Men's Fitness Magazine
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April 1998

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. The athletes on the cover is TJ Hoban.


April 1998 - Table of Contents
Volume 14, Number 4

Fitness & Exercise:

  • 5 GREAT BACK BUILDERS
    Sculpt the V-shape women crave

  • PUMP IT UP
    Try your hand at Pump and Run races - if you've got tons of strength, speed and endurance.

  • TRAINING EXTRA
    Why less is more in the gym, how to hydrate right and more.

  • SUCCESS STORY
    A video editor sees the light and sharpens his image through fitness.

  • BURST PAST TRAINING PLATEAUS
    This month's Personal Trainer Series is all about intensity. Get ready to lift heavy and go all-out, and see the results in the mirror.

  • HOME IMPROVEMENT
    It's true: Even with bare-bones equipment, you can get a killer workout in your living room. Our poster shows you how.

Health:

  • ALLERGY ALERT
    Spring brings sneezing, wheezing misery to many allergy sufferers. Fortunately, there are ways you can ease your suffering.

  • HEALTH EXTRA
    Avoid catching colds on airplanes. Plus: The real story behind 'sick' buildings.

  • UNLOCKING HEART DISEASE MYSTERIES
    A simple amino acid may provide the key to understanding - and preventing - our No. 1 killer.

Food & Nutrition:

  • FOOD FADS
    From a groundbreaking to the groundless, a look at the history of weight loss plans.

  • POWER TO GO
    Looking for a portable, energy packed meal? It just doesn't get any easier than the wrap.

Sports, Gear & Appearance:

  • FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
    How to choose the right glasses for your mug.

  • 20 MUST KNOW GOLF SKILLS
    Master the links with these essential strategies. Plus cool clothes, hot drivers - everything you need to hit the greens ready to rumble.

  • BORN TO RUN
    A sampling of the best new running shoes on the road.

  • THE SPORTS PAGES
    Jordan. Stackhouse.The University of North Carolina turns out one great athlete after another. How? Check out these hoops training secrets, straight from the Tar Heels' gym.

Behavior & Career:

  • ATTENTION!
    Can't concentrate? Maybe there's a reason why.

  • MIND EXTRA
    How to make your vacations count, smooth talk your date and more.

  • IDENTITY CRISIS
    A man mistaken for something he's not learns about the power of perception.

  • SPRING CLEAN YOUR HEAD
    It's time to sweep out the mental cobwebs and get your life in order.

  • TAXING TIMES
    Even if you're an April 14th filer, we'll help you sort through the tax mess and save a few bucks in the process.

  • FINANCIAL EXTRA
    The best time to buy a new car, a mutual fund tip and more...

In Every Issue:

  • Editor's Letter
  • Publisher's Letter
  • Letters
  • Fit News
  • AIDS Watch
  • Ask our Experts
  • Buyer's Guide
  • The End Zone