The fat-fighting power of protein

Staying lean can be a breeze if you load up on meat. Yeah, you heard us right, meat. The benefits of protein go beyond muscle building. Protein can actually help you lose fat. It's digested and absorbed more slowly than fat, keeping you full longer; it's harder to store as fat than carbohydrates, meaning you burn calories more efficiently; it raises your resting metabolism, increasing the amount of calories you burn throughout the day; and it lowers the production of inflammation-causing substances in your body, which means less pain and swelling. If that doesn't convince you, how about the promise of boundless energy, enabling you to work out harder and burn even more fat?

Learn the Manly Art of Foreplay

What could we possibly tell you about foreplay that you don't already know? That the twin mounds and hidden valley are not the only play zones? That anything preplanned seems, well, preplanned? That your hands can do many things your other parts can't? That you should actually listen to see if she likes what you're doing? Oh, you didn't know alt that? Better bone up on our exclusive guidelines.

Train Like a TV Stuntman

Even if you don't have a yen to have your head bopped in, our Hollywood stuntman's home-cardio and weight-training workout could be just the plan you need. You'll be in much better condition to excel at the activities you already enjoy, or to pursue those that you've shied away from. Daredevil doings aside, if your goal is to increase strength, lean muscle, flexibility and endurance, this is the workout for you. All you need are a couple of dumbbells, a jump rope, a chin-up bar, an adjustable bench, and about an hour to spare three times a week.

Get of Breath of Fresh Energy

When's the last time you actually paid attention to your breathing? Chances are never, as drawing breath is one of the body's duties that functions without supervision. Pay it a little mind, though, and it'll really work its magic. The easiest way to do this is with breathing exercises, which facilitates the flow of more oxygen and blood through the entire body. This, in turn, lowers blood pressure, stimulates metabolism, aids digestion, and releases tension around the organs. You'll also feel more tuned in to your surroundings, promoting a feeling of relaxation. Beats therapy.