Men's Fitness
Encyclopedia
Men's Fitness is a men's magazine published by American Media, Inc and founded in the United States in 1987. The premier issue featured Michael Pare
from the television series The Greatest American Hero
.
The magazine's slogan is "How the Best Man Wins." The magazine targets men ages 21–40 and features in-depth articles on fitness
, nutrition, and sports, as well as sex tips, fashion advice, interviews, recipes, and surveys. Other premium digital magazines with similar offering are Askmen and MenzMag, where in depth researched articles on Men's Health and Fitness are published.
Since its inception, Men’s Fitness has become one of the fastest-growing titles in its category and licenses its title and format to Russian, Australian and British editions. Circulation doubled between 1997 and 2003 and continues to expand. As of February 2007, circulation was 700,000.
As of 2009 the British edition is no longer published under licence from AMI. Dennis Publishing
has acquired control of the complete publishing rights for Men’s Fitness in the UK and Ireland.
, Arnold Schwarzenegger
, Andy Roddick
, Joe Weider
, Robert Marting
, Dana White
, Sebastian Siegel, Reggie Bush
, Albert Pujols
, Ja Rule
, Karen McDougal
, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino
and Carmen Electra
.
Tennis
champion Andy Roddick
complained when he discovered his body had been altered in the May 2007 cover photo of the magazine. He wrote on his blog, "If you can manage to stop laughing at the cover long enough, check out the article inside." "Little did I know I have 22-inch guns and a disappearing birthmark on my right arm." Representatives of the magazine asserted that the athlete's arms had been enhanced, not replaced.
Web sites frequented by comic book and cosplay enthusiasts, such as iFanboy.com
posted their own thoughts on the situation. In his column for iFanboy, Josh Flanagan pointed out the poor techniques used in the reporting of Burchette's piece, and commented on the lackluster response of Men's Fitness as well as Burchette, citing them as defending the article as a work of comedy.TheMarySue.Com also posted their thoughts in their article Men’s Fitness – The Jocks Of Convention High School.
In response to the controversy, Men's Fitness removed the offending article on October 24th, 2011. A similar derogatory article by Burchette written for Maxim
appears on his website: http://www.jordanburchette.com/articles/new_york_comic_con_dorks_on_parade.php.
Michael Paré
- Early life :Paré was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joan, a homemaker, and Francis Paré, who owned print shops. He had six sisters and three brothers. Paré's father was of French-Canadian ancestry and his mother of Irish ancestry....
from the television series The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero is an American comedy-drama television series that aired for three seasons from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. Created by producer Stephen J. Cannell, it premiered as a two-hour movie pilot on March 18, 1981...
.
The magazine's slogan is "How the Best Man Wins." The magazine targets men ages 21–40 and features in-depth articles on fitness
Physical fitness
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness , and specific fitness...
, nutrition, and sports, as well as sex tips, fashion advice, interviews, recipes, and surveys. Other premium digital magazines with similar offering are Askmen and MenzMag, where in depth researched articles on Men's Health and Fitness are published.
Since its inception, Men’s Fitness has become one of the fastest-growing titles in its category and licenses its title and format to Russian, Australian and British editions. Circulation doubled between 1997 and 2003 and continues to expand. As of February 2007, circulation was 700,000.
As of 2009 the British edition is no longer published under licence from AMI. Dennis Publishing
Dennis Publishing
Dennis Publishing Ltd. is an independent publisher. It was founded in 1974.As of April 2010 the company publishes 31 magazine or online titles, predominately in the UK....
has acquired control of the complete publishing rights for Men’s Fitness in the UK and Ireland.
Covers
People who have appeared on its cover include Pamela AndersonPamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
, Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is an American professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. He is currently the second highest-ranked American player, behind Mardy Fish....
, Joe Weider
Joe Weider
Josef E. "Joe" Weider is co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilders along with brother Ben Weider and creator of the Mr. Olympia, the Ms. Olympia, and the now-defunct Masters Olympia bodybuilding contests...
, Robert Marting
Robert Marting
Robert Marting born in King County, Seattle, Washington is a fitness trainer and spokesperson best known for his fitness training DVD series Great Form Equals Great Results.-Biography:...
, Dana White
Dana White
Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
, Sebastian Siegel, Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush
Reginald Alfred "Reggie" Bush II is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols
José Alberto Pujols Alcántara , better known as Albert Pujols , is a Dominican-American professional baseball player, who is currently a free agent...
, Ja Rule
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla"...
, Karen McDougal
Karen McDougal
Karen McDougal is an American model and actress. She is known for her appearances in Playboy magazine as Playmate of the Month for December 1997 and Playmate of the Year of 1998. In 2001, the readers of Playboy voted McDougal "No...
, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino
Michael Sorrentino
Michael Sorrentino , publicly known by his nickname The Situation, is an Italian American television personality. He has appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore since its premiere in 2009.-Early life:...
and Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
.
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
champion Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is an American professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. He is currently the second highest-ranked American player, behind Mardy Fish....
complained when he discovered his body had been altered in the May 2007 cover photo of the magazine. He wrote on his blog, "If you can manage to stop laughing at the cover long enough, check out the article inside." "Little did I know I have 22-inch guns and a disappearing birthmark on my right arm." Representatives of the magazine asserted that the athlete's arms had been enhanced, not replaced.
Controversy
In October 2011, Men's Fitness gained negative publicity across the internet after publishing an article written by Jordan Burchette entitled "NY Comic Con: Flabby Versions of Your Favorite Superheroes!" In the article, candid and unflattering photos of costumed attendees at New York Comic Con were shown alongside seemingly mean-spirited captions. The jokes commented on the attendee's weight and physical stature.Web sites frequented by comic book and cosplay enthusiasts, such as iFanboy.com
IFanboy
iFanboy is a weekly video podcast and audio podcast produced by Revision3 which both focus on comic books, comic book publishing, and comic book creators. It stars Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ron Richards....
posted their own thoughts on the situation. In his column for iFanboy, Josh Flanagan pointed out the poor techniques used in the reporting of Burchette's piece, and commented on the lackluster response of Men's Fitness as well as Burchette, citing them as defending the article as a work of comedy.TheMarySue.Com also posted their thoughts in their article Men’s Fitness – The Jocks Of Convention High School.
In response to the controversy, Men's Fitness removed the offending article on October 24th, 2011. A similar derogatory article by Burchette written for Maxim
Maxim
Maxim may refer to:*Maxim , a principle that an individual uses in making a decision*Maxim , a type of aphorism*Legal maxim, certain guiding principles of law and jurisprudencePeople:*Maxim *Maxim...
appears on his website: http://www.jordanburchette.com/articles/new_york_comic_con_dorks_on_parade.php.