Men's Fitness Magazine
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April 2000

Men's Fitness is dedicated to the man who likes to stay in shape. It contains articles on training, health, nutrition, and sports related recreation. This magazine is for the man who keeps in shape and likes to read about fitness related adventures and articles. On the cover is David Whitacre.


April 2000 - Table of Contents
Volume 16, Number 4

FITNESS 2000 PROGRAM, PHASE 2

  • THE PERFECT BODY
    Gain muscle and lose fat in all the right places with our proven exercise strategies.

  • THE FUEL FACTOR
    All the nutrition know-how you need for coaxing muscle growth without gaining adipose tissue.

FEATURES

  • FEELING NO PAIN
    Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is seriously out of whack. Learn to interpret its distress signals and find out the best pain relief option for when you are ready to say 'uncle'.

  • EDITOR IN ACTION: PEAK CHALLENGE
    Ice ax in hand, Men's Fitness Assistant Editor Mark Thorpe takes the measure of imposing Mount Rainer as the rock takes his.

  • POWER GAME
    Beer guts are out and weight and cardio training are in on the PGA Tour. Find out how the pros' workouts will help your game.

  • VISUAL REALITY
    See it in your head, then do it on the field. These seven easy steps to visualization can get you there.

  • POWER COCKTAILS
    Cost effective supplement strategies that let you add strength and stamina, without spending a fortune.

  • HIGH TECH BIKES GET DOWN
    High end features, once exclusive to the pros, are now available (and affordable) on your ride.

DEPARTMENTS

  • BODY SHOP
    Can't get to the gym? Then sculpt an impressive chest at home with nothing but push ups.

  • HEALTH
    A few simple adjustments can put dairy back in your diet if you're lactose intolerant - or even just think you are.

  • PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
    Learn to keep anxiety and poor eating habit's from maxing out your body's stress response system.

  • ON THE COVER: SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS
    If you move too quickly from thrill to spill, don't despair. Premature ejaculation is often conquered by these easy to implement mental and physical exercises.

  • APPEARANCE
    Sport specific eyewear keeps you eagle eyed under any lighting condition.

  • SMART TRAINING
    Coming soon to a gym near you: computer monitored resistance training that can cut your workout time in half while boosting your power and performance.

  • ASK OUR EXPERTS
    Looking for love on hiking and biking trails. Plus: neck strengthening exercises, low impact alternatives to running, and more.

  • SPORTS PAGES
    Team cycling, running and multisport events can help you regain your competitive fire. Find out what it takes to become a team player.

  • SUCCESS STORY
    A single father loses more than 100 pounds while nurturing five children and a new business.

HEALTH

  • ON THE COVER: EIGHT STEPS ON A STRONGER BACK
    These simple, effective exercises help defeat lower back pain. Plus: Dieting may lead to a big weight gain instead; when bed rest is a bad choice; the latest HIV news; and more.

In Every Issue

  • Editor's Letter
  • Publisher's Letter
  • Letters
  • Fit News
  • Ask Dr. Joy
  • Ask our Experts
  • Buyer's Guide
  • Cooldown