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Don't Hurt Yourself

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:59:41 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, January 3 Go to MensHealth.com/bellyoff to see easier exercise swaps

Breakfast is Ready

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:50:15 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, January 2 Breakfast can boost your metabolic rate by 10%, burning more calories all day

Resolutions

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:19:25 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, January 1 Make sure your resolutions reinforce one another to get the full effect.

Champagne

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:54:40 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, December 31 Twist the bottle, not the cork. Secure against your elbow

The Perfect Pool Shot

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:32:40 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, December 28 Don't forget to follow through:Go 12 inches past the point of contact

Moisturize

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:16:18 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, December 27 You need just two products: moisturizer with SPF and a face wash

Turkey

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:33:42 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, December 26 It isn't until the bacteria on turkey develops a smell that you have to worry

Calories

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:52:48 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, December 25 People underestimate the calories of healthier food items by nearly 50%

Cold Run

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:56:54 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, December 24 A 10-minute warmup will reduce burning in the lungs

Gift Guide for Her

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:07:17 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, December 21 What to get for the special lady in your life

Gift Guide for Him

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:07:32 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, December 20 A few ideas for the ladies -- what to get your man

Christmas Gift for Her

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:55:21 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, December 19 She'll let you know what she really wants with subtle hints

Fire Up Your Muscles

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:04:26 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, December 18 Dynamic stretching allows you to recruit more muscle fibers

Food Journal

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:05:42 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, December 17 Keeping a basic food journal is just as effective for losing weight

Eat Well on the Road

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:02:02 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, December 14 Combine 1/2 cup Bran Chex, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, unsalted cashews, and raisins

Soreness

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:24:52 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, December 13 Pushups or body-weight squats after a lifting session reduce soreness

Lower Cholesterol

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:14:28 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, December 12 Try to keep LDL cholesterol levels lower than 130, HDL higher than 40

Christmas Tree

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:55:34 -0700

Men's health Minute for Tuesday, December 11 The best trees for staying fresh: Leyland cypress, Noble fir & Fraser fir

Taking a Week Off

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:30:09 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, December 10 Scheduling a rest week can boost strength by 29%

Salsa

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:20:31 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, December 7 The world's healthiest condiment is one you can master in a minute

Subway

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:28:55 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, December 6 People underestimate a meal's calories by 35% when it's called healthy

Cell Phones

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:53:38 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, December 5 One hour a day of cell use can diminish the ability to hear high frequencies

Wheaties

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:35:58 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, December 4 Whole-grain cereals boost the bacteria that guard against gastrointestinal disorders

Cold Meds

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:56:42 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, December 3 Taking pain relievers and antihistamines can reduce symptoms by 73%

Movies

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:16:39 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, November 30 Partners who have regular rituals are happier than those who don't

Cranberry Juice

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:57:47 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, November 29 Drink 16-ounces of cranberry juice to lower oxidized LDL cholesterol by 21%

Yawns

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:36:58 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, November 28 Breathe in deeply through your nose to stifle a yawn

Vinaigrette

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:34:30 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, November 27 Make any salad healthier and more delicious in 15 seconds

Salt

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:20:42 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, November 26 Men with high sodium intakes are more likely to die of heart disease

Flu Shot

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:04:58 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, November 23 Boost flu shots by doing bicep curls and lateral raises 6 - 12 hours prior

Two Tricks for Quick Cleanup

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:34:05 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, November 21 Heat a bowl with water and lemon to clean a microwave

Japanese Nori

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:13:59 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, November 20 Nori's cancer-fighting phytonutrients include lignans

Shoulder Exercises

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:22:02 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, November 19 Lift across your body, rotating your wrist so your thumb points behind you

Chopping

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:55:08 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, November 16 Learn to wield a chef's knife, cut your cooking time in half

Starbucks Coffee

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:26:53 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, November 15 Drinking sugar stimulates the release of a hormone that signals your body to store fat

Speed Skipping

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:25:15 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, November 14 Speed training conditions fast-twitch muscle fibers that aren't used during slower runs

Smoothies

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:24:11 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, November 13 Men lost 100 pounds in 10 months by drinking a protein shake

Drink Your Milk

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:24 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, November 12 Drink whole milk after you lift to boost muscle growth

Smoke Alarms

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:24:00 -0700

Men's health Minute for Friday, November 9 1 out of 3 homes have smoke alarms that don't work

Green Tea

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:09:08 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, November 8 Steep tea for 3 minutes to increase antioxidant levels

Jump Shrug

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:14:33 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Wednesday, November 7 Use this move to engage nearly all your muscles in just one move

Sit Up Straight

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:22:42 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Tuesday, November 6 Bad posture puts pressure on the disks in your spine

Barefoot Exercise

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:47:53 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Monday, November 5 Perform single-leg exercises without shoes to strengthen muscles and improve balance

Seared Steak

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:21:39 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Friday, November 2 The easiest way to cook a perfect steak is in a cast iron skillet

Loaning Money

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:13:51 -0700

Men's Health Minute for Thursday, November 1 Even with a friend, agree on all the specifics ahead of time

Upgrade Your Home Theater

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Talk to an industry expert before you buy

Buy From a Specialist

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:10:27 -0800

You¿re guaranteed to get the right equipment from an audio-visual specialist ¿ not from a Web site.

The Screen Debate

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Whether it¿s plasma or LCD, buying a well-known brand is most important

Surround Sound

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Nearly half of your home theater budget should be put towards surround sound

Integration

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:27:29 -0800

The right television can unify all of your electronics into one programmable remote control

Optimal Settings

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Adjust brightness, contrast, user presets, and speaker balance for optimal viewing

Your Home Entertainment Budget

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Here are three great set-ups for three different budgets

Finishing Touches for Your Home Theater

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:49:13 -0800

A couple simple changes make your living room the ultimate viewing destination

Michelle Ryan

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

The new Bionic Woman -- embrace her power

Julia Stiles

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:27:29 -0800

Matt Damon's Ultimatum costar on the pursuit and capture of the elusive relationship

The Rock's Fitness Secret

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:28:07 -0700

How the wrestler-turned-actor stays in shape

Men's Health TV at the ESPY Awards

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Athletes and actors on fitness, sex, nutrition, and style

Style Tips from Drew Brees

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Ultimate Fighter Randy Couture cleans up good

Sex Before a Match: Bad Idea?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Rampage Jackson tries to hold off, but ...

What to Eat Before a Game

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

See what Jerry Rice feeds his butterflies

Workout Medley

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Ford model Kim Strother does a 30 minute medley workout routine.

Interval Treadmill Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:27:29 -0800

Ford model Lori Baker demonstrates her treadmill routine

Dumbbell Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:14:36 -0800

Kim takes you thru her dumbbell workout

Self Defense

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Watch as Kim gets a valuable lesson in protecting herself

Pilates Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Increase flexibility and strengthen your core

Ball Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Ford fitness model Kim demos four exercises that can be done with a Swiss Ball.

Gymnastics

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:16:59 -0800

Kim demonstrates her amazing gymnastic abilities with these back flips, handsprings, and running tumbling moves.

Band Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Ford fitness model Kim demonstrates a workout with bands

Glutes Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:16:59 -0800

Personal trainer and model Bryan, along with the help of Sabina, demonstrates exercises for strengthening the glutes.

Progression Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Ford model, Kim demonstrates squats, lunges, and push ups at three different levels of intensity in order to make trying any of them a relatively easy proposition.

Partner Yoga Stretches

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:17:04 -0700

Ford Fitness model, Tara, shows some amazing partner yoga stretches

Yoga Relaxation

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:16:46 -0700

Tara, from the Ford Modeling Agency, demonstrates an easy yogo move to help you relax.

Jump Rope Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Ford fitness model, Kim, demonstrates her cardiovascular workout

Treadmill Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Kim, from the Ford Modeling agency, shows you how she switches it up to get a great workout

Yoga Headstands

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:16:24 -0700

Ford fitness model, Tara, demonstrates a quick yoga move to strengthen the body and calm the mind

Abs Workout

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:45:03 -0700

Ford fitness model, Kim, demonstrates her routine to achieve those six pack abs

Bouldering 101

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

How to climb rocks -- without all the gear and fear

Century Bike Ride

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:11:54 -0800

Men's Health does the Montauk Century

Survive a Paintball Game

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

How to shoot -- and not get shot

Disc Golf

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:50:10 -0800

Learn to play disc golf

America's Newest, Smallest Car

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:47:38 -0700

Is the Smart "fortwo" a car for guys?

Build a Sand Castle

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:06:50 -0800

Construct the home of your dreams

Jamie McMurray

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:27:29 -0800

NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Jamie McMurray on getting in shape, finding his abs and yoga

Muscle Revolution in Afghanistan

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Life, liberty and the pursuit of biceps

Master the Air Guitar

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Bring out your inner rock star

Sharpen Your Beer Skills

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

From pouring to tasting, everything you need to know about beer!

Closet Makeover

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Some expert advice

Men's Health Urbanathlon

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:31:11 -0800

2006 Men's Health Urbanathlon

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:13:49 -0800

Find the best one for the holiday season

Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Men's Health editor, Matt Bean, shows you how easy it is to get up and start sliding

Sharpen Your Knife Skills

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Master the cutting board with the easy to learn tips

Backyard Football

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Reviews of several footballs for backyard games, plus how to run a classic trick play.

Parkour Demo

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Johnny from Flackwell Heath, UK: A Parkour demo real, displaying strength, power, and balance.

Handstand Pressups

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:28:06 -0800

Livewire from Derby, England: A video of me doing 15 freestanding handstand press ups in my hall.

Press, Spin and Slam

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

BeastSkills from Washington DC: Various acrobatic feats, and a grand finale.

Gymnastic Ring Core Pushups

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:16:59 -0800

Robert from California 32 year old father of two. Full time software consultant and T-Ball coach.

Obstacle Course

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:34:40 -0800

Johnathan from Texas: The record time in 53 seconds

Yoana's Drill

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Yoana, La Jolla, California: - Finger prints Push Ups. - Pistols; 100 pounds Medicine Ball Shouldering; Pull Ups; Standing on Swiss Ball.

Extreme Core Training

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:15:37 -0800

hlook55, United States: Clips of my daily workout regime using a swiss excersice ball.

Brutal Workout

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:10:27 -0800

foomanchoofireguy, Washington State: 21-15-9 reps of 95lb thrusters and pullups in 3:13

Get Up

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:36:59 -0800

LWhitley, Franklin, TN: One handed Get up w/ 140lbs. Challenging way to work your entire body!

Benchin' Beauties

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

jfenter58 from West Memphis, AR: This exercise draws attention at the gym, it may be due to the ladies. The lift is 300+ lbs. but the girls won't let me disclose the exact amount! =) Power, endurance & stability are key factors.

Balancing Act

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Secondcityshooter from los Angeles: 2 examples of balance & flexibility.

Pull-ups with a Twist

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Dwain from Kinston, NC Just doing a few to show something new.

Bosu Ball Squats at 225lbs

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

HammerALL from Toronto: These are the beginning of my core strength routine. I rack up 225lbs and do my squats on the Bosu Ball. Great leg and core workout.

Shameless Abs Diet Plug

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:35:29 -0700

secondcityshooter from los Angeles: A plug for the Abs Diet

Rocky Sit-ups

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Dwain from Kinston, NC In the 70s it was very hard. Now at 43 it is possible, through dedications and blessings.

Road to an 8-pack

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

chinaman_in_cambridge from Canada: Pull yourself up on a Smith machine bar, or any chin-up bar, bring the legs up towards your hand, and hook them against the bar, press the feet against the bar real hard, then let go your hands, do abs.

New Dip on Dips

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Dwain, Kinston, NC Thanks to consistency and 24/7 Fitness Club this was once impossible four years ago. Don't give up!!

Collection of Strength Skills

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:13:49 -0800

Beast-Skills from Washington DC: Jim clapping HSPU, elbow lever, one arm chin-up, muscle-up and front lever.

Chinese Style Push-ups

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:11:54 -0800

Chinaman_in_cambridge from Canada: Put 2 dumbells shoulderwide apart, do push-ups with your one leg in the air, one against any type of bar, higher than the dumbells. You can put weights on your back as you progress. I got 75

Body Curls

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

furlow25 from San Jose, Ca. Handstand in which I curl my body back toward the ground without having my feet touch the ground.

66 Inch Jump By Adrian Wilson

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:29:00 -0700

johnseif from Scottsdale, AZ: Working out at Ikei Performance in Scottsdale Arizona, Adrian Wilson gets up and over a 66 Inch hurdle with a three step drop. Amazing!

LeBron James

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:44 -0700

LeBron talks about his mother, football and the greatest athletic moves

Brady Quinn

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:24:06 -0700

Brady talks about his fitness goals, workouts and football movies

James Marsden

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:18 -0700

Marsden talks about acting, kids, and Hairspray.

Eric Dane

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:38 -0700

Eric Dane discusses cardio, weight training and the perfect omelet

David Wright

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:56 -0700

David Wright talks about pressure, the big picture and third base

Behind the Scenes with Chris Paul

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Listen to Chris Paul on running, the NBA and fashion

LL Cool J

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

LL Cool J on being in shape, staying motivated and being the best you can be

Gerard Butler Gets in Shape for "300"

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:26:16 -0700

Workout tips from actor Gerard Butler, the star of "300!"

Torch Fat with Jamie Bamber

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Jamie Bamber shows you torch fat in record time

Taylor Kitsch's Lean and Fit Routine

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:26:34 -0700

See Taylor Kitsch's nutrition and workout plan

Standing Cable Crunch

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Attach a rope to a high-pulley cable. Stand with your back to the weight stack and hold one end of the rope on the left side of your head and the other end on the right. Crunch your torso down. Pause, then return to the starting position. Do 10 to 15

Dumbbell Single-Arm Bench Press

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Lie on your back on a bench with a heavy dumbbell in one hand along the side of your chest, palm facing in. Hold your opposite arm straight out to the side. Push the weight up so your arm is straight above your chest. Pause, then slowly lower.

Alternating Shoulder Press

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand just above your shoulders, with a neutral grip. Press the weight in your right hand straight above you until your arm is fully extended, then slowly lower the weight to the starting position. Repeat on left.

Clean Pull

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Grab a barbell with an overhand grip and place your feet shoulder-width apart. With back flat and arms straight -- squeeze your glutes as you straighten your legs, rise onto your toes, and shrug your shoulders. Pause, then lower bar to the floor.

Hang Clean to Front Squat to Push Press

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Do 6 reps with a weight you would typically use to push-press 6 times. Perform 3 sets in weeks 1 and 2; do the move as part of a circuit in weeks 3 and 4.

Medicine-Ball Hand Walk

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Start with eight repetitions in week 1. Do 10 reps in week 2, and 12 in weeks 3 and 4.

Side-to-Side Pullup

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:22:57 -0800

Grab a chinup bar with an overhand grip, your hands wider than shoulder width. Pull yourself up and to the right bringing your chin to your right hand. Lower yourself. Next, pull yourself up and toward your left hand, then lower yourself.

Negative Chinup

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:33 -0800

Stand on the bench under a chinup bar and grasp the bar with an underhand grip and your hands about shoulder-width apart. Give yourself a boost from the bench. Slowly lower yourself for a count of 6 sec. Hop up to bar and repeat.

Deadlift

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:14:36 -0800

Stand with a barbell on the floor in front of you, with the bar over your toes. Bend your knees and grasp the bar with an alternating grip your hands just outside your knees. Keeping your head and back straight, stadn up with bar close to your body.

Barbell Squat

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:05:48 -0800

Perform 8 to 15 repetitions.

Abs Diet Bridge

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:37:43 -0700

Work the transverse abdominus

Abs Diet Twisting Crunch

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:35:40 -0700

Work your obliques

Abs Diet Squat

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:28 -0700

Target your glutes

Abs Diet Back Extension

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:32:28 -0700

Strengthen your lower back

Traditional Crunch

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:36 -0800

Get amazing abs

Abs Diet Plie Squat

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:38:22 -0700

Target your hamstrings

Abs Diet Bent-Leg Knee Raise

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:31:53 -0700

Get stronger lower abs