Inline fitness skates are similar to traditional recreational skates, with a few slight feature improvements for increased speed, comfort and stability on long trips. Consequently, fitness skates cost slightly more than traditional skates. One of...
What and how much you eat, as well as how often you exercise, play a major role in your overall health as a man. You can significantly reduce your risk of disease and improve your quality of life by taking active steps to improve your health...
If you participate in any form of fitness training or exercise, your diet is crucial to your success. You need to eat specific types of food to provide you with energy for exercise and to aid your recovery so your body repairs itself effectively...
Doing fitness exercises with a kettlebell can add size and strength. A kettlebell is a weight that comes in numerous sizes and weights and features a thick handle on one side of a ball-shaped weight. Kettlebells are extremely versatile in any...
Many men want broader, more defined shoulders. The shoulder is a complicated joint that allows different types of movement across multiple planes. You need to work from multiple angles in order to target the many muscles of your shoulders. The...
Women's health and interest magazines dominate newsstands and grocery store aisles across the country. Few titles are devoted specifically to men; of the 480 magazines measured by the Magazine Publishers Association, just three have the word...
Men and women have different physiologies, different fitness goals and they are at risk for different diseases. Yet one thing remains the same: the food you eat plays a major role in how your body functions, and a poor diet can easily derail your...
More symmetrical male bodies may be more attractive to women. Live Science reports on the work of evolutionary biologist Randy Thornhill of the University of New Mexico, which suggests that men and women may seek symmetrical features in potential...
Every year, men everywhere set a New Year's resolution to finally get off the couch and get into shape. But doing it is easier said than done. Life gets in the way, you get tired and you fall off the wagon. Remembering some easy workout tips for...
Aerobic and anaerobic exercises are both healthy options for men looking to improve their physical fitness. Although they each have particular advantages and disadvantages, each will improve a man’s fitness. A mix of aerobic and anaerobic...
The prevailing wisdom of most bodybuilding routines, especially those targeting the arms, tends to be lift more to get more. While there is some truth to the notion that increasing the working weight of an exercise will lead to muscle gains, the...
A circuit training program combines strength-building exercises with cardiovascular exercises, performed at a fast pace. A man using a circuit training routine can boost his heart rate and metabolism, facilitating fat loss and better muscle...
Men have health needs and concerns that are different from women. Men's health fitness information can help you get your life on a healthful track using nutrition, exercise and medical attention. Soon you'll be a role model of masculine healthful...
Men need to be vigilant about taking care of their bodies, and that means getting educated and heeding tips from credible sources. Engaging in moderate physical activity a few times a week is obviously a good way to stay near a decent level of...
Most men tend to lose their physical fitness as they age, especially in strength, endurance, and balance. This is usually due to a sedentary lifestyle with excessive sitting and eating. According to Evan Osar, owner of O.S.A.R. Consulting in...
The Army requires soldiers to participate in the Army Physical Fitness Test at least twice per year. The APFT includes three timed events: push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run. This test measures your overall physical fitness. Men in their 40s...
In "Men's Health Maximum Muscle Plan," Thomas Incledon and Matthew Hoffman share their total-fitness results, and focus on full-body and balanced workouts. These workouts involve the chest, abs, arms, shoulders, back, hips, buttocks and legs....
If your guy is a fitness buff, giving him something that reflects his pastime is a great way to make sure he'll actually use and appreciate the gift. Even if the man in your life is just starting on the road to better fitness, you can help him...
Every man has his own idea of what it means to be fit. Some picture it as having a lot of muscle mass, while others think of it as being extremely toned. Fitness can mean having excellent endurance. If you want to be completely fit, you must have...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that, at 27.2 percent, heart disease is the leading cause of death in American men of all ages and ethnicities. One of the best ways for you to combat heart disease, according to the American...
Loss of muscle and bone and a decrease in your metabolic rate are all part of the aging process. Fortunately, men over 45 can get fit, slowing this process down. To get fit, it is imperative you make a few lifestyle changes through diet, exercise...
It's not just the intensity and length of a routine that affects a workout. Believe it or not, it's also the clothes you wear. Exercising without the right kind of fitness apparel can leave you uncomfortable and even stop you from getting the kind...
As you get older, you naturally lose muscle mass, unless you prevent it from happening. If you are a man over 40, strive to implement a strength-training regimen that allows at least a full day of rest between workouts. Along with strength...
Pilates is a system of exercises that Joseph Pilates developed in Germany in the 1920s. The comprehensive system is based on a method Joseph Pilates referred to as "Contrology." Pilates has become increasingly popular as a method of exercise, and...
You've decided to get into shape, and you want to be smart about it. You've considered the nutritional changes you'll need to make; you've narrowed down your workout options, where you'll train and how you'll train; and you're ready to get...
For men, getting fit at 50 years of age isn't quite as easy at it would have been at an earlier age. While you may have been able to get away with unhealthy habits during your 20s and 30s, at this point you'll have to run a tight ship. For best...
According to MayoClinic.com, the list of major threats to men's health is surprisingly short. What's more, for the most part, you can lower your risk by taking preventive action. Fitness and diet play an important role in ensuring men age into...
If you cannot get to the gym more often than you would like, your home can substitute. An open living room, some chairs and a doorway can make great exercise equipment if you know how to use them. The key to success in any fitness program is...