultrasound treatments don't actually help muscles repair any faster than they ...
Clinic.(Health News)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Even though most of us have no idea how much testosterone we've got, we all want more--for maximum muscle, a more potent sex drive, greater energy, even to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now you can find ...
As MF reported last month, STDs are on the rise again, but the situation may be even worse than expected.(Prevention)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * As MF reported last month, STDs are on the rise again, but the situation may be even worse than expected. According to a new report from the American Social Health Association, one in four Americans--and up to half of adults under the age of 25--will become infected with an STD at ...
You may want to be even more vigilant about avoiding secondhand smoke in the future.(Prevention)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * You may want to be even more vigilant about avoiding secondhand smoke in the future. In a recent study, researchers at UC Riverside found that ...
Scientists have theorized for years that eating eggs may help improve your memory.(Memory)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Scientists have theorized for years that eating eggs may help improve your memory. Now researchers at the University of North Carolina have confirmed it. In trials, it was determined that when ...
Shopping for supplements?(Memory)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Shopping for supplements? Pick up some vitamin E, but skip the grape-seed extract. According to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's annual meeting, taking vitamin E once a day may lower your risk for prostate cancer by up to 53%. Meanwhile, despite earlier ...
Drinks.(Nutrition News)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Stressed? Think twice before downing a latte or diet Coke. According to a study from the University of Bristol, caffeinated drinks may increase your stress levels, rather than helping to keep them under control. In a ...
First, the good news: moderate drinking is still good for you, reducing your risk of heart disease by up to 28%, according to a new study from the University of Massachusetts.(Memory)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * First the good news: Moderate drinking is still good for you, reducing your risk of heart disease by up to 28%, according to a new study from the University of Massachusetts. The bad news? ...
Got honey?(Memory)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... * Got honey? New research from the University of California, Davis, reports eating honey may help protect you from toxins in the air, lowering your risk of heart disease and cancer ....
Chocolate has more disease-fighting antioxidants per ounce than almost any other food, but here's an even better reason to crave it: eating chocolate may lower your blood pressure.(Science)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... + Chocolate has more disease-fighting antioxidants per ounce than almost any other food, but here's an even better reason to crave it: Eating chocolate may lower your blood ...
Finally, a reason to drink soy milk: a recent study conducted at Colorado State University found that soy may help keep you from going bald.(Science)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... + Finally, a reason to drink soy milk: A recent study conducted at Colorado State University found that soy may help keep you from going bald. The key to the finding appears to be a newly discovered ...
Up to 75% of people on "low carb" diets aren't cutting carbs significantly enough to lose weight, an NPD Group survey reports.(Science)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... + Up to 75% of people on "low carb" diets aren't cutting carbs significantly enough to lose weight, an NPD Group survey reports. In ...
Add a bag of walnuts to your next shopping list.(Science)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... + Add a bag of walnuts to your next shopping list. Researchers in Barcelona recently found that eating walnuts may help improve the flow of blood throughout your body (important for building ...
Prevention.(Nutrition News)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004 ... > Guys with a family history of cancer might want to consider drinking more tea. According to a new study from UCLA, compounds within tea leaves called polyphenols appear to slow the growth of cancer. In trials, scientists at the school asked a group ...
Uni-psychos: mountain unicyclists ride the highway in the sky.(FastTrack)
Jun 01, 2004; ... This spring, an army of one-wheeled warriors worked its way down the rocky shelves of the Moab, Utah. Straddling a seat and a three-inch-wide knobby-treaded tire, the riders furiously strained for control, hopping, jumping, and grinding over and around rocks. Their average speed: two miles ...
Abs in depth: use this six-part series by Australian strength coach Ian King, C.S.C.S., to build the ultimate six-pack.(Fitness)
Jun 01, 2004; ... In the gym, as in the bedroom, stamina makes all the difference. That's why the final installment of this six-part series works your abs with high repetitions to build "strength endurance"--the ability to use the strength you built in the previous workouts to add even more muscle size ....
Take it outside: turn the playground into a free gym.(Fitness)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... There's more you can do out of the gym than just simple calisthenics. In fact, getting a better body can be a walk in the park. The Playground Workout DVD, from the strength coaches at SportSpecific.com, offers ...
No pain all gain: MF teaches you right from wrong, exercise by exercise, every month.(Fitness)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Bad ROUNDING YOUR BACK ON THE BENT-OVER ROW You'll raise your risk for injury by increasing the stress on your lumbar spine. Another common mistake: moving your torso up and down like you're riding a railroad handcar. It may qualify as pumping iron, but it reduces ...
Most in the least: say good morning to stronger legs and shoulders.(Fitness)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... The key to fast gains? Think of your muscles as the Starship Enterprise: They need to boldly go where they've never gone before. Try this hybrid movement that combines an exercise called the seated good morning with a barbell shoulder press. The seated good morning trains your hamstrings ...
Whaddaya bench? Each month, we stop a stranger and put him to the test.(Fitness)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... "Warm-ups are for wusses," said Andy Garafalo, a 25-year-old advertising executive, when we approached him recently at a gym in Queens, N.Y. "My ggirlfriend's waiting ouside. Just slap three plates on each side and stand back." Garafalo cracked his knuckles, rolled ...
What the hell is that? The truth behind those strange lumps and colors in food.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... THE GREEN SPOT ON THE POTATO CHIP? What we thought: Mold. What it is: Chlorophyll, the stuff that makes plants green. When potatoes are exposed to light--like during harvest--they produce it in an attempt to grow. THE RED SPOT IN THE RAW EGG? ...
King of the grill: we asked Steven Raichlen, author of BBQ USA, for his best tips on bow to 'Q at home.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... * Use lump charcoal. Briquettes can give food a bitter taste, * Cook steaks at 600[degrees]. To test the temp, put your hand three inches above the grate. You should be able to hold it there only a couple of seconds. * ...
Veg out: surprise! Sometimes fresh isn't best.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... If you want something healthy to go with your burger, head to the produce aisle, right? Big mistake. Sometimes the most nutritious vegetables are the ones sold frozen or canned. * Spinach How to buy: Canned. Spinach inside a pop-top lid has nearly five times the ...
Perfect picnic: from basket to blanket, we've got you covered.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Forget the candles, wine, and Barry White music. When it comes to seduction, "Think of a woman as a small furry animal that can be easily seared away" says Lou Paget, a certified sex therapist and author of 365 Days of Sensational Sex. Instead of clubbing her over the head with romantic ...
Guy food.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Next time you order a pizza, offset some of the damage with a like this great vitamin-packed salad from Matthew and Todd Birnbaum, co-owners of New York's popular PINCH--Pizza by the Inch--restaurant. <Pre> INGREDIENTS 3 fresh oranges 2 fresh lemons 1 tbsp fennel seed ...
Good to bad.(Nutrition)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Frozen peach slices are the best source of vitamin C. Blend some into every smoothie. For other sources of your daily C, try: <Pre> Red bell pepper 226 mg per pepper Papaya 188 mg per fruit Apricot nectar 137 mg per cup Canned pineapple juice 115 mg per cup ...
Bar exam.(Good taste: seven protein bars that pack taste as well as power)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Americans eat 45 million protein bars a year (and most of 'em taste like crap). To separate the gross from the great, we pulled together a crack team of testers--including a dietician, a baker, and some protein-starved (and just plain hungry) MF staffers--to select some of the best-tasting ...
Perfect 10: beautiful women expose themselves ... and their feelings about us.(Sex+Relationships)
Jun 01, 2004; ... * What do you do if your man flirts with another woman? * How would you describe the most exotic place you'd like to have sex? * I'd just walk out. I wouldn't fight over him--there are plenty of other guys I could be with." * "Jamaica, under a cascading ...
MF mistress.(Sex+Relationships)
Jun 01, 2004; ... An attractive girl recently began working in my office, and I can't keep my mind off her. Is it OK to ask her out, and if so, how should I do it? --Tony, Miami, FL Interoffice canoodling isn't just for the president anymore. In a recent survey by Janet Lever, ...
Addicted to love.(Sex news: the lowdown on the labor of love)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... "Attraction and lust really are like a drug." So says John Marsden, Ph.D., a senior member of the U.K.'s National Addiction Center, who researched the link between love and addiction for a BBC documentary ....
Smarter sex.(Sex news: the lowdown on the labor of love)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Pfizer, manufacturer of Viagra, recently concluded a study on the top female erogenous zones. Number one? The brain. A woman's arousal is triggered by a network of emotional, intellectual, and relationship factors rather ...
Sex balm: for the girl who has almost everything.(Sex+Relationships)
Jun 01, 2004; ... If your girl has trouble reaching orgasm, you might want to consider Dream Cream. Developed by Jed Kaminetsky, M.D., a New York University urologist ...
Ray bans: seven ways to save your skin this summer.(Health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Want two great reasons to load up on sunscreen? OK then: (1) The American Cancer Society reports that more than a million men are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, and sunblock is one of the easiest ways to avoid the disease. (2) Women run from guys with leathery, sun-weathered faces. ...
Health plus: breaking diabetes news.(Health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... * Researchers in Toronto are closing in on the first oral form of insulin--a pill that can be taken in place of injections. * A new Austrian drug called Caiapo (made from an extract of the sweet-potato plant) may allow for ...
Solar power: when getting sun is actually good for you.(Health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... People have long worshipped the sun, and for good reason, says Michael F. Holick. M.D., Ph.D., author of The UV Advantage. According to Holick, a few minutes of direct sunlight--and the vitamin D it provides--may help you avoid a number of illnesses. Beat prostate cancer: ...
Hair loss solutions: a dermatologist's professional opinion.(Advertisement)
Jun 01, 2004 ... Hair loss is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. In fact, we typically lose 50 to 150 scalp hairs every day. Baldness (alopecia) results when hair loss occurs at an abnormally high rate; when hair replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate; or when normal hairs are replaced by ...
Drying times: what to drink to beat the heat.(Health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Sweat happens. That's why we drink. Every ounce of fluid you lose sweating, peeing, even breathing has to be replenished or you risk headache, nausea, or dehydration. During the summer months, that can mean a lot of fluids: a quart or more every 30 to 40 minutes on the most hot and humid ...
Gum control: a better breath freshener.(Health)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Feel like something crawled into your mouth and died? Skip the mints and reach for some Big Red instead. According to a new study from the ...
Buzz off: how to stay bite-free all summer long.(Health)
Jun 01, 2004; ... Between the swollen red bumps, the itching, and the risk of scary-sounding conditions like West Nile and Lyme disease, insects can turn even the best summer day into a downer. Don't let them! Here's how to keep the bugs at bay during the coming months. WATCH THE CLOCK ...