Think trampolines are for tykes? Tackle this antigravity cardio workout and reevaluate.
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The New Rules For Getting Ripped
Forget inconvenient diets and three-hour gym sessions. Score the six-pack abs and body you've always wanted by following these smarter rules.
As easy as the models and athletes in our magazine make being lean and ripped look, we’ve got to be honest, it couldn’t be further from the truth.
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4 Killer Kettlebell Moves To Supplement Your CrossFit Workout
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6 Key Moves for Unilateral Strength Training
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Trainer Q&A: Do Ice Baths Help With Muscle Soreness?
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25 Kick-Ass Alterna-Gyms
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Nutrition on Speed: 5 Essential Juice Recipes for Fit Guys
How can juicing boost your workout performance? Here, five fruit and vegetable juice recipes built to increase energy and speed up muscle recovery.
These five recipes can help increase energy and speed up muscle recovery.
When Mark Teixeira was persuaded to juice it up on an off-season healthy-eating regimen, the New York Yankees’ first baseman shed 15 pounds. So convinced was he of juicing’s superpowers, he invested some greenbacks into the Juice Press company.
Fast forward to this year’s spring training, where LA Angels’ outfielder Josh Hamilton showed up 20 pounds slimmer—crediting a Juice Lady infomercial for getting him to crank the greens like Popeye slurps spinach. What exactly has these athletes storming to the juice bar?
Chock full of essential nutrients, fresh juice is an easy, natural way to rapidly infuse your body with potent vitamins and minerals. “Juice is already broken down into easily digestible form,” says Cherie Calbom, CN, nutritionist and author of The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices. “It gets into the system within about 20 minutes to revitalize energy levels and repair the body.”
So here, Calbom shares her top five replenishing, nutrient-packed juice recipes—with you, the fit guy, in mind.
Beetroot juice has become a secret-weapon-of-choice among athletes seeking natural performance enhancement. In one University of Exeter study, nine club-level cyclists finished three percent faster in 2.5- and 10-mile trials when they imbibed a half-liter (about four eight-ounce glasses) of beetroot juice pre-race compared to when they rode beetless. The juice contained about three to five beets and was taken three hours before the trial, said study author Professor Andrew Jones, PhD, Head of Sport and Health Science at University of Exeter. Drinking the beetroot juice led to higher power output for the same level of effort exerted, found researchers, suggesting the juice led to more efficient muscle and cardio performance. Regular consumption is believed to be more beneficial than chugging on race day, say researchers, and the purple stuff seems to improve short, rigorous spurts of exercise better than it dose longer, lower-intensity workouts. The nitrate in beets widens blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and ushering more oxygen-rich blood to the muscles.
Make It: Juice 3 carrots; 2 kale leaves; 1 beet with green leaves; 1-inch-chunk ginger root; 1organic lemon with skin; and 1 clove garlic.
Most men in the U.S. do not get the 400 mg of magnesium that’s recommended daily—yet the mineral is charged with activating key enzymes and massively contributing to energy production (who couldn’t use more of that?). Plus magnesium keeps muscle and nerve function strong, steadying heart rhythm, maintaining bone health and boosting the immune system. And according to the Linus Pauling Institute, magnesium is also required for several steps during protein synthesis. Want to pack in more of the mineral and reap these benefits? This juice recipe makes the most of green leafy veggies, which are rich sources.
Make It: Juice 1 handful of parsley (tip: wrap in green leaves before pushing through juicer slowly); 3-4 leaves of chard or collards; 3-4 carrots, scrubbed well with tops removed and ends trimmed; 2 ribs celery with leaves; ½ small beet with leaves; and 1 organic lemon with skin.
Instead of grabbing a sports drink out of the cooler after your next heavy sweat session, try whipping up a glass or two or Calbom’s antioxidant-packed natural electrolyte replacement juice, which is rich in vitamin C, minerals and powerhouse plant chemicals such as bioflavonoids.
Make It: Juice 1 peeled orange; 2 kale, chard, or collard leaves; 1 apple; 1 organic lemon, with skin; 1 organic lime, with skin. Stir in ½ tsp ascorbic acid (Vitamin C powder) and ¼ tsp. Celtic sea salt. (Note: Serves two.)
Another natural antidote that might spur the body’s recovery after brutally intense workouts is tart cherry juice, which research has found to reduce symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage. (Worth noting: in many such studies, participants took down about two 12-ounce glasses of tart cherry juice daily.) Made with sour Montmorency cherries, tart cherry juice just doesn’t taste so palatable by itself, but pairing it with sweeter apple or pear juice makes it go down more smoothly.
Make It: Juice 1 green apple; 1/2 cup strawberries; 1/2 pound organic tart cherries, pits removed; 2 ribs celery; 1/2 cucumber, peeled if not organic; 1/2 lemon, peeled if not organic.
Coconut water, as you know, is rich in electrolytes—but tomato juice has also recently gotten some attention as a natural sports drink, thanks to a new study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. After vigorous workouts, researchers found that those drinking tomato juice (rich in the antioxidant lycopene) experienced faster muscle recovery and blood-sugar-stabilization than those who drank a fizzy energy drink. Try the post-gym recipe below, and for an extra boost, add cucumber. It’s not only especially hydrating after a depleting workout, but it’s also cheap to buy organic, says Calbom.
Make It: Juice 1 cup carrot juice (about 6 medium carrots); juice from 1 lemon; 1 tomato, cut into chunks and frozen; 1 large handful of cilantro; ½ cup coconut water.
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6 Simple Steps to Hotter, Better Sex
Want to master every little inch of her body? Learn how to kiss and caress these hot spots, which are guaranteed to get any woman worked up.
Hit these six major hot spots for hotter, better sex—guaranteed.
Kiss and nibble on her shoulders and upper back. If her body language calls for more, go ahead and nip—but avoid leaving marks. When you've been back there for a second or two, inhale as though you're "breathing her in."
The indentation of her lower back— just above her butt crack—is an extremely personal area. If she likes you, touching this spot creates an immediate connection. Beware, however: If she doesn't like you, it can be excruciatingly annoying.
Stroking the inside upper portion of the thighs can be a huge turn-on. You'll have to find out through trial and error whether she likes a light touch or something a little rougher like a pinch or a slap. Pay attention and gauge her reaction (or simply ask).
You don't want to stick your tongue right up her ear canal. And nix the earlobe nibble—that spot is typically obstructed by a (potentially expensive) piece of jewelry. Instead, when you're holding her firmly, whisper softly in her ear. The contrast will drive her crazy.
Breast-play is at an all-time low. It's time to bring it back. We're not talking about motorboating, either. Kiss and caress, focusing more on the upward portion of the motion than the downward stroke. No, her other breast won't get jealous if it doesn't get equal time.
Contrary to rumors, not all women enjoy anal intercourse. However, knowing your goal is arousal rather than penetration should help her relax enough to let her enjoy some touching in the area. Consider the "card swipe" maneuver during a sensual massage.
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