60 BUILD A HARD-COURT BODY Rule the tennis court by rocking the right racket and mastering the science of
swat
94 STRIKE IT RICH
Learn how to quit your job and start anew—the smart way
BY JOE KITA
108 GIVE, AND YOU'LL GET
Tap the hidden power of altruism
BY GRANT STODDARD
116 WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER
Live life in full by following Transformers star Josh Duhamel's lead—starting
today
BY CRAIG BRIDGER
122 30 RED-HOT SECRETS
Looking for love? She may be in sight
By Kyle Western
128 STRONG & CALM
The best workout for your body, has brain benefits, as well
By Jim Thornton
136 10 PERFECT MUSCLE FOODS
Your no-diet battle plan
By David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding
142 SAVE YOUR SKIN
One man's deadly disease offers a lesson in preservation and perseverance
BY OLIVER BROUDY SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
18 THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
She's a terrible dancer. Does that mean she'll be bad in bed, too?
30 PRIME HER PASSION
Touch her here and she'll be begging for more
46 FIND LOVE ONLINE
Gain an advantage with insider tips from our undercover e-dating sleuth
86 THE SEX OF YOUR DREAMS (& HERS)!
One move will turn her on, bring you closer, and boost your long-term health
BY LISA JONES GUY KNOWLEDGE
38 FUEL A CHAMPIONSHIP COMEBACK
When a challenge hits, evolve
By Paul Kita
56 EASY MONEY!
Haggle like an expert and never pay full price again
62 LOOK YOUR BEST NOW
Your fashion sense should reflect your personality, not your paycheck
76 CRASH & LEARN: RECOVER FROM SETBACKS
Discover what a richer, fuller lire really means
BY MARK MILLHONE FITNESS
36 COMMAND YOUR CARDIO
Boost speed and crush those final miles
80 ULTIMATE ABS SECRETS
Bic a beach body in 5 simple steps
BY ADAM BORNSTEIN
FREE POSTER INSIDE!
81 GET BACK IN SHAPE
Power through weight loss. defeat fat
BY ALAN ARAGON, M.S.
YOUR BEST BODY EVER!
Smash personal records with these tips NUTRITION
54 BEER, MADE BETTER!
Master the art of matching suds to grub and raise your cookouts to the next level
84 THE HEALTHIEST FOODS YOU'RE NOT EATING
Whip out a pen. Your shopping list needs these reinforcements
BY CAROLYN KYLSTRA
102 GUILT-FREE PIZZA
Want a better slice? Forget the delivery guy and grill it yourself. You heard
us HEALTH
28 GUARD YOUR SIGHT
See clearly all summer long—and beyond
32 ATTACK ALLERGIES
This simple diet change may help keep your nose clear
34 CURB YOUR APPETITE
Prevent a lunch-break binge and stay fuller longer
50 LOOK THINNER—INSTANTLY
Try these skinny strategies for a healthy life
74 SPORTS-CRAZED CITIES
Is your hometown among the most fanatical?
90 TAKE TESTS, SAVE YOUR LIFE
Invest in your health without destroying your bank account
BY JUSTIN PARK DEPARTMENTS
12 From the editor
This summer, seize on summer lovin'
14 Ask the docs
No appointment needed
16 Ask Men's Health
What's the best music to help me de-stres!
22 On the Minds of Men
This month's topic: your independence
27 Tell Men's Health
Readers tell us what they really think
38 The Best Life
Everything that matters most to men
152 The Average Guy...
and letting it all hang out
ON THE COVER
Josh Duhamel, photographed by James Oimmock.
Styling by Brian Boyé, grooming by Natalia Bruschi/The Wall Group.