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Like the origin of the universe and David Hasselhoff's status as a rock star in Germany, fat loss is one of life's unfathomable mysteries. Whereas accumulating unwanted pounds is like [...]

The article discusses ab workouts done by actor Stephen Mayor to prepare himself for filming the fourth season of HBO's True Blood. It has been stated that Moyer has joined gym to have cob-blestoned midsections. He made to do push workouts, pull workouts, a little circuit training, some plyometrics and functional work to reduce Moyer's stomach and put that flesh on his upper body. It has been stated that he ends his workout by jumping ropes. INSET: A BLOODY GOOD DIET.

The article discusses the exercise regimen of actor Ryan Kwanten and presents tips on maintaining a healthy body. As stated, Kwanten works out daily and includes running, biking, shadowboxing and vinyasa yoga in his regimen besides other forms of exercises. It offers tips on abdominal exercises including running, pushups and 30-second sprints. INSETS: 20 MINUTES TO A SIX-PACK;Shake off stress.

The article features actor Gerald Butler and his preparations for his role as Leonidas, King of Spartan, in the film "300." Butler had to train and transform his body and mind for 4 straight months to be fit for the role. Mark Twight, a former world-class mountain climber, helped Butler with his training. Butler also had extra sessions with a Venezuelan bodybuilder named Franco LiCastro in order to exaggerate the physique he was after.

Features bodybuilder Richard Jones and his experiences in joining the 2004 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. Preparations for the event; Relationship with his father; Views on bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman.

Presents information on several abdominal exercises recommended by celebrity trainers in the U.S. Reverse crunch; Exercise-ball double crunch; Plank.

Features Arab bodybuilder Dina Al-Sabah. Gender differences in bodybuilding; Influence of culture on bodybuilding conception and practice; Accomplishments and awards in the fitness industry; Tips on weight and fitness training.

Presents the highlights of the 17th Annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic competition held at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 2005 as part of the 2005 Arnold Fitness Weekend. Winners in the bodybuilding competition; Bodybuilders who participated in the event.

Features bodybuilder Dorian Yates. Background on the bodybuilder; Bodybuilding awards received by Yates; Reasons for retiring in bodybuilding in late 1997.

Profiles Benny Podda, a former bodybuilding champion and professional-football trainer from California. Basis of Podda's physical training; Information on his success as a trainer; Career of Podda as a medicine man.

Presents several brand-new bodybuilding exercise designed for muscle growth, as of June 2004. Degree of difficulty of each exercise; Instructions for each exercise; Target body parts of each exercise.

Presents the top 12 best workouts. Chest workout by Steve Reeves; Arms workout by Joe Weider; Leg training by Reg Park.

Interviews several fitness experts about psychology and its relevance to muscle growth. Frank Zane, Mr. Olympia from 1977 to 1979; Minna Lessig, fitness expert for the television program "The Early Show"; Majid Ali, an International Sports Sciences Association-certified trainer and sports nutritionist.

Provides information on the extraordinary health condition and status of three individual men. Information on the strength record accomplished by weight-lifter Mark Henry; Physical fitness status of coach and runner Joe Decker; Profile of yoga guru Swami Bua.

Discusses the physical fitness tips from LL Cool J, a rapper and an actor. Importance of monitoring one's body during workouts; Inclusion of boxing in the training regimen; Variation in weights lifted per week.

Outlines a four-week training program for bodybuilding. Concept underlying the program; Basis of the cardio program; Options on the cardio program; Guideline on increasing interval training frequency.

Features U.S. female bodybuilder Barbara Ward. Background on her job at the New York Mercantile Exchange; Interest in the sport of fitness; Experience during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Deals with the physical fitness regimen of Bambi Francisco, Internet editor at CBS.MarketWatch.com. Cycling; Running; Weight training.

Describes several leg exercises. Leg extension; Smith-Machine squat; Leg press; Walking lunge; Lying leg curl.

Provides instruction for executing various forms of exercise.

Highlights the 2002 Fitness International in Columbus, Ohio. Details on the victory of fitness professional Susie Curry; Information on other winners in the event; Women's reason for joining the contest; Relationship among fitness professionals involved in the competition.

Presents a physical fitness program for men. Variation in exercises; Procedures in executing the exercises; Repetitions and sets.

Features former beauty queen and modeling agency president Sheri Newton regarding her experience during the September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City. Recount of the incident; Details of her fitness training prior to the tragedy; Educational background; Career highlights.

Describes several full-body workout. Details on bodybuilding techniques; Benefits of the technique; Recommended sets and repetitions of the exercises.

Features Beth Horn, a fitness competitor in Chicago, Illinois. Factors influencing her will power; Authorship of a fitness book; Examples of her exercises for deltoid muscles.

Focuses on bodybuilding career of Saryn Muldrow. Reasons for her appealing physique; Childhood background of Muldrow; Details on how Muldrow won the title of the 1996 Fitness Olympia; Comments from Lena Johannesen, Norway's top fitness professional, about Muldrow's physical training; Muldrow's exercises to keep her in shape.

Profiles Zak Brown, race-car driver. Achievements; Fitness training of Brown; Importance of fitness training in race-car driving. INSET: Fueling up.

The article presents a discussion on the physical training program of actor and musician LL Cool J, adapted from the book "LL Cool J's Platinum Workout," by LL Cool J and Dave Honig.

The article presents an interview with U.S. NBA player Ron Artest. Arrest explains the significance of desire and physical conditioning in developing a skill in defending in basketball. He describes his physical training regime. He also explains the importance of weight training and cardiovascular training.

Interviews hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige about physical fitness. Views on the approach of physical trainer Mark Jenkins; Influence of bodybuilding on her career; Tips on dieting and health-management for women. INSET: KICKIN' ABS.

The article presents a workout program that can boost performance and build major leg muscles. In Barbell Squat, use slightly heavier weights that cause you to fail at the low end of the repetition range. For the Lateral Lunge, which should be preceded by 2-3 days of rest, use lighter weight and aim for the high end of the repetition range.

Discusses the results of the 2004 Figure International contest for women bodybuilders. Physical description of Amber Littlejohn, 10th placer in the contest; Winner of the 2004 Figure International contest; List of the top 13 contestants.

Reports on the victory of Sussie Curry in the 2003 Fitness Olympia bodybuilding competition for women in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 24 to 25, 2003. Score of the top three candidates in the competition; Highlights of the event; Ranking of the participants of the competition.

Profiles Kristia Knowles, personal trainer and fitness model. Educational background; Achievement; Career highlights.

Interviews music performer 50 Cent about physical fitness and bodybuilding. Discussion on how he started weight training; Details of his weight training regimen; Information on his exercise preference.

Reports that Susie Curry has won the 2003 Fitness International competition. Shortcoming of the competition; Backgrounds of its non-U.S. competitors; Criticism on the judging criteria used.

Focuses on the 2003 Fitness International in Columbus, Ohio. Information on the contestants; Winner of the 2003 Fitness International contest; Details of the routines presented in the contest.

Offers nutrition ideas for men who want to lose fat and gain muscle. Importance of water intake; Average calorie consumption; Percentage of carbs, protein and fat every meal.

The article features two fitness video recordings, released on DVD format, from Bellytwins International including Belly Dance Core Conditioning and Indi-Hop.

The article presents the author's encounter with Jennifer Nicole Lee, winner of the 2004 Bikini America Championship in Southern California. It describes the physical features of Lee. It presents information on Lee's family. It reveals the factor that prompted Lee to control her weight.

Presents an article about the benefits from bodybuilding. Importance of bodybuilding to the career of U.S. actor Kevin Levrone; Changes in the career of Levrone in 2003; Advantages of engaging in bodybuilding training.

This section presents a bedroom-based workout designed by Muscle & Fitness director Jimmy Peña for Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. The glute raise exercise should be done in three sets and 12-15 repetitions. The exercise can be done by lying on one's back with knees bent and arms at sides. Raise glutes and hips off the bed. Squeeze and hold for three seconds.

Gives advice and views on issues and dilemmas facing men. Discussion on how deal with an ex-girlfriend who reveals a man's sex skills to other people; Opinion on the importance of physical strength and intelligence.

Interviews Gino Gioe, an ex-convict personal trainer. Worst man he ever saw working out in the prison yard; His workout attire; Advice for convict Martha Stewart.

Interviews bodybuilder Stacy Simons on topics related to physical fitness. Qualities as a fitness professional; Reactions of most men to her hyper-flexibility and body built; Opinion on her lack of product endorsements.

Answers several questions related to health and fitness for women. Response of pectoral muscles during push-up exercises; Innovation on work-out clothing design; Difference between nutrient density and energy density.

Addresses questions about women's health and fitness.