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20 things you can learn from this issue

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003

1 Fear Factor host Joe Rogan thinks we're all just talking monkeys--which could explain some of the positions he assumes in his flexibility workout. (page 60)

2 Experts say that lots of naked touching is good for your relationship. They're experts--who are we to argue? (page 48)

3 Our military men enjoy fighting among themselves. (page 8)

4 Does a $6,000 CD player really sound better? Um ... yes. (page 22)

5 Some guys are just genetically gifted, biceps-wise. Everyone else will have to work 'em. (page 114)

6 Being a movie stuntman requires fitness, dedication, and a willingness to let Vin Diesel get the credit. (page 84)

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7 Oatmeal and yogurt before a workout; raisins and jerky after. It's that simple. (page 100)

8 It turns out that stretching the piriformis muscle, not moving far away from your in-laws, is the best prevention for a pain in the butt. (page 14)

9 Plain old gelatin is actually a pretty good hair-styling product. Just be sure to leave out the pineapple chunks. (page 74)

10 Don't walk a poodle or eat corn on the cob if you want to get anywhere with Michelle Tolson. (page 28)

11 Ninety out of 100 men need to work on their flexibility. The rest are all doing Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas. (page 54)

12 How do you stop free radicals? Cancel their protest demonstration. (page 34)

13 Priority training will make your body as balanced and symmetrical as a sculpture--and not one of those abstract ones, either. (page 108)

14 We don't want to criticize, but you really could be breathing better. (page 36)

15 Have soup for lunch and you'll lose 10 pounds of fat in a year. ("Chunky Monkey" is not a soup.) (page 40)

16 The most famous cockatoo in history was named Fred. Who says this isn't an educational magazine? (page 30)

17 If your eye is twitching, it could signal stress ... or that you're a supervillain who's about to reveal his evil plan for world domination. No, it's probably stress. (page 27)

18 Rowing gives you a cardio workout and builds muscle at the same time. It's also the only way to get across the lake to the gifts' camp. (page 52)

19 A sleek leather carrying bag will make your computer feel macho. (page 67)

20 Eat more chicken and you'll feel full longer. Full of chicken. (page 70)

20 things you can learn from this issue

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003

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