When I started trying to get into better shape about 10 years ago, I looked around for anything that I thought might help lead me to a healthier lifestyle. That was when I first discovered a men's health magazine, and I have found that they are really useful to have around.
I was mainly looking at ways to lose weight and tone up. The first men's health magazine that I bought had a whole section on various workout techniques that you could employ to either build definition or mass, and it even provided a general regimen to follow as you went.
The magazine also had a great article on certain types of food to avoid when you are trying to lose weight and good foods to eat. I learned all about staying away from a lot of carbohydrates at night and eating a good, protein-filled breakfast.
The men's health magazine even provided a sample diet for a week that would provide you with the vitamins and nutrients you needed to get proper nutrition but still keep your caloric intake low and lose weight in a safe and effective manner.
I think one of the things I appreciate the most about most men's health magazines is that they actually address men's health issues such as prostate problems. One article talked about he importance of going to have a prostate screening on a regular basis and encouraging your male friends and family members to do the same.
Another article, published in Men's Health, talked about the effects of smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, which I think served a very important purpose. A lot of men will sort of take it with a grain of salt when they hear a study about smoking or heavy drinking, but when they can hear a first-hand account of what it does from another man, it can really have an impact.
I read another article in a men's health magazine that talked about dating and what kinds of things women look for in relationships. What was great is that they actually polled women on what they liked and looked for, and it really shed some light on issues that have baffled a lot of men for decades!
When I first bought a men's health magazine, I did so because I was looking to lose some weight and get into better shape. What I soon discovered, however, was that those magazines are so much more than just a good workout tool. They provide so much information that men can use to improve their lives that I decided to subscribe to one and make it a point to read every issue. They are very useful to have around.