Men's Fitness USA 2014 April
’ DISPLAY UNTIL APRIL 14, 2014 April 2014 Mensfitness.com BUILD FAST MUSCLE THE 7-DAY SHRED! THE RIGHT SEX MOVES (INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE) HELLO, ABS! THE FAST TRACK TO LEAN 237 NUTRITION, FITNESS & STYLE TIPS ® WIN AT L IFE! AS HTON KUTCHER’S SECRETS OF INSANE SUCCESS MAGIC MUSCLE MEALS & DRINKS AMERICA’S FITTEST & FAT TEST CITIES PAY TAXES? NO THANKS! DO IT LIKE THE FILTHY RICH Ashton Kutcher wears John Varvatos W MEASURE OF SUCCESS TM SPRING RUNNING GUIDE 2014 Lived In. Theophilus London, musician. Lives in broken-in denim. #livedin © 2014 Calvin Klein Cosmetic Corporation Dark Obsession™ calvinkleinbeauty.com Want more? Check out Reebok ZQUICK in the MEN’S FITNESS Weekend One Up series on MensFitness.com Follow Reebok ZQUICK #LIVEWITHFIRE The W orkout 30 Jumping Jacks Sprint Forward, 20 yards Side Step to the right, 20 yards Backward Sprint, 20 yards Side Step to the left, 20 yards 10 Burpees Rest 60 sec. Repeat until 15 minutes is up. Practicing with sound technique is crucial to see maximum results, so follow these tips to keep you in great form: Jumping Jack Jump and spread your legs past shoulder- width apart as you clap your hands above your head. Jump again and bring your legs together. Spring Forward Run forward, landing just behind the ball of each foot on each step. Keep your torso steady—don’t twist or bend to either side. Side Step Take a big step to your right and quickly bring the left leg in to meet it so your feet are together. Repeat the side steps to your left side. Backward Sprint Run backward, leaning back as your feet land in front of your hips. Burpees Bend down and touch the floor. Jump your feet back behind you so you land in pushup position. Reverse the motion to come back up to standing. That’s one rep. 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We’re back on the rebound, baby! 18 Fitness Turns out there is a perfect workout playlist. 20 Nutrition Energy drinks could trigger unwanted side e ects. 22 Health Those “sell by” dates aren’t always what they seem. 24 Brain Mary Jane could blow your mind. 26 Success The Marriage E ect: Observe the power of the ring. 76 ASHTON KUTCHER’S WINNING MOVES How the actor, tech investor, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiast sets himself up for success, again and again. BY DAVID KATZ 82 THE FITTEST AND FATTEST CITIES IN AMERICA We took America through a workout and then gave it a physical. Which cities triumphed—and which were left huffing and puffing in the corner? The results are in. How did yours do? BY PETER KOCH 90 LIGHTEN UP Denim doesn’t have to be blue. This season, it’s all about earth tones—and a great fit, of course. 96 THE TRIBE WITH THE GOLDEN GUT Thanks to the isolated Hadza people of Tanzania, we’re beginning to under- stand what’s going on inside us. 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Regulars 68 Earn It! The shrewdest investment of 2014: municipal bonds. 73 Burn It! Why it’s a great time to upgrade your kitchen co eemaker. Columns 102 What’s a great, handy recipe for that vegan crashing your dinner party? Your questions have been answered. april PHOTOGRAPH: BEN WATTS HAIR: JAMIE TAYLOR/THE WALL GROUP USING DAVINES MAKEUP: TRACEY LEVY FOR ITALENT COMPANY ALL CLOTHING: JOHN VARVATOS ON THE COVER ASHTON KUTCHER 101 Need some extra power? Yeah, we know the drill. 112 No Muscle Left Behind Neglect nothing with this complete plan to build up your body. 124 His (and Her) Muscle Pastas Five dishes tasty enough for date night. 136 Pick Up the Pace Burn more fat with this tried-and-true workout strategy. 144 Scientifi c Nutrition These energy bars meet our rigorous standards. 46 Petra Nemcova knows what she wants. (And it’s free!) Clockwise from top left: Brian Klutch; Claire Benoist; Nino Muñoz [...]... 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