by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness
When the Indian Buddhist Monk Bodhidharma got to the Shaolin Temple in about 520 A.D he didn’t like what he saw. Monks were tired and sickly and just didn’t feel up to meditating all day. Yes, the Shaolin monks were Zen potatoes. Like today’s workers who sit behind...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness
As I watch from the sidelines, it occurs to me: even this guy’s warm-up would leave most men fighting back puke. “This guy” is 37-year-old Martin Rooney, one of the world’s top strength and conditioning coaches, who has worked with thousands of elite athletes,...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Weight-Loss
Any man will tell you: losing a few kilograms is one thing; becoming as lean and muscular as Brad Pitt in Fight Club is quite another. The fact is, the closer you get to achieving legendary leanness, the more stubborn your fat stores become. It’s...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness, Workouts
Don’t underestimate the tame-looking side plank. The truth is that side planks improve the stability of all the muscles surrounding your spine and stomach. Related: Try This Fat-Melting Core Workout For Washboard Abs In fact, Canadian researchers found that men who...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness, Workouts
Unless you can complete a set of five chin-ups and eight dips, you should limit exercises that isolate your arms, such as biceps curls and triceps extensions. “Your arms will grow best when you focus on the basics,” says Kelly Baggett, a certified personal trainer...
