There’s no pill that works as well as exercise does to treat (and help prevent) a variety of conditions that affect men, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, obesity, certain cancers and pain. But finding the time to exercise can be tough. And counting rep after rep and set after set can get boring. In 20-Minute Workouts, you’ll find short, effective sessions that you can do at home or at the gym with minimal equipment. The key to maximizing those 20 minutes is movement—and intensity. Our weight-based workouts borrow from professional athlete training, Crossfit and the newest exercise research so every session becomes a strength-and-cardio combo, burning more calories and boosting fitness. Every cardio session is amped up as well, with minute-by-minute instructions for HIIT (high-intensity interval training), hills, cycling and circuit-training workouts. The issue includes plans that target the entire body, including the areas men are most concerned with, such as the abs, arms, chest, back and legs. Finally, you’ll find stories on how to eat to build and maintain muscle and reduce fat, train smarter to reach your fitness goals without over-stressing your body, and tweak your workouts to get better results even faster. With this issue in your hands, there’s no excuse to skip that workout.
BASICS Exercise Is Medicine • FINE-TUNE YOUR DIET, WORKOUT SCHEDULE AND REST TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR FITNESS GOALS FASTER AND GET HEALTHIER.
Exercise: the Ultimate Rx for Health • Being active will help you live longer and feel better.
Fuel Up • Tweaking your diet and meal timing help you get more out of your workouts.
Your Get-Pumped Guide • Keep these factors in mind to build more muscle.
Give It a Rest • Your body needs time to regroup from workouts, but that doesn’t mean bingeing on the couch. Here’s how to recover the smart way.
STRENGTH Get Firm & Lean • YOU DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE RESULTS WHEN YOUR SCHEDULE IS TIGHT. THESE WORKOUTS MAXIMIZE YOUR MINUTES.
Strong From Head to Toe • This high-energy routine gets you in and out of workout mode fast.
Pair Up to Shape Up • Do these moves back-to-back and you’ll get more done in less time, while burning fat.
The Do-Anywhere Workout • Use this speedy routine to bang out a quick sweat session wherever you are.
Front to Back • An imbalance between your pushing and pulling muscles can set you up for pain.
Welcome to the Gun Show • Even modest dudes like to show off their strong arms when given the opportunity.
Hit Below the Belt • Stronger legs will make all your other workouts easier.
Strong to the Core • Put a bull’s-eye on your belly, just in time for summer.
Sliding Returns • These crazy-simple workout tools add a little creativity to your routine without sacrificing results.
Boot Camp Blast • This workout uses nonstop body-weight moves to help you shed fat and get fitter.
Saved by the Bells • The versatility of these cannonball-like contraptions may just turn you into a “swinger.”
Stretch Goals • You don’t have to get all pretzel-y to appreciate the effects of a gentle flexibility session on both mind and body.
CARDIO Burn More Fat • THE ONE RULE FOR 20-MINUTE SESSIONS: KEEP MOVING.
Circuit City • Moving quickly from exercise to exercise is made for type-A personalities. You waste zero time and torch more calories.
Run for the Hills • Getting fitter really is an uphill climb with these workouts.
HIIT It Hard • This efficient style of training ups your calorie burn during and after a session—and anyone can do it!
Take a Spin • At-home cycling workouts are all the rage. Here’s how to pedal your way fitter.
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