I'm not sure how many of you guys are subscribers to one of the various magazines in this "family", but I am, and I've been pretty disappointed lately.

It seems that even in the same issue they offer conflicting advice on diet and exercise.
- Eat only lean meats and complex carbs v. low carb is the One True Way.
- Exercise routines that are (IMHO) overly complex or contain too many different exercises to be possible within normal timeframes.
- And so on.

WTF? Who is editing these things? I mean, they are hawking their own diet plan, and yet they offer advice from "authorities" that directly contradict that plan's guidelines.

Ok, so maybe I'm cranky tonight, but come on...

I've been taking Men's Health for at least ten years, and it does get somewhat repetitious. I do learn a few things from time to time, and always review their latest recommended exercises. I have woven several of their exercises into my workout over the last several years: Goblet Squats, Inverted Rows and Side Planks all seem to hit areas that I had neglected. I also enjoy Jimmy The Bartender and have to laugh at some of the dumb questions he gets. I always take a load of back issues with me when I go over to Ft Gordon and drop them off in the waiting room where they disappear pretty quickly.

I could never really get interested in Best of Life. To a large extent it, and Men's Health, seems to focus on urging us to spend money on things that we don't need. I don't dress that way, and don't know anybody who does. I am a bit mystified as to who their target audience is, because it sure isn't me. It is a bit hard to imagine that many wealthy 20 year olds running around buying all that overpriced crap.

I agree guys! I get both Men's Health and Best Life. I like the Men's Health format better, but I think it is definately aimed primarily at guys in the 18-35 age bracket. I was hoping the Best Life could be a Men's Health for the over 40 set, but it seems to be more of a lifestyles mag.

I wish there were more content aimed at guys who don't work in the corner office, or live in Manhatten. (LKS - I'm not talking Kansas here)

All said though, there is some good content in both mags if you are willing to wade through it.