Maybe it’s the smelly locker rooms or the requisite killer instinct, but the term jock has just never really fit you.

But strong? Now you’re talking. And fit? Jackpot.

So maybe it’s time you merged all of the above — minus any real (or really obsessive) competition.

Joe Wuebben (over at Muscle & Fitness) and Jim Ryno (my husband) give you some workout tips, to add to your athletic routine. You can visit the link, or download the article below. They are designed to get you in shape as if you were training for a specific sport.

For all you real jocks, you can use these and find more tips on building greater athleticism, by reading "Athletic Support" in the October issue, on newsstands now.

Hey, you’ll not only look better on the court, field, or at the net, you’ll look better in real life.

5 Routes to Greater Athleticism