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For six-time MF cover guy Mark Wahlberg, fitness isn’t just a part-time diversion or something he uses strictly to transform his body for a role (though he’s had to do that over and over and over—see page 68 for the timeline). Since he first came to fame 25-plus years ago, we’ve known Wahlberg as an exceptionally fit guy—someone who always makes fitness a priority, despite the demands of being a wildly popular actor, a successful entrepreneur, and a devoted family man. For him, finding time to exercise and eat healthy is simply part of his day-to-day existence. Like Wahlberg, you, the Men’s Fitness reader, also prioritize staying fit and see the extra effort it takes not as a burden but as an investment in a richer, longer life. So it’s for you…

This month on MensFitness.com

A workout a day 365 routines to torch fat and add muscle. mensfitness.com /todaysworkout Meals in just minutes Build muscle and save time with these protein-filled dishes. mensfitness.com/nutrition Wedding survival guide Everything you need to know about gift giving, dress codes, and travel tips. mensfitness.com/weddings Best scents of summer Find your signature cologne among these refreshing scents. mensfitness.com/scents The quick switch A transitional four-week bulk-to-shred plan. mensfitness.com/quickswitch…

This month on MensFitness.com

Three decades and counting

IT’S A LONG WAY from August of 1987, the month Men’s Fitness debuted. Ronald Reagan was U.S. president, Robocop was protecting Detroit from dystopian gangs (at least onscreen), and every other song on the radio was off U2’s The Joshua Tree or Guns n’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction—or so it seemed. Stylewise, Ray-Ban Wayfarers were de rigueur, as much for the influence of Miami Vice’s Sonny Crocket as for the protection they offered against the eyeaccosting Day-Glo colors and animal prints that were (inexplicably) all the rage. Yes, as we rifled through past issues to put together our 30th-anniversary feature (p. 74), our Men’s Fitness staff got lots of laughs—styles have changed (unquestionably for the better) since 1987. Yet what really kept coming through loud and clear was the one thing that’s…

Three decades and counting

What winners know

DO THIS! The Hawaii Less Traveled If you’re heading to the islands, visit Kauai. Known as the Garden Island, Kauai is home to tropical everything—rain forests, waterfalls, blankets of green. Go in July and August, the dry season, and savor the peace and quiet by holing up at the St. Regis Princeville Resort, with its amazing seascape views and jawdropping hikes. WEAR THESE! The Perfect White Sneakers Whether you’re heading to a backyard barbecue, a luxe escape (see above), or just your office on a casual summer Friday, your wardrobe’s not complete without a pair of white sneaks. The new Jeston Calfskin sneakers by Ralph Lauren-- yes, they’re technically cream colored, so you’ll stand apart from every other guy—have a throwback basketball style that adds a hint of street edge to any casual look. $109,…

What winners know

IN THE PUBLIC EYE for more than a quarter century—first as a rapper-turned-underwear model, then as a film actor, and now as a producer/entrepreneur as well—Mark Wahlberg, 46, has always managed to make fitness a priority, even when his travel schedule has kept him constantly on the move. “My philosophy is, it’s easier to stay in shape than it is to get in shape,” he explains. Wahlberg’s trainer, Bryan Nguyen of Brik Fitness, has helped his client maintain a muscular physique by devising quick, compact workouts that can be done just about anywhere—from a hotel room on the road to a trailer on a movie set. That type of training versatility is crucial for the actor, considering the demands some of his past roles put on him: For example, he had to muscle…

By the numbers: avocados

Cutting-edge news from the frontiers of science 500 Varieties of this berry—yes, it’s technically a berry— that are grown worldwide. 1 Number of avocados to eat daily to improve your cholesterol. 0 Amount of cholesterol and sodium in one serving of avocado. 100% How much of an avocado’s peel, flesh, pit, and leaves impart health benefits, according to recent studies. 50% The rise in avocado prices since 2016, due to weather, deforestation, even extortion by drug cartels. 77% How much of an avocado’s calories come from hearthealthy fats.…

By the numbers: avocados

Walking & running Pressure waves caused by each stride can increase the supply of blood to the brain. Lifting heavy Pumping extra iron can help grow new neurons and synapses, to create more (and better-working!) gray matter. It may also improve long-term memory. Running & lifting The combo can make your brain perform like a younger person’s. 2.8 years How much longer you’ll live if you run at least two hours every week. We’ve got your number 45 What percent your risk of developing cancer will drop by if you cycle to work. 82 Percent of marathoners sustaining a kidney injury after a race, which was resolved within two days. Causes range from dehydration to rise in core body temperature. 10 Minutes of walking up and down stairs can be more effective at giving you energy than half a cup of…

Ditch diet soda

EXTRA WEIGHT GAIN Sucralose, a popular artificial sweetener used in soda, was found to promote fat production and inflammation after being consumed for less than two weeks. SMALLER BRAIN VOLUME Diet soda drinkers have a smaller hippocampus—the area in the brain that processes learning and memory—a study on 4,000 subjects found. HIGHER RISK OF STROKE AND DEMENTIA The same study also found that people who drank at least one diet soft drink a day had three times the risk of experiencing strokes and dementia. Life in the “fast” lane To fast… Male subjects who worked out on an empty stomach had more energy and burned more fat—each related to a specific gene—than subjects who exercised on a full belly. ...or not to fast? When 100 obese subjects went on either a reduced-calorie diet (75% of their recommended calories each day)…

Ditch diet soda

“How much can you bench?”

Which behaviors are contagious? 1) Being active Exercise is a “socially contagious” activity that rubs off on others; runners who posted their results online ended up encouraging other runners to run an extra three minutes. 2) Being chipper An instinct for mimicking expressions we see on faces allows us to empathize with and even experience other people’s feelings. Point being: smile more. 3) Being a dick at work Six thousand employees surveyed said that rude assholes make the workplace toxic—and that the nastiness spreads if management doesn’t put a stop to it. So, if you’re in charge, get bossed up! Let’s talk about (safe) sex, baby… Of that same 2,000 people, how many worry about accidental pregnancy after unprotected sex. Out of 2,000 people surveyed, the number who said they never practice safe sex. $233,610 Estimated cost of raising a…

“How much can you bench?”

CREATED BY 1930s strongman Ed Zercher, the Zercher squat positions the barbell in the crook of the elbows instead of across the front delts or upper back. Doing so takes pressure off the spine and lower back and recruits the biceps and core as you squat. An unpadded bar can feel like a damn katana sword slicing into your arms, so Zercher squat virgins (unlike this guy!) should pad the bar with a towel until any discomfort fades. Sub in this squat variety for back or front squats, or leg presses. How it’s done Set a bar on a rack that’s level with your lower chest. (For added comfort, wrap a towel or squat pad around the bar.) Hook your arms under the bar so it rests in the bends of your elbows.…

Screw crunches!

Sculpt the six-pack you’ve always wanted using these core-centric moves from Firdose Khan, head trainer at Nine Innovations athlete training facility in Houston who’s helped whip the U.S. national soccer team and the Argentine rugby squad into shape. OVERHEAD SIDE-TO-SIDE SLAM Lift a nonbouncy medicine ball overhead, pivot to one side, and throw the ball to the floor. Pick the ball up and alternate sides—that’s one rep. Perform for reps. KHAN SAYS: “Keep your chest up as you slam the ball as hard as you can.” OVERHEAD BARBELL SITUP Lie faceup on the floor holding a barbell above your chest with a wide, overhand grip and feet spread apart and secure. Do a situp and finish with the bar overhead and your torso perpendicular to the floor. KHAN SAYS: “Drive through your heels, and keep your…

Screw crunches!

Run like clockwork

Garmin Forerunner 935 The 935 is a wearable with a twist. It captures heart rate (HR) on your wrist and also pairs with a peanut-size pod that clips to the back of your shorts. The pod captures cadence, ground contact, stride length, vertical oscillation, left/right leg balance—which the 935 shows on your wrist, so you can check your form at any time midrun (no phone required). Bonus: Automated interval timing, for HIIT work; suggested recovery before your next effffort. Could be better: Lets you forward texts/social media but not reply. $499, garmin.com Jabra Elite Sport Earbuds These tiny buds track HR and even rep count (via accelerometer data) while playing music. And, yes, the Jabra delivers very good sonic quality via a paired phone; plus, an ambient function lets outside sound enter, for safety…

Run like clockwork

BOOKEND FLIGHTS WITH EXERCISE This is especially important when you change time zones, as exercise helps combat jet lag and travel stress and reset hormone imbalances that occur during long flights. Time your preflight workout so it finishes up close to when you plan to leave for the airport. Once you arrive, make working out a priority as soon as you’ve unpacked and settled in. A good sweat session will replenish your energy levels and reset your circadian rhythm. B.Y.O.P. Airplane food—if it’s served at all—rarely earns rave reviews, so plan to eat a filling yet nutritious meal before takeoff and be sure to pack a shaker cup and protein powder, like Performix’s on-thego Iridium Native Iso Wheyi+ packets, which you can get in six-count boxes. In-flight, have the protein shake. Another option: Stock up on…

The future of health

TRAINING 1) Blue Goji’s Goji Play Turn your home cardio workout into an exhilarating virtual reality adventure. Just strap the Goji Play—basically a small controller—to your elliptical, stationary bike, or stair stepper (these work best because it’s easy to control the speed), then pair it with a virtual reality headset from Samsung, Sony, HTC, or Oculus to enjoy total immersion in a variety of motion-based games. Your sweat time will fly by while you get a better, more effective workout. And coming soon: third-party Windows PC games for HTC and Oculus VR units. $119, BLUEGOJI.COM CARDIO 2) VirZOOM VZ Controller With the VirZOOM, your stationary bike is the controller. Pedal your way through virtual scenarios like driving an F1 race car, flying a Pegasus, or, simply, cycling, while leaning and moving the unit like the real thing. Like…

The future of health

ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND A light that trains your brain THE PROBLEM Harsh bedside photons and late-night TV blast your brain with beams that send the wrong signal, disrupting your z’s. THE FIX The Withings Aura emits a warm, red-hued light that doesn’t inhibit melatonin production, and a unique Spotify playlist serenades you with lullabies till you nod off. THE EXPERIENCE While the night-light effect is smart and bright enough to read by, the Aura also woke us with slowly building daylight that’s gentle, not jarring. $190, WITHINGS.COM IN YOUR BED A germ-fighting mattress THE PROBLEM Sloughed-off skin, sweat, oil, even dust mites build up in your mattress, transforming it into an icky, germ-packed petri dish. THE FIX Pangeabed’s copper-infused latex bed-in-a-box. The copper kills bacteria, viruses, and common allergens; copper’s also a heat sink—meaning this sleeps cooler than other…

Stick it to the bird

For more summer grilling recipes, check out mensfitness.com/grilling Bacon- Wrapped Chicken Skewers SERVES 3 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 red bell pepper Salt and pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 6 slices bacon 6 skewers 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp honey 1 tsp chipotle sauce DIRECTIONS 1) Preheat a grill to medium high. Cut chicken and bell pepper into 6 slices each. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of bell peppers. 2) Cut jalapeño into 18 slices; put 3 on each chicken piece. Wrap with bacon, tuck ends in, and slide onto skewer. 3) Place skewers on grill, tucked-side down, and cook, turning periodically, until chicken reaches 165°F. 4) Mix mayonnaise, honey, and chipotle; drizzle over skewers. PER SERVING CALORIES 527 PROTEIN 50g CARBS 11g FAT 31g Breast man Chicken breast can be dry, but wrapping lean poultry in bacon makes for a juicy protein punch. Get saucy Chipotle—smoked ripe jalapeños— offffers high…

Stick it to the bird

Stay lean Lean ground beef (no more than 85% lean if you want to retain good flflavor) has less fat but still provides you with lots of musclemaking protein. A tomato twofer Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, an antioxidant that can raise sperm count and lower your risk of prostate cancer. Romaine numerals No lame, wimpy lettuce, just two cups of romaine provides 107% of the RDA for vitamin K, 45% for vitamin A, 32% for folate, and 8% for fifiber. For more high-protein recipes, check out mensfitness.com/recipes Cheeseburger Salad SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ¾ lb 85% lean ground beef Salt and pepper 2 whole-grain pitas ½ tsp olive oil 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp ketchup 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS 1) Place onion in a bowl, cover with cold water, and…

Animal magnetism

IT WASN’T UNTILhe was 25, out of college, and listening to a mate talk about becoming a performer that Ben Robson decided that acting sounded pretty good to him, too. He promptly went home to his parents in Newcastle, in northern England, and told them he was off to acting school. Almost immediately, the tall, handsome Brit landed his first major film role, as Lucien in Dracula: The Dark Prince. From there he sailed onto the History Channel’s gripping drama Vikings, where for two seasons he played the swordwielding, calculating Kalf, best remembered for stealing an earldom from Lagertha (Kathryn Winnick) while she was out of town. Currently, Robson can be found playing thrill-junkie (and Jesus Christ lookalike) Craig Cody, the middle son of a dysfunctional California crime family—a laid-back Sopranos-type operation run…

Animal magnetism

She’s all Nat

Q Game of Thrones’ Season 7 has been cloaked in secrecy. What can you tell us about your character, Missandei? The stakes are getting higher. Her role as adviser is getting more important and serious in terms of the progression to the Iron Throne of Daenerys [Emilia Clarke]. And if there’s a war, there are implications for her personally because of her connection with Grey Worm [Jacob Anderson], the leader of the Unsullied. Q Grey Worm is Missandei’s eunuch-warrior boyfriend. What’s the key to pulling off a love relationship with a guy who’s all zucchini and no potatoes? I don’t really know the answer to that. Their relationship is, uh...they have human intimacy. Their relationship is unexpected for both of them; they’re also navigating this life of freedom, which creates a bond. They…

Mike and the Mad Dog

Were you happy with the film? MAD DOG They did a helluva job showing our upanddown relationship and the impact we’ve had on sports broadcasting. But, then, it’s about me, so I’m a little biased. MIKE It was fine. I’ve always had an acrimonious relationship with ESPN. How accurately do you think it characterized your relationship? MAD DOG If I saw it again, I’d find more to complain about. I wanted more of the warts and stuff, but it showed our dynamic well. MIKE You’re never gonna capture our relationship in a onehour documentary. Was it hard to watch other broadcasters talk about how ridiculous your fights were? MAD DOG We fought over jingles and missed flights and whatever else. That’s who we were. MIKE They captured our trials and tribulations, but it’s more important that they caught…

Mike and the Mad Dog

FOR UNABASHED NERDS

Despite the nearly 150 films and TV shows Curtis Armstrong has done since 1983, you probably remember him as one big nerd. “My entire career can be traced back to Revenge of the Nerds—it opened the door for everything else,” Armstrong, 63, says. “I’ve worked with some of the biggest actors, but people still chase me down the street and ask me to belch!” Luckily, the Detroit native, who famously advised a young Tom Cruise with the sage words, “What the f—!” in Risky Business, is fine with embracing dorkhood. “I’ll always be everybody’s favorite nerd,” he says. “My name is Curtis Armstrong, but you can call me Booger.” JULY 11, $27 Clockwise from top lef t: ESPN Fi lms; Cour tesy of S t. Mar t in’s Press; Mel inda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Enter…

FOR UNABASHED NERDS

Let’s play pickup

CONFESSION: WHEN IT comes to meeting men, I’m not a bar person. I find most of my dates through setups from friends and have been known to be a repeat offender on dating apps. Then came this assignment: Spend a few nights out on the town and come back with the best— and most hideous— approaches men use to pick up women for a night on the tiles. So I dressed in uniform—skin, makeup, curves, black dress, boots, more skin—and headed out on three separate nights to a steak house, a hotel bar, and a neighborhood watering hole. Men, I learned many things. The “What the hell? OPENER “How old are you?” asked a drunk Brit within 11 seconds of my arrival at the steak house. MY REACTION Eww. If you want to be attractive to…

Let’s play pickup

KENTUCKY BUCK Ewan Morgan BULLEIT BOURBON 1 strawberry, chopped ¾ oz lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 1.3 oz Bulleit Bourbon 2 dashes Angostura bitters 2 oz ginger beer TO MAKE Muddle strawberry, lemon juice, and syrup in a shaker. Add bourbon, bitters, and ice. Shake. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer. PARAISO Jaime Salas MILAGRO TEQUILA 2 oz Milagro Silver ½ oz light agave nectar ¾ oz lime juice 1 oz aloe vera juice ½ oz cucumber juice (no skin) Salt, to taste TO MAKE Combine all ingredients and shake well. Strain over ice and serve with an added pinch of salt. HORSE APPLE Gabe Cardarella JOHN DEWAR & SONS NORTH AMERICA 2 oz Dewar’s 12 Year Blended Scotch Whisky 2 oz fresh apple juice (ideally from a Granny Smith apple) Fresh horseradish root TO MAKE Add Dewar’s to a rocks glass and stir in apple juice. Add a large ice cube, then…

For more details on these trails, go to mensfitness.com/apptrail EVERY YEAR, swarms of brave souls set out to hike the 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the “green tunnel” that stretches 14 states from Georgia to Maine through the Appalachian Mountains. Doing it in one go is a life-changing endeavor, says Greenbelly Meals founder and Hike the Appalachian Trail author Chris Cage. “Few people can say they’ve endured a challenge as long and arduous. Afterward, I felt more confident than ever, and more excited about pursuing new challenges in life.” But hiking the AT is no joke—90% who start the 5-millionstep journey quit midtrek. So, ask yourself: Do you have what it takes? 1) Do you have six months and at least $5,000 to spend? 2) Can you unplug—no smartphone, no iPad— for days at a time? 3)…

4 At hikes get your feet wet

MCAFEE KNOB Catawba, VA The “most photographed spot” on the AT offers panoramic views of the Catawba Valley 3,700 feet below. THE HUDSON HIGHLANDS Harriman, Black Mountain, and Hudson Highlands State Parks, NY Near Bear Mountain Bridge, where the AT crosses the Hudson River just north of NYC, the Hudson Highlands provide stunning views of “America’s Rhine.” PRESIDENTIAL TRAVERSE White Mountains, NH You’ll cover some of the AT’s craggiest terrain—weather permitting: One peak, Mount Washington, averages 27°F and once recorded a wind gust of 231 mph. MT. KATAHDIN Baxter State Park, ME Experience the glory of “finishing” the AT at its dramatic 5,267-foot northern terminus…

No. 2 PAR 3 150 YARDS IF YOU’VE BEEN searching for the perfect, affordable golf getaway and have tired of crowded courses in subpar locations, Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna Beach, FL, should be on your short list. Less than an hour from Orlando, on Florida’s “Space Coast,” New Smyrna Beach is a perennial pick on everyone’s best beach list and dazzles with blue skies soaring over 13 miles of pristine white sand. The 27-hole golf course, laid out by famed course designer Joe Lee, opened in 1970. Lee, who designed some of the best courses in southern and central Florida, was once praised by golf legend Jack Nicklaus as someone who “never built a bad course.” Instead of punishing players with deep bunkers and tricky water hazards, Lee created challenging courses that gave…

The Polo Shirt by Michael Kors Keep it casual and comfortable but still professional by sticking with a classic polo. This one, from Michael Kors, will feel as good as your favorite tee—after all, it’s made from the same soft jersey cotton. $98, michael kors.com The Slim Fit Trouser by Armani Exchange Look smart in a desk chair or cool on a barstool in these lightweight stretch cotton pants. A tab closure means you can skip the belt. $80, armani exchange.com The Everyday Watch by Citizen Even at the bar, you want to stay just long enough, never too long. Know when to make your move by keeping an eye on this good-looking Eco-Drive style from Citizen. $275, citizenwatch.com CHRIS PINE The former MF cover man knows how to dress for any occasion. Try this crisp summer…

Find some money!

Tips and tactics for living smarter IN 1989, a man at a Pennsylvania flea market bought a painting—ugly art, pretty frame—for $4. Once home, he removed the picture…and discovered under it one of the 24 original copies of the Declaration of Independence. It later sold at a Sotheby’s auction for $2.4 million—proving yet again that one man’s trash really is another’s treasure. Happily, we now have myriad ways—both online and off—to sort through all the world’s best “junk” and find jewels. Determined to score goodies on the cheap, I went exploring the world of extreme bargain hunting. This is my map to hidden treasure. Score on one-cent auction sites “I won a TV for $5!” the ads say. Must be a scam, right? Not so fast. Here’s how it works: Each bid starts at a penny and…

Find some money!

Sharp strategies for building wealth ONCE UPON A TIME, no American male was deemed a “man” until he had a mortgage and a house and a lawn that he doggedly mowed, nodding curtly to his neighbor, who was doing the same. But the 2008 financial crisis, and the housing bubble that led to it, has left many a young ’un wary of going that route. Homeownership among under-35s (including, probably, you) is now a feeble 34%— just half the national average, the lowest in a half-century. What are you missing out on, if anything, by not buying a house? And if you do decide to go for it, what’s the easiest, safest way to do so? Here, your questions answered. Q: Why buy and not rent? Well, you have to live somewhere, broham, and—depending on a slew…

Fire up your love affair

Making a difficult situation work for you THERE ARE MORE THAN 7,000 known spoken languages on earth, and the lamest sentence in all of them is: “If you love something, let it go.” That’s especially true when it comes to reconnecting with a person you love, from whom you feel you’ve grown apart. Decide to just “let it go,” and you can probably kiss that love affair goodbye for good. But put in some due diligence, and you’ve got a shot at not just recementing your bond but also rekindling your love. We asked marriage and family therapist Winifred M. Reilly, author of It Takes One to Tango: How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help from My Spouse—and How You Can, Too, to walk us through how to pull things together…

Fire up your love affair

The last drive 5

On a hilltop parking lot overlooking downtown Burbank, CA, Mark Wahlberg grabs a club from his Wahlburgersbranded golf bag, places a Wahlburgers-branded golf ball on the tee, and squares up, nonchalantly remarking to the real-life entourage of celebrity minders, groomers, and photographers on hand, “We’re gonna do about 210 with a 6-iron.” The fantastically f it 46-year-old proceeds to smash the ball, slicing it over the heads of an unsuspecting foursome of golfers lingering near the seventh hole of a nearby municipal course. The ball rolls to a stop just beyond them, just beyond the green, a glorious 317-yard drive, according to the readout on his laser sighting scope. This isn’t the first golf Wahlberg’s played today. The Boston-born actor/ producer/sports nutrition entrepreneur/ casual-dining franchise builder rose at 4 a.m.—as he does…

The last drive 5

Pain & lots of gains

212 pounds 2013 Pain & Gain Wahlberg put on 47 pounds for this Michael Bay project by lifting five days a week, bingeing on 10 meals a day—and napping after lunch. 137 pounds 2014 The Gambler For this Rupert Wyatt pic Wahlberg shed 60 pounds in four months via a liquid diet and a jump rope. His lips turned blue from lack of nutrition. 200+ pounds 2016 Deepwater Horizon “Peter [Berg] wanted me as heavy and out of shape as possible,” Wahlberg says. So he gorged on fried foods, wine, and beer. 200+ pounds 2016 Patriots Day After Deepwater, MW lost weight for a pic that then fell through— and had to put it all back on for this, his third Berg team-up. 170 pounds 2017 Transformers: The Last Knight Wahlberg was on a strict diet for another Bay summer blockbuster. He stuck to it, he says, by watching…

Pain & lots of gains

Performance Inspired

MARK WAHLBERG has spent years transforming his body for roles—including his latest, in Transformers: The Last Knight—that have called for extreme weight gains and losses. Thankfully, he’s been able to count on his own line of products from Performance Inspired to achieve success in front of the camera and in the gym. The line, created with his partner, Tom Dowd, relies on clean, all-natural ingredients to create products that will help you perform at your peak. It includes pre-workouts, BCAAs, creatine, and bars to help you pack on lean muscle and power through every workout. The company is also committed to making the world a better place, with proceeds from every sale going to charity. Performance Whey is one of PI’s biggest stars. Each serving’s packed with 25g whey and 5g fiber, plus…

Performance Inspired

30 years 30 covers

Back in 1987, the editors of Sports Fitness decided the time was right for a publication that focused on fitness as a means to its own end. At the time, there were several men’s magazines focusing on lifestyle and fashion, and others aimed at serious weight-training enthusiasts, but nothing bridging the yawing gap between. So, in August of that year, Sports Fitness became Men’s Fitness, and with it a new category of magazine was born. Soon other publications following a similar formula would sprout up, making the staff’s decision seem prescient. During the past 30 years, Men’s Fitness has remained true to its original directive of presenting active men with quality nutrition, training, supplement, and lifestyle coverage. Yet it’s also undergone significant stylistic changes in that time. I know this because for…

30 years 30 covers

MANNING THE GRILL WITH BOBBY FLAY

BOBBY FLAY throws down on diets, running marathons, and his one musthave kitchen tool BY THERESA GAMBACORTA MEN’S FITNESS You just ran the London Marathon. How did it go? BF It was more challenging than New York, which I’ve run three times. Every ache and pain you ever had just comes back. But it was something I really wanted to do—I even stopped drinking for 4½ months! How do you stay fit? Cycling classes, Barry’s Bootcamp, and running. I’ve always been a runner. I ran competitively in high school. How do you feel about diets? I don’t like diets. They work for a very short period of time. I eat anything I want, though not processed or fast food. I eat threequarters of what’s on my plate. And I don’t eat late at night anymore— as a…

MANNING THE GRILL WITH BOBBY FLAY

1 faded chambray THIS VARIATION ON TRADITIONAL CHAMBRAY has really been through the wringer. It’s beautifully faded from overwashing and so soft you’ll want to sleep in it (or she will). In this Western interpretation from the Gap,you’ll look—and stay—cool when the mercury rises. KNOW IT The main difference between chambray and denim is the way they’re woven—due to this, denim usually looks lighter on its underside, while chambray looks the same on both sides. SHIRT GAP $60, gap.com SHORTS JOE’S $118, joesjeans.com WATCH NIXON $125, nixon.com 2 rope accessories KICK YOUR NAUTICAL CRED UP A FEW KNOTS with rope-style bracelets or even a knotty watch, like this paracord-strapped Victorinox. Water resistant up to 200 meters, this timepiece will keep ticking after you dive off the yacht. KNOW IT Paracord was invented by the U.S. military to be used for parachute suspension lines during…

Brings the Heat

STANDING A MERE 6'10", the “undersized” Alonzo Mourning nevertheless won against some of the game’s greatest centers—like Shaquille O’Neal and David Robinson, both of whom are 7'1"—during his 15-year NBA career. How? He knew he had to work harder, and he did. That same tenacity that made him a seven-time All-Star and twotime NBA Defensive Player of the Year also helped him return to the court and win a championship after a kidney transplant. Now the Miami Heat’s vice president of player development, Mourning still has plenty to say about life on the hardwood. How would you compare today’s NBA with when you were playing? The game is a lot less physical now and is being played from the outside in, instead of from the inside out. Big men are more versatile,…

Brings the Heat

Swimming with Sha rks

I SAW IT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME ON MY first scuba dive ever. Swimming freely 60 feet down in the warm waters of the South Pacific, no cage surrounding me, I found myself face-to-face with one of the world’s most misunderstood predators: a shark. It was a 10-foot lemon shark, and it swam by to inspect me while 30 or more blacktip and whitetip sharks lurked in the background. Their eyes, small black slits in the center of dull, white circles, looked empty. Were they plotting their next meal? Like it or not, I was going to find out. Welcome to my shark week. Before venturing off to the islands of French Polynesia, I had to get my diving certification. After only three classes—online reading followed by a test—I spent…

Swimming with Sha rks

A deeper dive with Eli Roth

YOU MAY KNOW HIM as the writer/director who left you scarred after watching one of his horrific independent films (like Cabin Fever, Hostel, or The Green Inferno) or as the skull-crushing Bear Jew in Inglourious Bastards. But there’s more to Eli Roth. “It was a life-changing experience,” says Roth about the first time he held and kissed a shark, on a 2015 trip to the Bahamas. “My first time ever being around them, I instantly fell in love.” Today an active shark conservationist and the host of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week program Shark After Dark, Roth says his goal on the show is to spread knowledge about sharks and promote conservation. He wants people to understand that sharks are peaceful animals that virtually never intend to attack humans, who aren’t even part of…

A deeper dive with Eli Roth

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I’m really hairy down there. How can I tame it without slicing my coin purse? FRANKF. AUSTIN,TX A There are many reasons to shave down there: hygienic, aesthetic…for one thing, you don’t have to worry about crabs—no place for them to go. Some guys also say it makes their pecker look bigger. There are three basic ways to do it: razor, trimmer, or wax. I like a razor and soap. Don’t use shaving cream—you can’t see what you’re doing and could cut something important. Some guys use cold water—it makes the job easier by tightening your sack’s skin. The downside of a razor is that when the hair grows back, it’s itchy. So if you shave, you have to keep doing it. You can also use a regular beard trimmer. If you’re new to this, it’s…

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How it works Although only one exercise in this TRX push-pull core circuit directly targets the abs, the other two force your body, including your core, to work harder to remain balanced. The circuit begins with a classic pushpull superset that taxes the chest, back, biceps, and triceps. Core strength and stabilization are trained with the kneeins. And a treadmill run—or a stair run, if you loathe the treadmill— ensures that your heart rate will stay elevated. “The workout is simple, but it gets all your muscles activated quickly,” explains routine creator Andy McDermott, a personal trainer in Los Angeles. “The burn sneaks up on you.” Directions Hang a TRX or other suspension trainer from a secure anchor point overhead. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Once you start the timer, move through all four…

THE SAYING “CURLS for the girls”—meaning, “curl more weight more often and you’ll develop huge guns that’ll turn heads when you’re strutting around poolside”—isn’t just irritating, it’s also misleading. Yes, curling will help you build bigger biceps; but when the goal is to add size to your arms, you also need to focus on the triceps, which make up two-thirds of the mass of your upper arm. The most common approach to building stellar arms is to rely on isolation—besieging them with direct, focused work. That’ll work for a while, but including more exercise variety can create new demands on the muscles to ensure growth remains continuous. Our workout has an iso move (band pressdown), but the other three are compound exercises— multijoint movements that hit numerous muscle groups. Remember that the triceps’…

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YOU CAN’T ESCAPE IT: You’re getting older. In fact, age-related hormonal decline can begin as early as age 25 and accelerate dramatically in your 30s and beyond. After 30, studies show, male testosterone drops 2–3% per year, and growth hormone (GH) production plummets 14% per decade— both of which can promote weight gain, leave you feeling sluggish and weak, and do a number on your sex drive. • But, good news: There are factors you can control so aging doesn’t have to mean getting paunchy, wheezing up stairs, or avoiding the bedroom. Boosting hormone levels is easier—and more effective—than you’d think. • With this step-bystep primer, you can stimulate the T and GH pump. 1 Train Savvier Intense workouts involving large muscle groups, heavy resistance, and minimum rest between sets are the…

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The giant set workout challenge

Watch now! mensfitness.com/challenge How it works Stringing four or more exercises together with minimal rest between them is called a giant set. It’s an exhausting training method, but it can: A) Recruit more muscle fiber. B) Flush muscles with blood. C) Get you in and out of the gym quicker. When doing giant sets, keep the necessary equipment nearby. If it’s scattered around the gym, you’ll waste time hustling from one spot to the next; plus, the odds that someone will snake a piece of equipment while your back is turned skyrocket, especially during peak hours. Finally, don’t try to be Joe Hardcore and use giant sets every time. Some bodybuilders do that, but your goal is most likely to look pleasing without clothes on, not to flex your ginormous muscles onstage in your underpants, right? So…

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Why do this workout? You’re short on time and space, equipment is limited (only a kettlebell or dumbbell is required for this), or you desperately need a break from your current boring routine. How it works Combining resistance exercises (kettlebell squat, dumbbell reverse lunge), metabolic exercises (jump squat, kettlebell swing), and static exercises (static body-weight squat) stimulates an afterburn effect—more formally known as excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)—that keeps your metabolism fired up for hours following workouts. Directions After a dynamic warmup, do each exercise for 45 seconds, then rest 15 seconds before moving to the next move. When you’ve completed all five exercises, rest one minute. Do three rounds. KETTLEBELL SWING Hold a kettlebell between your legs and explosively extend your hips to swing it up to eye level. Focus on powering through your glutes and…

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Q When did you realize what you wanted to do with your life? A I was a waiter at Hotel Le Meridien Boston and had a setback on the job—a job I desperately needed. The general manager, Bernard Lambert, picked me up, dusted me off, and told me it was going to be all right. He was so kind, caring, compassionate, and motivating. That’s the first time I remember saying, “That’s the job I want one day.” There’s never been a better job than having a great hotel to run with a great group of associates to wake up to every day. Q What is “success” to you? A My father passed away at 54 of a heart attack, and busloads of folks came to the funeral to say goodbye because he’d made a…

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