Men's Fitness back issues from September 2005:
Authenticity is back.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2005; ... CAN A GUY REALLY AFFORD to be fashionable? At the office, you've got corporate culture to deal with, and "casual" Friday is as high-pressure as dressing for an interview. At home, you've got neighbors and friends, and sometimes their uniform mysteriously becomes yours. Here in New York, I ...
Q+a.(hairloss, pushups )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Q: Will wearing baseball caps all the time make me bald? a: Keep wearing that Yankees cap with pride, even when they strike out this season. According to Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University, there's absolutely no ...
Peanut better.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... In your fine article in the June/July edition, "101 Ways to Lose Your Gut," one of the ways listed (Pop Peanuts) mentioned a study that found that men who ate 500 calories of peanuts a day gained no excess weight. The good news is it ...
Spicing it up.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Sometimes it's the little things in your magazine that stand out. When I saw your tip in the June/July issue about putting cinnamon in chili, I had to give it a shot. I added cinnamon sticks to the ...
Peas porridge hot.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I know you guys must get a butt-load of e-mails like this, but I gotta say, the picture of Fergie in your June/July ...
Who's that girl?(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... A friend and I were arguing about the inset photo on your June/July cover. I say it's Kim Smith from Catwoman. He says it isn't. Who's right? Carl Nelson CAMPBELL, CA ...
Lost in the Bronx.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Hey MF! Loved seeing the Mets' Carlos Beltran in your June/July issue--that guy is nails. Now I only wish my suddenly sucking Yanks could pick up about nine guys as ...
More RPMs.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Your magazine just keeps getting better and better. In fact, the only thing that's missing is a full section on cars. And not those ridiculous little imports with the modified exhaust that sounds like a chain saw on steroids--I'm talking about good old ...
Red beer.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Hey, I've got a great addition to your low-carb drinks ["Lean Drinks," June/July '05]: Pour some tomato juice or Bloody Mary mix (for an extra kick) into a pint glass, about one-third full. Then ...
MF web poll results.(letters)
Sep 01, 2005 ... <Pre> What's your favorite part of Her Anatomy? Her Breasts (March 2005 issue, pages 34-35) 42% Her Glutes (May 2005 issue, pages 54-55) ...
Hang on: learn the right ropes and routes, and the entire world will look up to you.(outdoors)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Parachuting and bungee jumping are fine for a quick thrill. But for sheer balls-in-thepit-of-your-stomach, adrenaline-soaked excitement, there's nothing like the sport of crevice, or "crack," climbing. Picture yourself dangling thousands of feet up in the air, a tiny speck on a massive ...
The reverse-grip bench press: a new lift to work into your current workout.(EXERCISE OF THE MONTH)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHEN IT COMES TO ARMS, biceps get all the glory. And while we've got nothing against a good curl, if you want scary-big arms, you can't neglect the three-headed monster that accounts for them: your triceps. (It actually does have three heads: a lateral portion, or head, that runs down the ...
Train like a champ.(get big)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Need proof positive that your workouts are paying off and that long-term training is the key to success? Look no further than multiple Tour de France champ Lance Armstrong. In a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researcher Edward F. Coyle of the University of Texas at ...
Muscle meals.(get big)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... <Pre> Oatmeal With a Kick 1/3 cup steel-cut oats (they're thicker and less processed than "quick" oats) 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 cup oat bran 1 tbsp whole flax seeds 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 scoop vanilla whey-protein or milk-protein ...
No bench? no problem: get a great workout despite a crowded gym.(get big: TRAFFIC CONTROL)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WALK INTO ANY GYM AND WHAT'S THE FIRST thing you notice (besides the hottie who hands you a towel at the front desk)? It's probably guys doing bench presses--and even more guys standing around waiting for those guys to finish. But while benching is a great exercise, there's no reason it ...
Roland's pick for ... pain relief.(Vitaminerals Island Rain Cryogel-antioxidant)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Bodybuilder, actor, and MF contributing editor ROLAND KICKINGER selects this month's gym-bag essential GRAB: Vitaminerals Island Rain Cryogel-antioxidant WHAT IT IS: An anti-inflammatory gel that doesn't stink--it smells like Irish Spring. WHAT IT'S GOOD ...
Build bigger biceps: every month, a new move to help you look bigger and lift more--immediately!(Strength Strategies)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... You know that curls work the biceps. What you probably don't know is that while you curl, your triceps are also contracting, limiting the amount of force your bi's can produce (it's your body's way of trying to keep the elbow joint safe). In this case, your body's acting like an ...
Iron men: our experts share their training tales--from the glory to the gory.(get big)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Some guys brag about workouts so tough they had to be carried out of the gym. Well, I remember this powerlifter who was blasting out reps of 500 pounds on the bench press. As he went to rack the bar at the end of his set, the left side didn't catch ....
Lower-body blast: strike a balance to boost strength.(self test)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEVELOPING A MUSCULAR IMBALANCE ISN'T the worst thing that can happen from ignorant gaining. (Blowing your intestines out your butt during a squat, for instance, would be much worse.) But overdeveloping one muscle group while neglecting another does result in problems. For example, guys ...
Win the Ab battle: four relationships that can sabotage your waistline--and how to manage them.(get lean)
Sep 01, 2005; ... IT'S TRUE, THE UNIVERSE IS conspiring against you--trying to make you fat. And it's your friends, family, and co-workers who are doing its dirty work, leading you into the valley of temptation. Don't fall into their trap. With a little planning and forethought, you can avoid even the most ...
The Lean Body Promise.(dieting )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The Lean Body Promise LEE LABRADA THE TIP Plan to lose no more than two to three pounds of fat per week when you first start a diet or exercise program. Calculating weightloss goals gives you a target and a timeline for achieving results. Just make sure your goal is ...
In the dog house: when it comes time for that final Labor Day blowout, make sure you roast the right franks.(HEAD-TO-HEAD)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Healthy Choice Low-Fat Beef Franks CALORIES: 70 PROTEIN: 6 g FAT: 2.5 g SODIUM: 440 mg ODDEST INGREDIENT: Milk TASTE: Slightly soapy with a gummy, Spam-like consistency MF RATING: ** (out of five) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennie-O Jumbo Turkey ...
The world's greatest scale: counting calories has never been so cool.(Salter 1450 )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... IT MAY LOOK LIKE A sleek record player (remember those?), but the Salter 1450 is actually the hippest food scale ever to hit the market. Just slap one of over 1,400 different foods onto the machine's stainless-steel platform, type in the food's name, and the ...
Laugh your ass off.(loose weight)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Looks like your Chappelle's Show DVDs can literally help you bust a gut. Researchers at Vanderbilt University found that a good laugh can melt the pounds away. "Men and women burn 20% more calories than normal when laughing," ...
Get bigger, look thinner: take off the weight with this trainer-approved tip.(Define and Conquer)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... WANT TO KNOW THE QUICKEST way to lose an inch from your waist? Just add one to your shoulders. Sure, it's an optical illusion, but it works--even if you've recently maxed out your belt size. You ready? HERE'S WHAT TO DO Before an upper-body workout (but after your ...
Lose weight like a pro.(Define and Conquer)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... If you think gaining an inch anywhere (other than your gut) requires massive eating and weeks of dedicated training, prepare yourself for the ultimate magic trick. By restricting the flow of blood to muscles through intense exercises like the lateral dumbbell ...
Order this ... at subway: it's fine to eat fast food once in a while, as long as you pick this MF-approved meal.(FAST-FOOD FIXES)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... A Six-Inch Turkey Breast and Ham Sandwich Ask for twice the meat, hold the cheese and mayo. Add all the mustard you want and ask for honey oat bread for an ...
This month's myth: you burn more fat doing cardio after lifting.(myth buster)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... THE TRUTH: This fat-loss folk legend is based on the idea that glycogen--the stored carbs your body uses for workout fuel--depletes after weight training, and in its absence, your body is forced to burn fat. In reality, even the toughest weight workout won't deplete your ...
Powder of the month.(Cyto Gainer, protein powder by CytoSport)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... If your goal is gaining size, you can't afford to eat like a bird. But when you chug CYTO GAINER, FROM CYTOSPORT, you eliminate the risk of shortchanging your muscles. With 56 grams of ...
Bar of the month.(Pure Protein, snack bar)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The name says it all. PURE PROTEIN, FROM WORLDWIDE SPORT NUTRITION, packs 32 grams of muscle-molding protein and little else. Stuff a few in your desk drawer. The Chocolate ...
Are you getting enough? Selenium.(supplements digest)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... WHAT IT DOES Selenium prevents the cell damage caused by free radicals--a known cause of cancer and heart disease. WHY YOU NEED MORE A powerful antioxidant, selenium seems to be particularly effective at preventing prostate cancer. Several major clinical ...
Natural cavity protection.(raisins)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Ever think snacking on raisins could be good for your teeth? Turns out it is. A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago reports that a compound found in raisins, ...
Vitamin E.(worth it or worthless?)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... CLAIM Reduces the risk of heart disease, protects vision, and possibly helps to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. LATEST FINDING A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who ...
Stick it to disease.(carrots)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Sure, rabbits like 'em, and they're good for your eyes. But here's an even better reason to snack on carrot sticks: According to a recent study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, falcarinol--a naturally occurring compound in carrots that helps protect ...
Date food: trick her into thinking you're a gourmet cook with this quick and easy meal.(meal of the month)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Beef, like this filet mignon, is a great source of CLA--CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID--a type of good fat that has been shown in studies to help increase muscle mass and decrease levels of body fat. Stick with butter when cooking rather than margarine, which has three times the ...
Cool rider.(jackets)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... MF MUST-HAVE For a look that combines the old-school vibe of Steve McQueen with the comfort and style of an ultracool leather-and-knit zip-up, try this cardigan from C.P. Company. Consider it clothing with a split personality--part 1940s bomber jacket, part ...
Color theory.(shoes)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... MF BASICS In the old days, you could get a car in any color you wanted-as long as it was black. Television was a dull, black-and-white affair, and even the highest-level executive needed only two pairs of shoes for the office: black and brown. But no more. Today, shoes come in ...
The bottom line.(underwear)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... MF TRENDS When you exercise, you want clothes that will hold up to the intensity of your workouts. So why would you accept anything less when it comes to underwear? Luckily, with this fall's latest trend--athletic-inspired underwear--you don't have to. Think underwear designed ...
Play hard, look great.(under eye dark circle removers)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... We know sleep isn't on your list of priorities. But whether you spend your early a.m. hours trolling the clubs or partying with your latest babe, there's no reason come morning that people should think you're getting anything less than your full eight hours. The key to making that happen? ...
The dean of authenticity: one-on-one with .(perfect fit: style + grooming + clothing)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I'm a prep. I went to boarding school, played lacrosse, and I still row crew. But I love my biker boots, and I've listened to the Rolling Stones almost daily since I was in the seventh grade. And the only man I know who can make clothes that synthesize all these vibes is Tommy ...
Orgasm insurance: Savanna Samson's 5 pleasure-for-sure positions.(get the girl)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... The No. 1 way to keep a girl coming back for more? Provide reeeeally good, satisfaction-guaranteed service. How can you be sure your "product" is the absolute best? By widening your repertoire of positions and using them in just the right order. 1 The Lip Biter ...
The best strip clubs in America: with a client, a friend, or alone--live entertainment never looked so good.(ROUND UP)
Sep 01, 2005; ... editor's pick * 4 Play Gentlemen's Club West Los Angeles (310-575-0660) This joint has enough silicone to caulk over the San Andreas Fault. Though totally nude in L.A. means no booze, who cares? Southern California strip-club connoisseur Z-Bone rates this ...
Hair loss solution: a dermatologist's professional opinion.(Revivogen)(Advertisement)
Sep 01, 2005 ... 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 ...
Net chicks: MF's guide to the hottest online-dating sites.(Mens Fitness)(Illustration)
Sep 01, 2005; ... You're looking for either a long, meaningful relationship, a quick booty call within a six-block radius, or someone you can just kick around with. Whatever your pleasure, the Internet can help. We analyzed the ins and outs of the most popular online-dating hot spots. Now all you have to do ...
ID police.(online dating)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... A great personality can help you recover from an awkward pickup line. But when you take your game online, having a great profile is essential. We asked some female frequent online daters to weigh in on how to avoid striking out during your next cyber session. WHEN WRITING YOUR ...
Back 2 schoolin': Reggie Bush, USC's tailback on a tear, is looking for a college-football three-peat.(sports zone: heismans + horsehoes + hammer)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005; ... FEW POSITIONS IN SPORTS ARE AS celebrated as center for the Lakers, quarter-back for the Packers, shortstop for the Yankees--or tailback for the USC Trojans. O.J. Simpson, Charles White, and Marcus Allen all won Heisman Trophies carrying the pigskin in South Cental, and the school has ...
Gridiron grills.(football players owned food joints)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Sep 01, 2005; ... What's with NFL players and coaches owning restaurants? So many jocks open their own joints, they should call it the National Food League. <Pre> OwnerRestaurant Try This JUNIOR SEAU, Seau's: The Samoan Slam: "20 oz of BIG linebacker, ...
Dwyane Wade's basketball.(pros picks)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... In 2004 Dwyane Wade was a unanimous selection for the NBA All-Rookie First Team. For an encore, he averaged 24 points and nearly seven assists per game last season. You can be like ...
How to win at the Labor Day picnic: when cousin Biff at the family barbecue challenges you to horseshoes, treat him like a wussy little shuttlecock.(sports zone)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... YOU'RE STUFFED ON CHARCOAL-kissed burgers and potato salad. Now your summer 'cue calls for some friendly competition--throwing horseshoes, perhaps some badminton, even a crazy game of croquet. But here's what your friends and family don't know: You're not just playing for fun. You're there ...
Now batting ... crazy train! in sports--and in life--it's important to have a good theme song.(sports zone)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHETHER YOU'RE WALKING UP TO THE plate or out of the bull pen, the right entrance music can launch a psychological war on your opponent. Hip-hop and metal, for example, are good. Yanni and John Tesh are not. The proper soundtrack is also essential for team unity. It's no wonder the Royals ...
Diary of a Rookie (Part II): SHAUN CODY, Detroit Lions first-year lineman and star of Spike TV' Super Agent, returns with the next installment of our exclusive three-part series on life in the NFL.(sports zone)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... day 42 Hey MF readers, great to get back with you. Since I last checked in, I've really started to feel the pressure placed on rookies like me in preseason camps. We're an unknown quantity, so we have to excel every time we step between the lines. Luckily, I have a great ...
The number game.(sports zone)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The number of years the Triple Crown has gone without a thoroughbred winner 2004 American League MVP Vladimir Guerrero's jersey number Number of years Ronald Reagan spent as a radio sports commentator Length, in meters, of a regulation croquet lawn ...
From first to worst: with the 2005 NBA behind us--and good luck to No. 1 pick Andrew Bogut--it seems like the right moment to champion the all-time worst first-round selections. MF presents the most busted starting five ever.(sports zone)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... GUARD: Lancaster Gordon DRAFTED: 1984--#8--Los Angeles Clippers BAD BECAUSE: Clippers turned yet another college stud into a major dud--"Flash" Gordon averaged a rather unflashy 5.6 points in his pro career. GUARD: Dennis Hopson DRAFTED: 1987--#3--New Jersey Nets ...
The world's 10 most rockingly hot chicks: sure, they all look great--but they sound even better.(entertainment: dvds + games + music)
Sep 01, 2005; ... 1 SHAKIRA Shakira is tiny, Shakira could fit in my pocket, It's difficult to imagine that someone of her size could produce such a big sound. And people can't seem to get enough. Whether singing in English or in Spanish, she's sure to go platinum, Of course, it doesn't hurt ...
Unfit for duty: there are plenty of excellent celebrity, workout videos that help us keep fit and healthy. Then there are these.(entertainment)
Sep 01, 2005; ... WHO: Andy Richter BEST KNOWN AS: Former Conan O'Brien sidekick and star of sitcoms like Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Quintuplets, and the upcoming The Lunchbox Chronicles. VIDEO: Happy Healthy Monsters, a Sesame Street exercise video for children featuring ...
Lady luck: meet card-carrying bottle Christina Holsinger, a dancer at leas Vegas' Sapphire Gentleman's Club who also appears this month in the pay-per-view-tastic Ultimate Poker Babes: Strip Off. Fair warning: She knows exactly when you're bluffing.(entertainment)(Brief Article)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2005; ... MF: You play Texas Hold 'Em on the show, but with a twist, right? CH: Yeah, if you lose you have to remove an article of clothing or do a dare. My dare was I had to give this guy a lap dance and if the guy got turned on, then I got all my chips back and didn't have to take off ...
The MF insider: flat-screen TVs.(Men's Fitness)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Want the allure of a plasma TV with a minimal cash investment? Go industrial. According to TV guru David Katzmaier, a senior editor at CNET, you can save at least $500 buying a plasma display designed for the office or storefront window, rather than the living room. The drawbacks: fewer ...
Conker: Live & Reloaded (Xbox).(GAMES: (Before the Workout))(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2005 ... If you're dying to play a game with cute animals that drink, swear, and beat each other up (and who isn't?), Conker is here after two long years in the making ....
Meteos (DS).(GAMES: (Before the Workout))(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The planet's about to be destroyed, and only you can save it. What to do? Eliminate blocks, Tetris-style, of course. As "meteos" fall to ...
Madden NFL 2006 (GC, PC, PS2 Xbox).(GAMES: (Before the Workout))(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The famed EA title turns 16 this year with cover star Donovan McNabb. It continues to innovate with camera angles, online and career modes, and new ...
The Dandy Warhols. Odditorium or Warlords of Mars.(CDs: (During the Workout))(Sound Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Portland, Oregon's Dandys take an interesting angle on their fifth full-length release--the quartet grabs ahold of simple guitar-driven pop songs and stretches them like taffy to surprising ...
My Morning Jacket: Z.(CDs: (During the Workout))(Sound Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2005 ... You know how Led Zeppelin put a Dungeons & Dragons twist on metal? My Morning Jacket does the same for indie rock. Vocalist Jim James' Neil Young-ian high notes pierce his cathedral reverb, and Z is poppier ...
Kanye West: Late Registration.(CDs: (During the Workout))(Sound Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2005 ... MF PICK Back with his sophomore CD, Kanye delivers more of the soulful beats and witty raps that characterized his first, multiple-award-winning effort, College Dropout. Considering what Kanye is capable of, parts of this ...
The Ring Two.(DVDs (After the Workout))(Video Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2005 ... After surviving the world's scariest videotape, Naomi Watts and her character's son are terrorized yet again by the well-dwelling devilspawn, Samara ... and a herd of possessed elk. ...
Crash.(DVDs (After the Workout))(Video Recording Review)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The writer of last year's Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby, Paul Haggis, wrote and directed this compelling, often bracing look at racial tensions in Los Angeles. Don ...