
The 2009 Men’s Health Total Fitness Guide is your plan to end 2009 in remarkably better shape than you start it. In fact, by the time summer rolls around, following the expert advice of the Men’s Health editors, you’ll probably be itching for a chance to show of all that you’ve achieved.

You don’t have to give up the foods you love to protect your body from the havoc that sugar can wreak on it (in other words, lots of stored fat around your middle). Keep your blood sugar balanced by adding this to a salad, or take this supplement to help keep your cholesterol in check while helping you still enjoy rich, flavorful foods.
Unfortunately, many popular “power” snack bars are loaded with something you don’t need: excess carbs in the form of sugar. We’ve put them to the test, and tell you which are the best in your free preview copy.
Do it at home, with dumbbells, and your waist may never be the same. It’s fast, easy-to-follow, and the strength you build in your abs and back will help your entire body. Try it the day your free preview copy arrives, and feel the difference for yourself.

Sure, hitting the jogging trail is great for your cardiovascular health, helps burn off those excess calories, and gives you a great chance to meet fit females. But new research suggests that cardio workouts like running may actually be even better for your brain. Your free preview copy tells all.
 It’s a button on the treadmill. Push it, and watch yourself get both leaner and faster, without spending more time on it. We’ll tell you how to get the best results safely.
Stay in the game longer, whether on the court, field or in the street with these simple endurance strategies. Because once you leave your early twenties, he who lasts longer has the most fun. Your free preview copy outlines a host of simple tricks that will leave you as the last man standing.

Cycling is a great workout, and a fun way to blow off stress. Improve your technique, and you’ll enjoy it even more. Find six simple strategies to ride with better form and function in your free preview copy.
On the professional golf circuit, performance and consistency go hand in hand. To bring more birdies into your game, take note of these tricks from pro golfers, sure to help you notch a lower score on your next round.

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