88 EAT BETTER, THINK SMARTER Sugar may not be the nutritional nemesis you think it is. Learn the science of
sweet
BY MIKE ZIMMERMAN
98 REV UP YOUR CARDIO
Torch flab and extend endurance with these turbocharged workouts
BY ALWYN COSGROVE, C.S.C.S.
112 GAIN MUSCLE, LOSE FAT
The forgotten secret: Move your butt into high gear, literally
BY BILL HARTMAN, P.T., C.S.C.S.
118 THE BEST GUY GRUB
Eight food fanatics choose meals that'll stir your national pride—and make
your stomach growl.
128 DEATH THREAT
This spellbinding story of a man's final moments at the wheel could.save your
life
By Oliver Broudy
136 LEARN WHAT SEXY WOMEN LOVE
Discover the secrets of the female brain, with the gorgeous Beatrice Rosen
BY LAURA MILNE
140 135,000 MEN ARE MISSING
What's happening to the boys on this Canadian Indian reserve? A sobering trip
into Chemical Valley
By Melody Petersen
153 UNLEASH YOUR SIX-PACK!
Bang out this strength-and-cardio combo workout and watch your abs pop
BY JOE DOWDELL, C.S.C.S. MH TECH GUIDE
THE 100 BEST NEW TECH TOYS
Flip this issue over to find the perfect guy gear to rock your 2010 FITNESS
44 BLAST FAT FAST
A simple exercise that can shrink your gut, build muscle, and help your heart
46 RUN PAIN-FREE
Treat your feet and stop the hurt with this easy gear adjustment
48 YOUR BEST BODY EVER!
Actor Taylor Lautner grew to screen-hero size in one year. So can you in 2010
BY TREVOR THIEME
56 CARVE A BETTER BODY
Five moves, 15 minutes, no gym needed. What are you waiting Tor? SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
38 TURN HER ON TONIGHT
Pour her a glass of this for hotter sex
73 DRESS FOR MORE SEX
Actor Charlie Hunnam lays down his laws for playing (and being) a tough guy
108 IMPRESS HER DAD
How to win over the first guy in her life
BY JONATHAN LESSER
116 BRO OR FOE?
She flirts with guy friends. Should you worry?
BY Melissa DALY NUTRITION
42 OVERCOME OVEREATING
Block a binge tactic for finer dining
58 EAT THIS NOW!
And forget fast food forever
60 DIG YOUR DIET
Fuel fat loss and bust boredom with these foods
64 SURVIVE HOLIDAY GLUT
Kepp that belly at bay with tips from the fairer sex
BY Augusten Burroughs
70 JUDGING FOOD
These court cases may change your dinner verdict
92 THE RULES OF THE ROAST
Classics any man can make HEALTH
36 DECODE SEALS
Read this, improve your health
40 BEAT A HANGOVER
Eat this before you drink; you may feel better tomorrow
84 WHO GIVES?
MetroGrades ranks America's most generous cities. How Scrooge-like is yours?
102 PINS AND PAIN
How acupuncture can stop your hurt
BY JEN MATLACK +
20 From the editor
What does the future of man hold?
24 Ask the docs
No appointment needed
26 Ask Men's Health
Do you need a swine flu survival kit?
28 The Girl Next Door
Whars your New Year's sex resolution?
32 On the Minds of Men
This month's topic: 2009 in review
35 Bulletins News
News on health, exercise, and more
48 The Best Life
The indispenSable guide to everything that's important in a man's life
156 The Average Guy
...and holiday decorations