Men's Interest

Men have a powerful deep-down God-given need to push hard, have self-discipline and continually reach new heights. Through hard work and a good diet David Morin has achieved that chiseled-ab torso. But if you think it is all about the look then think again. David invites you to work a plan that at the core is all about giving glory to God. Got Guts? Give Glory!

Canada’s expansive wilderness can be a huge territory to cover especially if you serve as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. But for Kristian Josok, a career in policing is only part of the story. He is a DJ, bodybuilder, husband and father. Kristian talks about how men can be versatile and yet maintain balance. Listen to streaming audio of one of Kristian’s mixes while you read.

It can by tricky to make fitness fun and challenging for a child age 6 to 11. You may find it is even more difficult to make exercise fun and challenging for you. Not to worry. We have ideas for every short attention span – for every child AND every dad.

Children who are 5 and younger love to be active with a courageous father. Exercising with child at this age is a great time to establish a good father/child workout routine. A small child can hang out with you almost anywhere you want to train.

Putting tools like a cell phone or car keys in your teen’s hands helps him or her to communicate and get to where he or she is going. Here are exercise ideas you can do with your teen. Give your teen the tools to be active, spiritually fulfilled and confident in you as a COURAGEOUS man.

Here are 5 top reasons guys don’t exercise. What are your excuses? Come on, wake up dad and get with it!

Hungry? How hungry are you for ideas that will help you take your love of food to the next level? Sink your teeth into this buffet of family eating initiatives. Transform your family’s approach to good nutrition and family fellowship --- starting with your next meal.

So, do you go to Gold’s Gym, Ballys, Lifetime Family Fitness, the Y, or some other gym. Maybe you go to a church fitness facility, a community recreation center or a college athletic center. Maybe you go to --- none of the above. No problem! We’ve got indoor exercises you can start doing right now.

Go ahead and say it, “Let me out of here!” We’re meant to be outdoors. But, busy schedules, commitments and personal agendas keep us indoors too much. Your kids want it. Oblige them, have the courage to get active and get out – in the great outdoors.

The Busy Man’s Guide To Fitness shows you how to make time for fitness, family and friends. As a registered user you can share your own busy-man tips.

In theaters September 30, the movie COURAGEOUS inspires men with a newfound urgency to be active with those most dear to them. This special section produced by Faith & Fitness Magazine provides free online resources to help men bring greater fitness and faith to their family and community. Watch the movie trailer now.

Most fathers aren’t fitness models like David Bravo. But all fathers model life for their children. Good and bad, dads set the example. In this revealing story, David shares how God has used his life journey to shape his relationship with his son. He discusses the top 6 things on the mind of a single dad – good insights for all fathers to apply every day.

Young men and big muscles --- Not every guy has them or even wants them but they all want a strong identity. From an early age Nick Wright has been bodybuilding. Now he wants to help build a team of young people that reach for more than weights and peer acceptance to find their true strength in Jesus Christ.

Good news men - your gal appreciates your hot bod and the hours you spend sweating…at the gym. BUT --- She wants more. And you can give it to her. Don’t be satisfied with just average. Master these 10 steps and get results that are out of this world.

What if your pastor not only challenged you to climb a mountain he did it with you. Mike Daly shares how his pastor was there with him from idea, through training and all the way to the summit.

Here it is --- Ben Booker’s exclusive six-pack solution just for men! Print it, take it to the gym and see amazing results in just 15 minutes. OK, it is going to be more like 15 days – at least! Can you handle a strict diet of sacrifice? Mmmmm, ouch, oh yeah.

Tension is what makes you strong. Sometimes, when training for strength and mastering that tension you find that shortcuts present themselves as options. A couple of years ago, my marriage was in trouble. It was a whole different kind of tension. Just like exercise makes the body stronger, no matter how unpleasant at the time, temptation is a necessary tension, a necessary stress in strengthening your faith.

Thanks to the new Twilight movie every young man will now be compared against Taylor Lautner’s character Jacob Black. Men are flooding gyms in unprecedented numbers in order to change the appearance of their bodies. Body image can be a heavy weight to carry unless you find balance. Dr. Garrett Gilchrist presents a challenging report that will help you look at the male physique and all it can reveal.

Every guy has one. That “Honey-Do List” is filled with jobs that range from tricky to tough. Oh, if only those chores could be as fun as a good workout at the gym. Dallas-based trainer Eric Wrona says now they can. Get ready to tie your training to those tasks you do for her. Discover how Physical Fitness + Passionate Attitude = Sweet Reward!

To be as God is – that is a goal worthy of your aspirations. Gregory Hansen offers eight tips to help you sculpt a balanced muscular and lean physique. However, the advice for sculpting a muscular and lean faith is one simple tip --- you have to sacrifice. Are you up for the challenge?

Fatherhood confounds most men at first. This leaves less time for exercise. If physical fitness is going to be part of your life you have to make it a priority. Psychologist and father of four, Stephen W. Simpson shares important lessons he has learned about fatherhood and fitness.

Guy’s, do your wife or girlfriend a huge favor and take her into the weight room. There is a real body transformation – a “Magic” that most women are missing by staying on the aerobics mat instead of pumping iron. Beech offers men advice and a beginner’s workout. Use it until she wants to take her training to a higher level - eventually she will!

“After 29 years I was given a public forum to share the athletic gifts that God has given me. But, I had no idea if I was ready to battle a Gladiator.” What Konigsmark does know is that he must daily fight a greater foe that seeks to destroy his life. Find out what it takes to escape and face your opponent.

Of all the environments in which courtship occurs, the gym is one of the most difficult to navigate. Psychologist and author Stephen Simpson identifies and examines five different tactics to engage the attention of women that you find attractive. Learn how to pursue your goals and show her how strong you are.

Men have a desire to be “super” in the eyes of others. If you want that “massive”, inverted-pyramid, V-shaped look you’re going to have to work for it. Deliver a passionate embrace and show off the nature of God that is built within you.

Men --- Are you faking it? Is your behavior dictated by the presence of others? Here’s a simple test that examines several areas of life to see if you’re being honest.

Do a chest workout that is comprised of three spiritual exercises and four physical exercises. Integrate your personal faith into your fitness and weight training.

All right guys, take a look at this. Gym owner, personal trainer and nutritionist Jim White offers you a step-by-step plan to build summer-sized muscles. It’s all in the technique.