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The ab atlas

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003

at-las' 1: a volume of tables, charts, or plates that systematically illustrates a particular subject: an ab atlas.

Here you have it, the last word on great abs; We did our job--putting together a definitive Ab Atlas that provides 51 no-fail exercises targeting your upper abs, lower abs and obliques. Your task is to choose the ones that are most effective for you. Whichever combination you select, you're guaranteed a custom-made workout perfect for sculpting a rock-hard midsection in record time.

Take Your Medicine Like a Man

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Your medicine ball, that is. That round orb--used to enhance motor skills, functional strength, balance, power and sport-specific training--forces your body to perform in ways dumbbell and barbell exercises can't. The ball best complements explosive, multidimensional movements, developing core muscles as well as boosting power production for throwing, jumping and twisting. What's more, training with a medicine ball builds up the supporting musculature around joints to strengthen their integrity. So what are the benefits of taking your medicine? Just a better body with less chance of injury.

The Burger Reborn

There's no need to introduce you to the burger--it's every guy's standard no-food-in-the-house standby. But let us introduce you to the numbers: more than 500 calories per patty, more than half from artery-clogging animal fat. Why are we torturing you like this? Because we've reinvented this fast-food favorite using a few healthy twists, taking out the red meat (and saturated fat) and leaving in the great taste and high protein content. Fresh, innovative ingredients like salmon, turkey and mushroom will blow your taste buds away without blowing up your belly, so you can have your burger and eat it. Aw, hell, have two.

New! Improved! MEN'S FITNESS Gets a Makeover

To make a strong magazine even stronger, we've gone back to the gym for some extra workouts, intent on creating a more powerful, leaner, faster, sexier and better MEN'S FITNESS. What does that mean exactly? You'll have to wait until next month to find out. Let's just say you'll continue to get the best fitness, nutrition, health and sex coverage out there, plus a lot more stuff to help you be your absolute best. It will all come wrapped in a great-looking new design. And as always, the magazine will contain zero calories and zero fat--guaranteed!

The ab atlas

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003

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