Men's Fitness back issues from September 2004:
Light it up: epic events, in and on our pages.(editor's letter)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2004; ... There's more compelling drama in any one quadrennially held Olympic competition than in all the cheesy network prime-time serials ever put together--including Murder, She Wrote. And I don't mean those endless stories of personal tragedy overcome that some plasticine blond bubblehead ...
MF past, present, and future: for 17 years, we've been the go-to source for shedding fat, producing healthy sperm, and softening stool.(mfers)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... OUR FIRST YEAR SEPTEMBER 1987 Sure, MF is an authority in fashion today, but we do slip up occasionally. Exactly 17 years ago we recommended Tan-Thru swimwear, a futuristic "zany print bikini" that allowed sunlight to penetrate the fabric without the suit appearing ...
Successful story.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Thanks for printing those great Success Stories. They regularly inspire me to keep the weight off, and they're a fun read. --Sean Morrissey Chesapeake, VA ...
Hands off.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Just wanted to thank the MF Mistress for warning me about my girlfriend's sensitive boobs around "that time of the mouth." I usually cling to those suckers for dear life, all month. Now I know ...
Letter from hell.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... The June/July issue's "'Trainers From Hell" was hilarious--and a little scary. It's people like that who motivate me to do the programs MF recommends in Personal Trainer--and work out by ...
Sad in Utah.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... I like getting my workout outdoors, but I had to lay off running due to shin-splints. Now I'm depressed and out of shape, and thinking of unsubscribing to your magazine. --Henry Brody Moab, UT ...
Gorilla tactics.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... If I were to start taking illicit anabolic steroids, how long would it be before I got to look like the ape in the World Gym logo? --Ronald Toht Germantown, MD ...
Just eat it.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... "What the Hell Is That?" [June/July] was a total relief. Now that I know the green potato chip and oily ham are nothing to worry about, I'm eating up for lost time. Thanks! --Tyson Letcher Austin, TX We hear ya, Ty. Little ...
Letter of the month.(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2004; ... I finally got the nerve to ask out this hot girl that I've had my eye on, but she totally rejected me. I think it may have been my pants, since a friend just told me they're out of style. I need sonic new threads--whaddaya boys got by way of pantaloons? ...
Department of Corrections.(Correction Notice)
Sep 01, 2004 ... In the June/July issue, we incorrectly spelled the name of Jennie Nixon (Fast Track Nutrition, p. 38). In ...
Counter intuitive.(Q + A)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... How exact are those calorie counters on cardio machines? Calorie counters provide estimates that are close enough for most people, but even quality machines tend to overestimate the burn by about 10% to 15%, says James Ryno, founder of the Lakeside Trainers Club in Oakland, N.J ....
Dough or die.(Q + A)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Will snacking on raw cookie dough really make me sick? Unfortunately, Mom was right about this one. And the more dough you eat, the more likely you are to end up hovering over the toilet, says Pat Kendall, Ph.D., R.D., a Colorado State University food scientist. Why? Blame the ...
Hearty matters.(Q + A)(aspirin dosage to prevent heart attack)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... At what age should I start popping an aspirin daily to ward off a heart attack? The average 30-year-old guy is most likely too young to start taking an aspirin every day, but it's impossible to say for sure, says Charles Hennekens, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University ...
Up in arms.(Q + A)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... I do a lot of curls, but my arms have stopped growing. What can I do? Give your biceps a greater challenge. Indianapolis-based sports coach Bill Hartman recommends an exercise called the modified Telle curl. Instead of curling the weight with your arms, you change the ...
Make your mark.(Q + A)(marker pens)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... I work in a studio where people use a lot of smelly markers. Should I worry? Yes, especially if you inhale fumes for long periods of time, warns Meryl Karol, Ph.D., an environmental researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. The scent of felt-tip markers has been shown to cause ...
Powerful medicine.(Q + A)(treat allergies)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... What's the best thing to take for allergies? For nasal symptoms, allergist Richard Weber, M.D., of the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colo., recommends OTC antihistamines such as Claritin, Allegra, or Zyrtec. For chronic sneezing and runny nose, ...
Sex therapy.(Q + A)(prevention of urinary-tract infections)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... My girlfriend gets urinary-tract infections all the time. I hate not having sex with her. What do you suggest we do? Stock up on Ocean Spray. According to Mayo Clinic gynecologist Bobbie Gostout, M.D., "Beverages such as cranberry juice, which make the urine more acidic, may ...
Scrum bunch: rugby in Hollywood isn't some feel-good sports flick--it's blood, sweat, and beers.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... The men of the L.A. Rugby Club (above) are a brotherhood forged by years of bleeding, crunching, and tackling in a game that, though wildly popular overseas, is known here primarily for its signature shirts. There are similarities to American football but, like soccer, the ...
Abs in depth.(fitness)
Sep 01, 2004; ... When it comes to their abs, most guys are soft-core. They focus too much on crunches for their six-pack muscle and neglect their "core"--the stabilizer muscles of the abs and lower back that support your posture and practically all moves used in sports. This workout attacks both aspects of ...
No pain, all gain: MF teaches you right from wrong, exercise by exercise, every month.(fitness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... BAD BOUNCING THE BAR OFF YOUR CHEST DURING A BENCH PRESS Remember when you used to retort, "I'm rubber and you're glue"? Well, you weren't then and you aren't now, and thinking you can bounce a barbell off your sternum in the middle of a bench press is just asking ...
Newbie Q&A: muscle bound? Nothing to worry about.(fitness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Q: I want to start lifting weights, but I don't want to look like a gorilla. How can I lose fat without building too much muscle? A: Unless you have genetics of Ah-nold-ic proportions, or you regularly inject hormones developed in the former East Germany, no one will ever ...
Most in the least: a tale of two lunges.(fitness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Leg training, like love, hurts. And, if you're a typical guy, you probably want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Try this blend of lunges: the overhead and the Siff (where you stand on the balls of your feet). The overhead bar position changes your center of gravity, forcing ...
Boredom buster: wanna burn fat? Don't touch that dial.(fitness)(run and watch television)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Used to be that TV commercials were perfect reminders to get off the couch and head to the fridge or the bathroom. But according to Ryan Lee, M.S., C.S.C.S., owner of SportSpecific.com, those words from the sponsors can also help you get a better workout. HERE'S WHAT TO DO ...
Energy.(fitness/extra)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Need game? A new study from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota reports that chugging a sports drink can boost an athlete's energy level and overall performance. In a trial of NCAA hockey players, researchers found that individuals who consumed a sports drink during practice improved ...
Longevity.(fitness/extra)(is related to your metabolism)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... The secret to eternal life? It's living in a cage in Scotland. In a study of lab mice, Scottish researchers found that there may be a direct link between the speed of your metabolism and how long you ...
Obesity.(fitness/extra)(health aspects)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... A new Harvard study warns that for every 2.2 pounds you gain, your risk of diabetes may jump by more than 7%. The worst place to get ...
Yes, walking burns calories, but more taxing activities, such as lifting and sports, are still the best ways to lose extra pounds.(fitness extra)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Yes, walking burns calories, but more taxing activities, such as lifting and sports, are still the best ways to lose extra pounds. In a study of ...
Fridge work: eating right doesn't have to be a chore. Follow these nine simple guidelines and you'll always have the freshest, best-tasting grub available.(nutrition)
Sep 01, 2004; ... 1 MILK Keep enough on hand to drink a glass or two each day. Each sip of the creamy nectar provides a megadose of vitamin D--important since the National Institutes of Health warns that 25% of men don't get enough of that nutrient. Buy 1% or 2% rather than skim. You'll get more ...
Time for a quickie? You don't need a culinary degree to throw together a healthy meal. And these tasty two-ingredient dinners can be whipped up in an instant.(nutrition)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... PASTA & BALLS [check] Trader Joe's Turkey Meatballs [check] Mueller's Reduced Carb pasta Grab a bag of Joe's from the icebox. The meatballs microwave in minutes (actually fewer than the package suggests, so be careful). Throw them over cooked pasta along ...
Hair loss solutions: a dermatologist's professional opinion.(Daniel Taheri)(Interview)(Advertisement)
Sep 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 toss occurs at an abnormally high rate; when hair replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate; or when normal hairs are replaced by ...
Veg out!(nutrition/extra)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Eating fruits and vegetables may be the key to keeping your blood pressure in check. When Chicago researchers studied 1,700 men over a period of seven years, they found that guys who are between 14 and 42 cups of fruits and vegetables a month had significantly lower blood-pressure levels ...
Safety.(nutrition/extra)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Sure, salsa tastes great, but it can also combat bacteria. According to recent UC Berkeley research, eating salsa may help you avoid food poisoning. The protection comes from the herb cilantro ...
Protein.(nutrition/extra)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Tired of your girlfriend's ditzy antics? Take the girl out to lunch and order her a steak. Penn State researchers recently found that ...
A quick fix: resuscitate your medicine cabinet with these multipurpose essentials.(health)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Bathroom packed with bottles and tubes of god-knows-what? Instead of trying to organize that medicinal no man's land, just start over. First, grab a trash can and throw away everything you've had for more than six months. Then head to the pharmacy and buy these eight must-haves covering ...
Simple relief: kick pain to the curb.(health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... When the Motrin's M.I.A. and the gym or job have left you aching, try one of these alternate pain-busters. * Oil your joints. A Temple University study found that the combo of ibuprofen and glucosamine relieve pain more effectively than pills alone. Look for yours in tablet form ...
Beat allergies: keep pollen and ragweed at bay this fall.(health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... As anybody whose throat has ever narrowed to the size of a swizzle stick knows, allergies suck. Here are eight tricks to make the season a bit less miserable. WATCH THE CLOCK If you have to be outside, go out in the morning, when pollen levels are at their lowest ....
Under pressure: get yours under control.(health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... You may think high blood pressure is only a problem for old folks, but you'd be wrong. Most guys who develop the condition get it in their mid-30s. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them. * Know your numbers. Be sure to have your B.P. checked at least a couple of times a year, ...
Slumber party: women expose themselves--and their feelings about us.(sex + relationships)
Sep 01, 2004; ... * What is the wildest thing you ever did while in school? ** How would you "school" a guy in bed? * "I was at a club and got up to dance on the bar. Guys started throwing dollar bills at me." ** "I like to reassure him by always promising not to tell my ...
MF mistress: Sarah Hedley, Men's Fitness' sultry sex columnist, explains the ins and outs of the workout that matters most.(sex + relationships)
Sep 01, 2004; ... I'm single and I haven't had sex in a year. It seems that the harder I try, the less chance I have. What should I do? --Rob, Eugene, OR Therein lies your answer, Rob. By trying so hard, you're coming across as desperate. And desperation isn't your best feature ....
The naked tooth.(Sex news: the lowdown on the labor of love)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Coming up with killer pickup lines and actually using them face-to-face on a woman has become sooo 20th century. New you can reap the benefits of having confidence without actually having any, thanks to the miracles of modern technology. "Toothing," a growing phenomenon that has spread ...
The burn you don't want: get ripped at the gym--not ripped off.(money)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Joining a gym is like getting married, but without the cake, presents, and sex (mostly). There's a written contract, they debit your account, and, if you dump them, you'll pay a hefty price. Which is why you want to make sure your facility isn't like some predatory female. Beware the ...
Conned 'sumers: these MF readers got pumped--for cash!(money)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... "A gym advertised 'special student prices,' but I found out later that they offered the same price to my working friends. Apparently, the sales reps would start at a 'regular price,' then pretend to knock it down. In the end, everyone who joined paid the same amount." --Teri ...
Head phones: MF sounds off on ear gear.(road test)(Men's Fitness)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Just in time for the glut of fall music releases and cooler weather (a couple of these could double as earmuffs), our audio maven gets an earful from the latest headphones. SONY MDR-G54LP, $20 For their size, these cheap phones are pretty powerful--they're very ...
Gate-crasher: your playbook for a winning pre-game party.(sports)
Sep 01, 2004; ... You might not arrive at the game ready to block, tackle, or sign autographs with your in-sock Sharpie. But when you show up in the parking lot you still have an important role to play. David Blend, author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Tailgating, tells you what you'll need before the game ...
Get a grip: go clubbing in style.(sports)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Nothing impacts your golf game more than how you grip the stick. And if the club's "grip" is worn out or has lost its tackiness, then you're just gonna suck. So re-grip with personalized ...
You'll Lovett: wield this sand wedge to bust out of any rut.(sports)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... The more golf you play, the more your game will improve. But even pros land in bunkers once in a while, Now there's help for your short and sand game with the Lovett Wedge. It's designed to help beginner-to-intermediate duffers get out of deep ...
The wheel thing: on the long haul of life, riding the right bike makes all the difference.(gear)
Sep 01, 2004; ... When you're a tyke, there's only one type of bike: a tricycle. But you're an adult now, and you have to learn the difference between mountain and racing bikes. The mountain variety is for rocky trails and unpaved roads; racing rigs are made for covering pavement quickly. You'll enjoy the ...
Goodfellas.(Special Edition)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... GOODFELLAS (SPECIAL EDITION) Coppa says: Goodfellas showed mafia life without the honorable metaphor of famiglia, but consumed with cash, humor, and cold-blooded murder. This DVD includes commentary by director Martin Scorsese, along with ...
Barbershop 2: Back in Business.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... BARBERSHOP 2: BACK IN BUSINESS Coppa says: The best scenes in this sequel feature the banter between the guys in the shop, who wax rap-sodic about everything from politics to poontang. Extras include deleted ...
Slipknot Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... SLIPKNOT VOL 3: (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES) Coppa says: The shock-metal group from Des Moines are back with their fourth and best album. Their signature sound welds pounding percussion and scathing guitars to DJ scratches that leave Limp Bizkit in the dust. Make room on ...
Jeff Bates Rainbow Man.(Sound Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2004; ... JEFF BATES RAINBOW MAN Coppa says: A throwback to old-time country, former welder and Mississippi native Jeff Bates forgoes the current trend of infusing pop into country. Tracks like "My Inlaws Are Outlaws" have a genuine twang, yet ...
The Legend of Zelda: 4 Swords Adventures (GameCube, GBA).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2004; ... THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: 4 SWORDS ADVENTURES (GAMECUBE, GBA) Coppa says: This modern version of the Nintendo classic, where Link must save the lovely Princess Zelda, lets you link your GBA to the GameCube. So when you enter certain structures, you jump off the TV and onto your GBA ...
True Crime: Streets of La (PC).(Los Angeles)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2004; ... TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF LA (PC) Coppa says: Welcome to 240 square miles of expertly detailed, kill-or-be-killed urbania. You're a rogue special-forces officer who can choose to be a good cop or bad cop, and combine high-speed driving, martial-arts fighting, and rapid-fire ...
Bahama boys: a trip for men where manly things are done.(Entertainment)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... The Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, knows what you want. It's the "Guy's Ultimate Getaway," a vacation package that lets you and your cronies play Rat Pack. The getaway includes limo rides to and from the airport, daily breakfast, 18 holes at the Ocean Club (where Michael ...
(Not so) big country: RCA recording artist Jeff Bates was livin' large--and didn't like it. So he shaped up and wrote a song about it, just for MF.(Entertainment)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Soulful Southerner and country-music newcomer Jeff Bates has been bluing up the charts with his debut album, Rainbow Man, and hit single "I Wanna Make You Cry" But unlike the hard-drinkin', crazy-livin' country stars of yonder, Bates is serious about staying fit. So when MF asked Bates to ...
50 Pounds Ago.(Entertainment)(Poem)
Sep 01, 2004; ... <Pre>Me and my buddy working out at the gymHe spots me and I spot himPush a little harder now, come on manDon't know if I can do it, but he says I canI sweat and complain, cry and moanBut it sure beats life 50 pounds ago! ...
World of knowledge: we harness the expertise of the brawny, the brainy, and the bearded to solve your most pressing dilemmas.(smarts)
Sep 01, 2004; ... <Pre> WORLD'S TOUGHEST MANWORLD'S SMARTEST MAN WORLD'S OLDEST MAN I met my ex at work, and now she's trashing my sex skills to co-workers. What should I do? Hire a video crew, Take her aside and ask That is not good. have them film you her to stop before she ...
Was mom wrong ... about sitting too close to the TV?(smarts)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... We posed the question of whether close-range TV watching can ruin your peepers (as mom used to incessantly scream at us) to Lee Duffner, M.D., a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His response: "Hogwash. You won't cause any physical damage to your eyes." ...
The Uncle Fatso show: sportscaster Barry LeBrock was embarrassed when he went to his own videotape, so he turned his belly blooper into the highlight reel.(success story)
Sep 01, 2004; ... In Hollywood, a town where it's practically against the law not to look fabulous, overweight people tend to stay out of sight. Especially on camera, where being flabby simply doesn't fly. Barry LeBrock, weekday anchor and reporter for Fox Sports Net in Los Angeles, didn't even ...
Live forever (or darn close): these tips will help you add 82.7 years to your life--more time to read MF.(health)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Life, like Napoleon, is short. But it no longer has to be. According to longevity expert Michael Roizen, M.D., author of The Real Age Makeover, up to 90% of the factors that cause aging are preventable. Meaning that, even though you may not be able to keep wrinkles at bay forever, making ...
Eternal youth: just how old is old? You may be surprised by the answer.(health)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... Most guys will make it to their 70s before keeling over. Hit 80 and you're lucky, 90 or above and you're blessed. But according to data from Duke University, there's no reason life can't routinely go into triple digits. Researchers have blindly clung to the idea that humans have a specific ...
The chronicles of Roddick: one of the best American tennis players ever to hold court, Andy Roddick keeps coming up aces.(winning)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Andy Roddick, 21, is the youngest American ever to be ranked No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals. The primary weapon in is arsenal? The most devastating serve in the sport, a rocket that has been clocked at 153 mph. He steamrolled the competition en route to victory in last ...
Work and play: memo to all staffers: office romance is now allowed in the break room.(special report)
Sep 01, 2004; ... Hanging out with co-workers at a bar after-hours, Liam, a senior editor at a magazine in New York, was hit on by an editorial assistant. They had begun flirting just a few weeks before and started doing the e-mail back-and-forth. But on this evening, she whispered to him, "Am I going to ...
Count them in: you took the MF/Shape survey and told us how you feel about workplace sex. Our hearts go out to your biz's cleaning staff.(special report)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004; ... When it comes to workplace romance, a lot of our readers said they were gettin' down to business. A whopping 80% of respondents to our Men's Fitness/Shape online survey said it's OK to date a coworker--especially, say 81%, if their romantic interest is of equal professional stature. ...
In the red: nothing wrong with using the old flagpole--unless you see red flags. Think twice about having workplace sex if ...(special report)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2004 ... One of you supervises or reports to the other. There can be a question of whether the subordinate succumbed voluntarily, warns Garry Mathiason of the employment-law firm Littler Mendelson. Give management a heads-up on your coupling and be prepared for a possible transfer or change in work ...